WCD Odisha Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Women & Child Development Department Odisha; Bargarh; On-site; INR 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Women & Child Development Department Odisha invites applications for the temporary Anganwadi Worker post in Bijepur. The notice specifies 1 vacancy, with eligibility 18–35 years and 10th pass, for permanent residents of the Anganwadi area.

Online application runs 9–23 October 2026, followed by printed documents to be submitted by 4 November 2026. Selection is merit-based on 10th class marks with weightage for certain categories per government rules, and the post is temporary in nature.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have passed the 10th class examination or equivalent from a recognized board.
• Female candidate and permanent resident of the Anganwadi area.
• Age 18–35 years as on 1 October 2026.

Education

10th class or equivalent

Job description

Women & Child Development Department Odisha (WCD Odisha) has announced 1 vacancy for the temporary Anganwadi Worker post in Bijepur under advertisement number 1048. Candidates who are 18 to 35 years as on 1 October 2026 and have passed 10th class can apply online from 9 October 2026 to 23 October 2026. Applicants must be a permanent resident of the concerned Anganwadi area. After applying online, candidates must submit the printed copy of the online application along with all required original certificates to the CDPO Bijepur office by 4 November 2026 up to 5:00 PM. Selection is merit based on marks secured in 10th class examination along with additional weightage for specific categories as per rules.

Particulars

Details

Department Women & Child Development Department Odisha

Notification No. and date 1048, dated 06-10-2026

Posts Anganwadi Worker

Total Vacancies 1

Application Mode Online (followed by offline document submission)

Event

Date

Notification Date 06-10-2026

Online Application Start Date 09-10-2026

Online Application Last Date 23-10-2026

Last Date for Submission of Printed Application with Documents 04-11-2026 up to 5:00 PM

The online application period runs from 9October 2026 to 23 October 2026, while the printed application along with original documents must reach the CDPO Bijepur office by 4 November 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

Vacancies by Project / Block

There is a total of 1 vacancy advertised for the Anganwadi Worker post under Bijepur Panchayat Samiti.

Category / Marital Status

Hrudapali Lemather-1 From house of Sashi Sahu to house of Raghunath Rana Married / Unmarried

The single vacancy is located at Lemather-1 Anganwadi Centre under Hrudapali Gram Panchayat.

Applicants must be female and a permanent resident of the concerned Anganwadi area. If no eligible candidate is available within the Anganwadi centre area, candidates from the same revenue village, same revenue gram panchayat, or adjoining gram panchayat of the Panchayat Samiti may be considered. Educational qualification requires passing the 10th class examination or equivalent from a recognized board. Candidates must fall within the age limit of 18 to 35 years as on 1 October 2026.

Selection Process

Selection is carried out based on the merit of marks secured in the 10th class examination. Additional weightage and preference are given to candidates belonging to SC, ST, physically challenged (40% or above), widows, abandoned wives, orphans, and candidates who have successfully completed certificate or diploma courses in relevant fields associated with child development or allied activities as per government guidelines.

How to Apply for WCD Odisha Anganwadi Worker

• Fill out the online application form for the Anganwadi Worker post between 9October 2026 and 23 October 2026.
• Download and print a copy of the completed online application form.
• Gather all required original certificates including birth proof, educational qualification certificates, mark sheets, residential certificate, and category/caste/status proof (such as for widows, divorced women, or persons with disabilities).
• Submit the printed copy of the online application along with all original documents in person or by registered post to the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), Bijepur office by 4 November 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

Documents Required

• Birth proof certificate
• Residential certificate
• Caste, widow, divorced woman, deserted wife, or orphan status certificate where applicable
• Applications submitted after the online closing date of 23 October 2026 will not be accepted.
• Printed applications received at the CDPO Bijepur office after 4 November 2026 up to 5:00 PM will be summarily rejected.
• Applicants must produce all original documents at the office of the Child Development Project Officer, Bijepur on 4 November 2026 by 5:00 PM.
• Incomplete applications or applications with false data will be rejected.
• The appointing authority reserves the right to cancel the advertisement at any time without assigning any reason.

Q1. How many vacancies are announced in this notification?

A total of 1 vacancy for the Anganwadi Worker post has been announced under advertisement number 1048.

Q2. What is the last date to apply online?

The last date to submit the online application is 23 October 2026.

Q3. What is the deadline for submitting printed applications offline?

The printed copy of the online application along with original certificates must reach the CDPO Bijepur office by 4 November 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

Q4. What is the required educational qualification?

Candidates must have passed the 10th class examination or equivalent from a recognized board.

Q5. What is the age limit for applicants?

Candidates must be between 18 and 35 years of age as on 1 October 2026.

Q6. Is there any application fee?

The notification does not mention any application fee.

Q7. What is the selection criteria for this post?

Selection is based on merit calculated from the marks secured in the 10th class examination, along with additional weightage for specific categories as per government guidelines.

Q8. Is this post permanent or temporary?

The official notification specifies temporary engagement for the Anganwadi Worker position.

Q9. Who is eligible to apply based on residence?

Applicants must be a permanent resident of the concerned Anganwadi area, failing which candidates from the same revenue village, same revenue gram panchayat, or adjoining gram panchayat may be considered.