Women and Child Development Department Odisha (WCD
Odisha) has released an official notification for the recruitment
of 01 Anganwadi Worker post. This is a great opportunity for
eligible female candidates residing in Odisha. Interested candidates can apply
online through the official WCD Odisha website.
All details regarding eligibility criteria, educational
qualification, age limit, selection process, and how to apply are provided
below .
Recruitment Overview – At a Glance
|
Feature |
Details |
|
Organization |
Women and Child Development Department Odisha (WCD Odisha) |
|
Post Name |
Anganwadi Worker |
|
Total Vacancies |
01 |
|
Application Mode |
Online |
|
Job Type |
Temporary (Honorary) |
|
Who Can Apply |
Female Candidates – Permanent Resident of the Service Area |
|
Place of Posting |
Odisha |
|
Official Website |
Important Dates
|
Event |
Date |
|
Application Start Date |
Already Started |
|
Application Last Date |
13th May 2026 |
Note: Some earlier notifications had deadlines
in March/April 2026 . Candidates should verify the dates on the official
website before applying.
Vacancy Details
|
Post Name |
Number of Posts |
|
Anganwadi Worker |
01 |
|
Total |
01 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
|
Requirement |
Details |
|
Minimum Qualification |
12th Pass (10+2 Standard) from a recognized Board |
|
Language Requirement |
Must have knowledge of Odia language (able to read and
write Odia clearly) |
Age Limit (as of 01.01.2023)
|
Minimum Age |
Maximum Age |
|
18 Years |
35 Years |
Note: Age relaxation may be applicable as per
Odisha Government rules for reserved categories. Please check the official
notification for details .
Other Requirements
|
Requirement |
Details |
|
Gender |
Only Women candidates are eligible |
|
Residency |
Must be a permanent resident of the service area of the
concerned Anganwadi Centre |
Salary / Stipend
|
Post Name |
Salary Details |
|
Anganwadi Worker |
Honorary Post (Stipend as per Odisha Government norms) |
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected based on:
|
Stage |
Details |
|
1. Merit Evaluation |
Based on educational qualification marks |
|
2. Certificate Verification |
Verification of original documents |
Note: This is a merit-based recruitment. No
written examination is conducted.
Application Fees
|
Category |
Fees |
|
All Candidates |
Not specified (likely free) |
Note: Please verify the application fee status
from the official notification PDF.
Important Documents Required
|
S.No. |
Document |
|
1 |
12th (10+2) Marksheet & Certificate |
|
2 |
HSC / Matriculation Certificate (Age Proof) |
|
3 |
Odia Language Proficiency Certificate |
|
4 |
Recent Passport Size Photograph |
|
5 |
Signature (scanned) |
|
6 |
Residential / Domicile Certificate |
|
7 |
Caste Certificate (if applicable) |
|
8 |
Valid Email ID & Mobile Number |
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Only female
candidates who are permanent residents of the service
area can apply .
- The
position is honorary/temporary and not a permanent
government job.
- Candidates
must have knowledge of Odia language (reading and
writing).
- Incomplete
or incorrect applications will be rejected.
- Keep
a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
- Regularly
check the official website for updates and corrigenda.
How to Apply Online – Step-by-Step Guide
- Visit
the official WCD Odisha portal: https://engagement-awc.odisha.gov.in
- Click
on the "Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026" notification
link.
- Read
the official notification carefully before applying.
- Click
on the "Apply Online" link.
- Register with
a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill
the online application form with all required details (personal,
educational, etc.).
- Upload
scanned copies of:
- Recent
passport size photograph
- Signature
- 12th
marksheet and certificate
- Odia
language certificate (if required)
- Residential
proof
- Review
all details carefully before final submission.
- Submit
the application.
- Download
and take a printout of the submitted application form for future
reference.
Important Links
|
Description |
Link |
|
Apply Online |
CLICK HERE (engagement-awc.odisha.gov.in) |
|
Official Notification PDF |
|
|
Official Website |
CLICK HERE (wcd.odisha.gov.in) |
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