WCD Rajasthan Invites Application for 61 Anganwadi Worker, Anganwadi Helper Recruitment 2026

Department of Women & Child Development (WCD) Baran Last Date: 7th August, 2026
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Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper

Office of the Deputy Director, Women and Child Development Department, Baran, Rajasthan

The Office of the Deputy Director, Women and Child Development (WCD) Department, Baran, Rajasthan, has released Notification No. Vigyapti/M.Ba.Vi./2026-27/958 (Vigyapti Sankhya 2/2026) dated 08/07/2026, inviting applications for 61 vacant posts of Anganwadi Worker and Helper on a voluntary honorarium (Swaichhik Manadey Seva) basis. These posts are spread across seven project areas of Baran district: Anta, Atru, Baran (Rural), Chhabra, Chhipabarod, Kishanganj, and Shahabad.

Quick Overview
Particular Details
Organization WCD Department, Baran, Rajasthan
Post Names Anganwadi Worker & Helper
Total Vacancies 61
Application Mode Offline (In Person)
Last Date (Approx.) 7th August 2026 (5:00 PM)
Job Type Honorarium-based (Voluntary)
Official Website wcd.rajasthan.gov.in
Project-wise Vacancy Summary
Project Office Vacancies
Anta 1
Atru 6
Baran (Rural) 12
Chhabra 9
Chhipabarod 9
Kishanganj 8
Shahabad 16
Total 61

Note: Detailed village/ward-wise and post-wise breakdown is available in the official notification. Category-wise summary: General - 41, ST - 13, SC - 6, Minority - 1.

Baran,
Rajasthan,
IN

Employment Type:CONTRACT

Number of Vacancies:61

Educational Qualification:
Class 12th (Senior Secondary) pass.

Experience:Not required. Experience as Anganwadi Worker/Helper or ASHA will be given weightage in the merit list.

Skills:Knowledge of local community, ability to work with women and children.

Salary:




Voluntary honorarium-based service. Not a regular salaried government job.

Age Limit: 18 to 35 Years (General). Up to 40 Years for SC/ST/Widow/Divorced/Special categories. Age is determined as on the date of the notification (08.07.2026).

Local Residency: The woman must be a resident of the same Gram Panchayat (rural) or ward (urban) where the Anganwadi centre is located.

Selection Procedure:
Merit List based on departmental evaluation criteria (Circulars No. 4244 and 57871-58286).
Document Verification.
Tie-breaking rules as per notification.

Application Fee: No application fee is mentioned.

How to Apply

Candidates who wish to apply for the Baran Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 must follow the offline process below.

  1. Obtain Application Form: Collect the application form free of cost from the office of the concerned Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) where the vacancy exists.
  2. Fill the Form: Fill the application form completely and attach all required self-attested documents in duplicate (two sets).
  3. Submit in Person: Submit the filled application in person at the concerned CDPO office within 30 days from the date of publication of the notification (08.07.2026), by 5:00 PM.
  4. Get Acknowledgement: Obtain a receipt/acknowledgement of the submitted application with the number of pages of enclosed documents noted on it.

Note: Applications sent by post will not be accepted. Applications submitted at the Deputy Director's office (the signing authority) will also not be accepted.

Important Dates

Published: 8th July 2026

Last Date for Receipt of Application: Approximately 7th August 2026 (5:00 PM) - within 30 days from 08.07.2026.

Official Notification:

Key Instructions for Candidates

  • Read the Notification: Before applying, thoroughly read the official notification and the attached departmental circulars available at the CDPO office or on the WCD website for complete evaluation criteria.
  • Local Residency: This is a strict requirement. You must be a resident of the specific Gram Panchayat/ward where the Anganwadi centre is located.
  • Application Mode: The application process is strictly offline and in-person. Applications sent by post are not accepted.
  • Document Attestation: Ensure all copies of certificates and documents attached with the application are self-attested and submitted in duplicate.
  • Marital Status: Both married and unmarried women are eligible, but if a selected woman ceases to be a local resident due to marriage, her service will be terminated.
  • Honorarium Position: This is a voluntary honorarium-based service, not a regular government job.
  • Category Certificates: OBC certificates must not be older than 1 year from the application date. Candidates from other states claiming reserved categories will be treated as General.
  • Deadline: Ensure your application reaches the concerned CDPO office by the last date. No deficiencies can be rectified after the last date.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the last date to apply?

Applications must be submitted within 30 days from 08.07.2026, by 5:00 PM. This works out to approximately 7th August 2026. Confirm the exact date with the concerned CDPO office.

How many vacancies are there?

There are 61 vacant posts of Anganwadi Worker and Helper across seven project areas in Baran district.

What is the educational qualification required?

The minimum qualification is Class 12th (Senior Secondary) pass.

What is the age limit?

The age limit is 18 to 35 years for General candidates, and up to 40 years for SC/ST/Widow/Divorced/Special categories.

Can married women apply?

Yes, both married and unmarried women are eligible to apply. However, if a selected woman ceases to be a local resident due to marriage, her service will be terminated.

What is the application mode?

The application mode is offline. Applications must be submitted in person at the concerned CDPO office. Post applications are not accepted.

Is there any application fee?

No, there is no application fee mentioned for this recruitment.

What is the nature of this job?

This is a voluntary honorarium-based service (Swaichhik Manadey Seva), not a regular salaried government job.

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About Department of Women & Child Development (WCD)

The Department of Women and Child Development in Rajasthan is a government agency that is responsible for the welfare and development of women and children in the state. The department works towards implementing various programs and schemes to promote the rights of women and children, protect them from exploitation and abuse, and provide them with access to education, healthcare, and other essential services.

The department collaborates with other government agencies, NGOs, and community-based organizations to ensure the effective delivery of its programs and services. It primarily focuses on improving maternal and child health, preventing child marriage and female foeticide, promoting women's empowerment and gender equality, and providing support to vulnerable and disadvantaged children.


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