Overview
Women and Child Development Department, Odisha has released a recruitment notification for the post of Anganwadi Sahayika (2 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Women and Child Development Department, Odisha
- Vacancies
- 2
- Posted
- 09-09-2023
- Last date to apply
- 26-10-2026
Important Dates
| Notification No. and date | 1905, dated 09/09/2023 |
| Notification Date | 09-09-2023 |
| Online Application Start Date | 14-09-2023 |
| Online Application Last Date | 26-10-2026 |
| Original Document Verification Date | 27-10-2026 (11:00 AM to 05:00 PM) |
| Objection Window / Last Date for Objections | Within 7 days (04-11-2026) |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) / Scheduled Caste (SC) | 10 |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Selection Process
The selection process consists of scrutiny of the submitted online applications followed by original document verification. Eligible applications receive additional weightage marks during evaluation based on social category and background criteria as specified in the recruitment rules: Category / Status: Additional Marks (Weightage) Scheduled Tribe (ST) / Scheduled Caste (SC): 10 Widow: 10 Orphan (Biological or Legal Parents Absent): 10 Destitute / Legally Divorced / Abandoned Woman: 5 Higher Educational Qualification (Above Minimum Qualification): 5 The list of accepted and rejected applicants will be published online on the portal. Candidates may file objections regarding residential, educational, or caste certificates within 7 days (by 04-11-2026).
How to Apply
• Visit the official application portal at engagement-awc.odisha.gov.in. • Complete the registration and obtain a public login (username and password). • Log in using the registered credentials and access the Anganwadi Sahayika application form. • Fill in all required personal, residential, and educational information accurately. • Upload clear scanned copies of all required certificates and marksheets in the online application form. • Submit the completed online application form before the deadline and download the acknowledgement receipt. • Appear in person with original documents for verification at the CDPO Office Damapada on 27-10-2026 between 11:00 AM and 05:00 PM.
Required Documents
• Educational qualification certificates and marksheets (Class 7 and higher, if applicable). • Residential / Domicile Certificate issued by the competent Tahsildar. • Caste Certificate (ST/SC) issued by the competent Tahsildar, if claiming category reservation or weightage. • Supporting legal certificate/proof for widow, orphan, destitute, or legally separated status, if applicable. • Voter Identity Card (EPIC). • Aadhaar Card. • Recent passport-size photograph. • Candidate signature.
Important Instructions
• Anganwadi Sahayika is an honorary engagement and not a regular government post; provisions of ORV Act, 1975 and Employment Exchange (Compulsory Notification of Vacancies) Act, 1959 do not apply. • A monthly honorarium of Rs. 4,000 is paid as per government rules. • Candidates must attend original certificate verification in person on 27-10-2026 between 11:00 AM and 05:00 PM; failure to attend will result in disqualification. • No incomplete application or document submitted after the specified deadline will be entertained under any circumstances. • The CDPO Damapada reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment advertisement at any stage without assigning any reason.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for WCD Odisha Anganwadi Helper Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online?
Notification No. and date: 1905, dated 09/09/2023; Notification Date: 09-09-2023; Online Application Start Date: 14-09-2023; Online Application Last Date: 26-10-2026; Original Document Verification Date: 27-10-2026 (11:00 AM to 05:00 PM); Objection Window / Last Date for Objections: Within 7 days (04-11-2026); Scheduled Tribe (ST) / Scheduled Caste (SC): 10
What is the selection process?
The selection process consists of scrutiny of the submitted online applications followed by original document verification. Eligible applications receive additional weightage marks during evaluation based on social category and background criteria as specified in the recruitment rules: Category / Status: Additional Marks (Weightage) Scheduled Tribe (ST) / Scheduled Caste (SC): 10 Widow: 10 Orphan (Biological or Legal Parents Absent): 10 Destitute / Legally Divorced / Abandoned Woman: 5 Higher Educational Qualification (Above Minimum Qualification): 5 The list of accepted and rejected applicants will be published online on the portal. Candidates may file objections regarding residential, educational, or caste certificates within 7 days (by 04-11-2026).