The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has announced a new recruitment drive for Anganwadi Centres under the Poshan Project H S Bugh, District Kulgam. The Office of the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), Poshan Project H S Bugh, has released Advertisement Notice No. 01 of 2026 dated 06 January 2026 for the engagement of Sanginis (Anganwadi Workers) and Sahayikas (Anganwadi Helpers). This recruitment aims to strengthen grassroots nutrition, child development, and women welfare services under the Poshan Abhiyan initiative. A total of 34 honorary positions are available, and applications are invited from eligible female candidates residing in the respective areas. Interested applicants must submit their applications in the prescribed format within the stipulated time period.
Important Dates
Candidates planning to apply for the Jammu and Kashmir Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 should take note of the key dates related to the application process. Applications must be submitted strictly within the given timeline, as late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances.
- Notification Release Date: 06 January 2026
- Application Start Date: 07 January 2026
- Last Date to Submit Application: 14 days from the date of publication of the advertisement notice
Applicants are advised to complete the application process well before the last date to avoid any last-minute issues.
Application Fees
For the recruitment of Sanginis (Anganwadi Workers) and Sahayikas (Anganwadi Helpers) under the Poshan Project H S Bugh, no application fee has been mentioned in the official notification. Candidates are advised to submit their applications free of cost in the prescribed format.
- Application Fee: Not specified (as per government rules)
- Mode of Submission: Offline submission of application form
Applicants should carefully read the instructions provided in the advertisement notice before submitting their forms.
Vacancy Details
The recruitment drive includes a total of 34 vacancies for Anganwadi Centres under Poshan Project H S Bugh. The post-wise vacancy distribution is detailed below:
Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Sanginis (Anganwadi Workers): 13 Posts
- Sahayikas (Anganwadi Helpers): 21 Posts
Total Vacancies: 34 Posts
The detailed information regarding the location, ward, and specific Anganwadi Centre for each post is provided in Annexure-B of the official notification.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must carefully check the eligibility conditions before applying. Only eligible female candidates will be considered for engagement under this recruitment process.
Educational Qualification
The minimum educational qualification required for Sanginis and Sahayikas is prescribed as per the norms laid down by the Social Welfare Department, Jammu and Kashmir. The detailed post-wise qualification criteria, including minimum education and selection guidelines, are mentioned in Annexure-B of the advertisement notice.
In general:
- Candidates must possess the required educational qualification prescribed for the specific post.
- Educational certificates must be issued by a recognized board or institution.
- Preference may be given to candidates meeting additional eligibility or experience criteria as per government guidelines.
Age Limit
The age limit for the Jammu and Kashmir Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 will be applicable as per government norms and relevant orders issued by the Social Welfare Department, J&K.
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 35 years
- Age Relaxation: Applicable for reserved categories as per government guidelines
Candidates must ensure that they fulfill the age requirements on the cutoff date mentioned in the official notification.
Salary Scale (Honorarium)
The posts of Sanginis (Anganwadi Workers) and Sahayikas (Anganwadi Helpers) are honorary in nature. Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly honorarium as prescribed by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir under the Poshan Project.
- Salary / Honorarium: Paid as per government-approved rates
- Nature of Engagement: Honorary / Contractual
No additional allowances such as DA, HRA, or TA will be applicable unless specified by the government in future orders.
Selection Process
The selection of candidates for Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper posts will be carried out in a transparent manner following the guidelines issued by the Social Welfare Department, Jammu and Kashmir.
Selection Method Includes:
- Merit-Based Selection:
- Selection will be based on educational qualification and eligibility criteria.
- Document Verification:
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce original documents for verification.
- Affidavit Submission:
- Candidates must submit an affidavit as prescribed in Annexure-C.
- Final Approval:
- Engagement will be subject to final approval by the competent authority.
The decision of the selection committee will be final and binding.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must apply offline by submitting the application form in the prescribed format.
Step-by-Step Application Process:
- Obtain the prescribed application format (Annexure-A).
- Carefully fill in all required personal, educational, and address details.
- Attach self-attested copies of required documents, including:
- Educational certificates
- Age proof
- Residence proof
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Any other documents as prescribed
- Prepare the affidavit as per Annexure-C.
- Submit the completed application form to the Office of the Child Development Project Officer, Poshan Project H S Bugh.
- Ensure submission within 14 days from the publication date of the advertisement.
Incomplete or incorrect applications are liable to be rejected without notice.
Important Instructions
- Only female candidates are eligible to apply.
- Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format only.
- Candidates must belong to the concerned area/ward as per Anganwadi Centre requirements.
- Engagement is purely honorary and does not confer any right to permanent government employment.
- False information or forged documents will lead to disqualification.
- The department reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process at any stage.
