๐ข The Integrated Child Development Project (ICDS), Tongpal, District Sukma (Chhattisgarh) has issued an official notification inviting online applications for the posts of Anganwadi Workers and Anganwadi Helpers. Eligible women candidates from the respective villages or wards can apply through the official e-recruitment portal.
Important Dates and Application Process
- ๐๏ธ Notification Date: 09 September 2026
- ๐ Application Period: 09 September 2026 to 24 September 2026
- ๐ Application Portal: aww.e-bharti.in/login
- โ ๏ธ Applications will not be accepted at the office; only online submissions are valid.
Vacancy Details
| S.No. | Gram Panchayat | Village | Centre Name | Worker Posts | Helper Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soutanar | Soutanar | Soutanar 04 | 01 | 00 |
| 2 | Soutanar | Soutanar | Soutanar Kupidih | 00 | 01 |
Eligibility Criteria
- ๐ฉ Only women candidates are eligible.
- ๐ผ Posts are honorary and non-governmental; honorarium will be paid as per government norms.
- ๐ Age Limit: 18 to 44 years (as on notification date); maximum service age is 62 years.
- ๐ Candidates with one year or more experience will get 3 years relaxation in upper age limit.
- ๐ซ Candidates dismissed earlier due to irregularities will not be reappointed.
- ๐ Candidate must be a resident of the same village/ward where the Anganwadi Centre is located.
Educational Qualification
- ๐ Anganwadi Worker: Minimum 12th pass (or 11th pass under old system). If no eligible candidates are available, qualification may be relaxed to 10th/8th/5th pass with Collectorโs approval.
- ๐ Anganwadi Helper: Minimum 8th pass. If no eligible candidates are available, qualification may be relaxed further with District Programme Officerโs approval.
Reservation and Special Provisions
- ๐ SC/ST candidates must submit caste certificate issued by competent authority.
- ๐ฉโ๐ฆฐ Widows, divorced, and abandoned women will receive additional marks upon submission of valid documents.
- ๐ฐ Candidates below poverty line must submit poverty certificate issued by competent authority (CEO Janpad Panchayat or Municipal Officer).
- ๐ All documents must be self-attested and submitted with the application.
Selection Process
- ๐งพ Selection will be based on merit, calculated from marks obtained in qualifying examinations.
- ๐ข A provisional merit list will be uploaded on the portal; candidates can raise objections online within the specified period.
- ๐ซ No new documents will be accepted during the objection period.
- โ๏ธ Recruitment will be conducted strictly as per Anganwadi Worker/Helper Recruitment Rules 2008 (amended 2023).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q1: Who can apply for these posts?
๐ Only women candidates residing in the same village/ward where the Anganwadi Centre is located. - Q2: What is the age limit for applying?
๐ Minimum 18 years and maximum 44 years; service age limit is 62 years. - Q3: What is the minimum qualification required?
๐ 12th pass for Anganwadi Worker and 8th pass for Anganwadi Helper. Relaxation may apply if no eligible candidates are available. - Q4: How can I apply?
๐ Applications must be submitted online through aww.e-bharti.in/login. Office submissions are not accepted. - Q5: Will widows or divorced women get preference?
๐ Yes, they will receive additional marks if valid documents are submitted. - Q6: What documents are required?
๐ Self-attested copies of mark sheets, caste certificate (for SC/ST), residence proof, poverty certificate (if applicable), and special category documents. - Q7: How will the selection be made?
๐ Based on merit list prepared from educational marks; objections can be raised online against provisional lists.
Final Note
This recruitment drive provides an opportunity for women in Tongpal, Sukma district to serve as Anganwadi Workers and Helpers under the ICDS program. Interested candidates should apply online before 24 September 2026 and ensure all required documents are uploaded correctly.
๐ Official E-Recruitment Portal: aww.e-bharti.in/login
