WCD Odisha Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

1. Online Application Submission — Candidates must apply online through the official website.
2. Document Verification — Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of all original documents.
3. Publication of Draft List — A provisional list of eligible candidates will be published.
4. Objection Submission — Candidates can submit objections against the draft list within the specified period.
5. Final Selection — Selection will be based on merit, with preference given to categories such as SC/ST, Graduate, Orphan, Physically Handicapped, Widow, Divorced/Deserted, and those with prior experience as ECCE or Balwadi Workers.

WCD Odisha Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 Overview

Vacancy Details for Anganwadi Worker Posts

Important Dates for Application and Selection

Eligibility Criteria for Anganwadi Worker

• Gender: Only female candidates are eligible to apply.
• Residency: Applicants must be a permanent resident of the service area of the specific Anganwadi center for which they are applying.
• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed at least the +2 (12th Standard) examination. Applications from candidates who have not passed this qualification will not be considered.
• Language Proficiency: Knowledge of the Odia language is mandatory. Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak Odia fluently.

Age Limit

Documents Required for Application and Verification

• All educational qualification certificates (from Matriculation onwards) and mark sheets (both sides).
• Residential Certificate.
• Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/SEBC candidates).
• For Widows: Husband's death certificate.
• For Divorced/Deserted: Court-approved divorce certificate.
• For Orphans/Destitute: Certificate from a competent authority.
• Any other relevant certificates for claiming preference (e.g., physically handicapped, graduate, ECCE worker experience).

Selection Process

1. Online Application: Eligible candidates must submit their applications online within the stipulated dates.
2. Document Verification: Candidates will be called for physical verification of all original documents at the Child Development Project Officer's Office, Bargarh (Rural). Failure to attend on the specified date will lead to rejection of the application.
3. Publication of Draft List: After document verification, a draft list of eligible candidates will be published on the notice boards of the concerned Anganwadi center, Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, and the Project Office.
4. Objection Submission: Candidates can submit objections regarding the draft list online within the given timeframe.
5. Final Selection: The final selection will be based on merit, considering educational qualifications and additional marks awarded as per government rules for specific categories. Preference will be given to candidates from categories such as Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Graduates, Orphans, Physically Handicapped, Widows, and Divorced/Deserted women. Candidates with prior experience as ECCE Workers under Samagra Shiksha or Balwadi Workers in village Balwadi centers will also receive preference.

How to Apply for WCD Odisha Anganwadi Worker Posts

1. Visit the official online application website: http://engagement-awc.odisha.gov.in
2. Register on the portal and log in using the provided username and password.
3. Fill out the online application form with all required personal and educational details accurately.
4. Upload scanned copies of all necessary documents as specified in the notification.
5. Review the application form carefully before final submission.
6. Submit the application online between 02 August 2026 and 16 August 2026.
7. Incomplete or irrelevant applications will be rejected.