The Office of the Child Development Project Officer, POSHAN Project URI, Baramulla has released an Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 notification inviting applications from eligible women candidates for the engagement of Sangini (Anganwadi Workers) and Sahayika (Anganwadi Helpers) on an honorarium basis. Interested candidates residing in the notified Panchayat wards of URI project can submit their applications offline at the CDPO Poshan URI office near Toll Post Lagama within 15 days from the date the advertisement is published in newspapers. This CDPO Poshan URI Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 covers 7 Sangini and 22 Sahayika vacancies spread across various Panchayat Halqas of Baramulla district.
CDPO Poshan URI Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Overview
This overview table summarizes the key details of the CDPO Poshan URI Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 for candidates applying to Sangini and Sahayika posts in Baramulla district.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Office of the Child Development Project Officer, POSHAN Project URI, Baramulla |
| Posts | Sangini (Anganwadi Worker) and Sahayika (Anganwadi Helper) |
| Total Vacancies | 135 posts |
| Nature of Engagement | Honorarium basis |
| District | Baramulla |
| Project | URI (POSHAN Project) |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Notification Number (Sangini) | CDPO/POSHAN/Adv/2026/199-214 |
| Notification Number (Sahayika) | CDPO/POSHAN/Adv/2026/215-231 |
| Notification Date | 29-06-2026 |
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Important Dates
Candidates applying for the Anganwadi Sangini and Sahayika posts under POSHAN Project URI should note the following key dates related to this recruitment.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Issued | 29-06-2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | Within 15 days from the date of publication of the notice in newspapers |
The notification does not mention a fixed last date since publication in newspapers is pending; candidates are advised to confirm the exact closing date from the notice board of the CDPO Poshan URI office or local newspapers once published.
Vacancy Details
The vacancy details for Sangini and Sahayika posts under CDPO Poshan URI Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 are notified Panchayat Halqa-wise, with the number of Panch Ward vacancies and the corresponding Anganwadi Centre (AWC) name.
Sangini (Anganwadi Worker) Vacancy List
| S.No | Panchayat | No. of Panch Ward | Name of AWC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isham | 03 | Hawapora |
| 2 | Thajal | 01 | Pawdan A |
| 3 | Sultan Daki | 05 | Sabza Mohalla Sultandaki |
| 4 | Lachipora-A | 06 | Wathadi Lachipora |
| 5 | Garkote-B | 02 | Sood Mohalla Garkote |
| 6 | Muqampeeran | 07 | Mir Mohalla Mayan |
| 7 | Garkote A | 06 | Sheikh Mohalla Hatredi Garkote |
Sahayika (Anganwadi Helper) Vacancy List
| S.No | Panchayat | No. of Panch Ward | Name of AWC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Churranda | 07 | Batgran A |
| 2 | Garkote-A | 01 | Bilalabad |
| 3 | Bugna | 06 | Bugna |
| 4 | Garkote-A | 06 | Chakawass A |
| 5 | Zahanpora | 09 | Check Zehanpora |
| 6 | Balkote | 03 | Dana Balkote |
| 7 | Daragutliyan | 02 | Daraa A |
| 8 | Lachipora-B | 09 | Dazna (Lachipora B) |
| 9 | Choolan | 06 | Hajam Mohalla Choolan Kalsan |
| 10 | Garkote-B | 02 | Hundi Garkote |
| 11 | Choolan | 06 | Kalsan Mughal Mohalla |
| 12 | Salamabad Dachna B | 06 | Lagama Salamabad Dachina |
| 13 | Nambla-A | 03 | Lower Najar Mohalla Nambla |
| 14 | Sultandaki | 08 | Mir Mohalla Sultan Daki |
| 15 | Dachi Basgran | 01 | Peer Mohalla Busgran |
| 16 | Mohura | 05 | Sheikh Mohalla Mohora |
| 17 | Kamalkot | 09 | Nadian Kamalkote |
| 18 | Uroosa | 04 | Mughal Muhlla Uroosa |
| 19 | Kundi Barjala | 03 | Hajam Muhlla Kundi |
| 20 | Jabla | 08 | Sukdhar A |
| 21 | Isham | 01 | Takiya Isham |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil the residence and domicile conditions notified for the Sangini and Sahayika posts before applying for the CDPO Poshan URI Anganwadi Recruitment 2026.
- Applicants must be women candidates only.
- The candidate must be a domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
- The candidate must be a resident of the Electoral Ward where the Anganwadi Centre (AWC) is situated. Name in the voter list of the ward is treated as proof of residence.
- If the candidate's name appears in the voter list along with her parents, she must provide a certificate of being unmarried issued by the concerned Tehsildar.
- In case of any residence dispute, a residence proof certified by the concerned SDM/ACR will be considered.
- For the Sahayika post, the committee shall select the most destitute/needy married women of the ward who fulfil the qualification criteria; unmarried candidates may be considered only if no married candidate is available.
