WCD Yadgiri Recruitment 2026: The Women and Child Development Department (WCD), Yadgiri, has officially announced the recruitment notification for the year 2026. Applications are invited from eligible and interested female and transgender female candidates for a total of 232 vacancies for the positions of Anganwadi Workers and Anganwadi Helpers across various projects including Shahapur, Surapura, Yadgiri, and Gurumitkal. This is a golden opportunity for candidates seeking to serve in the public welfare sector under the Karnataka State Government’s ICDS scheme.
Overview
| Organization Name | Women and Child Development Department (WCD), Yadgir |
| Notification No. | Uniya/Mamabh/Am.Ka.Ka/Am.Sa.Nemakati/01/2026-27 |
| Post Name | Anganwadi Karyakarte (Worker) and Anganwadi Sahayaki (Helper) |
| No. of Posts | 232 |
| Job Category | State Govt |
| Job Location | Yadgir District, Karnataka |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 24 August 2026 |
| Official Website | https://yadgir.nic.in/ or https://zpyadgiri.karnataka.gov.in/ |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Starting Date for Online Application | 24-07-2026 |
| Closing Date for Online Application | 24-08-2026 |
Vacancy Details
The WCD Yadgiri recruitment drive aims to fill 232 positions in total. Out of these, 61 slots are reserved for Anganwadi Workers, while 171 openings are available for Anganwadi Helpers across four distinct taluk/project regions in Yadgiri district.
| Project Name (Taluk) | Anganwadi Worker PDF | Anganwadi Helper PDF | Total |
| Shahapur | 12 | 58 | 70 |
| Surapura | 24 | 58 | 82 |
| Yadgiri | 16 | 30 | 46 |
| Gurumitkal | 09 | 25 | 34 |
| Total | 61 | 171 | 232 |
Education Details
Anganwadi Worker: Candidates must have passed a minimum of Pre-University Course (PUC). They must have studied Kannada as a first or second language in SSLC. Preference and bonus marks will be given to candidates holding ECCE Diploma, JOC, NTT, Diploma in Nutrition, Home Science Certificate, or a one-year nursery training certificate.
Anganwadi Helper: The minimum qualification required is a pass in SSLC (10th standard) or equivalent. Kannada should have been studied as a first or second language.
Age Limit
Applicants must be between 19 and 35 years of age. A relaxation of 10 years in the upper age limit is applicable for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) candidates.
Selection Process
The selection will be purely based on merit. The committee will evaluate the academic marks obtained in the qualifying examinations. Additionally, bonus marks will be awarded to candidates falling under special categories, such as widows, acid attack victims, PWD candidates, and residents of departmental reform institutions.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of Yadgiri District Administration or Zilla Panchayat Yadgiri.
- Locate the notification link for WCD Yadgiri Anganwadi Recruitment 2026.
- Read the official notification carefully to ensure eligibility.
- Click on the online application link.
- Fill in all the required details accurately, such as personal information, educational qualification, and residence details.
- Upload scanned copies of essential documents (SSLC Marks Card, PUC Marks Card, Caste Certificate, Residence Certificate, etc.).
- Review the filled-in application form and submit it before the deadline (24-08-2026).
- Take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference.
Official Links
| WCD Yadgiri Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| WCD Yadgiri Anganwadi Apply Online Link | Click Here |
