The Women and Child Development Department, Gujarat, has opened the Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 process for 6,843 Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper vacancies across different districts and urban areas of the state. Eligible women candidates can submit their applications online through the Gujarat e-HRMS recruitment portal.
The online application process commenced on 21 September 2026 and will remain open until 14 October 2026. Recruitment is merit-based, and candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualifications as well as the local-residence requirement for the Anganwadi center or area to which they apply.
Applicants should carefully check their district- and center-wise vacancies before filling out the form, as the recruitment includes both district and urban ICDS units across Gujarat.
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Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Department | Women and Child Development Department, Gujarat |
| Recruitment | Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 |
| Posts | Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper |
| Total Vacancies | 6,843 |
| Anganwadi Worker Vacancies | 3,043 |
| Anganwadi Helper Vacancies | 3,800 |
| Qualification | Class 10/Class 12, depending on the post |
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 years |
| Eligible Candidates | Women satisfying prescribed local-residence conditions |
| Selection Process | Merit-based |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 21 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Job Location | Gujarat |
| Recruitment Portal | Gujarat e-HRMS |
The 6,843 vacancies are distributed across 50 district and urban ICDS units. Of these, 3,043 posts are reported for Anganwadi Workers and 3,800 for Anganwadi Helpers. The highest individual vacancy concentration in the published district-wise compilation is in Kutch, where 200 Worker and 255 Helper posts are listed.
Candidates should not treat the statewide vacancy figure as sufficient for determining eligibility. An applicant must select the relevant Anganwadi center and verify whether she meets the residence and qualification requirements for that particular vacancy.
Vacancy Details
The district and urban-area-wise distribution currently published for the recruitment is as follows:
| District/Area | Worker | Helper |
|---|---|---|
| Mahisagar | 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 | 9 | 23 |
| Botad | 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 |
| Mehsana | 133 | 151 |
| Ahmedabad Urban | 145 | 223 |
| Devbhumi Dwarka | 42 | 75 |
| Total | 3,043 | 3,800 |
The district-wise figures total 6,843 vacancies. Candidates should still verify the vacancy displayed against their preferred Anganwadi center on the recruitment portal before submitting the application.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 21 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 October 2026 |
| Application Closing Time | Up to 12:00 midnight |
The application window is already active. Candidates have a little over three weeks to complete registration, upload their documents, and submit the form.
Educational Qualification
The minimum educational qualification varies by post.
Anganwadi Worker
Candidates applying for Anganwadi Worker should have passed Class 12.
Candidates who have passed Class 10 and hold an AICTE-recognized diploma course of at least 2 years are also listed as eligible under the recruitment conditions.
Anganwadi Helper
For the Anganwadi Helper post, the minimum qualification is Class 10 pass.
Women possessing qualifications higher than the prescribed minimum can also apply. Academic performance is relevant because the recruitment follows a merit-based selection process.
Age Limit
The general age range prescribed for Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper applicants is:
Minimum age: 18 years
Maximum age: 33 years
Serving Anganwadi Helpers seeking appointment as Anganwadi Workers may have a maximum age limit of 43 years under the stated recruitment conditions.
Candidates should verify the applicable cut-off date and any other service-related conditions in the notification corresponding to their vacancy.
Local Residence Requirement
The recruitment is intended for eligible women candidates who satisfy the prescribed local-residence condition.
This is particularly important because candidates apply against vacancies attached to individual Anganwadi centers or local areas. Applicants should therefore verify their eligibility for residence before selecting a center in the online form.
Selection Process
There is no mention of a written examination as part of the regular selection process in the current recruitment information.
Selection is merit-based and takes into account the candidate’s educational qualifications and marks. Candidates with higher qualifications may apply, but appointment will be governed by the prescribed merit criteria and other eligibility conditions.
The broad process is expected to involve:
- Online application
- Verification of eligibility and documents
- Preparation of merit according to the prescribed criteria
- Publication of the relevant merit/selection list
- Final document verification and appointment formalities
Candidates should rely on the applicable district or center notification if any additional procedure is specified.
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned for candidates applying under the current recruitment. The online application is therefore reported to be free of charge.
Applicants should avoid making payments to unofficial websites or individuals claiming to provide guaranteed selection or priority processing.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the documents required to establish their eligibility ready before starting the online form. These may include:
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- Class 10 certificate and marksheet
- Class 12 certificate and marksheet, where applicable
- Diploma certificate, if eligibility is being claimed through the diploma route
- Residence-related documents
- Identity proof
- Category or reservation certificate, where applicable
- Other documents required for the selected Anganwadi center or post
Uploaded documents should be clear and readable.
How to Apply for Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026
Candidates can complete the application process through the Gujarat e-HRMS recruitment portal.
- Open the Gujarat e-HRMS recruitment portal.
- Check the ongoing Anganwadi recruitment section.
- Read the instructions and eligibility conditions carefully.
- Select the appropriate district, urban area, and Anganwadi center.
- Choose the post for which you are eligible.
- Complete the registration process using the required details.
- Fill in personal, educational, and residence information carefully.
- Upload the photograph, signature, and required supporting documents.
- Review all information entered in the application.
- Submit the form before 14 October 2026.
- Save or print the submitted application for future reference.
Candidates have been advised to enter information carefully, as incorrect or unclear information or documents can affect their candidature.
Important Instructions for Applicants
Applicants should check the exact Anganwadi center vacancies rather than applying solely on the basis of the district-level total vacancies.
The residence requirement should also be checked before selecting a post. A candidate who meets the educational qualification may still be ineligible for a particular vacancy if the prescribed local-residence condition is not satisfied.
Candidates should also complete the application well before 14 October 2026, rather than waiting until the final hours, particularly since uploading documents and verifying details can take time.
