The Women and Child Development Department / Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Branch, District Panchayat, Government of Gujarat has released the official recruitment advertisement for Anganwadi Worker (આંગણવાડી કાર્યકર) and Anganwadi Helper (આંગણવાડી તેડાગર) honorary service positions for the year 2026-27. Female candidates meeting the local residency norms and educational qualifications across various districts of Gujarat are invited to apply online through the official portal.
In this comprehensive guide, you will find complete information regarding age limits, educational qualifications, stipend/honorarium details, selection process based on online merit, the full list of all 50 covered districts/urban areas, and step-by-step instructions on how to submit your application on the e-HRMS Gujarat portal.
Key Highlights: Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026
| Recruiting Department | Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), District Panchayat Gujarat |
| Post Names | Anganwadi Worker (કાર્યકર) & Anganwadi Helper (તેડાગર) |
| Service Type | Honorary Service (માનદ સેવા) |
| Eligible Gender | Female Candidates Only |
| Application Mode | Online via e-HRMS Portal |
| Official Website | e-hrms.gujarat.gov.in |
Vacancy & Role Summary: Post-Wise Details
| Post Name | Minimum Qualification | Monthly Honorarium (માનદવેતન) |
|---|---|---|
| Anganwadi Worker (આંગણવાડી કાર્યકર) | 12th Pass (Std 10+2) or Higher | ₹10,000/- per month |
| Anganwadi Helper (આંગણવાડી તેડાગર) | 10th Pass (Std 10) or Higher | ₹5,500/- per month |
List of All 50 Covered Districts & Urban Areas
Below is the complete list of all 50 districts and urban divisions participating in the Gujarat Anganwadi Worker and Helper Recruitment 2026-27:
- Mahisagar (મહિસાગર)
- Dangs (ડાંગ)
- Surat Urban (સુરત અર્બન)
- Patan (પાટણ)
- Bhavnagar (ભાવનગર)
- Vadodara (વડોદરા)
- Vadodara Urban (વડોદરા અર્બન)
- Jamnagar Urban (જામનગર અર્બન)
- Karamsad Anand Urban (કરમસદ આણંદ અર્બન)
- Dahod (દાહોદ)
- Anand (આણંદ)
- Narmada (નર્મદા)
- Junagadh Urban (જૂનાગઢ અર્બન)
- Navsari Urban (નવસારી અર્બન)
- Panchmahals (પંચમહાલ)
- Bharuch (ભરૂચ)
- Gandhinagar (ગાંધીનગર)
- Gandhidham Urban – Kachchh (ગાંધીધામ અર્બન – કચ્છ)
- Botad (બોટાદ)
- Aravalli (અરવલ્લી)
- Kachchh (કચ્છ)
- Junagadh (જૂનાગઢ)
- Ahmadabad (અમદાવાદ)
- Mahesana Urban (મહેસાણા અર્બન)
- Gir Somnath (ગીર સોમનાથ)
- Porbandar (પોરબંદર)
- Surat (સુરત)
- Bhavnagar Urban (ભાવનગર અર્બન)
- Rajkot Urban (રાજકોટ અર્બન)
- Navsari (નવસારી)
- Tapi (તાપી)
- Valsad (વલસાડ)
- Porbandar Urban (પોરબંદર અર્બન)
- Chhota Udepur (છોટાઉદેપુર)
- Vav-Tharad (વાવ-થરાદ)
- Jamnagar (જામનગર)
- Sabarkantha (સાબરકાંઠા)
- Morbi Urban (મોરબી અર્બન)
- Morbi (મોરબી)
- Surendranagar Urban (સુરેન્દ્રનગર અર્બન)
- Nadiad Urban (નડિયાદ અર્બન)
- Rajkot (રાજકોટ)
- Kheda (ખેડા)
- Vapi Urban (વાપી અર્બન)
- Banaskantha (બનાસકાંઠા)
- Surendranagar (સુરેન્દ્રનગર)
- Amreli (અમરેલી)
- Mahesana (મહેસાણા)
- Ahmadabad Urban (અમદાવાદ અર્બન)
- Devbhumi Dwarka (દેવભૂમિ દ્વારકા)
Eligibility Criteria: Qualifications & Residency Rules
Female applicants must satisfy all local residency, age, and academic qualifications as of the application cut-off date:
Residency Criterion
- The applying female candidate must be a local resident of the revenue village/area of the respective Anganwadi center.
- A prescribed local residence certificate issued by the Jan Seva Kendra through the local Mamlatdar is strictly required.
Educational Qualifications
- Anganwadi Worker: Minimum 12th Standard pass. Candidates with higher qualifications can also apply.
- Anganwadi Helper: Minimum 10th Standard pass. Candidates with higher qualifications can also apply.
- Selection merit lists will be generated based on weightage assigned to academic qualifications and percentage obtained.
Age Limit Criteria
- Fresh Applicants (Worker / Helper / Mini Worker): Minimum 18 years and maximum 33 years on the last date of application.
- Anganwadi Helpers applying for Worker post (Priority Basis): Upper age limit extended up to 43 years as of the last date of application.
Selection Process: Online Merit Generation
The recruitment process is completely transparent and online-driven:
- Verification of submitted details and uploaded readable documents against government rules.
- Automatic generation of an online center-wise merit list based on academic percentage and qualifications.
- Publication of the final merit list on the official portal followed by document verification by the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO).
How to Apply: Online Application Steps
- Visit the official portal at e-hrms.gujarat.gov.in/Advertisement/Index.
- Read all instructions carefully and fill out the online application form in English.
- Select your specific district/urban area and choose the target Anganwadi Center.
- Upload all clear, legible documents (Residential Certificate from Mamlatdar, Marksheets, Age Proof, etc.) in the prescribed formats.
- Verify all entered details before final submission; incomplete or incorrect applications will be canceled automatically.
- Save and print a copy of the completed online application for future reference.
Important Links: Portal & Application Details
| Online Application Portal | Click Here to Apply |
| Official Notification Folder | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
Important Dates: Application Schedule
| Online Application Start Date | September 21, 2026 (00:00 Hours) |
| Online Application Last Date | October 14, 2026 (24:00 Hours / Midnight) |
Key Takeaways
- Exclusively for local female candidates residing in the revenue village/ward of the Anganwadi center.
- Resident Certificate must be issued by the Mamlatdar via Jan Seva Kendra.
- Application form must be filled out in English on the e-HRMS portal.
- Honorarium is fixed at ₹10,000 for Workers and ₹5,500 for Helpers.
- Recruitment covers 50 distinct district and urban administrative divisions across Gujarat.