Gujarat Anganwadi Worker & Helper Bharti 2026: District-wise Vacancy, Eligibility and Online Form
Good news for women across Gujarat. District Panchayats and urban ICDS units are filling 6,843 Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper places under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme: 3,043 Worker and 3,800 Helper seats spread over 50 districts and urban units. These are honorary posts at the Anganwadi centre in your own village or area. The Anganwadi Worker gets ₹10,000 a month and the Anganwadi Helper gets ₹5,500 a month. If you are looking for government jobs in Gujarat close to home, this one is worth your time.
Each district has published its own advertisement on the e-HRMS Gujarat portal. Our sample is the Mahisagar district notice, which sets the online window from 21 September 2026 to 14 October 2026 (midnight). You need 12th pass for Worker and 10th pass for Helper. Below we explain the district-wise seats, eligibility, the residence rule, the merit list and the online form, step by step. Please read till the end, because one wrong document can cost you the seat. Stay with GovtJobsAlert.in for every update.
Key Highlights — Gujarat Anganwadi Worker & Helper Recruitment 2026
These posts are filled district by district. Every District Panchayat’s ICDS branch runs its own advertisement, its own centre list and its own merit list. That means you apply only for a centre in your own area, and you compete only with women from that area.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), Gujarat |
| Recruiting Body | ICDS branch of each District Panchayat or urban unit |
| Posts | Anganwadi Worker, Anganwadi Helper |
| Total Vacancies | 6,843 (3,043 Worker + 3,800 Helper) |
| Who Can Apply | Local women of the centre’s area (revenue village rule as per the Mahisagar notice) |
| Qualification | 12th pass (Worker), 10th pass (Helper) |
| Monthly Honorarium | ₹10,000 (Worker), ₹5,500 (Helper) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 33 years |
| Selection | Centre-wise online merit list |
| Application Mode | Online, on e-HRMS Gujarat |
| Last Date | 14 October 2026 |
How Many Vacancies are in Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026? District-wise List
The table below shows the seats listed in the district advertisements on e-HRMS Gujarat. The “Urban” rows are separate urban ICDS units, so a woman living inside a city limit should check the urban row, not the district row.
| District / Urban Unit | Anganwadi Worker | Anganwadi Helper |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 92 | 114 |
| Ahmedabad Urban | 145 | 223 |
| Amreli | 104 | 143 |
| Anand | 128 | 104 |
| Aravalli | 60 | 55 |
| Banaskantha | 95 | 135 |
| Bharuch | 47 | 65 |
| Bhavnagar | 112 | 123 |
| Bhavnagar Urban | 30 | 41 |
| Botad | 30 | 33 |
| Chhota Udepur | 41 | 66 |
| Dahod | 100 | 104 |
| Dang | 16 | 14 |
| Devbhumi Dwarka | 42 | 75 |
| Gandhidham Urban (Kutch) | 9 | 23 |
| Gandhinagar | 57 | 72 |
| Gir Somnath | 56 | 83 |
| Jamnagar | 69 | 110 |
| Jamnagar Urban | 37 | 41 |
| Junagadh | 85 | 82 |
| Junagadh Urban | 21 | 29 |
| Karamsad-Anand Urban | 14 | 16 |
| Kheda | 101 | 98 |
| Kutch | 200 | 255 |
| Mahisagar | 45 | 37 |
| Mehsana | 133 | 151 |
| Mehsana Urban | 8 | 9 |
| Morbi | 70 | 92 |
| Morbi Urban | 6 | 9 |
| Nadiad Urban | 9 | 6 |
| Narmada | 36 | 46 |
| Navsari | 84 | 76 |
| Navsari Urban | 9 | 12 |
| Panchmahal | 52 | 82 |
| Patan | 82 | 143 |
| Porbandar | 29 | 40 |
| Porbandar Urban | 15 | 14 |
| Rajkot | 90 | 101 |
| Rajkot Urban | 38 | 44 |
| Sabarkantha | 87 | 100 |
| Surat | 80 | 101 |
| Surat Urban | 60 | 117 |
| Surendranagar | 85 | 93 |
| Surendranagar Urban | 20 | 25 |
| Tapi | 46 | 51 |
| Vadodara | 74 | 90 |
| Vadodara Urban | 38 | 42 |
| Valsad | 95 | 122 |
| Vapi Urban | 16 | 11 |
| Vav-Tharad | 45 | 82 |
| All 50 units | 3,043 | 3,800 |
The two columns add up exactly to 3,043 and 3,800. Seat numbers are called “current or probable” in the notices, so they can change at centre level. Before you apply, open your own district’s advertisement on the portal and check which centres actually have a vacancy. For example, the Mahisagar notice covers 1,316 centres across 8 talukas and 11 ICDS projects, but only 45 Worker and 37 Helper seats are open there.
