ICDS Maharashtra Supervisor Recruitment 2026 – 272 Posts, Apply

About ICDS Maharashtra Supervisor Recruitment 2026

The Commissionerate of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme, Maharashtra State, Navi Mumbai, has issued a circular dated July 31, 2026, detailing the revised eligibility criteria for the departmental promotion examination for Mukhyasevika (Supervisor) posts. This recruitment aims to fill 272 vacancies under the promotion quota, with additional posts potentially becoming available before the final results are declared. The application process is entirely online, conducted through the TCS-ION portal.

Important Dates for ICDS Maharashtra Mukhyasevika

Candidates interested in the ICDS Maharashtra Mukhyasevika Recruitment 2026 should note the following key dates:

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	05 Aug 2026
Online Application Start Date	05 Aug 2026
Online Application Last Date	21 Aug 2026

ICDS Maharashtra Mukhyasevika Vacancy Details

A total of 272 Supervisor positions are available through this departmental promotion. These vacancies are specifically for the promotion quota, with a provision for additional posts that may arise until the examination results are announced.

Post	Vacancies
Mukhyasevika (Promotion Quota)	272, plus additional posts falling vacant before the exam result is declared

The official notification does not provide a detailed category-wise or division-wise breakdown of these vacancies.

Eligibility Criteria for ICDS Maharashtra Supervisor

To be eligible for the ICDS Maharashtra Mukhyasevika Recruitment 2026, candidates must be currently serving Anganwadi Sevikas in Maharashtra and fulfill all the following conditions:

• Completed 10 years of continuous, unbroken regular service as an Anganwadi Sevika as on January 1, 2025.
• Hold a degree from a statutory university.
• Age not exceeding 50 years as on January 1, 2025 (meaning born after January 1, 1975). This age relaxation is based on the Government Decision dated July 3, 2026.

Educational Qualification for Mukhyasevika Posts

Applicants for the Mukhyasevika position must possess a degree from a statutory university. Additionally, selected candidates are required to pass a computer proficiency certificate examination and the Marathi language examination within two years of their appointment. The Hindi language examination must be cleared within three years of joining. Failure to complete these post-appointment qualifications may result in the withholding of annual increments and further promotions.

Age Limit for ICDS Maharashtra Supervisor

As per the revised guidelines, candidates' age should not exceed 50 years as on January 1, 2025. This means that eligible Anganwadi Sevikas must have been born on or after January 1, 1975. This age limit has been updated following a High Court order and subsequent Government Decisions.

Selection Process for ICDS Maharashtra Mukhyasevika

The selection for Mukhyasevika posts will be conducted through a departmental promotion examination. This exam is exclusively for eligible Anganwadi Sevikas who meet the specified promotion quota criteria. The detailed examination pattern, syllabus, and subsequent stages of the selection process are not outlined in the current notification. Candidates are advised to refer to previous general instruction letters from the Commissionerate for procedural details regarding the exam.

How to Apply for ICDS Maharashtra Mukhyasevika Recruitment 2026

Eligible Anganwadi Sevikas must submit their applications online via the TCS-ION portal, which is the designated platform for this recruitment. The application window is from August 5, 2026, to August 21, 2026. Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs) are responsible for informing all eligible Sevikas under their jurisdiction about the revised eligibility criteria and ensuring they acknowledge these changes in writing before applying.

Important Instructions for Applicants

• Only Sevikas who meet the revised eligibility criteria, as per the Nagpur Bench High Court order dated May 8, 2026, and Government Decisions dated July 3, 2026, and October 10, 2025, are eligible to apply.
• Child Development Project Officers must ensure that all serving Sevikas are aware of the updated eligibility criteria, obtain their signed acknowledgment, and maintain these records at the office level.
• The circular has been distributed to relevant authorities, including the Secretary of the Women and Child Development Department, all Child Development Project Officers (Nagpur), and the Regional Sales Head of TCS-ION, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.