JK Anganwadi Recruitment has been announced by the Office of the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), POSHAN Project URI, Baramulla, for the engagement of Sangini (Anganwadi Worker) and Sahayika (Anganwadi Helper) posts on an honorarium basis. As per the official notification issued on 29 June 2026, eligible women candidates residing in the notified Panchayat Wards of the URI POSHAN project can apply offline using the prescribed application form. Applications must be submitted to the CDPO POSHAN URI Office near Toll Post Lagama within 15 days from the publication of the advertisement in newspapers. The recruitment covers 135 notified Anganwadi Worker and Helper posts across different Panchayat Halqas in the Baramulla district. Candidates should check the eligibility conditions, educational qualifications, age limit, vacancy list, selection process, required documents, and offline application procedure before submitting their application.
JK Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Office of the Child Development Project Officer, POSHAN Project URI, Baramulla |
| Post Name | Sangini (Anganwadi Worker) & Sahayika (Anganwadi Helper) |
| Total Posts | 135 |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Notification Date | 29 June 2026 |
| Article Category | NOTIFICATION |
| Official Website | https://missionposhan.jk.gov.in |
JK Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Notification
The notification has been issued by the Child Development Project Officer, POSHAN Project URI, Baramulla, for engagement of eligible women applicants on an honorarium basis. Recruitment will be conducted according to the provisions of Government Order No. 103-JK(SWD) of 2023 and other applicable guidelines. Selection will be purely merit-based, and only applicants belonging to the notified Panchayat Ward will be considered.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 29 June 2026 |
| Application Starts | From the date of newspaper publication |
| Last Date to Apply | Within 15 days from newspaper publication |
Sangini (Anganwadi Worker) Vacancies
| Panchayat | Anganwadi Centre |
|---|---|
| Isham | Hawapora |
| Thajal | Pawdan A |
| Sultan Daki | Sabza Mohalla |
| Lachipora-A | Wathadi Lachipora |
| Garkote-B | Sood Mohalla |
| Muqampeeran | Mir Mohalla Mayan |
| Garkote-A | Sheikh Mohalla Hatredi |
Sahayika (Anganwadi Helper) Vacancies
| Panchayat | Anganwadi Centre |
|---|---|
| Churranda | Batgran A |
| Garkote-A | Bilalabad |
| Bugna | Bugna |
| Garkote-A | Chakawass A |
| Zahanpora | Check Zehanpora |
| Balkote | Dana Balkote |
| Daragutliyan | Daraa A |
| Lachipora-B | Dazna |
| Choolan | Hajam Mohalla |
| Garkote-B | Hundi Garkote |
| Choolan | Kalsan Mughal Mohalla |
| Salamabad Dachna | Lagama |
| Nambla-A | Lower Najar Mohalla |
| Sultan Daki | Mir Mohalla |
| Dachi Basgran | Peer Mohalla |
| Mohura | Sheikh Mohalla |
| Kamalkot | Nadian Kamalkote |
| Uroosa | Mughal Mohalla |
| Kundi Barjala | Hajam Mohalla |
| Jabla | Sukdhar A |
| Isham | Takiya Isham |
Eligibility Conditions
Candidates applying for the Sangini and Sahayika posts must fulfill the eligibility conditions prescribed by the Office of the Child Development Project Officer, POSHAN Project URI, Baramulla.
- Only women candidates are eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be domiciles of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
- The candidate should be a permanent resident of the electoral ward where the notified Anganwadi Centre is located.
- The name of the applicant must appear in the voter list of the concerned ward as proof of residence.
- Candidates whose names appear in the voter list along with their parents must submit an unmarried certificate issued by the concerned Tehsildar.
- In case of any residence dispute, the certificate issued by the concerned SDM/ACR will be treated as valid.
- For the Sahayika post, preference will be given to the most needy or destitute married women of the concerned ward. Unmarried women may be considered only if no eligible married candidate is available.
- Candidates belonging to the family of a retiring Anganwadi worker or Anganwadi helper will receive an additional 2% weightage in the merit list.
Education & Age Limit
Educational Qualification
Sangini (Anganwadi Worker)
- Minimum qualification: 10+2 (higher secondary) passed.
- Maximum qualification: Graduation.
- Candidates possessing qualifications higher than graduation are not eligible.
- If no eligible 10+2 candidate is available in the concerned ward, a candidate from the adjoining ward may be considered with approval from the Mission Director, Mission Poshan.
Sahayika (Anganwadi Helper)
- Minimum qualification: Matriculation (Class 10).
- If no matriculation pass candidate is available, candidates who have passed Class 8 may be considered.
- The maximum educational qualification considered for the Helper post is Class 10 as per the applicable HR policy.
Honorarium
The Sangini and Sahayika posts are purely honorary engagements under the POSHAN Project. The notification does not mention a fixed monthly honorarium. Selected candidates will receive the honorarium applicable under the Jammu & Kashmir Mission Poshan guidelines and Government Orders in force.
How Selection is Done
Selection will be carried out strictly on merit and government guidelines.
- Merit for Sangini will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the 10+2 examination.
- Merit for Sahayika will be based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
- Candidates from the family of a retiring Anganwadi worker or helper will receive an additional 2% weightage.
- In case of equal marks, the older candidate will be given preference.
- Document verification will be conducted before final engagement.
- Every applicant must submit a self-attested affidavit duly certified by a first-class magistrate confirming the authenticity of the submitted documents.
Documents Required
For Sangini (Anganwadi Worker)
- Panch Ward/Residence Certificate issued by the concerned BDO.
- Date of Birth Certificate.
- 10+2 marksheet and certificate.
- Graduation certificate, if applicable.
- Certificate proving relationship with a retiring Anganwadi worker or helper, if applicable.
- Non-Employment Certificate issued by a Gazetted Officer.
- An unmarried certificate issued by the Tehsildar, wherever applicable.
- Affidavit attested to by a First Class Magistrate.
For Sahayika (Anganwadi Helper)
- Panch Ward Residence Certificate.
- Domicile Certificate.
- Date of Birth Certificate.
- Class 10 marksheet and certificate.
- Non-Employment Certificate.
- Affidavit attested to by a First Class Magistrate.
How to Apply Offline
- Collect the prescribed Application Form (Annexure-I) free of cost from the Office of the Child Development Project Officer, POSHAN Project URI.
- Fill in all required details, including personal information, Panchayat Halqa, Panch Ward, Anganwadi Centre, educational qualification, and contact details.
- Affix a recent passport-size photograph duly attested by a gazetted officer.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required certificates along with the affidavit attested to by a First Class Magistrate.
- Submit the completed application form to the Office of the Child Development Project Officer, POSHAN Project URI, near Toll Post Lagama, Baramulla.
- Obtain the acknowledgement receipt after submitting the application and keep it safe for future reference.
FAQs
Ans. The notification mentions 135 notified Anganwadi worker and helper posts in the Baramulla district under the POSHAN Project URI. The current advertisement includes vacancies for Sangini and Sahayika posts across various Panchayat Halqas.
Ans. Applications must be submitted within 15 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in local newspapers.
Ans. For Sangini (Anganwadi Worker), candidates must have passed 10+2, while for Sahayika (Anganwadi Helper), the minimum qualification is matriculation. In the absence of eligible matriculation candidates, Class 8 pass candidates may be considered for the helper post as per the notification.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | CLICK HERE |
| Official Website | CLICK HERE |
