JK Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Overview
The Office of the Child Development Project Officer, POSHAN Project URI, Baramulla, has released the JK Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 notification, inviting applications from eligible women candidates. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 135 vacancies for the posts of Sangini (Anganwadi Workers) and Sahayika (Anganwadi Helpers) on an honorarium basis. These positions are spread across various Panchayat Halqas within the Baramulla district. Candidates must be domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and residents of the specific electoral ward where the Anganwadi Centre (AWC) is situated. The selection process for these posts is primarily merit-based, considering educational qualifications. For Sangini posts, a minimum qualification of 10+2 pass is required, while for Sahayika posts, matriculation (Class 10th) or 8th standard is the minimum. Interested applicants are required to submit their applications offline at the CDPO Poshan URI office near Toll Post Lagama within 15 days from the date the advertisement is published in local newspapers.
| Particulars | Details |
| Company Name | Office of the Child Development Project Officer, POSHAN Project URI, Baramulla |
| Post Name | Sangini (Anganwadi Worker), Sahayika (Anganwadi Helper) |
| No of Posts | 135 posts |
| Salary | Honorarium basis (Exact amount not specified) |
| Qualification | 10+2 Pass (Sangini), Matriculation/8th Pass (Sahayika) |
| Age Limit | Min: 18 Years, Max: 37 Years |
| Last Date | Within 15 days from the date of publication of the notice in newspapers |
| Apply Mode | Offline |
| Job Type | Honorarium basis |
Important Dates
Stay informed about the key dates for the JK Anganwadi Recruitment 2026, including notification release and the application submission deadline, to ensure a timely application.
| Event | Date |
| Notification Issued | As per official notification |
| Last Date to Submit Application | Within 15 days from the date of publication of the notice in newspapers |
Vacancy Details
Explore the detailed vacancy breakdown for Sangini and Sahayika posts under the JK Anganwadi Recruitment 2026, with a total of 135 positions available across various Panchayat Halqas in Baramulla.
| Particulars | Details |
| Total Vacancies | 135 posts |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment |
| Vacancy Status | Active |
| Department Allocation | POSHAN Project URI, Baramulla District |
Major Posts Included
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
| Sangini (Anganwadi Worker) | 30 posts |
| Sahayika (Anganwadi Helper) | 105 posts |
Sangini (Anganwadi Worker) Vacancy List
| S.No | Panchayat | No. of Panch Ward | Name of AWC |
| 1 | Isham | 03 | Hawapora |
| 2 | Thajal | 01 | Pawdan A |
| 3 | Sultan Daki | 05 | Sabza Mohalla Sultandaki |
| 4 | Lachipora-A | 06 | Wathadi Lachipora |
| 5 | Garkote-B | 02 | Sood Mohalla Garkote |
| 6 | Muqampeeran | 07 | Mir Mohalla Mayan |
| 7 | Garkote A | 06 | Sheikh Mohalla Hatredi Garkote |
Sahayika (Anganwadi Helper) Vacancy List
| S.No | Panchayat | No. of Panch Ward | Name of AWC |
| 1 | Churranda | 07 | Batgran A |
| 2 | Garkote-A | 01 | Bilalabad |
| 3 | Bugna | 06 | Bugna |
| 4 | Garkote-A | 06 | Chakawass A |
| 5 | Zahanpora | 09 | Check Zehanpora |
| 6 | Balkote | 03 | Dana Balkote |
| 7 | Daragutliyan | 02 | Daraa A |
| 8 | Lachipora-B | 09 | Dazna (Lachipora B) |
| 9 | Choolan | 06 | Hajam Mohalla Choolan Kalsan |
| 10 | Garkote-B | 02 | Hundi Garkote |
| 11 | Choolan | 06 | Kalsan Mughal Mohalla |
| 12 | Salamabad Dachna B | 06 | Lagama Salamabad Dachina |
| 13 | Nambla-A | 03 | Lower Najar Mohalla Nambla |
| 14 | Sultandaki | 08 | Mir Mohalla Sultan Daki |
| 15 | Dachi Basgran | 01 | Peer Mohalla Busgran |
| 16 | Mohura | 05 | Sheikh Mohalla Mohora |
| 17 | Kamalkot | 09 | Nadian Kamalkote |
| 18 | Uroosa | 04 | Mughal Muhlla Uroosa |
| 19 | Kundi Barjala | 03 | Hajam Muhlla Kundi |
| 20 | Jabla | 08 | Sukdhar A |
| 21 | Isham | 01 | Takiya Isham |
Eligibility Criteria
Review the essential eligibility criteria for the JK Anganwadi Recruitment 2026, including educational qualifications, domicile requirements, and specific conditions for Sangini and Sahayika posts.
| Criteria | Requirement |
| Educational Qualification | - Sangini (Anganwadi Worker): Minimum qualification: 10+2 pass. Maximum qualification: Graduation. Candidates with qualification higher than graduation shall not be considered. If no 10+2 pass candidate is available in the ward, a 10+2 pass candidate from the adjoining ward may be considered with prior approval of the Mission Director, Mission Poshan.
- Sahayika (Anganwadi Helper): Minimum qualification: Matriculation (Class 10th). If no matriculate candidate is available in the panch ward, candidates with qualification not less than 8th standard shall be considered. Maximum qualification for the Helper post is Class 10th as per the applicable HR policy.
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| Nationality | The candidate must be a domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. |
| Final Year Students eligibility | As per official notification |
| Additional Qualification | - Applicants must be women candidates only.
- The candidate must be a resident of the Electoral Ward where the Anganwadi Centre (AWC) is situated.
- Name in the voter list of the ward is treated as proof of residence.
- If the candidate's name appears in the voter list along with her parents, she must provide a certificate of being unmarried issued by the concerned Tehsildar.
- In case of any residence dispute, a residence proof certified by the concerned SDM/ACR will be considered.
- For the Sahayika post, the committee shall select the most destitute/needy married women of the ward who fulfil the qualification criteria; unmarried candidates may be considered only if no married candidate is available.
- Candidates belonging to the family of a retiring AWW/AWH qualify for an additional two percent weightage in merit.
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Age Limit
Understand the age limit requirements for the JK Anganwadi Recruitment 2026, with details on minimum and maximum age for both Sangini and Sahayika positions.
| Post Name/Category | Age Limit |
| Sangini (Anganwadi Worker) | Min: 18 Years, Max: 37 Years |
| Sahayika (Anganwadi Helper) | Min: 18 Years, Max: 37 Years |
Age Reckoning Date: As per official notification
Selection Process
Learn about the selection process for the JK Anganwadi Recruitment 2026, which is primarily merit-based on educational qualifications for Sangini and considers need for Sahayika.
| Stage | Process |
| Merit-based Selection | - Sangini (Anganwadi Worker): Selection shall be purely on merit basis using marks obtained in 10+2; no other criteria shall be considered.
- Sahayika (Anganwadi Helper): The committee shall select the most destitute/needy married women of the ward who fulfil the qualification criteria; unmarried candidates may be considered only if no married candidate is available.
- Candidates belonging to the family of a retiring AWW/AWH qualify for an additional two percent weightage in merit.
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