The Office of the Deputy Director, Department of Women and Child Development, Yadgir has released a recruitment notification (Reference No: Uniya/Mamabh/Am.Ka.Ka/Am.Sa.Nemakati/01/2026-27, dated 23 July 2026) inviting online applications for 61 Anganwadi Karyakarte (Worker) and 171 Anganwadi Sahayaki (Helper) posts under the Child Development Scheme across four taluks of Yadgir district. Only women candidates, including women from linguistic minority communities, are eligible to apply. Applications must be submitted online between 24 July 2026 and 24 August 2026.
Yadgir Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Out
The full notification, containing detailed eligibility guidelines, reservation criteria, and bonus-marks provisions, has been published by the district office. Candidates should read the complete notification before applying.
- Notification PDF: Yadgir Anganwadi Recruitment Notification 2026-27 (Official PDF)
- Apply Online: Apply Here or Zilla Panchayat website https://zpyadgiri.karnataka.gov.in/
- Official Website: https://yadgir.nic.in/
Yadgir Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Women and Child Development Department, Yadgir |
| Reference No. | Uniya/Mamabh/Am.Ka.Ka/Am.Sa.Nemakati/01/2026-27 |
| Posts | Anganwadi Karyakarte, Anganwadi Sahayaki |
| Total Vacancies | 232 (61 Karyakarte + 171 Sahayaki) |
| Eligible Candidates | Women only |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Start Date | 24 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24 August 2026 |
| Job Location | Shahapur, Surapur, Yadgir, Gurumatkal taluks, Yadgir district |
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Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 24 July 2026
- Last Date to Submit Application: 24 August 2026
Yadgir Anganwadi Vacancy 2026 – Taluk-Wise Details
A total of 232 vacancies have been announced across four taluks of Yadgir district, as shown below.
| S. No. | Taluk/Project Name | Anganwadi Karyakarte | Anganwadi Sahayaki |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shahapur | 12 | 58 |
| 2 | Surapur | 24 | 58 |
| 3 | Yadgir | 16 | 30 |
| 4 | Gurumatkal | 9 | 25 |
| Total | 61 | 171 | |
The detailed village/ward-wise and category-wise breakup of vacant Anganwadi Karyakarte and Sahayaki posts (Annexure-01 and Annexure-02 of the notification) is available in the official notification PDF.
Who Can Apply – Eligibility Criteria
- Only women candidates, and women belonging to linguistic minority communities, are eligible to apply.
- In areas where a linguistic minority community forms 25% or more of the local population, priority is given to candidates from that minority community's language group for the Karyakarte/Sahayaki post at the Kannada-medium Anganwadi centre in that area.
- Candidates must be residents of the specific village/gram panchayat (rural areas) or ward (urban areas) where the Anganwadi centre is located, verified through a residence certificate from a competent authority.
- For posts vacant for three years or more, residents of the taluk are also eligible, subject to additional supporting documents (Aadhar card, ration card, voter ID).
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Anganwadi Karyakarte | Minimum PUC (Pre-University Course) pass, with Kannada studied as first or second language in SSLC |
| Anganwadi Sahayaki | Minimum SSLC or equivalent pass, with Kannada studied as first or second language |
Candidates who have completed a D.S.E.R.T.-recognized ECCE Diploma, JOC Course, or NTT Course, or a Diploma in Nutrition, Home Science Certificate Course, or a one-year Nursery/Pre-Primary Teacher Training certificate relevant to Anganwadi activities, will be given first preference and awarded +5 bonus marks in the Karyakarte selection process.
For Sahayaki candidates who studied in a language other than Kannada, or in another state, specific marks-equivalence and Kannada-language-proficiency conditions apply as detailed in the notification; where doubt exists about Kannada language knowledge, the Selection Committee will interview and assess the candidate.
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Age Limit
- General candidates: 19 to 35 years
- Disabled candidates: age relaxation of 10 years
Reservation & Bonus Marks Criteria
| Category | Bonus Marks |
|---|---|
| Acid attack survivor women | +5 |
| Residents of Department's rehabilitation institutions / State Women's Homes (minimum 3 years' residency) | +10 |
| Widows | +5 |
| Persons with disability (40% or more, with UDID card) | +5 |
Where more than one eligible candidate obtains equal marks, age (older candidate preferred) and then widow/destitute status are used as tie-breakers, in that order.
Selection Process
- Applications are accepted online only; no offline or postal applications are accepted
- Applications are scrutinised at the taluk level by a Taluk-Level Application Scrutiny Committee
- A provisional merit list is prepared based on qualification marks plus applicable bonus marks and published on the notice board
- Objections/grievances, if any, can be raised within one week of the provisional list; the District-Level Selection Committee reviews objections and finalises the merit list
- The final selection list is approved by the District-Level Anganwadi Karyakarte/Sahayaki Selection Committee
Documents Required
- Duly filled online application form
- Birth certificate or SSLC marks card showing date of birth
- Marks card of the prescribed educational qualification
- Residence certificate for the last three years, issued by the Tahsildar/Assistant Tahsildar
- Caste certificate of the candidate
- Husband's death certificate and widow certificate, where applicable (widow pension confirmation is not considered as proof)
- Disability certificate (UDID – Unique Disability ID), where applicable
- Divorce certificate from a competent court, where applicable
- Certificate regarding Devadasi women's children status from Women Development Corporation officials, where applicable
- Residence proof certificate from Women & Child Development officials for institution/State Women's Home residents (minimum 3 years), where applicable
- Certificate regarding orphan status from the Tahsildar, where applicable
- Aadhar card / Voter ID card / Ration card
- All documents must be self-attested and uploaded online in the prescribed format
How to Apply for Yadgir Anganwadi Recruitment 2026
- Visit the district website https://yadgir.nic.in/ or the Zilla Panchayat Yadgir website https://zpyadgiri.karnataka.gov.in/
- Locate the recruitment notification link and open the online application form
- Fill in all required personal, educational, and residential details in Kannada, as prescribed
- Upload all required self-attested documents in the prescribed format
- Submit the application before the last date, 24 August 2026
Important Instructions
- Applications must be submitted only in online mode; no other mode of application will be accepted or considered
- Only complete applications with all necessary documents will be considered; incomplete or unclear documents will not be considered
- Candidates must thoroughly read the eligibility guidelines and conditions before filling out the application
- The vacancy category assigned to a post is determined by the population composition of that specific area, and only candidates belonging to that eligible category/community for a given post will be considered for that post
- Appointment to the Anganwadi Karyakarte/Sahayaki post is an honorary service engagement and not a regular/permanent government post
Taluk-Wise Contact Details for Queries
| S. No. | Taluk | Office Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shahapur | Office of the Child Development Project Officer, Ganj Area, Shahapur | 08479-243254 / 9019757399 |
| 2 | Surapur | Office of the Child Development Project Officer, Halli Fort Complex, Jail Road, Surapur | 08443-256808 / 9972219600 |
| 3 | Yadgir | Office of the Child Development Project Officer, 1st Floor, Shakti Bhavan, District Court Road, Yadgir | 08473-252265 / 9902878603 |
| 4 | Gurumatkal | Office of the Child Development Project Officer, 1st Floor, Gumada Complex, near Bus Stand, Gurumatkal | 08473-225035 / 9902878603 |
Candidates who have completed SSLC or PUC and are looking for similar opportunities can also explore more Karnataka Women and Child Development Jobs and Anganwadi Recruitment Notifications. Those interested in other state government vacancies in Yadgir district may also check Yadgir District Government Jobs and Karnataka State Government Jobs for similar openings.