Assam Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 – Anganwadi Worker and Helper Posts

The Office of the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), Hojai, Assam, has released an official recruitment notice for the engagement of Anganwadi Workers and Anganwadi Helpers under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) project. The recruitment is for vacant positions in different Anganwadi Centres under the Hojai area.

As mentioned in the official notice, eligible local women candidates can submit their applications in the prescribed format. The selection will be carried out according to the applicable government rules, reservation provisions and the selection process mentioned in the notification.

If you are looking for Assam Anganwadi Recruitment 2026, all the important details such as vacancy, eligibility criteria, age limit, application dates, selection process and application procedure are provided below.

Assam Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Recruitment Authority	Office of the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), Hojai
Department	Women and Child Development Department, Assam
Project	Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)
Recruitment Type	Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper
Total Vacancies	31 Posts
Anganwadi Worker	15 Posts
Anganwadi Helper	16 Posts
Application Mode	Offline
Eligible Candidates	Local women candidates
Application Form	Prescribed application form
Application Start Date	17 August 2026
Last Date	31 August 2026
Last Time	Up to 3:00 PM
Job Location	Hojai, Assam

Assam Anganwadi Vacancy 2026

According to the recruitment notice, applications are invited for 31 vacant posts of Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper in different Anganwadi Centres.

The post-wise vacancy is given below:

Post Name	Number of Posts
Anganwadi Worker	15
Anganwadi Helper	16
Total	31

The vacancies are distributed among different Anganwadi Centres and the reservation category is mentioned against the respective posts in the official notification.

Anganwadi Centres Included in the Recruitment

The notification includes vacancies in several Anganwadi Centres under different Gaon Panchayats and local areas of Hojai. The listed centres include:

• Pur Katewti Mujtab
• Pur Jakini
• Sarabjpur
• Uttar Sarabjpur-I
• Nij Parakhara
• Medhi Gaon
• Sadarghat-I
• Lachit Nagar Ward No. 18
• Mahila Pathar
• Milik Basti
• Athlempura
• Rajapath
• Dakshin Matikhola
• Uttar Jamuhat
• Pur Yogijan
• Uttar Sarabjpur-I
• Pur Jakini Babhala
• Matikhola (Badhanagar)
• Mouza Pathar
• Uttar Jamuhat
• Amabari
• Goniya Para Forest Shishu Mandir
• Joyanti Basti-I
• Sutarpur
• Bajrabari Dasbasti
• Pur Kandulimari-I
• Dimruphar Nadiarpar
• Dakshin Bidyanagar Colony
• Pur Jamuna A.L. Duburi
• Dangki Gaon-II
• Gopinpur Mahila K. Anganwadi Centre

Candidates should check the official notice carefully to identify the particular Anganwadi Centre, post and reservation category for which they are eligible to apply.

Eligibility Criteria for Anganwadi Worker

• For the post of Anganwadi Worker, the candidate must fulfil the educational qualification prescribed in the notification.
• The notice states that candidates should have passed Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) from a board recognised by the Government of Assam.
• However, if applications from HSSLC-qualified candidates are not received, applications from candidates who have passed the HSLC/AHM examination may be considered.
• The notification also specifically mentions that an HSSLC-qualified candidate from K.K. Handique State Open University will not be considered as an HSLC/AHM-qualified candidate for this purpose.

Eligibility Criteria for Anganwadi Helper

• For the post of Anganwadi Helper, the educational qualification is different from that of Anganwadi Worker.
• As per the notification, the candidate should not be an HSLC/AHM passed candidate. If sufficient applications from eligible candidates are not received, applications from candidates who have passed Class IX (9th standard) may be considered.
• Where a Class IX educational certificate is submitted, the certificate must carry the required countersignature of the Inspector of Schools, as specified in the recruitment notice.
• Candidates should therefore carefully check their educational qualification before submitting the application.

Age Limit

• The candidate’s age should be: ( Minimum Age: 18 years and Maximum Age: 44 years )
• The age will be calculated as on 1 January 2026.
• Only candidates falling within the prescribed age limit should apply for the advertised Anganwadi posts.

