WCD
MP WCD Anganwadi Recruitment 2026
Organization
Women and Child Development, Madhya Pradesh (WCD)
Total Vacancy
2,548 Posts
Last Date to Apply
13 July 2026
Job Location
Madhya Pradesh
Important Dates
Notification Release Date
21 June 2026
Application Start Date
01 July 2026
Last Date to Apply
13 July 2026
Correction/Edit Window
15 July 2026
Exam Date
Notify Later
Admit Card
Before Exam
Result Declaration Date
To Be Announced
Application Fees
All Category Candidates
₹100/- + 18% GST
Applications can be submitted directly on the MP Online Chayan portal system or through authorized kiosk centers.
Age Limits & Relaxations
Minimum Age
18 YearsMaximum Age
35 YearsAge brackets are strictly calculated based on the candidate's status as on 01 January 2026. A High School (10th standard) certificate must be attached as mandatory proof for age confirmation.
Recruitment Overview
The Directorate of Women and Child Development, Madhya Pradesh has released an official recruitment notice (Year 2026 Phase-1) under advertisement number SAP-2/2026/2523. This drive invites online applications from eligible female candidates to fill honorarium-based, purely temporary vacancies for Anganwadi Workers and Anganwadi Assistants across multiple districts and divisions within Madhya Pradesh.
Mode of Selection / Exam Stages
- Online Application Processing — Candidates submit structural details, educational credentials, and location proofs via the Chayan online portal.
- Merit List Evaluation — Scrutiny of intermediate marks against the equivalence guidelines of the Board of Secondary Education, MP.
- Local Residence Check — Mandatory validation confirming the applicant belongs to the identical ward or revenue village where the post is vacant.
Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Department | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Anganwadi Worker (आंगनवाड़ी कार्यकर्ता) | Women & Child Development | Higher Secondary (12th Pass) from a recognized board. Must be a permanent resident of the specific revenue village (rural) or ward (urban) where the vacancy exists. |
| Anganwadi Assistant (आंगनवाड़ी सहायिका) | Women & Child Development | Higher Secondary (12th Pass) from a recognized board. Must be a permanent resident of the specific revenue village (rural) or ward (urban) where the vacancy exists. |
How To Apply For MP WCD Anganwadi Recruitment Form
Applications must be submitted strictly via online mode within the prescribed timeline. Hard copies or offline documents sent to departmental offices will be rejected automatically.
- Navigate to the MP Online selection network portal at https://chayan.mponline.gov.in.
- Select the recruitment link for "Anganwadi Worker / Assistant Recruitment 2026 Phase-1".
- Fill out the application form completely with your personal profile, localized ward/village data, and academic metrics.
- Compile your relevant qualifying documents, including caste or age proofs, into a single PDF format configuration.
- Upload the document files securely within the designated profile input windows.
- Submit the application fee of ₹100/- plus 18% GST through online payment or via an authorized MP Online kiosk window.
- Review your parameters during the designated edit correction window if required.
- Print out a clear copy of the successfully processed online application for future selection reference.
Important Useful Links
| User Manual for Application Process | Click Here |
| Information on Vacant Posts Issued by Department | Click Here |
| Rulebook 1 (Appointment Guidelines for Anganwadi Worker & Assistant) | Click Here |
| Rulebook 2 (Online Recruitment Instructions for Anganwadi Worker & Assistant) | Click Here |
| Official Notification Release for Vacant Posts | Click Here |
| Online Application Form for Anganwadi Worker & Assistant Post | Click Here |
| Fee Payment for Unpaid Applications | Click Here |
| Download Application Receipt (Duplicate Copy) | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, it is mandatory for the applicant to be a resident of the specific revenue village in rural areas or the specific municipal ward in urban areas where the vacancy is declared.
The candidate must be between 18 and 35 years of age as of the calculation cut-off date of 01 January 2026.
The online application submission starts on 01 July 2026 and closes on 13 July 2026, followed by a correction window open until 15 July 2026.
No, offline applications will not be processed under any circumstances. Applications must be filed purely online through the MP Online Chayan portal.
For technical issues or payment queries, applicants can contact the official MP Online helpline number at 0755-6720208.