Karnataka Anganwadi Recruitment 2026

Qualification: Anganwadi Karyakarte (Worker): Minimum PUC (Pre-University Course) pass with Kannada studied as the first or second language in SSLC. Anganwadi Sahayaki (Helper): Minimum SSLC or equivalent pass with Kannada studied as the first or second language.

Only women candidates are eligible to apply. Women belonging to linguistic minority communities are also eligible. Candidates must be residents of the concerned village/Gram Panchayat (rural) or ward (urban) where the Anganwadi Centre is located. Residence must be supported by a valid certificate issued by the competent authority. For centres vacant for three years or more, residents of the concerned taluk are also eligible subject to submission of supporting documents. Anganwadi Karyakarte: Minimum PUC pass with Kannada as the first or second language in SSLC. Anganwadi Sahayaki: Minimum SSLC or equivalent pass with Kannada as the first or second language. Candidates possessing D.S.E.R.T.-recognized ECCE Diploma, JOC, NTT, Diploma in Nutrition, Home Science Certificate Course or Nursery/Pre-Primary Teacher Training certificate relevant to Anganwadi activities will receive preference and bonus marks for the Karyakarte post.

General Candidates: 19 to 35 Years Disabled Candidates: 10 years age relaxation.

• Duly filled online application form
• Birth Certificate or SSLC Marks Card
• Educational Qualification Marks Card
• Residence Certificate (Last Three Years)
• Caste Certificate
• Husband's Death Certificate (for Widows, if applicable)
• Widow Certificate (if applicable)
• UDID Disability Certificate (if applicable)
• Divorce Certificate (if applicable)
• Devadasi Women's Children Certificate (if applicable)
• Residence Proof from Women & Child Development Officials for State Women's Home Residents (if applicable)
• Orphan Certificate from Tahsildar (if applicable)
• Aadhaar Card
• Voter ID Card
• Ration Card

1. 1Online Application Submission
2. 2Taluk-Level Application Scrutiny
3. 3Preparation of Provisional Merit List
4. 4Invitation and Disposal of Objections
5. 5District-Level Merit List Finalization
6. 6Approval by District-Level Anganwadi Karyakarte/Sahayaki Selection Committee

The official notification does not prescribe any written examination or objective test. Selection is based on scrutiny of applications, educational qualification, applicable bonus marks, verification of eligibility and preparation of the merit list by the competent selection committees.

The notification does not specify any subject-wise syllabus because recruitment is merit-based. Eligible candidates are assessed on their educational qualifications, prescribed bonus marks, residential eligibility and document verification as laid down in the official notification.

Visit the official Yadgir District website or the Zilla Panchayat Yadgir recruitment portal. Open the Yadgir Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 notification and read all eligibility conditions carefully. Click on the online application link for the Anganwadi Karyakarte/Sahayaki recruitment. Fill in all required personal, educational and residential details in the prescribed format. Upload all required self-attested documents in the specified format. Verify all information entered in the application form before final submission. Submit the online application on or before 24 August 2026. Save or print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Introduction The Karnataka Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the Women and Child Development Department (WCD), Yadgir for the recruitment of 232 Anganwadi posts under the Child Development Scheme. The recruitment includes 61 Anganwadi Karyakarte (Worker) posts and 171 Anganwadi Sahayaki (Helper) posts across the Shahapur, Surapur, Yadgir and Gurumatkal taluks of Yadgir district. Eligible women candidates can submit their online applications from 24 July 2026 to 24 August 2026. Vacancy Overview The notification announces a total of 232 vacancies distributed as follows: Post Name Vacancies Anganwadi Karyakarte (Worker) 61 Anganwadi Sahayaki (Helper) 171 Total 232 The vacancies are available across the Shahapur, Surapur, Yadgir and Gurumatkal taluks of Yadgir district. The detailed village-wise and category-wise breakup is provided in the official notification. Eligibility Candidates must fulfil the eligibility conditions prescribed in the notification. Educational Qualification Anganwadi Karyakarte (Worker): Minimum PUC (Pre-University Course) pass. Kannada must have been studied as the first or second language in SSLC. Anganwadi Sahayaki (Helper): Minimum SSLC or equivalent pass. Kannada must have been studied as the first or second language. Other Eligibility Conditions Only women candidates are eligible to apply. Women belonging to linguistic minority communities are also eligible. Candidates must ordinarily be residents of the concerned village, Gram Panchayat or urban ward where the Anganwadi Centre is located. For centres vacant for three years or more, eligible women residing in the concerned taluk may also apply subject to the prescribed conditions. Candidates possessing recognised ECCE, JOC, NTT, Nutrition, Home Science or Nursery/Pre-Primary Teacher Training qualifications are eligible for preference and bonus marks as specified in the notification. Age Limit The prescribed age limit is: General Candidates: 19 to 35 Years Disabled Candidates: Eligible for 10 years age relaxation No other category-wise age relaxation has been mentioned in the notification. Salary The official notification does not specify the honorarium or salary payable to Anganwadi Karyakarte and Anganwadi Sahayaki posts. Component Amount Honorarium / Salary Not Mentioned Other Allowances Not Mentioned Selection Process The selection process consists of the following stages: Submission of the online application. Scrutiny of applications by the Taluk-Level Application Scrutiny Committee. Preparation and publication of the provisional merit list based on educational qualification marks and applicable bonus marks. Submission and examination of objections, if any. Finalization of the merit list by the District-Level Selection Committee. Approval of the final selection list by the District-Level Anganwadi Karyakarte/Sahayaki Selection Committee. Application Process Candidates should follow these steps while applying: Visit the official Yadgir District website or the Zilla Panchayat Yadgir portal. Open the Karnataka Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 notification. Fill in the online application form with the required personal, educational and residential details. Upload all prescribed self-attested documents in the specified format. Verify all information before submitting the application. Submit the online application on or before 24 August 2026. Save or print the submitted application for future reference. Important Dates Event Date Notification Date 23 July 2026 Online Application Start Date 24 July 2026 Online Application Last Date 24 August 2026 Conclusion The Karnataka Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 offers an opportunity for eligible women candidates to apply for 232 Anganwadi Karyakarte and Anganwadi Sahayaki posts in Yadgir district. Candidates meeting the prescribed educational, residential and age requirements should complete the online application within the notified period. Since the recruitment is merit-based, applicants should ensure that all required documents are uploaded correctly and that the application is submitted before 24 August 2026. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully for detailed eligibility conditions, reservation provisions and bonus mark criteria before applying.