The Department of Women and Child Development, Bidar (DWCD Bidar), has released the DWCD Bidar Recruitment 2026 Notification for 441 Anganwadi vacancies. The recruitment drive includes 110 Anganwadi Worker (Anganwadi Karyakarthe) posts and 331 Anganwadi Helper (Anganwadi Sahayaki) posts across eight taluks of Bidar district, Karnataka.

Eligible women and transgender women candidates can submit their applications online through the official Bidar district website, bidar.nic.in. The online application process started on 11 November 2026, and the last date to submit the application is 11 December 2026.

Candidates who have passed PUC or SSLC and fulfil the prescribed local residence and other eligibility requirements can apply for these positions. Interested applicants should check the vacancy details, educational qualifications, age limit, selection process and application procedure before submitting the online form.

DWCD Bidar Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Vacancy Details

The Department of Women and Child Development, Bidar, has announced 441 vacancies for Anganwadi Workers and Anganwadi Helpers.

The vacancies are distributed across eight taluks of Bidar district.

Taluk-Wise Vacancy Details

Note: Candidates should check the official notification for the centre-wise vacancy distribution, reservation category and applicable local residence requirements before applying.

Important Dates

Candidates should remember the following important dates related to the recruitment process.

Last Date Reminder: The last date for submitting the DWCD Bidar online application is 11 December 2026. Candidates must upload all required documents along with the application form. Documents submitted separately after the application will not be considered.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates interested in applying for Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper posts must satisfy the eligibility conditions prescribed by the Department of Women and Child Development, Bidar.

1. Gender Eligibility

Only eligible women and transgender women candidates can apply for the advertised Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper vacancies.

2. Educational Qualification

The educational qualification varies according to the post.

Additional Educational Requirements:

• Anganwadi Worker applicants must have studied Kannada as their first or second language in SSLC.
• Anganwadi Helper applicants must have studied Kannada as their first or second language, irrespective of the medium or state of study.
• Candidates with recognized ECCE, JOC, NTT, Nutrition, Home Science or Nursery/Pre-Primary training qualifications may receive preference and additional marks for Anganwadi Worker posts, as prescribed in the notification.
• Certain additional conditions apply to open-school SSLC and candidates educated outside Karnataka.

3. Age Limit

The prescribed age limit for DWCD Bidar Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 is:

Candidates should refer to the official notification for the applicable age calculation conditions.

4. Local Residence Requirements

Local residence is an important eligibility condition for this recruitment.

• Rural Anganwadi Centres: Applicants must reside in the revenue village where the concerned Anganwadi centre is located.
• Urban Anganwadi Centres: Applicants must reside in the revenue ward of the concerned Anganwadi centre.
• Candidates from local hamlets, tandas or hadis must submit the required residence certificate from the competent authority.
• Applicants must provide a three-year residence verification issued by the Tahsildar or Deputy Tahsildar.
• Aadhaar Card, Ration Card or Voter ID may be submitted as supporting residence documents.

Candidates must carefully verify the local residence and centre-wise reservation requirements before applying.

Selection Process

The selection of candidates for Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper posts will be based primarily on the marks obtained in the prescribed educational qualification.

The department will consider applicable bonus marks and preference rules according to the official recruitment guidelines.

Selection Criteria

1. Educational qualification marks.
2. Applicable bonus marks.
3. Category-wise and centre-wise eligibility.
4. Preference for eligible special categories.
5. Tie-breaking rules, wherever applicable.

Bonus Marks Details

Certain eligible candidates can receive additional marks under the recruitment guidelines.

Candidates claiming additional marks must submit valid supporting certificates issued by the competent authorities.

Preference for Widows

The recruitment notification provides special selection preferences for eligible widows.

• Widows receive the specified third preference in the selection process.
• Eligible widows of farmers who died by suicide receive first preference among widows.
• Candidates must submit the husband’s death certificate.
• Widow pension documents alone will not be accepted as proof.

In case of equal marks, the older candidate will generally receive preference, followed by the applicable widow-related tie-breaking provisions.

Application Fee

• The official recruitment details do not specify an application fee.
• Candidates should check the official online application portal and recruitment notification for any applicable instructions before submitting the form.

Salary Details

The Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper positions are described as honorary service posts.

These posts are temporary and honorarium-based rather than regular permanent government employment.

The recruitment notification does not specify the exact honorarium amount for these vacancies. Candidates should refer to official departmental guidelines for applicable remuneration details.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the necessary documents ready before starting the online application process.

The important documents include:

1. SSLC Marks Card or Birth Certificate as proof of date of birth.
2. Educational Qualification Mark Sheet.
3. Three-Year Residence Verification Certificate.
4. Caste Certificate, if applicable.
5. Aadhaar Card.
6. Voter ID Card or Ration Card.
7. Husband’s Death Certificate and Widow Certificate, if applicable.
8. Disability Certificate and UDID Card, if applicable.
9. Court-Issued Divorce Certificate, if applicable.
10. Certificate for daughters of former Devadasis, if applicable.
11. Certificate for eligible residents of reformatory institutions or State Women’s Homes.
12. Project-Displaced Person Certificate, if applicable.
13. Relevant additional training certificates, if claiming bonus marks.

Important: The notification requires the relevant documents to be attested by a Gazetted Officer. Candidates must upload clear copies of the required documents along with the online application.

How to Apply Online

Eligible candidates can follow the steps below to submit their applications.

• Step 1: Visit the official Bidar district website at https://bidar.nic.in/.
• Step 2: Find the DWCD Bidar Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper Recruitment 2026 notification or online application link.
• Step 3: Read the official recruitment notification carefully and verify the eligibility requirements.
• Step 4: Open the online application form and enter the required personal, educational and residential details.
• Step 5: Upload the scanned copies of all required documents, certificates and photographs as instructed in the application portal.
• Step 6: Verify all the entered information and uploaded documents before final submission.
• Step 7: Submit the online application before 11 December 2026.
• Step 8: Download or print the submitted application form for future reference.

Important Application Instructions:

• Applications are accepted online only.
• Candidates must submit all required documents along with the online form.
• Documents submitted after the application deadline will not be considered.
• Applicants should carefully check their centre-wise eligibility and reservation conditions.
• Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

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