👶 Balasore Sadar Anganwadi Recruitment 2026
📢 Apply Online for Anganwadi Worker (AWW) & Helper (AWH) Posts
Organization: WCD Odisha (ICDS Balasore Sadar) | 📍 Location: Balasore, Odisha
📅 Last Date: 19.02.2026
Child Development Project Office (CDPO), Balasore Sadar has released two separate recruitment notifications (Order No. 03 & 04 dated 04.02.2026) for the engagement of Anganwadi Workers (AWW) and Anganwadi Helpers (AWH). These vacancies are available in specific Gram Panchayats like Rasalpur, Ranasahi, and Jayadevkasba. Eligible female candidates who are permanent residents of the respective service areas can apply online through the Engagement AWC Odisha Portal from 04th February 2026 to 19th February 2026. 👇 Check village-wise vacancy breakup, salary, and eligibility criteria below.
🚀 Recruitment Overview
| 📂 Organization | ICDS Balasore Sadar (WCD Odisha) |
| 🆔 Post Names | Anganwadi Worker (AWW) & Anganwadi Helper (AWH) |
| 🔢 Vacancies | Various (Village Wise) |
| 💰 Salary (Honorarium) | Worker: ₹ 10,000/- PM | Helper: ₹ 5,000/- PM |
| ⏳ Apply Mode | Online Only |
📊 Village-Wise Vacancy Details
Note: Check your GP, Ward No, and specific service area boundaries carefully.
| Post Name | G.P. Name | AWC Name | Service Area / Ward Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| VACANCIES FOR ANGANWADI HELPER (AWH) | |||
| Anganwadi Helper | Jayadevkasba & Pahanpur | Paganai |
✅ Jayadevkasba GP Ward No 9: From Niranjan Das House to Surapati Nayak House. ✅ Pahanpur GP Ward No 06: From Chaitanya Soren House to Bhagbat Behera House. |
| Anganwadi Helper | Ranasahi | Ranasahi-02 |
✅ Ward No 12: House No 001 Sapna Jena to No 942 Biswanath Mallik. ✅ Ward No 13: House No 931 Atal Mallik to No 178 Manas Jena. ✅ Ward No 06: House No 142 Padmavati Behera to No 152 Sarat Rout. |
| Anganwadi Helper | Rasalpur | Gantasahi |
✅ Rasalpur Ward No 09: House No 8001 Kashinath Moharana to House No 08 Krushna Mandal. ✅ Rasalpur Ward No 07: House No 09 Niranjan Sahu to No 29 Ramarani Moharana. ✅ Rasalpur Ward No 13: House No 29 Jagannath Rana to House No 44 Byadhish Dwibedi. |
| Anganwadi Helper | Rasalpur | Ramapur-03 |
✅ Ramapur Ward No 14: House No 09 Purnachandra Das to No 14 Abhiram Das. ✅ Ramapur Ward No 12: House No 15 Anil Kumar Das to No 17 Sumati Nayak. ✅ Ramapur Ward No 13: House No 18 Damodar Das to No 22 Prashanta Das. |
| VACANCIES FOR ANGANWADI WORKER (AWW) | |||
| Anganwadi Worker | Rasalpur | Ramapur-03 |
✅ Ramapur Ward No 14: House No 09 Purnachandra Das to No 14 Abhiram Das. ✅ Ramapur Ward No 12: House No 15 Anil Kumar Das to No 17 Sumati Nayak. ✅ Ramapur Ward No 13: House No 18 Damodar Das to No 22 Prashanta Das. ✅ Ramapur Ward No 11: House No 28 Gundu Barik to No 82 Jitendra Panda. |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- 👩 Gender: Only Female candidates are eligible.
- 🏠 Residency: Must be a permanent resident of the specific Anganwadi Centre service area/village.
- 🎂 Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026):
- Minimum: 18 Years
- Maximum: 35 Years
- 🎓 Education Qualification:
- For Anganwadi Worker (AWW): Minimum 12th Pass (Higher Secondary).
- For Anganwadi Helper (AWH): Minimum 12th Pass (Higher Secondary).
- Note: Selection is based on 12th Marks merit. If no 12th pass candidate applies, 10th pass may be considered (only if notified).
- 💑 Marital Status: Married women are preferred. Unmarried women can apply but preference given to Married/Widow/Destitute/Divorced women.
⚖️ Selection Process
- 📌 Merit List: Selection will be strictly based on marks secured in the 12th Board Examination.
- 📌 Bonus Marks:
- Widow: +10% Marks
- Orphan (without parents): +10% Marks
- Divorced/Deserted: +5% Marks
- Existing Helper applying for Worker (5 Years Exp): Age relaxation up to 10 Years.
- 📌 No Interview: There will be no interview. Selection is purely on academic merit and residency.
📅 Important Dates
- 🟢 Online Application Start: 04.02.2026
- 🔴 Online Application End: 19.02.2026 (Midnight)
- 📝 Document Verification (Probable): After 19.02.2026 (Candidates will be notified)
📝 How to Apply?
- Visit the official Odisha Anganwadi Recruitment portal: https://engagement-awc.odisha.gov.in/.
- Click on “Login/Register” and create an account using your Mobile Number.
- Select “Balasore” District and “Balasore Sadar” Project.
- Fill the application form with personal details, ward number, and educational marks.
- Upload scanned documents:
- Recent Photograph & Signature
- Educational Certificates (12th Marksheet)
- Resident/Nativity Certificate (issued within last 6 months/1 year)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Others (Widow/Divorcee proof if applicable)
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
⚠️ Note: No physical application will be accepted. Apply Online ONLY.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the qualification for Anganwadi Worker/Helper?
Ans: The candidate must have passed the 12th Class (Higher Secondary) exam.Q2. Is there any application fee?
Ans: No, there is no application fee for Anganwadi recruitment.Q3. Can I apply if I belong to a different ward?
Ans: No, you must be a permanent resident of the specific Ward/Service area mentioned in the vacancy list to be eligible.Q4. What is the last date to apply?
Ans: The last date for online application is 19th February 2026.Q5. How will the selection be done?
Ans: Selection will be based on the Marks obtained in Class 12th. Additional weightage is given to Widow, Orphan, and Deserted women.