Women and Child Development Department, Odisha (WCD Odisha) has announced 2 vacancies for temporary posts including Anganwadi Sahayika for Govindpur, Durgapur. Eligible candidates holding a Class 7 pass qualification and aged 18 to 35 years (as on 1 September 2023) can apply online for advertisement number 1905. The online application process involves visiting and completing registration and public login, followed by filling up the online application form within the stipulated date and time from 14 September 2023 to 26 October 2026. The notified pay for the Anganwadi Sahayika post is Rs. 4,000, and the selection process consists of scrutiny of applications followed by verification of original documents.
WCD Odisha Anganwadi Sahayika Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Office | Child Development Project Office, Damapada |
| Department | Women and Child Development Department, Odisha |
| Notification No. and date | 1905, dated 09/09/2023 |
| Posts | Anganwadi Sahayika |
| Total Vacancies | 2 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Damapada (Cuttack District, Odisha) |
| Official Website | engagement-awc.odisha.gov.in |
The official notification does not specify an application fee.
WCD Odisha Anganwadi Sahayika Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 09-09-2023 |
| Online Application Start Date | 14-09-2023 |
| Online Application Last Date | 26-10-2026 |
| Original Document Verification Date | 27-10-2026 (11:00 AM to 05:00 PM) |
| Objection Window / Last Date for Objections | Within 7 days (04-11-2026) |
Online applications must be completed on the portal, followed by physical verification of original documents at the office on the specified date.
Vacancies by Project / Block
A total of 2 vacancies have been notified for the Anganwadi Sahayika post across the following Gram Panchayats and centres:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat Name | Anganwadi Centre Name | Starting House No. & Family Head Name | Ending House No. & Family Head Name | Ward No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Govindpur GP | Govindpur-1 | 001-Shrinibas Tunga | 122-Dasarathi Sahu | 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| 2 | Durgapur GP | Durgapur Sabara Sahi | 001-Gagan Nayak | 84-Chatala Nayak | 5 |
The vacancies are evenly distributed with 1 post each in Govindpur and Durgapur Gram Panchayats under Damapada block.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must satisfy the following conditions to be eligible for appointment as Anganwadi Sahayika:
- Gender & Residence: Only local women residing within the operational area of the respective Anganwadi Centre / hamlet (Sahi) are eligible to apply.
- Age Limit: Candidates must be between 18 and 35 years of age as on 1 September 2023.
- Minimum Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed Class 7 (Class VII).
- Language Proficiency: The applicant must be able to read, write, and speak the Odia language and must have passed Odia as a subject at least up to the Class 7 level.
- Ineligibility: Any candidate who is an elected representative of a local body is not eligible for selection as an Anganwadi Sahayika.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of scrutiny of the submitted online applications followed by original document verification. Eligible applications receive additional weightage marks during evaluation based on social category and background criteria as specified in the recruitment rules:
| Category / Status | Additional Marks (Weightage) |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) / Scheduled Caste (SC) | 10 |
| Widow | 10 |
| Orphan (Biological or Legal Parents Absent) | 10 |
| Destitute / Legally Divorced / Abandoned Woman | 5 |
| Higher Educational Qualification (Above Minimum Qualification) | 5 |
The list of accepted and rejected applicants will be published online on the portal. Candidates may file objections regarding residential, educational, or caste certificates within 7 days (by 04-11-2026).
How to Apply for WCD Odisha Anganwadi Sahayika
- Visit the official application portal at engagement-awc.odisha.gov.in.
- Complete the registration and obtain a public login (username and password).
- Log in using the registered credentials and access the Anganwadi Sahayika application form.
- Fill in all required personal, residential, and educational information accurately.
- Upload clear scanned copies of all required certificates and marksheets in the online application form.
- Submit the completed online application form before the deadline and download the acknowledgement receipt.
- Appear in person with original documents for verification at the CDPO Office Damapada on 27-10-2026 between 11:00 AM and 05:00 PM.
Documents Required
- Educational qualification certificates and marksheets (Class 7 and higher, if applicable).
- Residential / Domicile Certificate issued by the competent Tahsildar.
- Caste Certificate (ST/SC) issued by the competent Tahsildar, if claiming category reservation or weightage.
- Supporting legal certificate/proof for widow, orphan, destitute, or legally separated status, if applicable.
- Voter Identity Card (EPIC).
- Aadhaar Card.
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Candidate signature.
WCD Odisha Anganwadi Sahayika Important Instructions
- Anganwadi Sahayika is an honorary engagement and not a regular government post; provisions of ORV Act, 1975 and Employment Exchange (Compulsory Notification of Vacancies) Act, 1959 do not apply.
- A monthly honorarium of Rs. 4,000 is paid as per government rules.
- Candidates must attend original certificate verification in person on 27-10-2026 between 11:00 AM and 05:00 PM; failure to attend will result in disqualification.
- No incomplete application or document submitted after the specified deadline will be entertained under any circumstances.
- The CDPO Damapada reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment advertisement at any stage without assigning any reason.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Online Application Portal (engagement-awc.odisha.gov.in) |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Notification No. 1905 PDF |
| Official Website | WCD Odisha Engagement Portal |
