The Odisha Department of Women & Child Development (OWCD) is inviting applications for the recruitment of over 2500 Anganwadi Workers and Helpers across 30 districts in the state. Interested and eligible candidates should apply online through the official OWCD website awc.odisha.gov.in.
Important Dates:
- Application Start Date: July 20, 2024
- Last Date to Apply: August 8, 2024
- Merit List Release: November/December 2024 (Tentative)
- Result Declaration: December 2024/January 2025 (Tentative)
Vacancy Details:
- Anganwadi Workers: 263 positions
- Anganwadi Helpers: 2282 positions
- Total Vacancies: 2545 positions
Candidates will be selected based on a merit list and document verification. Successful candidates from the merit list will be eligible for the posts.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Educational Qualification:
- Anganwadi Worker: Senior secondary education (10+2 grade) in any subject.
- Anganwadi Helper: Completion of Matric (10th grade) schooling.
- Age Limit:
- General Category: 19 to 35 years.
- SC/ST Categories: 19 to 40 years (5-year relaxation).
- SEBC Category: 19 to 38 years (3-year relaxation).
How to Apply:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to awc.odisha.gov.in.
- Search for Recruitment: Click on the search option, select your district and the role you wish to apply for.
- Choose Anganwadi Centre: Select the Anganwadi centre of your preference and click ‘apply’.
- Login: Enter your password, registration number, and captcha to log in.
- Complete the Application: Fill out the application form, attach the required documents, and submit it.
- Print the Application: Save and print your completed application form for future reference.
Documents Required:
- Authentic identity document.
- Certificate of domicile, if applicable.
- Caste/non-creamy layer certificate, and EWS certificate.
- Certificate of Disability, if applicable.
- Current digital color passport-sized photo.
- Digital signature copy.
- Academic certificates.
Application Fee:
There is no application fee for the recruitment. Applications from OC, EBC, SC, ST, EWS, PWD, and women candidates are accepted free of charge.
Selection Process:
Candidates will be selected based on a merit list compiled from their educational qualifications. The selection process may include interviews and verification of the provided documents to ensure accuracy and completeness.
For more information and to apply, visit awc.odisha.gov.in.
