Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026: The Women and Child Development Department (WCD), Gujarat, has announced a major recruitment drive for 6,843 Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper posts across 50 districts and urban areas of Gujarat. The online application process started on 21 September 2026, and eligible candidates can apply online until 14 October 2026.
Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026: Overview
- Recruiting Department: Women and Child Development Department, Gujarat
- Post Names: Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper
- Total Vacancies: 6,843
- Anganwadi Worker Vacancies: 3,043
- Anganwadi Helper Vacancies: 3,800
- Coverage: 50 districts/urban areas of Gujarat
- Eligible Candidates: Local women candidates
- Application Mode: Online
- Selection Process: Merit-based selection
- Written Exam: No written examination is reported for this recruitment
- Official Application Portal: Gujarat e-HRMS
Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026: Vacancy
The vacancies are distributed across districts and urban areas. The reported vacancy distribution is given below.
| No. | District / Urban Area | Worker | Helper | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mahisagar | 45 | 37 | 82 |
| 2 | Dang | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 3 | Surat Urban | 60 | 117 | 177 |
| 4 | Patan | 82 | 143 | 225 |
| 5 | Bhavnagar | 112 | 123 | 235 |
| 6 | Vadodara | 74 | 90 | 164 |
| 7 | Vadodara Urban | 38 | 42 | 80 |
| 8 | Jamnagar Urban | 37 | 41 | 78 |
| 9 | Karamsad Anand Urban | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 10 | Dahod | 100 | 104 | 204 |
| 11 | Anand | 128 | 104 | 232 |
| 12 | Narmada | 36 | 46 | 82 |
| 13 | Junagadh Urban | 21 | 29 | 50 |
| 14 | Navsari Urban | 9 | 12 | 21 |
| 15 | Panchmahal | 52 | 82 | 134 |
| 16 | Bharuch | 47 | 65 | 112 |
| 17 | Gandhinagar | 57 | 72 | 129 |
| 18 | Gandhidham Urban (Kutch) | 9 | 23 | 32 |
| 19 | Botad | 30 | 33 | 63 |
| 20 | Aravalli | 60 | 55 | 115 |
| 21 | Kutch | 200 | 255 | 455 |
| 22 | Junagadh | 85 | 82 | 167 |
| 23 | Ahmedabad | 92 | 114 | 206 |
| 24 | Mahesana Urban | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| 25 | Porbandar | 29 | 40 | 69 |
| 26 | Gir Somnath | 56 | 83 | 139 |
| 27 | Surat | 80 | 101 | 181 |
| 28 | Bhavnagar Urban | 30 | 41 | 71 |
| 29 | Rajkot Urban | 38 | 44 | 82 |
| 30 | Navsari | 84 | 76 | 160 |
| 31 | Tapi | 46 | 51 | 97 |
| 32 | Valsad | 95 | 122 | 217 |
| 33 | Porbandar Urban | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 34 | Chhota Udepur | 41 | 66 | 107 |
| 35 | Vav-Tharad | 45 | 82 | 127 |
| 36 | Jamnagar | 69 | 110 | 179 |
| 37 | Sabarkantha | 87 | 100 | 187 |
| 38 | Morbi Urban | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| 39 | Morbi | 70 | 92 | 162 |
| 40 | Surendranagar Urban | 20 | 25 | 45 |
| 41 | Nadiad Urban | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| 42 | Rajkot | 90 | 101 | 191 |
| 43 | Kheda | 101 | 98 | 199 |
| 44 | Vapi Urban | 16 | 11 | 27 |
| 45 | Banaskantha | 95 | 135 | 230 |
| 46 | Surendranagar | 85 | 93 | 178 |
| 47 | Amreli | 104 | 143 | 247 |
| 48 | Mahesana | 133 | 151 | 284 |
| 49 | Ahmedabad Urban | 145 | 223 | 368 |
| 50 | Devbhumi Dwarka | 42 | 75 | 117 |
| Total | 50 Areas | 3,043 | 3,800 | 6,843 |
Important links
| Official Website | Click here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Apply Online | Click here |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available in Gujarat Anganwadi Recruitment 2026?
A total of 6,843 vacancies have been reported, including 3,043 Anganwadi Worker and 3,800 Anganwadi Helper posts.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the online application is 14 October 2026.
What is the qualification for Anganwadi Worker?
Candidates generally need to have passed Class 12. The reported eligibility also provides an alternative route of Class 10 plus an AICTE-recognised diploma of at least two years.
What is the qualification for Anganwadi Helper?
Candidates should have passed Class 10.
What is the age limit?
The general age limit is 18 to 33 years for both Worker and Helper applicants. Serving Anganwadi Helpers applying for Worker posts have a separate upper-age provision.
Note: The vacancy and eligibility information above has been cross-checked against current recruitment reports and the Gujarat WCD website. Candidates should read the applicable advertisement/instructions on the e-HRMS portal before submitting the application, particularly for centre-wise residence requirements and document rules.
