
The Women and Child Development Department, Gujarat has announced the Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 for 6,843 vacancies for Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper posts across various districts and urban areas of the state.
Among the total vacancies, 3,043 positions are for Anganwadi Workers, while 3,800 positions are for Anganwadi Helpers. Eligible local women candidates can apply online through the Gujarat e-HRMS portal from September 21 to October 14, 2026. The selection will be based on a merit list prepared according to the prescribed recruitment rules, considering educational qualifications and marks.
Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Notification Official Link
The recruitment provides opportunities for eligible women candidates to apply for Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper posts in various districts and urban areas of Gujarat.
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| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting Authority | Women and Child Development Department, Gujarat |
| Recruitment Posts | Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper |
| Total Number of Vacancies | 6,843 |
| Worker Vacancies | 3,043 |
| Helper Vacancies | 3,800 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Begins | September 21, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | October 14, 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Class 10 or Class 12, as applicable to the post |
| Age Requirement | 18 to 33 years |
| Eligible Applicants | Eligible local women candidates |
| Selection Method | Merit-based |
| Posting Location | Various districts and urban areas across Gujarat |
A total of 6,843 vacancies have been announced for Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper posts. The vacancies are distributed across different districts and urban areas of Gujarat.
| District/Area | Anganwadi Worker | Anganwadi Helper |
| Ocean | 45 | 37 |
| Dang | 16 | 14 |
| Surat Urban | 60 | 117 |
| Patan | 82 | 143 |
| Bhavnagar | 112 | 123 |
| Vadodara | 74 | 90 |
| Vadodara Urban | 38 | 42 |
| Jamnagar Urban | 37 | 41 |
| Karamsad Anand Urban | 14 | 16 |
| Dahod | 100 | 104 |
| Anand | 128 | 104 |
| Narmada | 36 | 46 |
| Junagadh Urban | 21 | 29 |
| Navsari Urban | 9 | 12 |
| Panchmahal | 52 | 82 |
| Bharuch | 47 | 65 |
| Gandhinagar | 57 | 72 |
| Gandhidham Urban (Kutch) | 9 | 23 |
| Boat | 30 | 33 |
| Aravalli | 60 | 55 |
| Kutch | 200 | 255 |
| Junagadh | 85 | 82 |
| Ahmedabad | 92 | 114 |
| Mehsana Urban | 8 | 9 |
| Porbandar | 29 | 40 |
| Gir Somnath | 56 | 83 |
| Surat | 80 | 101 |
| Bhavnagar Urban | 30 | 41 |
| Rajkot Urban | 38 | 44 |
| Navsari | 84 | 76 |
| Tapi | 46 | 51 |
| Valsad | 95 | 122 |
| Porbandar Urban | 15 | 14 |
| Chhota Udepur | 41 | 66 |
| Vav-Tharad | 45 | 82 |
| Jamnagar | 69 | 110 |
| Sabarkantha | 87 | 100 |
| Morbi Urban | 6 | 9 |
| Morbi | 70 | 92 |
| Surendranagar Urban | 20 | 25 |
| Nadiad Urban | 9 | 6 |
| Rajkot | 90 | 101 |
| Kheda | 101 | 98 |
| Vapi Urban | 16 | 11 |
| Banaskantha | 95 | 135 |
| Surendranagar | 85 | 93 |
| Amreli | 104 | 143 |
| Mahesana | 133 | 151 |
| Ahmedabad Urban | 145 | 223 |
| Devbhumi Dwarka | 42 | 75 |
| Total | 3,043 | 3,800 |
Candidates applying for Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper posts need to meet the prescribed educational, age and local-residence requirements. The educational qualification varies according to the post.
Anganwadi Worker: Candidates should have passed Class 12. Alternatively, candidates with Class 10 qualification and an AICTE-recognised diploma of at least two years can also apply.
Anganwadi Helper: Candidates must have successfully completed Class 10.
Anganwadi Worker/Helper Applicants: The age should be between 18 and 33 years.
Serving Anganwadi Helpers: Existing Anganwadi Helpers applying for the Anganwadi Worker post can be up to 43 years of age.
The age will be calculated based on the last date of application submission.
The recruitment is intended for eligible local women candidates. Applicants must fulfil the prescribed residence conditions for the Anganwadi centre selected in their application.
The applicant must be an Indian woman citizen.
She must have been a local resident for at least one year.
For a rural Anganwadi centre, the candidate must be a resident of the revenue village where the centre is located.
The prescribed residence certificate must be issued by the concerned Mamlatdar.
The residence certificate should not be older than six months from the advertisement date.
Candidates must select the relevant Anganwadi centre while completing the application form.
The selection for Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 will be merit-based. No written examination is mentioned for this recruitment.
The merit list will be prepared according to the applicable recruitment rules, considering factors including:
Educational qualification
Marks obtained in the prescribed examinations
Applicable eligibility and recruitment conditions
Eligible female candidates can apply online for Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 through the Gujarat e-HRMS portal. The application process begins on September 21, 2026, and candidates should verify the details entered in the application form before submitting it.
Gujarat Anganwadi Apply Online 2026 (Active)
Candidates interested in the Gujarat Anganwadi Worker and Helper posts can follow the application process below:
Visit the official Gujarat e-HRMS portal.
Go to the Women and Child Development Department advertisement section.
Select the Gujarat Anganwadi Worker and Helper Recruitment 2026 advertisement.
Read the common instructions and relevant district notification carefully.
Select the applicable Anganwadi centre and post.
Enter the required personal, educational and residential details.
Upload the photograph, signature and other relevant documents in the prescribed format.
Verify the entered information using the original documents.
Complete and submit the application form before the deadline.
The online application window closes on October 14, 2026, at 12:00 midnight.
Candidates applying for Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 do not have to pay any application fee. The application can be submitted online without any fee for any category.
The selected candidates for Gujarat Anganwadi Worker and Helper posts will serve in honorary positions and receive a fixed monthly honorarium as prescribed for their respective roles.
Anganwadi Worker: Selected candidates will receive a monthly honorarium of ₹10,000.
Anganwadi Helper: Selected candidates will receive a monthly honorarium of ₹5,500.
