JK Anganwadi Recruitment 2026: The Office of the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) POSHAN Project URI Baramulla has released the notification for the recruitment of JK Anganwadi, inviting applications from eligible women applicants for the engagement of Sangini (Anganwadi Worker) and Sahayika (Anganwadi Helper) posts on an honorarium basis. A total of 29 vacancies, including 7 Sangini and 22 Sahayika posts, have been notified across various Panchayat Halqas under the URI Project, although the official notification headline mentions 135 posts. Eligible women who are permanent residents of the notified wards can submit their offline application within 15 days from the publication of the advertisement in newspapers. Selection will be based purely on merit in the qualifying examination. Applicants must satisfy the prescribed educational qualifications, domicile conditions, and age criteria before applying. Applicants must submit the application form along with all required documents before the closing date to avoid rejection.
JK Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Office of the Child Development Project Officer, POSHAN Project URI, Baramulla |
| Post Name | Sangini (Anganwadi Worker) & Sahayika (Anganwadi Helper) |
| Total Vacancies | 29 Posts (7 Sangini + 22 Sahayika) |
| Notification Date | 29 June 2026 |
| Article Category | Recruitment |
| Official Website | https://missionposhan.jk.gov.in |
JK Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Notification
The official notification for JK Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 has been released by the CDPO POSHAN Project URI, Baramulla. It contains complete information regarding vacancies, eligibility conditions, educational qualifications, selection methods, required documents, and the offline application process for Sangini and Sahayika posts.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 29 June 2026 |
| Application Starts | 29 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | Within 15 days from publication of advertisement in newspapers |
| Merit List | To be Announced |
| Document Verification | To be Announced |
Vacancy Distribution
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Sangini (Anganwadi Worker) | 7 |
| Sahayika (Anganwadi Helper) | 22 |
| Total | 29 |
Sangini (Anganwadi Worker) Vacancy List
| Panchayat | Panch Ward | Anganwadi Centre |
|---|---|---|
| Isham | 03 | Hawapora |
| Thajal | 01 | Pawdan A |
| Sultan Daki | 05 | Sabza Mohalla Sultan Daki |
| Lachipora-A | 06 | Wathadi Lachipora |
| Garkote-B | 02 | Sood Mohalla Garkote |
| Muqampeeran | 07 | Mir Mohalla Mayan |
| Garkote-A | 06 | Sheikh Mohalla Hatredi Garkote |
Sahayika (Anganwadi Helper) Vacancies
The notification also announces 22 vacancies for Sahayika posts across various Panchayat Halqas, including Churranda, Garkote, Bugna, Zahanpora, Balkote, Daragutliyan, Lachipora, Choolan, Salamabad, Nambla, Mohura, Kamalkot, Uroosa, Kundi, Barjala, Jabla, and Isham. Selection will be made only for applicants belonging to the respective notified electoral wards.
Who Can Apply?
- Only women candidates are eligible to apply.
- The applicant must be a domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
- The applicant must be a resident of the electoral ward where the notified Anganwadi Centre is located.
- The name of the applicant should appear in the voter list of the concerned ward as proof of residence.
- If the applicant’s name appears in the voter list along with her parents’, an unmarried certificate issued by the concerned Tehsildar must be submitted.
- In case of any residence dispute, the decision of the concerned SDM/ACR based on the residence certificate will be considered.
- For Sahayika posts, preference will be given to married and economically weaker women. Unmarried candidates may be considered if no eligible married candidate is available.
- An applicant belonging to the family of a retiring Anganwadi worker or helper will receive 2% additional weightage in merit.
Educational Qualification
Sangini (Anganwadi Worker)
- Minimum Qualification: 10+2 Pass
- Maximum Qualification: Graduation
- Applicants possessing qualifications above graduation are not eligible.
- Merit will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the 10+2 examination.
Sahayika (Anganwadi Helper)
- Minimum Qualification: Matriculation (Class 10)
- If no matriculate applicant is available, candidates having at least a Class 8 qualification may be considered.
- Maximum Qualification: Class 10 as per the applicable HR policy.
Age Criteria
| Particular | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 37 Years |
| Age Calculation Date | 01 January 2026 |
Documents Required
Applicants should attach self-attested copies of the documents with the application form, which includes domicile certificate, panch ward/residence certificate, date of birth certificate, educational qualification certificates, marks sheets, non-employment certificate, unmarried certificate (where applicable), certificate of relationship with retired AWW/AWH (if applicable), self-attested affidavit certified by a First Class Magistrate and passport-size photograph attested by a gazetted officer
Steps to Apply Offline
- Collect the prescribed application form (Annexure-I) from the CDPO POSHAN URI Office.
- Fill in all personal, educational, and ward-related details carefully.
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph duly attested by a gazetted officer.
- Attach all required self-attested documents along with the affidavit.
- Submit the completed application form at the Office of the Child Development Project Officer, POSHAN Project URI, near Toll Post Lagama.
- Obtain an acknowledgement receipt after submitting the application form within the prescribed time limit.
Important Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for JK Anganwadi recruitment 2026?
Ans. The application form must be submitted within 15 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in the newspapers.
Q2. What is the educational qualification for Sangini and Sahayika posts?
Ans. For Sangini (Anganwadi Worker) applicants must have passed 10+2 and should not possess a qualification higher than graduation. For Sahayika (Anganwadi helper), the minimum qualification is matriculation (Class 10).
Q3. How will applicants be selected?
Ans. Selection will be made purely on merit based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination. Applicants from the family of retiring Anganwadi workers or helpers will receive an additional 2% weightage.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Click here |
| Application Form | Available free of cost from the Office of the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), POSHAN Project URI, Baramulla |
| Official Website | https://missionposhan.jk.gov.in/ |
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