WCD Odisha Anganwadi Helper Recruitment 2026 (Rayagada) – 10 Posts, Apply Online Before 17 July

The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Project Office, Rayagada, under Women and Child Development (WCD) Odisha, has released a notification to fill 10 Anganwadi Helper (Sahayika) posts across various Anganwadi Centres in Rayagada district. Applications are open online only, and the window closes on 17th July 2026.

This recruitment follows the state government’s standard guidelines for Anganwadi Helper engagement (as per W&CD Department Circular No. 4970 dated 15.03.2023), and includes some important preference categories — like widows, orphaned girls, and destitute women — that are worth knowing about even if you don’t fall into the general category. Here’s the complete, simplified breakdown.

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Quick Overview: WCD Odisha Anganwadi Helper Recruitment 2026 (Rayagada)

Basic Information	Details
Organization	ICDS Project Office, Rayagada (WCD Odisha)
Type of Job	Contractual
Total Posts	10
Post Name	Anganwadi Helper (Sahayika)
Mode of Application	Online only
Who Can Apply	Female candidates, Odisha domicile
Application Portal	engagement-awc.odisha.gov.in
Apply Start Date	3 July 2026
Apply Last Date	17 July 2026
Document Verification Date	18 July 2026 (from 11:00 AM)
Application Fee	Nil
Salary	₹5,000 per month
Gender	Female candidates only

Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Passed 12th (+2) from a recognized Board.
• Age Limit (as on 1 January 2026): Minimum 18 years, maximum below 35 years. Age must be verifiable from your HSC (10th) certificate — no other document will be accepted as age proof.
• Domicile: Candidate must be a resident/domicile of Odisha. If your schooling wasn’t done in Odisha, women who have married into Odisha (whose husband is a permanent resident of the state) can also apply, provided they upload proof of the husband’s residence/domicile certificate.
• Local Residency Requirement: The selected Helper must reside within the same village/locality as the Anganwadi Centre and be able to walk to the centre daily to perform her duties — this is a functional requirement, not just a formality.
• Category Certificates: ST/SC candidates must upload their caste certificate along with the application.
• No agency or middleman-based applications are accepted — a recommendation from the local Ward Member/Councillor is required and must be uploaded along with the application.

Preference Categories (Extra Weightage Points)

This is an important detail many applicants miss: beyond the basic 12th-pass qualification, the selection process awards additional weightage points to candidates falling under certain categories. Based on the official notification, the preference structure is approximately as follows:

Category	Extra Weightage
Scheduled Tribe / Scheduled Caste candidates	10 points
Widows	10 points
Orphaned girls (without parents, biologically or legally)	10 points
Destitute / divorced / abandoned (deserted) women	4 points
Candidates already serving as Anganwadi volunteers/honorary workers	4 points

If you fall under any of these categories, make sure to upload the relevant supporting documents (widowhood certificate, caste certificate, orphan status proof, etc.) along with your application — these points are added to your qualification-based merit score, not treated as a separate quota.

Note: The above weightage figures are based on our reading of the official Odia notification; please cross-check exact figures against the original notice on the district website before finalizing your application strategy.

Selection Process

There is no written examination. Selection happens through:

1. Merit basis — based on percentage of marks in the qualifying (+2) examination, plus applicable preference weightage points as listed above.
2. Document/Certificate Verification (DV) by a committee headed by the CDPO (Child Development Project Officer).

Age-Related Service Condition

Selected Anganwadi Helpers generally continue in service until 60 years of age. There is no automatic right to continue beyond 60, though as per W&CD Department Circular No. 3657 dated 02.03.2019, existing helpers may apply separately for age-related extension where applicable. This recruitment is, in part, meant to fill vacancies arising from helpers who have reached this age limit.

Documents Required

1. Educational qualification certificate & mark sheet (12th pass)
2. HSC/10th certificate (as proof of age)
3. Caste certificate (for ST/SC candidates)
4. Domicile/residence certificate (or husband’s, if applicable)
5. Recommendation from local Ward Member/Councillor (scanned copy)
6. Valid email ID and mobile number
7. Recent colour passport-size photograph
8. Aadhaar card / Voter ID
9. Bank account details (for honorarium disbursal)
10. Supporting documents for any preference category claimed (widowhood/orphan/destitute status, etc.)

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Start	3 July 2026
Online Application Last Date	17 July 2026
Document/Certificate Verification	From 18 July 2026, 11:00 AM
Grievance Window (for document discrepancies)	7 days from notice, via online complaint

How to Apply for WCD Odisha Anganwadi Helper Recruitment 2026 (Rayagada)

1. Visit the official portal: engagement-awc.odisha.gov.in/landing
2. Go to the Public Login section on the website.
3. Register using your mobile number and complete the login process.
4. Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and category details.
5. Upload all required documents, including the Ward Member/Councillor’s recommendation letter, before the deadline.
6. Submit the form before 17th July 2026.
7. From 18th July 2026, 11:00 AM onward, be ready to upload original documents online for certificate verification by the district committee.
8. If you notice any discrepancy in your age, qualification, or caste certificate during verification, you can raise a grievance online within the 7-day window provided.

Anganwadi Centre-Wise Vacancy List (Rayagada District)

The notification lists specific Anganwadi Centres where the 10 vacancies are to be filled, organized by Block and Gram Panchayat:

Sl. No.	Block	Gram Panchayat	Anganwadi Centre
1	Kolnara	Kashmirigaon	Dhuanarayanguha & Kandhiguha
2	Pithamahal	Pithamahal	Kandili
3	Pithamahal	Daema	Perigaon
4	Hatabeshanakhala	Gadigaon	Bilesu
5	Hatabeshanakhala	Kededagoda	Apandagaisa
6	Hatabeshanakhala	Kededagoda	Adada
7	Hatabeshanakhala	Kededagoda	Kededagoda
8	Jhimidipeta	Jhimidipeta	Partapur
9	Jhimidipeta	Bada Ikubadi	Sana Ikubadi
10	Jhimidipeta	Beuragi Khalua	Beuragi Khalua

⚠️ Important: These Block, Gram Panchayat, and Anganwadi Centre names have been transliterated from a scanned Odia-language notification and may not perfectly match the exact official spelling. Please verify the exact centre name against the official notification PDF or district website before applying, since applying against the correct AWC is essential.

Important Links

◆ Notification Pdf for Rayagada District – Click Here

◆ Register Link – Click Here

◆ District Wise Vacancy – Click Here

◆ Apply Online Link – Click Here

◆ Official Website – Click Here

◆ For More Jobs – Click Here

• Application Portal: engagement-awc.odisha.gov.in/landing
• Official Website: awc.odisha.gov.in

Note: Always verify AWC names, block/GP details, and deadlines directly from the official notification before applying.

Related Odisha Government Job Updates

• Odisha Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 — Full Details
• WCD Odisha Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 (Koraput)

FAQs: WCD Odisha Anganwadi Helper Recruitment 2026 (Rayagada)

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This article is based on the official notification issued by the ICDS Project Office, Rayagada, and Women & Child Development Department, Government of Odisha. For exact Anganwadi Centre names, application portal access, and any updates, please refer to the official notification and awc.odisha.gov.in.

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