- Candidates belonging to the family of a retiring AWW/AWH qualify for an additional two percent weightage in merit.
Age Limit
The age limit for both Sangini and Sahayika posts under this Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 is fixed as per Government Order No. 103 JK(SWD) of 2023 dated 28-04-2023.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 37 Years |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01-01-2026 |
In case of a tie in merit between eligible candidates, the candidate with the higher age will be given preference.
Educational Qualification
The minimum and maximum educational qualification differs for Sangini (Anganwadi Worker) and Sahayika (Anganwadi Helper) posts as per the notification.
Sangini (Anganwadi Worker)
- Minimum qualification: 10+2 pass.
- Maximum qualification: Graduation. Candidates with qualification higher than graduation shall not be considered.
- If no 10+2 pass candidate is available in the ward, a 10+2 pass candidate from the adjoining ward may be considered with prior approval of the Mission Director, Mission Poshan.
- Selection shall be purely on merit basis using marks obtained in 10+2; no other criteria shall be considered.
Sahayika (Anganwadi Helper)
- Minimum qualification: Matriculation (Class 10th).
- If no matriculate candidate is available in the panch ward, candidates with qualification not less than 8th standard shall be considered.
- Maximum qualification for the Helper post is Class 10th as per the applicable HR policy.
Honorarium / Pay
Both Sangini and Sahayika posts under POSHAN Project URI are engaged purely on a honorarium basis. The notification does not specify the exact honorarium amount; candidates may confirm the current honorarium rate applicable to AWW/AWH posts from the CDPO Poshan URI office or the HR policy No. 222-JK(SWD) of 2022 dated 30-11-2022.
Selection Process
Selection for both Sangini and Sahayika posts follows a merit-based process as envisaged in Government Order No. 103 JK(SWD) of 2023.
- Selection is made purely on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying examination — 10+2 for Sangini and Matriculation (or 8th standard, where applicable) for Sahayika.
- Candidates belonging to the family of a retiring AWW/AWH receive an additional two percent weightage in merit.
- In case of a tie in merit, the candidate with higher age is preferred.
- All applicants must submit a self-attested affidavit, duly attested by a 1st Class Magistrate, certifying that submitted documents are correct and free from mismatch, duplication, or fallacious information.
Documents Required
Candidates applying for the Sangini or Sahayika post must attach self-attested copies of the following documents along with the application form.
For Sangini (Anganwadi Worker)
- Panch Ward Certificate / present-continuous ward residence certificate based on the voter list, issued by the concerned BDO
- Date of Birth Certificate
- Academic Qualification Certificates with marks card of 10+2 and Graduation (if applicable)
- Proof of family relation, if belonging to the family of a retired AWW/AWH
- Non-Employment Certificate from a Gazetted Officer
- Unmarried Certificate from the respective Tehsildar (where applicable)
- Affidavit duly attested by a 1st Class Magistrate
For Sahayika (Anganwadi Helper)
- Panch Ward Certificate / present-continuous ward residence certificate issued by the concerned BDO
- Domicile Certificate issued by the concerned Tehsildar
- Date of Birth Certificate
- Academic Qualification Certificates with marks card of 10th standard
- Non-Employment Certificate from a Gazetted Officer
- Affidavit duly attested by a 1st Class Magistrate
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Applicants should be careful while filling out the Sangini and Sahayika application forms to avoid rejection at the scrutiny stage.
- Submitting the application after the 15-day window from the date of publication, resulting in automatic rejection.
- Leaving the Panch Ward number, Panchayat Halqa, or AWC name incomplete on the application form.
- Attaching photographs that are not attested by a Gazetted Officer as required.
- Applying for a Sahayika post without checking the "preferably married" preference criteria for that vacancy.
- Submitting mismatched or unattested academic certificates, which can lead to cancellation of candidature under the affidavit clause.
- Not carrying original documents for verification along with self-attested copies where required.
How to Apply for CDPO Poshan URI Anganwadi Recruitment 2026
Eligible women candidates residing in the notified Panch Wards must apply offline using the prescribed Annexure-I proforma for the Sangini or Sahayika post as applicable.
- Obtain the prescribed Application Proforma (Annexure-I) free of cost from the Office of the CDPO Poshan URI.
- Fill in all details including District, ICDS Project, AWC name, Panch Ward/MC Ward, Panchayat Halqa, personal details, and academic qualification.
- Affix a photograph duly attested by a Gazetted Officer.
- Attach all self-attested supporting documents mentioned in the Documents Required section.
- Attach the notarized affidavit attested by a 1st Class Magistrate.
- Submit the completed application at the Office of the Child Development Project Officer, POSHAN Project URI, near Toll Post Lagama, within 15 days from the date of publication of the notice, and obtain a proper receipt.
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