Madhya Pradesh Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 is a state-level hiring process conducted by the Women and Child Development Department (WCD), Government of Madhya Pradesh under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme. The latest notification invites online applications for 2,548 posts of Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper across all divisions of the state.
The online application process is conducted through the official MP Online Chayan Portal at chayan.mponline.gov.in. The application fee is Rs. 100 for all categories, and the selection is purely merit-based on 12th standard marks. The age limit is 18 to 35 years as on 1 January 2025, with relaxations for reserved categories.
In this article, you will get complete information about the MP Anganwadi Bharti 2026 including eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, selection process, salary structure, application fee, important dates, required documents, and how to apply online step by step. Whether you are a 12th pass female candidate looking for a government job in your own village or ward, this guide will answer all your questions in simple language.
Overview of Madhya Pradesh Anganwadi Recruitment 202
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | Madhya Pradesh Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Women and Child Development Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh |
| Posts Available | Anganwadi Worker, Anganwadi Helper |
| Total Vacancies | 2,548 (latest phase) |
| Application Mode | Online through MP Online Chayan Portal |
| Selection Process | Merit-based on 12th standard marks percentage |
| Application Fee | Rs. 100 for all categories |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years |
| Educational Qualification | 12th Pass from recognized board |
| Job Location | Same village or ward of residence |
| Official Website | chayan.mponline.gov.in |
Online Apply Mp Anganwadi In mponline.gov.in
To apply, you will have to go to https://chayan.mponline.gov.in. Here on the Main Page
click on the Go button below WCD. WCD Web App User Manual
After that click on the recruitment process for the post of Anganwadi Worker and Helper-
On clicking, you will see the time schedule and notification related to the process according to the screen given below.
Here you have to click on the Action tab in front of the application form. WCD Web App User Manual
Procedure for applying – to apply for the post of Anganwadi Worker and Helper, it is mandatory for you to have
Member Samagra ID. Enter Member Samagra ID and click on the Search button.
On entering Member Samagra ID, you will see the following messages related to Samagra ID. WCD Web App User Manual
If the data of Samagra ID is found correct, you will receive the application form as given below. In the application form
the information of Samagra and applicant (applicant’s name, applicant’s mother’s/father’s/husband’s name, date of birth and caste)
will come filled according to the data of Samagra, in which you will not be able to make any change. In the application form you
fill in your complete information, upload the related documents and deposit the application fee and complete the application process.
Note- If there is any error in the information related to your Member Samagra ID, then before applying
get the information related to your Member Samagra ID corrected and apply only after the information is updated.
If still there is a problem, then contact the concerned department. WCD Web App User Manual
Application Form Format WCD
While uploading the documents related to the application form, pay special attention to the size of the document (file).
To upload the document, first click on choosefile then click on the upload button.
After making the payment, you will receive a receipt, the print of which you can take.
Receipt (Second Copy) – From here the applicant can enter her application number, date of birth and captcha code and take out
the second copy of the receipt of the filled application form.
Payment of unpaid application – From here the applicant can enter her application number, date of birth and captcha code
and can pay the fee of the application form, the application form of which has not yet been paid.
Application Form Correction – From here, the information filled in the application form can be updated by the applicant by entering her application number, date of birth and captcha code.
Search Application Number– If the applicant loses/forgets her application number, it can be searched from here, for this
the applicant will have to enter her Member Samagra ID, after that OTP (One Time Password) will be received on the applicant’s mobile number, it has to be entered here.
Provisional List of Vacant Posts of Anganwadi Worker – Provisional List of Vacant Posts of Anganwadi Worker
To see, under the time schedule, you will have to click on the Provisional List of Vacant Posts of Anganwadi Worker.
In the screen given below, you can get the details information of the provisional list according to division, district, project, and Anganwadi centre through the drop-down
and can print and download in Excel.
Provisional List of Vacant Posts of Anganwadi Helper- Provisional List of Vacant Posts of Anganwadi Helper
To see, under the time schedule, you will have to click on the Provisional List of Vacant Posts of Anganwadi Helper.
In the screen given below, you can get the details information of the provisional list according to division, district, project, and Anganwadi centre through the drop-down, and can print and download in Excel. WCD Web App User Manual
Submit Claim/Objection – After the provisional list of Anganwadi Helper and Anganwadi Helper is displayed on the portal,
the applicant can submit a claim/objection related to the post for which the application has been made.
To submit a claim/objection, under the time schedule, “Submit Claim / Objection- (Claim / objection can be submitted within 07 days of the release of the provisional merit list.)” action button will have to be clicked.
Submit Claim / Objection- (Claim / objection can be submitted within 07 days of the release of the provisional merit list.) after clicking on it, on the screen given below, the application number, date of birth and captcha of the application making claim/objection will have to be entered and click on Send OTP, thereafter the OTP will be received on the applicant’s registered
mobile number.
The received OTP has to be entered on the screen given below.
Thereafter, the application number of the application or you related to which you want to make claim objection has to be entered. WCD Web App User Manual
From here you can select claim/objection, upload the related document and enter the claim/objection.
