Chamarajanagar Anganwadi Recruitment 2026: 390 Anganwadi Worker & Helper – Apply Online @ chamarajanagar.karnataka.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Details

The 390 vacancies are spread across the 5 taluk Child Development Projects of Chamarajanagar district. The official notification does not provide a project-wise or centre-wise breakdown.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

Anganwadi Worker (119 Posts)

• Minimum P.U.C. (12th) pass from a recognised board.
• Must have studied Kannada as first or second language in S.S.L.C.
• First preference and +5 bonus marks for candidates holding an ECCE diploma from D.S.E.R.T., JOC course, N.T.T. course, Diploma in Nutrition, Home Science certificate course, or one-year nursery/pre-primary training certificate related to Anganwadi activities.

Anganwadi Helper (271 Posts)

• Minimum S.S.L.C. (10th) or equivalent pass.
• Must have studied Kannada as first or second language.
• SSLC pass from Karnataka boards must show maximum 625 and minimum 219 marks (general mathematics and social science required).
• Candidates from other states with Kannada as first/second language are considered only if marks scales match Karnataka's.
• For candidates whose mother tongue is not Kannada, the selection committee may hold an interview and test Kannada reading/writing ability.

Gender & Local Residence

• Only women and transgender minority women are eligible for both posts.
• Rural centres: Applicant must reside in the same revenue village as the Anganwadi centre.
• Urban centres: Applicant must reside in the same revenue ward and hold a residence certificate from the competent authority (Election wards not considered).
• Residence confirmed by a 3-year certificate from Tahsildar/Deputy Tahsildar, supported by Aadhaar, ration card, or voter ID.
• Applicants from local majire, tanda, or hadi must obtain residence certificate from the competent authority.
• In areas where the minority community is 25% or more of the population, knowledge of that community's language along with Kannada is required.

Selection Process & Bonus Marks

Selection is merit-based through a combined online list prepared on the total of marks in the prescribed qualification and applicable bonus marks. No written examination is conducted.

Bonus Marks and Priority Categories

Widow Priority (Modified Rule of 18-11-2024)

• Widows are selected directly at third priority, after acid attack survivors and reform institution residents, without competing against other general applications.
• Among widows, the widow of a farmer who died by suicide gets first priority.
• If two widows apply for one post, the higher-marks candidate is preferred.
• A woman who becomes a widow after applying is not considered under this clause.

Merit List, Verification & Objections

• The taluk-level verification committee (headed by Tahsildar) checks applications and forwards the list to the Deputy Director.
• The district selection committee (chaired by Deputy Commissioner) meets within 7 working days after the last date.
• Applications without required documents are rejected; unclear or incomplete documents are not considered.
• Provisional selection list is published on the notice board on the same day; 7 days are given for objections before the final list.
• In case of equal marks, the older candidate is preferred; if age is also equal, a widow or divorced woman is preferred. The selection committee's decision is final.
• No TA/DA will be paid to candidates appearing for document verification.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

All documents must be attested by a gazetted officer and attached to the online application:

• Application in the prescribed format (submitted online)
• Birth Certificate or S.S.L.C. Marks Card showing date of birth
• Marks Card of the prescribed qualification (PUC for Worker, SSLC for Helper)
• Residence Certificate within 3 years from Tahsildar / Deputy Tahsildar
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Husband's Death Certificate & Widow Certificate (for widows; widow pension certificate not accepted)
• Disability Certificate (if applicable; disability pension certificate not accepted)
• Court-issued Divorce Certificate (for divorced applicants)
• Certificate from Women Development Corporation for daughters of ex-Devadasis
• Residence Certificate from WCD Officers for reform institution residents (minimum 3 years)
• Certificate from Tahsildar for Project Displaced Persons
• Aadhaar Card / Voter ID Card / Ration Card / CDPO Certificate for identity verification
• Two recent passport-size photographs & Valid Photo ID Proof

Key Instructions

• This is an honorary service appointment and not a permanent post; the appointment order will state this explicitly.
• Selected candidates must produce original documents and a medical fitness certificate when reporting to the Child Development Project Officer.
• Elected local representatives who are selected must resign their elected membership and provide the resignation acceptance letter before the selection list is published; work in only one position is allowed.
• Appointment orders are issued by the Deputy Director after approval from the Deputy Commissioner.

Download Chamarajanagar Anganwadi Worker & Helper Official Notification PDF (30-10-2026)

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Details

• Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Chamarajanagar: Phone: 08226-223160, 08226-223170 | Fax: 08226-223180
• Office of the Deputy Director, Women and Child Development Dept: Jilla Adalitha Bhavana, First Floor, Room No. 129, Chamarajanagar – 571313 | Phone: 08226-222445, 08226-224720