Who Can Apply?

• The recruitment notice specifically invites applications from local women candidates for voluntary service in the concerned Anganwadi Centres.
• Applicants must also provide proof of permanent residence. The permanent resident certificate should be duly certified/signed by the concerned Gaon Pradhan, Ward Member or Gaon Panchayat President, as applicable.
• The notice states that the authenticity of permanent resident certificates will be verified by the concerned authority.

Application Fee

The notification does not mention any application fee for these Anganwadi Worker and Helper posts.

Therefore, candidates should submit the prescribed application form along with the required documents without paying any unofficial fee to any person.

Application Form and Important Dates

The application form is to be collected and submitted offline.

The prescribed application form can be obtained from the concerned office during the period specified in the notification.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Form Collection Starts	17 August 2026
Last Date for Application Submission	31 August 2026
Last Submission Time	3:00 PM

Applications must be submitted within the specified date and office hours. The notification clearly states that applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

Documents Required

Candidates should attach the necessary self-attested documents with the application form. The notification mentions documents such as:

• Educational qualification certificate
• Age proof
• Permanent resident certificate
• Caste certificate, if applicable
• Other applicable supporting documents
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Any other document required according to the prescribed application form

Candidates should keep the original documents safely with them, as the original certificates may be required during verification.

Selection Process

• The selection of eligible candidates will be conducted according to the applicable government rules and the procedure mentioned in the recruitment notice.
• Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their prescribed educational qualification and applicable selection criteria. The notification also mentions a viva-voce/interview as part of the selection process.
• Reservation rules will be followed for the relevant posts. The vacancy table in the notification indicates the applicable ST/SC reservation against certain posts.
• Shortlisted candidates may also be required to provide additional documents and complete the necessary verification process.

Important Instructions for Candidates

Candidates should carefully follow all instructions given in the official recruitment notice before submitting their application.

Some important points are:

1. Only eligible local women candidates should apply.
2. The prescribed application form must be used.
3. The application should be filled in correctly and completely.
4. Required documents should be attached with the application form.
5. The permanent resident certificate must be properly certified by the competent local authority.
6. Candidates should submit the application within the prescribed office hours.
7. Applications submitted after the last date will not be accepted.
8. Candidates selected for service may have to provide a written declaration regarding their willingness to provide voluntary service within the specified period.
9. Candidates who are selected may be required to submit a medical fitness certificate issued by a government medical officer.
10. Candidates should keep a copy of the completed application form and supporting documents for future reference.

How to Apply for Anganwadi Recruitment 2026?

Eligible candidates can follow the steps below to apply:

Step 1: Collect the Application Form

Obtain the prescribed application form from the concerned office during the application period.

Step 2: Fill in the Form

Enter all required details carefully, including the candidate’s name, address, educational qualification and other information asked for in the form.

Step 3: Attach Documents

Attach the required self-attested certificates and supporting documents with the application form.

Step 4: Check the Application

Before submission, carefully verify all details and make sure that no required document is missing.

Step 5: Submit the Application

Place the completed application form and documents in the prescribed envelope and submit it at the concerned office within the specified deadline.

The last date for submitting the application is 31 August 2026 up to 3:00 PM.

Assam Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 – Important Points

• The recruitment is an opportunity for eligible local women candidates who are interested in working as an Anganwadi Worker or Helper under the ICDS project in Hojai.
• There are 31 vacancies in total, including 15 Anganwadi Worker posts and 16 Anganwadi Helper posts. The educational qualifications for the two posts are different, so candidates should carefully check the eligibility conditions before applying.
• The selection process will follow the rules stated in the notification, including the applicable reservation provisions and interview/viva-voce process.

Web-Links of Anganwadi Recruitment 2026

Official pdf Link	Click Here
Kamrup Gaon Pradhan Recruitment 2026	click here
Our WhatsApp Channel	Click Here

The application process is offline, and the final date for submission is 31 August 2026 up to 3:00 PM. Candidates are advised to follow the official notification and submit their forms within the prescribed time to avoid rejection.

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