Thumbnail: Viksit Haryana | Chamarajanagar Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 — 390 posts, last date 4 December 2026
A government job without any written exam — Chamarajanagar district in Karnataka has opened 390 Anganwadi Worker and Helper posts. Selection will be made purely on merit, which means your academic marks will decide your job.
This recruitment is only for women and transgender women. Applications opened on 5 November 2026 and the last date is 4 December 2026. Forms are accepted online only.
Chamarajanagar Anganwadi Recruitment 2026: At a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Department | Women and Child Development Department, Chamarajanagar (Karnataka) |
| Total posts | 390 — Anganwadi Worker 119, Anganwadi Helper 271 |
| Notice number and date | No. DC/WCD/AWW/AWH/Rect:2026-27, dated 30 October 2026 |
| Applications open | 5 November 2026 |
| Last date | 4 December 2026 |
| Mode | Online only (SevaOne portal, through the district website) |
| Selection | Merit list — no written examination |
| Nature of post | Honorary service — not a permanent government post |
Who Benefits Directly From This Recruitment?
This drive is for women who want to work at the Anganwadi centre in their own village or ward. The biggest advantage is that there is no exam to clear — your SSLC or PUC marks, plus bonus marks, will form the merit list.
Applicants must be residents of the same revenue village (for rural centres) or the same revenue ward (for urban centres) as the Anganwadi centre they apply for. Keep your residence certificate ready before you fill the form.
Vacancy Details: How Many Posts, For Whom?
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Anganwadi Worker | 119 | Minimum PUC pass; Kannada studied as first or second language in SSLC |
| Anganwadi Helper | 271 | Minimum SSLC or equivalent pass; Kannada studied as first or second language |
| Total | 390 | — |
The posts are spread across the 5 taluk Child Development Projects of the district. The notice does not give a project-wise or centre-wise list.
Who Can Apply? Complete Eligibility Details
Gender and Age Limit
Only women and transgender women can apply. The age limit for both posts is 19 to 35 years. Persons with disabilities get a 10-year age relaxation. The notice does not print a cut-off date for counting age.
Local Residence — The Most Important Condition
- For a rural centre, the applicant must live in that revenue village.
- For an urban centre, she must live in that revenue ward — election wards are not considered.
- A residence certificate within three years from the Tahsildar or Deputy Tahsildar is required, supported by an Aadhaar card, ration card or voter identity card.
- Applicants from local majire, tanda or hadi must obtain the relevant residence certificate from the competent authority.
Educational Qualification
Anganwadi Worker: Must have passed at least PUC and studied Kannada as first or second language in SSLC. Candidates holding an ECCE diploma (DSERT), JOC course, NTT course, Diploma in Nutrition, Home Science certificate course, or one-year nursery or pre-primary training certificate get first preference and +5 bonus marks.
Anganwadi Helper: Must have passed at least SSLC or equivalent and studied Kannada as first or second language. Candidates who passed SSLC from Karnataka board schools must have a marks card showing a maximum of 625 and a minimum of 219 marks, with Kannada as first or second language and general mathematics and social science. If the maximum/minimum marks fixed in another state differ from Karnataka’s, only candidates who studied in Karnataka are considered. Candidates whose mother tongue is not Kannada may be interviewed and tested in Kannada reading and writing by the selection committee.
How Will Selection Be Made? Who Gets Bonus Marks?
Selection for both posts is on merit — a combined list is prepared online on the total of the marks in the prescribed qualification plus bonus marks. There is no written examination. The taluk-level verification committee, headed by the Tahsildar, checks the applications, and the district selection committee, chaired by the Deputy Commissioner, meets within 7 working days after the last date. A provisional selection list is published on the notice board the same day, 7 days are given for objections, and then the final list is published.
| Category | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Women who survived an acid attack | +5 bonus marks |
| Residents of reform institutions / State Women’s Homes (minimum 3 years) | +10 bonus marks; may apply anywhere in the district |
| Persons with disabilities | +5 bonus marks |
| Daughters of ex-Devadasis, project displaced persons, divorced women | +5 bonus marks (subject to an official certificate) |
| Widows | Direct selection at third priority — after acid attack survivors and institution residents |
If two candidates have equal marks, the older candidate is preferred; if the age is also equal, a widow or divorced woman is preferred. The decision of the selection committee is final.
Which Documents Are Required?
- Application in the prescribed form (online)
- Birth certificate or SSLC marks card showing the date of birth
- Marks card of the prescribed qualification
- Residence certificate within three (3) years from the Tahsildar / Deputy Tahsildar
- Caste certificate
- Husband’s death certificate and widow certificate for widows (a widow pension certificate is not accepted)
- Disability certificate (a disability pension certificate is not accepted)
- Divorce certificate (must be from a court)
- Certificate for daughters of ex-Devadasis, institution resident certificate, project displaced certificate (where applicable)
- Aadhaar card / voter identity card / ration card / certificate from the Child Development Project Officer
Every document must be attested by a gazetted officer and attached to the online application. Applications without any required document are rejected.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the Chamarajanagar district website chamrajnagar.nic.in.
- Click on the online application link (SevaOne portal) given there.
- Fill the prescribed form and upload all documents.
- Review all details before submitting the form.
- Keep a printout or acknowledgement of your application safe.
Remember: applications are accepted online only. Applications sent by any other mode will not be considered.
Important Points to Know Before Applying
- These posts are entirely honorary service — not permanent government posts; the appointment order will say so.
- The notice prints no honorarium amount and no application fee — this information has not been officially announced yet.
- Selected candidates must produce original documents and a medical (fitness) certificate when reporting; the Child Development Project Officer verifies them.
- Elected local representatives who are selected must resign their elected membership before the selection list is published.
- In Anganwadi centres in areas where the minority community makes up 25 per cent of the population, applicants who know that community’s language along with Kannada are preferred.
Important Links
- Official Notification PDF (Deputy Commissioner, Chamarajanagar — 30 October 2026)
- Chamarajanagar District Official Website
Contact: Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Chamarajanagar — Phone 08226-223160, 08226-223170; Office of the Deputy Director, Women and Child Development Department — Phone 08226-222445, 224720.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How many vacancies are there in Chamarajanagar Anganwadi Recruitment 2026?
A: There are 390 vacancies — 119 Anganwadi Worker and 271 Anganwadi Helper posts — as per the official notice dated 30 October 2026.
Q2: What is the last date to apply?
A: Online applications opened on 5 November 2026 and the last date is 4 December 2026.
Q3: Is there any written examination?
A: No. Selection is made through a merit list based on qualification marks plus bonus marks. There is no written examination.
Q4: Who can apply?
A: Only women and transgender women aged 19–35 years who are residents of the revenue village (rural centre) or revenue ward (urban centre) of the Anganwadi centre they apply for.
Q5: Is this a permanent government job?
A: No. The notice states clearly that the posts are entirely honorary service and not permanent posts. The honorarium amount is not printed in the notice.
Q6: Where do I apply?
A: Apply online through the link on the Chamarajanagar district website chamrajnagar.nic.in (SevaOne portal) by 4 December 2026.
Source: Official notice of the Deputy Commissioner, Chamarajanagar (No. DC/WCD/AWW/AWH/Rect:2026-27, dated 30 October 2026) and Karnataka Government Orders No. WCD 154 ICD 2020 (03-12-2022) and modification order (18-11-2024). Read the official notification before applying.
