Overview
Commissionerate of Integrated Child Development Service Scheme, Maharashtra State (Women and Child Development Department) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Mukhyasevika (Supervisor) (272 promotion-quota posts, plus additional posts falling vacant before the result is declared (exact additional number not specified in the notification) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online, through tcs-ion before 21.08.2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Commissionerate of Integrated Child Development Service Scheme, Maharashtra State (Women and Child Development Department)
- Qualification
- Only currently serving Anganwadi Sevikas who meet all of the following conditions are eligible: • Completed 10 years of continuous, unbroken regular service as an Anganwadi Sevika as on 1 January of the exam year, i.e., as on 01.01.2025. • Hold a degree from a statutory university. • Age not exceeding 50 years as on 01.01.2025 (i.e., born after 01/01/1975), as per the relaxation approved in the Government Decision dated 03.07.2026.
- Vacancies
- 272 promotion-quota posts, plus additional posts falling vacant before the result is declared (exact additional number not specified in the notification)
- Posted
- 05.08.2026
- Last date to apply
- 21.08.2026
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 21.08.2026 |
| Notification Date | 05.08.2026 |
| Online application last date | 21.08.2026 |
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Eligibility
Only currently serving Anganwadi Sevikas who meet all of the following conditions are eligible: • Completed 10 years of continuous, unbroken regular service as an Anganwadi Sevika as on 1 January of the exam year, i.e., as on 01.01.2025. • Hold a degree from a statutory university. • Age not exceeding 50 years as on 01.01.2025 (i.e., born after 01/01/1975), as per the relaxation approved in the Government Decision dated 03.07.2026.
Age Limit
As on 01.01.2025, the candidate's age should not exceed 50 years - i.e., the candidate should be born after 01/01/1975. This revised limit replaces the earlier age cap of 45 years that applied under the recruitment rule 7(1)(क) of the notification dated 04.06.2021, which was set aside by the Nagpur Bench of the High Court in its order dated 08.05.2026. Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our online Age Calculator to calculate your exact age instantly.
Selection Process
Selection is through a departmental promotion exam for eligible Anganwadi Sevikas within the promotion quota. The detailed exam pattern, syllabus, and further selection stages are not specified in the provided notification; candidates should refer to the Commissionerate's earlier general instruction letter (Reference Letter No. 7) for procedural details.
How to Apply
Eligible Anganwadi Sevikas must apply online through TCS-ION, which has been engaged by the Commissionerate for receiving applications, as per its letter dated 13.07.2026. Applications must be submitted within the notified window, closing on 21.08.2026. Respective Child Development Project Officers are responsible for informing serving Sevikas under their jurisdiction about the revised eligibility criteria before applications are submitted.
Important Instructions
• Only Sevikas meeting the revised eligibility criteria - per the Nagpur Bench High Court order dated 08.05.2026 and Government Decisions dated 03.07.2026 and 10.10.2025 - are eligible to apply. • Child Development Project Officers must bring the revised eligibility criteria to the notice of all serving Sevikas, obtain their signed acknowledgment, and preserve these signed documents at the office level. • The circular is copied to the Secretary, Women and Child Development Department; all Child Development Project Officers (Nagpur); and the Regional Sales Head, TCS-ION, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. Candidates who are currently working as Anganwadi Sevikas and are looking for departmental promotion opportunities can also explore the latest Anganwadi Government Jobs and Maharashtra Government Jobs available across the state. Candidates searching for government vacancies based on their educational qualification can also explore Graduate Government Jobs and Women and Child Development Department Jobs. Those interested in supervisory and departmental promotion opportunities can check the latest Supervisor Government Jobs and Maharashtra Government Jobs for upcoming recruitment notifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for ICDS Maharashtra Supervisor Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 272 Posts?
Last Date to Apply: 21.08.2026; Notification Date: 05.08.2026; Online application last date: 21.08.2026
What is the age limit?
As on 01.01.2025, the candidate's age should not exceed 50 years - i.e., the candidate should be born after 01/01/1975. This revised limit replaces the earlier age cap of 45 years that applied under the recruitment rule 7(1)(क) of the notification dated 04.06.2021, which was set aside by the Nagpur Bench of the High Court in its order dated 08.05.2026. Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our online Age Calculator to calculate your exact age instantly.
What is the selection process?
Selection is through a departmental promotion exam for eligible Anganwadi Sevikas within the promotion quota. The detailed exam pattern, syllabus, and further selection stages are not specified in the provided notification; candidates should refer to the Commissionerate's earlier general instruction letter (Reference Letter No. 7) for procedural details.