The Women and Child Development Department, Gujarat, which runs the state's Anganwadi network under the Integrated Child Development Services scheme, has announced recruitment for Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper posts. A total of 6,843 vacancies are spread across Anganwadi centres in districts throughout Gujarat. These are honorary-service positions at the grassroots level, supporting nutrition, health and early childhood care for women and children in local communities.
Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 - Anganwadi Worker and Helper Posts
Posted 01 Oct 2026Updated 01 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
6843
Last Date
14 Oct
Closed
Apply Mode
Online
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 14 Oct 2026
- Notification21 Sept
- Applications Open21 Sept
- Applications Closed14 Oct
About WCD Gujarat Anganwadi Worker and Helper Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Women and Child Development Department, Gujarat
- Post Name
- Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper
- Job Location
- Gujarat
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Gujarat (Applicant must be an Indian woman citizen and a local resident for at least one year; for a rural Anganwadi centre she must be a resident of the revenue village in which the centre is situated)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- 18–33 years
- Gender
- Female
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Prescribed local residence certificate issued by the concerned Mamlatdar, not older than six months from the advertisement date
Vacancy Breakdown
Anganwadi Worker
3043
Anganwadi Helper
3800
Total6,843
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Anganwadi Worker | 3043 |
| Anganwadi Helper | 3800 |
| Grand Total | 6,843 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Anganwadi Worker3,043 posts
- Qualification
- Class 12 pass; or Class 10 pass with an AICTE-recognised diploma course of at least two years
- Age Limit
- 18 to 33 years; serving Anganwadi Helper applying for Anganwadi Worker post: maximum 43 years
Anganwadi Helper3,800 posts
- Qualification
- Class 10 pass
- Age Limit
- 18 to 33 years
Age Limit
18 to 33 years as on the last date of application; serving Anganwadi Helper applying for Anganwadi Worker post: maximum 43 years
Age Relaxation
Serving Anganwadi Helper applying for Anganwadi Worker post: maximum age 43 years
Selection Process
- 1Merit List
A separate online merit list is prepared for each Anganwadi centre on the basis of educational qualification and marks as per the applicable recruitment rules; existing Anganwadi Helpers applying for Worker posts may get preference.
Salary Structure
Anganwadi Worker
Pay: Rs. 10,000 per month honorarium
Anganwadi Helper
Pay: Rs. 5,500 per month honorarium
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Anganwadi Worker | Rs. 10,000 per month honorarium |
| Anganwadi Helper | Rs. 5,500 per month honorarium |
How to Apply
- 1Visit the Gujarat e-HRMS website at e-hrms.gujarat.gov.in
- 2Open the Women and Child Development Department advertisement section
- 3Select the Anganwadi Worker and Helper Recruitment 2026 advertisement
- 4Read the district notification and the common applicant instructions
- 5Choose the relevant Anganwadi centre and post
- 6Enter the required personal, educational and residence details
- 7Upload clear scanned copies of all applicable certificates
- 8Verify that the entered information matches the uploaded documents
- 9Submit the online application before the deadline
- 10Save the submitted application details for future reference
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Proof of age
•Class 10 marksheet and certificate
•Class 12 marksheet and certificate (where applicable)
•Diploma certificate and marksheets (where applicable)
•Prescribed local residence certificate issued by the Mamlatdar
•Caste or reservation certificate (where applicable)
•Widow certificate issued by the competent authority (where applicable)
•Marksheet conversion certificate for candidates whose results are in grade or score format
•Original marksheets for every examination attempt (where applicable)
•Self-declaration in the prescribed format
•Identity proof
Important Details
- These are honorary-service positions and only eligible local women can apply.
- The applicant must be an Indian woman citizen and a local resident for at least one year; for a rural Anganwadi centre she must be a resident of the revenue village in which the centre is situated, and she must select the relevant Anganwadi centre while applying.
- The prescribed residence certificate from the Mamlatdar must not be older than six months from the advertisement date.
- Candidates with grade or score-based marksheets must upload the official marks or percentage conversion document, and those who passed an examination in more than one attempt must upload the original marksheet for each attempt.
- The information entered in the application must match the uploaded documents, and unreadable, incomplete or incorrect documents may lead to rejection.
