The Women and Child Development Department, Gujarat has announced 6,843 Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper honorary positions across Gujarat. Eligible local women candidates can apply online through e-hrms.gujarat.gov.in until 14 October 2026. The recruitment includes 3,043 Anganwadi Worker and 3,800 Anganwadi Helper vacancies, with selection based on prescribed merit criteria.

Candidates must meet the post-wise educational qualifications, age limits and local residence requirements. The online application process started on 21 September 2026. Applicants should select the appropriate district advertisement and Anganwadi centre through the Gujarat e-HRMS portal.
Key Highlights

Important Dates
Online applications for Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 started on 21 September 2026. The published application deadline is 14 October 2026.

Candidates should check the relevant district advertisement on the official e-HRMS portal for final submission instructions and closing-time details.
Vacancy Details
A total of 6,843 vacancies are listed for Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper honorary positions across Gujarat.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Anganwadi Worker | 3,043 |
| Anganwadi Helper | 3,800 |
| Total | 6,843 |
District-wise Anganwadi Worker and Helper Vacancies
| District / Urban Unit | Worker | Helper |
|---|---|---|
| Mahisagar | 45 | 37 |
| Dangs | 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 |
| Panchmahals | 52 | 82 |
| Bharuch | 47 | 65 |
| Gandhinagar | 57 | 72 |
| Gandhidham Urban (Kutch) | 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 |
| Mahesana | 133 | 151 |
| Ahmedabad Urban | 145 | 223 |
| Devbhumi Dwarka | 42 | 75 |
| Total (published figures) | 3,043 | 3,800 |
Note: The district-wise figures above are reproduced from the available article data. Their individual totals must be reconciled against the official district advertisements before publication.
Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants must be Indian women who meet the prescribed educational qualification, age and local residence requirements for the chosen Anganwadi centre.
Educational Qualification

Age Limit

Age and eligibility requirements are assessed according to the applicable closing-date conditions.
Local Residence Requirement
Applicants must meet the local residence condition for their selected Anganwadi centre. Residence anywhere in Gujarat does not automatically establish eligibility for every centre.
- The applicant must meet the prescribed minimum one-year local residence requirement.
- For rural Anganwadi centres, the relevant revenue village condition applies.
- For urban centres, the relevant municipal or municipal-corporation election ward condition applies.
- A prescribed residence certificate from the concerned Mamlatdar is required.
- The certificate must comply with the relevant issue-date requirements.
Honorarium
The advertised monthly honorarium depends on the selected honorary Anganwadi position.
| Post | Monthly Honorarium |
|---|---|
| Anganwadi Worker | ₹10,000 |
| Anganwadi Helper | ₹5,500 |
These are honorary positions under the ICDS programme and should not be described as regular government employee pay-matrix posts.
Selection Process
Selection is based on the prescribed merit criteria, including educational qualification and marks. Merit lists are prepared according to the relevant Anganwadi-centre and recruitment rules.
Serving Anganwadi Helpers applying for Worker positions may receive preference under the applicable provisions. The available recruitment information describes merit-based selection rather than a separate written examination.
What Matters for the Merit List?
Candidates must enter correct educational marks and provide supporting certificates. Where grades or scores are used instead of percentage marks, the prescribed conversion documentation is required.
Candidates who passed an examination through multiple attempts must provide the relevant original marksheets as instructed.
Documents Required
- Date-of-birth proof.
- Class 10 marksheet and certificate. Class 12 marksheet and certificate, where applicable.
- Recognised diploma certificates and marksheets, where applicable.
- Prescribed local residence certificate.
- Caste or reservation certificate, where applicable.
- Widow certificate, where applicable.
- Official grade-to-marks conversion certificate, if required.
- Marksheets for all applicable examination attempts.
- Prescribed self-declaration.
- Identity proot.
How to Apply Online at e-hrms.gujarat.gov.in
Eligible candidates must apply through the Gujarat e-HRMS advertisement portal. Districts and urban units are listed separately.
- Visit e-hrms.gujarat.gov.in.
- Open the relevant Women and Child Development Department advertisement.
- Select the 2026 Anganwadi Worker or Helper advertisement for your district or urban area.
- Read the common application instructions and district-specific conditions.
- Select the appropriate post and Anganwadi centre.
- Enter the required personal, educational and residence details.
- Upload the applicable supporting documents.
- Verify the entered information against original certificates.
- Submit the application before 14 October 2026.
- Save the submitted application information for reference.
Important: Candidates should apply only for a locality and Anganwadi centre for which they satisfy the prescribed residence conditions.
Important Application Instructions
- The recruitment is intended for eligible local women applicants.
- All applicable eligibility requirements must be satisfied within the prescribed time.
- Incorrect or incomplete information may affect application acceptance.
- Unreadable or invalid documents may cause problems during verification.
- Grade-based qualifications require the relevant marks-conversion documentation.
- Applicants who passed examinations in multiple attempts must provide the required marksheets.
- The official recruitment rules and district-specific instructions govern selection.
Official Links
| Particulars | Official Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Gujarat e-HRMS Apply Online |
| District-wise Advertisements | View District Advertisements |
| Common Applicant Instructions | View Instructions PDF |
| Official Portal | Click Here |
| More Updates | Click Here |
Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026?
Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 is a recruitment drive by the Women and Child Development Department, Gujarat for filling Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper posts across the state.
Q2. How many vacancies are available in Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026?
A total of 6,843 Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper vacancies are available under this recruitment.
Q3. Who can apply for Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026?
Eligible female candidates who satisfy the local residence requirements can apply for Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper posts.
Q4. Is Class 10 enough for the Anganwadi Worker post?
Class 10 alone does not meet the stated Worker qualification. Candidates need Class 12, or Class 10 along with an AICTE-recognised diploma of at least two years. Class 10 is the minimum qualification for Helper.
Q5. What is the age limit for Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026?
The age limit for Anganwadi Worker and Helper applicants is 18 to 33 years. Serving Anganwadi Helpers applying for Worker posts can have a maximum age limit of 43 years as per applicable rules.
Q6. Can a woman apply for an Anganwadi centre outside her village or urban ward?
Applicants must satisfy the prescribed local residence requirement for the selected Anganwadi centre. Rural and urban centres have different local-area conditions.
Q7. What is the last date to apply for Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 14 October 2026 up to 12:00 midnight.
Q8. What is the selection process for Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026?
Selection will be based on a merit list prepared according to the prescribed recruitment rules, considering educational qualifications and marks.
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