JK Anganwadi Recruitment 2026: 400+ Worker & Helper Posts, Apply Offline
The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) department of Jammu & Kashmir has opened offline recruitment for Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper posts across multiple Poshan Projects in the Union Territory. Women candidates who have cleared 8th, 10th or 12th class can apply through their local ICDS Project Office.
01 Recruitment at a Glance
A quick snapshot of the JK Anganwadi drive before you go through the project-wise dates and eligibility conditions below.
| Recruiting body | Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), Jammu & Kashmir |
| Posts on offer | Anganwadi Worker & Anganwadi Helper |
| Approximate vacancies | 400+ across various Poshan Projects |
| Where the jobs are | Anganwadi Centres spread across J&K, allotted project- and ward-wise |
| How to apply | Offline — through the concerned ICDS Project Office |
| Official portal | jkicds.com |
02 Vacancy Break-up
The notification does not split the 400+ figure into fixed numbers for each post — those are decided centre-by-centre once a project’s intake closes.
| Post | Vacancy status |
|---|---|
| Anganwadi Worker | Covered within the overall intake |
| Anganwadi Helper | Covered within the overall intake |
| Total (approx.) | 400+ posts |
Ward-wise and centre-wise exact numbers are published in the official notification on jkicds.com — check the listing for your own Poshan Project before applying.
03 Who Can Apply — Eligibility
Educational qualification
| Post | Minimum qualification |
|---|---|
| Anganwadi Worker | 10th or 12th class pass |
| Anganwadi Helper | Matriculation, preferred |
| If no matriculate candidate is available | 8th pass candidates may be considered |
Domicile & residence rules
Candidate must hold domicile status of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
Must reside in the same electoral ward where the Anganwadi Centre is located, and be listed in that ward’s voter roll.
Name appearing in the ward’s electoral/voter list serves as primary proof.
A residence certificate issued by the concerned Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) is required.
04 Age Limit
| Minimum age | 18 years |
| Maximum age | 35 years |
| Relaxation | As per government norms for SC / ST / OBC / PwD / Ex-servicemen categories |
| Cut-off date | As specified in the official notification for each project |
05 Project-Wise Application Schedule
This is the most important table on this page — application windows differ from one Poshan Project to another, so apply strictly within the dates listed for your own project.
| Poshan Project | Application Window |
|---|---|
| Narbal | 08-01-2026 to 28-01-2026 |
| Narbal Bonyar | 01-01-2026, open for 15 days |
| Narvaw | 16-01-2026 |
| Singhpora | 15-01-2026 |
| Tangmarg | 15-01-2026 |
| Nagam | 01-01-2026 to 25-01-2026 |
| Kupwara | 02-01-2026 to 16-01-2026 |
| Trehgam | 01-01-2026 to 15-01-2026 |
| Kunzer | 15-01-2026 |
| Sopore | 17-01-2026 |
| Batwara | 03-01-2026 to 17-01-2026 |
| Khag | 30-12-2025 to 18-01-2026 |
| Khansahib | 30-12-2025 to 18-01-2026 |
| Beerwah | 30-12-2025 to 18-01-2026 |
| Chadoora | 01-01-2026 to 21-01-2026 |
| B.K Pora | 01-01-2026 to 21-01-2026 |
| Srinagar | 01-01-2026 to 31-01-2026 |
Dates are project-specific, not UT-wide
There is no single common deadline for all of Jammu & Kashmir. Confirm your own Poshan Project’s window on jkicds.com before submitting your form — applying outside your project’s dates can get your form rejected.
06 Selection Process
| Basis of selection | Purely on academic merit |
| Governing authority | As per Administrative Department guidelines |
| Interview | Not specified in the notification |
| Final list | Prepared ward-wise and project-wise |
07 How to Apply Offline
- Visit the official ICDS J&K website, jkicds.com.
- Download the application form along with the project notification.
- Fill the form carefully with accurate personal and educational details.
- Attach the required documents — educational certificates, domicile proof, and ward residence proof.
- Submit the completed form physically at the concerned ICDS Project Office.
- Collect an acknowledgement receipt as proof of submission.
08 Official Links
09 Why This Recruitment Matters
Anganwadi Centres are the front line of India’s child development network. Filling these 400+ posts strengthens:
- Nutrition and supplementary feeding support for young children in the area
- Maternal and antenatal health tracking at the community level
- Early childhood learning before formal schooling begins
- Local employment for women in their own ward, close to home
10 Final Word
The JK Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 drive gives women across Jammu & Kashmir a chance to work within their own community while taking up government-backed employment. Before applying, double-check that you meet both the domicile and ward-residence conditions, and submit your offline form strictly within your project’s notified window.