After the claim/objection is entered, a message of information successfully submitted will be received. WCD Web App User Manual
For information related to technical problems, contact MP Online’s customer care number at 0755-
6720200/6720208, Mon – Fri 08:00 morning – 08:00 evening and Sat – Sun 09:30 morning – 06:30
evening.
Positions Covered
The notification primarily governs two cadres:
- Anganwadi Worker (आंगनवाड़ी कार्यकर्ता): The lead functionary at an Anganwadi centre, responsible for nutrition, health, pre-school education, and scheme implementation.
- Anganwadi Helper/Sahayika (आंगनवाड़ी सहायिका): The support staff who assists in daily operations, including food preparation and centre maintenance.
Additionally, the rules provide a promotion pathway:
- Sahayikas with five years of satisfactory service can be elevated to Anganwadi Worker posts (up to 50% of vacancies).
- Anganwadi Workers with five years of service become eligible for promotion to Supervisor posts (50% of vacancies reserved for departmental promotion).
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit:
The minimum age for applicants is 18 years, and the maximum is 35 years as of 1 January of the recruitment year. The upper age limit is governed by Government of India norms, and state government age relaxation rules do not apply.
Educational Qualification:
- Minimum: Higher Secondary (10+2) pass.
- Higher Qualification: Graduate or above (fetches additional weightage in the merit list).
Residency:
The applicant must be a permanent resident of the concerned village or municipal ward. Proof can be established through ration cards, voter lists, BPL lists, or a residence certificate issued by the Tehsildar or a competent revenue officer.
Gender:
Only female candidates are eligible to apply for both posts.
Selection Process: Merit-Based, Not Exam-Based
Recruitment is conducted twice a year:
- For vacancies arising between 1 January and 30 June, the process begins in October.
- For vacancies between 1 July and 31 December, the process begins in April.
The selection is done purely on the basis of a centre-wise merit list prepared by a Block-level Selection Committee. No written examination is conducted.
Merit List Breakdown (100 Marks):
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| SC/ST woman applicant | 05 |
| BPL family woman applicant | 05 |
| Widow/Divorced/Abandoned/Unmarried woman above 30 | 05 |
| Experience as Sahayika/Mini AWW/ASHA/USH worker (5 years) | 10 |
| Educational Qualification (Higher Secondary) | Up to 35 |
| Higher Education (Graduate or above) | 10 |
| Bonus Marks (Daughter of deceased AWW/Sahayika/Mini AWW who died in service) | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Note: For Higher Secondary marks, the calculation is specific: up to 40% gets 25 marks, and for every additional 2% above 40%, 1 extra mark is awarded.
Special Provisions for Vulnerable Groups
- PVTG (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups): Women from Sahariya, Baiga, and Bhariya tribes are given direct appointment without competing with general category applicants, provided they meet all eligibility criteria.
- Compassionate Appointment: If an Anganwadi Worker or Helper dies during service, her unmarried/widowed/divorced/abandoned daughter may be given the post on compassionate grounds, subject to eligibility.
Leave Rules
The notification details several leave categories:
- Ordinary Leave: 20 days per year (maximum 10 days at a stretch). No honorarium deduction.
- Maternity Leave: 180 days for those who have completed one year of service. Allowed up to two living children.
- Miscarriage Leave: 45 days with full honorarium, supported by a medical certificate.
- Summer Vacation: 15 days between 1 June and 15 June every year. During this period, no beneficiaries visit the centre; instead, workers conduct home visits, record maintenance, and training.
Facilities and Benefits
Anganwadi Workers and Helpers are entitled to several state and central benefits:
- Travel & Daily Allowance: As per state government norms when called to sector/project headquarters.
- Uniforms: Two free uniforms per year.
- Insurance: Coverage under Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY).
- Ayushman Card: Free health coverage under Ayushman Bharat.
- Annual Increment: Annual honorarium hike in July every year.
- Additional State Honorarium: Over and above the central honorarium.
- Retirement Benefit: A one-time lump-sum gratuity upon superannuation (age 62 or as notified).
Discipline and Termination
The rules lay down a strict but fair procedure for removal:
- No worker can be removed without a show-cause notice and an opportunity for a hearing.
- Termination can occur for:
- Continuous absence without leave for one month.
- Negligence in centre management.
- Criminal conviction by a court.
- Corruption or fraud (Lokayukta/CBI/Police cases).
- Reaching the age of superannuation (62 years).
- Workers facing criminal charges can be suspended immediately, but if acquitted, they must be reinstated.
Time-Bound Recruitment Timeline
To ensure transparency, the government has fixed strict deadlines:
| Stage | Time Limit |
|---|---|
| Application receipt from notification date | 10 days |
| Provisional merit list publication | 15 days |
| Objection filing window | 7 days |
| Final list after objection resolution | 7 days |
| Appointment order issuance | 2 days |
| First appeal window | 10 days |
| First appeal resolution | 15 days |
| Second appeal window | 10 days |
| Second appeal resolution | 15 days |