What is the Eligibility for Gujarat Anganwadi Worker & Helper 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Post | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| Anganwadi Worker | 12th pass (Std 12) |
| Anganwadi Helper | 10th pass (Std 10) |
Women with a higher qualification can also apply. Your marks matter a lot here, because the merit list is built on the weightage of your qualification and the marks you scored. If you are a 12th pass candidate, you can apply for the Worker post, and a 10th pass woman can try for the Helper post. Some district notices may add their own conditions, so read your district’s advertisement once fully.
Age Limit
| Applicant | Age on the Last Date |
|---|---|
| Anganwadi Worker, Helper and Mini Anganwadi Worker | Minimum 18 years, maximum 33 years |
| Serving Anganwadi Helper applying as Worker on priority | Maximum 43 years |
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Age is counted on the last date of application, not on the day you fill the form. The Mahisagar notice gives no separate category-wise age relaxation. The only higher limit is the 43-year limit for a serving Helper who applies for the Worker post on priority.
Residence and Other Conditions
| Condition | What the Mahisagar notice says |
|---|---|
| Local resident | You must live in the revenue village area of the Anganwadi centre you apply for |
| Residence proof | Only the prescribed-format certificate from the Jan Seva Kendra, issued by the Mamlatdar, is accepted |
| Women only | The notice invites applications only from interested women |
| Cut-off date | Age, qualification and every other condition must be met by the last date of application |
| False or unclear details | If any detail is found false or unclear at any stage, the application can be rejected, and no representation will be considered |
| Documents | Uploaded documents must be clear, readable and in the prescribed format |
The residence certificate is the document most women get wrong. A ration card or Aadhaar alone is not what the notice asks for. Get the prescribed certificate from your Jan Seva Kendra early.
What is the Salary for Gujarat Anganwadi Worker & Helper 2026?
| Post | Monthly Honorarium |
|---|---|
| Anganwadi Worker | ₹10,000 |
| Anganwadi Helper | ₹5,500 |
These are honorary services (manad seva), so you get a fixed monthly honorarium, not a pay scale with DA and HRA. The amount is still steady income, and the work is at a centre in your own village.
What is the Selection Process for Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Merit list | Prepared on the weightage of educational qualification and marks obtained |
| Centre-wise list | A separate online merit list is published for each Anganwadi centre |
The notice names no other stage. Because each centre has its own list, you are ranked only against other women who applied for the same centre. So choose your centre carefully: pick the one in your own area, because your residence certificate must match it. The application form also lists a Mini Anganwadi Worker option. The Mahisagar notice applies the same 18 to 33 age rule to it, but its seat table shows no separate count, so check your district’s centre list. Keep checking the portal and our results page for merit list news after the last date.
How to Apply Online for Gujarat Anganwadi Worker & Helper Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the e-HRMS Gujarat advertisement page (link in Essential Links below) and find your district’s Anganwadi advertisement |
| 2 | Read the instructions and rules given on the website |
| 3 | Follow the method of application and guidelines given on the portal |
| 4 | Choose the exact Anganwadi centre, then select Worker, Helper or Mini Anganwadi Worker |
| 5 | Fill the form in English and upload clear documents in the prescribed format |
| 6 | Check every detail against your documents, submit, and save the confirmation page |
Keep your residence certificate from the Jan Seva Kendra and your 10th or 12th marksheet ready before you start. These decide your eligibility and your merit, and a missing or unreadable copy can get the application rejected. The form is filled in English, so ask a family member to help if needed.
What are the Important Dates for Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 21 September 2026 (from 00:00 hours) |
| Last date to apply | 14 October 2026 (till 12:00 midnight) |
| Eligibility cut-off date | 14 October 2026 |
These dates are from the Mahisagar notice. The notice writes the start as 20 September 2026 at night 00:00 hours, which simply means the form opened on 21 September. Most districts follow the same window, but confirm the dates printed on your own district’s advertisement. Remember that the last date is also the cut-off for your age and marks, so a result that comes after 14 October will not help you this time.
Is There an Application Fee for Gujarat Anganwadi Worker & Helper 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All applicants | Not mentioned in the Mahisagar notice |
The sample notice says nothing about a fee. Check your own district’s advertisement on the portal before you submit.
Essential Links — Gujarat Anganwadi Worker & Helper Recruitment 2026
- Download Mahisagar District Anganwadi Notice 2026 (Sample PDF)
- Apply Online for Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 – 6,843 Anganwadi Worker & Helper Posts
- Visit Gujarat Anganwadi Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Gujarat Government Jobs Telegram Channel
Didi, if you are 18 to 33, live in an Anganwadi centre’s area and have passed 10th or 12th, do not let this chance go. Get your residence certificate this week, pick the right centre and apply well before 14 October 2026. For more Gujarat government job alerts, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.