Overview
The Department of Women and Child Development in Karnataka is initiating the recruitment process for Anganwadi Workers and Helpers in the Yadgir district. This recruitment is a significant opportunity for women candidates, especially those from linguistic minority communities, to contribute to the welfare of children and mothers in their local areas. Anganwadi Workers and Helpers play a crucial role in implementing the Child Development Scheme, which focuses on the health, nutrition, and education of children under six years and their mothers.
The recruitment notification, dated 23 July 2026, invites applications for a total of 232 vacancies, comprising 61 positions for Anganwadi Karyakarte (Workers) and 171 positions for Anganwadi Sahayaki (Helpers). The application window is open from 24 July 2026 to 24 August 2026, allowing ample time for interested candidates to prepare and submit their applications online.
Key Details
This recruitment is not only a job opportunity but also a chance for women to engage in community service that significantly impacts the future of children in their locality. The Anganwadi system is a pivotal part of the Indian government’s strategy to improve health and nutrition among rural populations.
- Organization: Women and Child Development Department, Yadgir
- Reference No: Uniya/Mamabh/Am.Ka.Ka/Am.Sa.Nemakati/01/2026-27
- Posts: Anganwadi Karyakarte, Anganwadi Sahayaki
- Total Vacancies: 232 (61 Karyakarte + 171 Sahayaki)
- Eligible Candidates: Women only
- Mode of Application: Online
- Application Start Date: 24 July 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 24 August 2026
- Job Location: Shahapur, Surapur, Yadgir, Gurumatkal taluks, Yadgir district
Important Dates
Candidates should keep a close eye on the application timeline to ensure they do not miss out on this opportunity. The application process is strictly online, and all submissions must be completed by the specified deadline.
- Application Start Date: 24 July 2026
- Last Date to Submit Application: 24 August 2026
Selection Process
The selection for the Anganwadi Worker and Helper positions will follow a systematic process to ensure fair and transparent recruitment. The applications will be scrutinized at the taluk level by a designated committee, which will prepare a provisional merit list based on the qualifications and applicable bonus marks.
Candidates will have the opportunity to raise objections within one week of the publication of the provisional list. These objections will be reviewed by the District-Level Selection Committee, which will finalize the merit list.
- Online applications only; no offline submissions accepted.
- Scrutiny at the taluk level by a Taluk-Level Application Scrutiny Committee.
- Provisional merit list based on qualifications and bonus marks.
- Review of objections by the District-Level Selection Committee.
- Final selection approved by the District-Level Anganwadi Selection Committee.
Important Links
Candidates can access the official notification and application form through the following links:
- Notification PDF: Yadgir Anganwadi Recruitment Notification 2026-27 (Official PDF)
- Apply Online: Apply Here
- Zilla Panchayat Website: https://zpyadgiri.karnataka.gov.in/
- Official Website: https://yadgir.nic.in/
