Overview
Women and Child Development Department, Gujarat has released a recruitment notification for the post of Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper (6,843 vacancies). Eligible candidates with Class 10 or Class 12, depending on the post can apply online before 14 October 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Women and Child Development Department, Gujarat
- Qualification
- Class 10 or Class 12, depending on the post
- Vacancies
- 6,843
- Posted
- 21 September 2026 at 12:00 AM
- Last date to apply
- 14 October 2026
Important Dates
| Last Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Online application start date | 21 September 2026 at 12:00 AM |
| Last date for online application | 14 October 2026 up to 12:00 midnight |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Eligibility
Post Name: Minimum Qualification Anganwadi Worker: Class 12 pass; or Class 10 pass with an AICTE-recognised diploma course of at least two years Anganwadi Helper: Class 10 pass Women possessing higher educational qualifications may also apply. Selection will be based on the prescribed merit criteria, including educational qualifications and marks.
Age Limit
Applicant Category: Age Limit Anganwadi Worker and Helper applicants: 18 to 33 years Serving Anganwadi Helper applying for Anganwadi Worker: Maximum 43 years The candidate must have completed 18 years and must not have crossed the applicable maximum age on the final date for submitting the application.
Selection Process
Merit-based selection
How to Apply
• Visit the Gujarat e-HRMS website at e-hrms.gujarat.gov.in. • Open the Women and Child Development Department advertisement section. • Select the Anganwadi Worker and Helper Recruitment 2026 advertisement. • Read the district notification and common applicant instructions. • Choose the relevant Anganwadi centre and post. • Enter the required personal, educational and residence details. • Upload clear scanned copies of all applicable certificates. • Verify that the entered information matches the uploaded documents. • Submit the online application before the deadline. • Save the submitted application details for future reference.
Required Documents
Candidates should keep clear scanned copies of the applicable documents ready before submitting the online form: • 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 given in grade or score format • Original marksheets for every examination attempt, where applicable • Self-declaration in the prescribed format • Identity proof
Important Instructions
• Only eligible local women can apply for these honorary positions. • The information entered in the application must match the uploaded documents. • Unreadable, incomplete or incorrect documents may lead to rejection. • Candidates with grade or score-based marksheets must upload the official marks or percentage conversion document. • Candidates who passed an examination in more than one attempt must upload the original marksheet for each attempt. • Applicants must satisfy all eligibility conditions on the last application date. • The appointment process will be governed by the applicable Gujarat Women and Child Development Department rules and subsequent amendments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 6,843 Anganwadi Worker and Helper Posts?
Last Date: 14 October 2026; Online application start date: 21 September 2026 at 12:00 AM; Last date for online application: 14 October 2026 up to 12:00 midnight
What is the age limit?
18 to 33 years
What is the selection process?
Merit-based selection