Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026: 6843 Posts

The Women and Child Development Department, Gujarat, has invited online applications for 6,843 Anganwadi Worker and Helper posts. This is the Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 notice. There are 3,043 Worker and 3,800 Helper posts in 50 districts and urban units. Only local women can apply. The last date is 14 October 2026.

Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Job Overview

Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Application Fee

Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Note: The district figures add up to the totals above. Each district advertisement on the e-HRMS portal is final. Check it before you apply.

Eligibility: Qualification and Age Limit

Education: Anganwadi Worker

• Class 12 pass.
• Or Class 10 pass with an AICTE recognised diploma of at least 2 years.

Education: Anganwadi Helper

• Class 10 pass.

Age limit

• 18 to 33 years for both posts.
• A serving Anganwadi Helper applying for Worker can be up to 43 years.

Local residence

• Must be a woman living in the area of the centre for at least 1 year.
• Rural centre: the same revenue village.
• Urban centre: the same municipal or corporation election ward.
• A residence certificate from the Mamlatdar is needed.

Salary Details

Selection Process

1. Selection is by merit. There is no written exam.
2. Merit counts education marks, as entered and proved with certificates.
3. A serving Helper applying for Worker gets preference as per the rules.
4. Grade-based results need the official marks conversion certificate.
5. If you passed in many attempts, upload the marksheets of every attempt.

Documents Required

• Date of birth proof.
• Class 10 marksheet and certificate.
• Class 12 marksheet and certificate, for Worker.
• AICTE diploma certificate and marksheets, if used.
• Residence certificate from the Mamlatdar.
• Caste or reservation certificate, if any.
• Widow certificate, if any.
• Grade to marks conversion certificate, if grades are used.
• Self-declaration in the set format and ID proof.

How to Apply: Step by Step

1. Open the Gujarat e-HRMS Advertisement page.
2. Find the Women and Child Development advertisement for your district or urban unit.
3. Read the common instructions and your district conditions.
4. Pick the post and your Anganwadi centre.
5. Fill in personal, education and residence details.
6. Upload clear copies of the documents.
7. Check every detail against your originals.
8. Submit by midnight on 14 October 2026 and save the receipt.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Apply only for a centre where you meet the residence rule.
• Wrong or incomplete details can lead to rejection.
• Unclear documents can fail verification.
• These are honorary posts under ICDS. They are not regular government pay posts.
• The district advertisement and the recruitment rules are final.

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FAQs: Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026

Q1. What is the last date for Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026?

Apply online by midnight on 14 October 2026.

Q2. How many posts are there?

There are 6,843 posts: 3,043 Worker and 3,800 Helper.

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Q3. Who can apply?

Local women who meet the residence rule for the centre.

Q4. What is the qualification for Worker?

Class 12, or Class 10 with an AICTE diploma of 2 years.

Q5. What is the qualification for Helper?

Class 10 pass.

Q6. What is the age limit?

18 to 33 years. A serving Helper can apply for Worker up to 43 years.

Q7. What is the honorarium?

₹10,000 for Worker and ₹5,500 for Helper per month.

Q8. What is the selection process?

A merit list based on education marks.

Q9. Which district has the most posts?

Kutch has 455 posts, with 200 Worker and 255 Helper.

Q10. Where do I apply?

On the Gujarat e-HRMS portal, e-hrms.gujarat.gov.in.