The Women and Child Development Department (WCD), Karnataka, is reportedly offering job opportunities for eligible women interested in working at Anganwadi centres across the state. According to the recruitment information published by Public 24, a total of 136 vacancies are reported for Anganwadi Workers and Anganwadi Helpers.
The reported vacancies include 68 Anganwadi Worker posts and 68 Anganwadi Helper posts. Candidates with PUC qualifications may be eligible for Worker positions, while SSLC-qualified candidates may apply for Helper positions, subject to the official eligibility conditions.
The reported last date to apply online is October 23, 2026. Candidates should verify the official notification for their district before applying.
WCD Recruitment 2026: Key Details
| Particular | Details |
| Department | Women and Child Development Department, Karnataka |
| Job Positions | Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper |
| Reported Vacancies | 136 |
| Worker Vacancies | 68 |
| Helper Vacancies | 68 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Reported Last Date | October 23, 2026 |
| Application Fee | No fee, as reported |
Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for Anganwadi Worker positions are expected to have passed the second-year Pre-University Course (PUC) examination or an equivalent qualification accepted by the department.
For Anganwadi Helper positions, applicants should have passed the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examination or an equivalent qualification recognised under the recruitment rules.
Age Limit and Relaxation
According to the supplied article, applicants should be between 19 and 35 years of age. It also mentions a 10-year upper-age relaxation for candidates with disabilities. Applicants should verify the age calculation date and applicable relaxation rules in the official notification.
Salary Details
Anganwadi Worker: Rs. 5,500 per month.
Anganwadi Helper: Rs. 3,000 per month.
These salary figures are reported in the supplied article and should be verified with the department.
Selection Process
The selection process may involve application scrutiny, preparation of a merit list based on educational marks and verification of original documents. Local residency requirements may also apply, depending on the vacancy and recruitment rules.
How to Apply Online
1. Visit the Karnataka Women and Child Development Department website.
2. Find the Anganwadi recruitment notification for your district.
3. Check the vacancy details and eligibility requirements.
4. Open the application link provided in the official notification.
5. Enter the required personal and educational information.
6. Upload the requested certificates, photograph and other documents.
7. Review the application and submit it.
8. Save the application acknowledgement for future reference.
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Important Note for Applicants
The vacancy count, application deadline, salary and eligibility details have not been independently verified against an official recruitment notification. Candidates should confirm all details on the department’s website before applying. Do not share sensitive personal or banking information through unverified websites.