District-wise Vacancies
1
District: Ocean
Anganwadi Workers: 45
Anganwadi Helpers: 37
2
District: Dang
Anganwadi Workers: 16
Anganwadi Helpers: 14
3
District: Surat Urban
Anganwadi Workers: 60
Anganwadi Helpers: 117
4
District: Patan
Anganwadi Workers: 82
Anganwadi Helpers: 143
5
District: Bhavnagar
Anganwadi Workers: 112
Anganwadi Helpers: 123
6
District: Vadodara
Anganwadi Workers: 74
Anganwadi Helpers: 90
7
District: Vadodara Urban
Anganwadi Workers: 38
Anganwadi Helpers: 42
8
District: Jamnagar Urban
Anganwadi Workers: 37
Anganwadi Helpers: 41
9
District: Karamsad Anand Urban
Anganwadi Workers: 14
Anganwadi Helpers: 16
10
District: Dahod
Anganwadi Workers: 100
Anganwadi Helpers: 104
11
District: Anand
Anganwadi Workers: 128
Anganwadi Helpers: 104
12
District: Narmada
Anganwadi Workers: 36
Anganwadi Helpers: 46
13
District: Junagadh Urban
Anganwadi Workers: 21
Anganwadi Helpers: 29
14
District: Navsari Urban
Anganwadi Workers: 09
Anganwadi Helpers: 12
15
District: Panchmahal
Anganwadi Workers: 52
Anganwadi Helpers: 82
16
District: Bharuch
Anganwadi Workers: 47
Anganwadi Helpers: 65
17
District: Gandhinagar
Anganwadi Workers: 57
Anganwadi Helpers: 72
18
District: Gandhidham Urban (Kutch)
Anganwadi Workers: 09
Anganwadi Helpers: 23
19
District: Boat
Anganwadi Workers: 30
Anganwadi Helpers: 33
20
District: Aravalli
Anganwadi Workers: 60
Anganwadi Helpers: 55
21
District: Kutch
Anganwadi Workers: 200
Anganwadi Helpers: 255
22
District: Junagadh
Anganwadi Workers: 85
Anganwadi Helpers: 82
23
District: Ahmedabad
Anganwadi Workers: 92
Anganwadi Helpers: 114
24
District: Mehsana Urban
Anganwadi Workers: 8
Anganwadi Helpers: 9
25
District: Porbandar
Anganwadi Workers: 29
Anganwadi Helpers: 40
26
District: Gir Somnath
Anganwadi Workers: 56
Anganwadi Helpers: 83
27
District: Surat
Anganwadi Workers: 80
Anganwadi Helpers: 101
28
District: Bhavnagar Urban
Anganwadi Workers: 30
Anganwadi Helpers: 41
29
District: Rajkot Urban
Anganwadi Workers: 38
Anganwadi Helpers: 44
30
District: Navsari
Anganwadi Workers: 84
Anganwadi Helpers: 76
31
District: Tapi
Anganwadi Workers: 46
Anganwadi Helpers: 51
32
District: Valsad
Anganwadi Workers: 95
Anganwadi Helpers: 122
33
District: Porbandar Urban
Anganwadi Workers: 15
Anganwadi Helpers: 14
34
District: Chhota Udepur
Anganwadi Workers: 41
Anganwadi Helpers: 66
35
District: Vav-tharad
Anganwadi Workers: 45
Anganwadi Helpers: 82
36
District: Jamnagar
Anganwadi Workers: 69
Anganwadi Helpers: 110
37
District: Sabarkantha
Anganwadi Workers: 87
Anganwadi Helpers: 100
38
District: Morbi Urban
Anganwadi Workers: 06
Anganwadi Helpers: 09
39
District: Morbi
Anganwadi Workers: 70
Anganwadi Helpers: 92
40
District: Surendranagar Urban
Anganwadi Workers: 20
Anganwadi Helpers: 25
| S. No. | District | Anganwadi Workers | Anganwadi Helpers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ocean | 45 | 37 |
| 2 | Dang | 16 | 14 |
| 3 | Surat Urban | 60 | 117 |
| 4 | Patan | 82 | 143 |
| 5 | Bhavnagar | 112 | 123 |
| 6 | Vadodara | 74 | 90 |
| 7 | Vadodara Urban | 38 | 42 |
| 8 | Jamnagar Urban | 37 | 41 |
| 9 | Karamsad Anand Urban | 14 | 16 |
| 10 | Dahod | 100 | 104 |
| 11 | Anand | 128 | 104 |
| 12 | Narmada | 36 | 46 |
| 13 | Junagadh Urban | 21 | 29 |
| 14 | Navsari Urban | 09 | 12 |
| 15 | Panchmahal | 52 | 82 |
| 16 | Bharuch | 47 | 65 |
| 17 | Gandhinagar | 57 | 72 |
| 18 | Gandhidham Urban (Kutch) | 09 | 23 |
| 19 | Boat | 30 | 33 |
| 20 | Aravalli | 60 | 55 |
| 21 | Kutch | 200 | 255 |
| 22 | Junagadh | 85 | 82 |
| 23 | Ahmedabad | 92 | 114 |
| 24 | Mehsana Urban | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | Porbandar | 29 | 40 |
| 26 | Gir Somnath | 56 | 83 |
| 27 | Surat | 80 | 101 |
| 28 | Bhavnagar Urban | 30 | 41 |
| 29 | Rajkot Urban | 38 | 44 |
| 30 | Navsari | 84 | 76 |
| 31 | Tapi | 46 | 51 |
| 32 | Valsad | 95 | 122 |
| 33 | Porbandar Urban | 15 | 14 |
| 34 | Chhota Udepur | 41 | 66 |
| 35 | Vav-tharad | 45 | 82 |
| 36 | Jamnagar | 69 | 110 |
| 37 | Sabarkantha | 87 | 100 |
| 38 | Morbi Urban | 06 | 09 |
| 39 | Morbi | 70 | 92 |
| 40 | Surendranagar Urban | 20 | 25 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do serving Anganwadi Helpers get any preference for Anganwadi Worker posts?
Yes. Existing Anganwadi Helpers applying for Worker posts may receive preference under the applicable Women and Child Development Department rules.
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