The Department of Women and Child Development (DWCD), Bidar has released recruitment notifications for 441 Anganwadi positions across Bidar district. Interested women and transgender women candidates can apply online from 11 November to 11 December 2026.
Overview
This recruitment drive aims to fill 110 Anganwadi Worker and 331 Anganwadi Helper posts across eight taluks in Bidar district, Karnataka. The positions are honorary service roles offered on a temporary and honorarium-based basis under the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Karnataka. Candidates must meet the specified educational and age criteria to apply online.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Issued | 05 November 2026 |
| Public Announcement | 06 November 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 11 November 2026 |
| Application Deadline | 11 December 2026 |
Application Fee
No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification. Candidates are advised to confirm fee details on the official portal before completing their applications.
Vacancy Details
| Taluk / Project | Anganwadi Worker | Anganwadi Helper | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basavakalyan | 25 | 47 | 72 |
| Hulsoor | 1 | 11 | 12 |
| Humnabad | 6 | 34 | 40 |
| Chitguppa | 3 | 25 | 28 |
| Aurad | 27 | 56 | 83 |
| Kamalnagar | 5 | 12 | 17 |
| Bidar | 27 | 103 | 130 |
| Bhalki | 16 | 43 | 59 |
| Total | 110 | 331 | 441 |
Eligibility
Who Can Apply: Only women and transgender women are eligible for these posts.
Age Limit: Candidates must be between 19 and 35 years of age. Persons with disabilities are granted a relaxation of 10 years, extending the upper age limit to 45 years.
Educational Qualifications:
- Anganwadi Worker: Minimum PUC (Pre-University Course) pass. Kannada must have been studied as the first or second language at the SSLC level.
- Anganwadi Helper: Minimum SSLC (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) or equivalent pass. Kannada must have been studied as the first or second language, regardless of the medium or state of previous study.
Preference and Bonus Marks: Candidates holding ECCE, JOC, NTT, nutrition, home science, nursery, or pre-primary training certificates receive first preference and an additional 5 marks. Acid attack victim women, persons with disabilities, daughters of former Devadasis, project-displaced persons, divorced women, and residents of State reformatory institutions are eligible for bonus marks (5–10 marks) subject to proper certification. Consult the official notification for exact bonus eligibility criteria.
How to Apply
- Open the WCD Bidar official website at https://bidar.nic.in/
- Locate the Anganwadi recruitment advertisement and online application portal
- Register as a new user or log in with existing credentials
- Complete the application form with accurate personal and educational information
- Ensure Kannada language qualification is clearly documented as required
- Upload scanned copies of relevant certificates (educational qualification, Kannada certificate, reservation/category proof if applicable)
- Review all details before final submission
- Submit the form before the deadline of 11 December 2026
- Save the confirmation number and application reference for future correspondence
Important Links
- WCD Bidar Anganwadi Online Application Portal – Open from 11 November to 11 December 2026
- Official Notification PDF – Notification dated 05 November 2026 with centre-wise vacancy lists
- Bidar District Official Website
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can apply for the Anganwadi Worker and Helper positions?
A: Only women and transgender women aged 19–35 years (with relaxation up to 45 years for persons with disabilities) are eligible. Anganwadi Worker candidates must have PUC with Kannada at SSLC level; Anganwadi Helper candidates need SSLC with the same Kannada requirement.
Q: What is the last date to apply?
A: The application deadline is 11 December 2026. Online applications open on 11 November 2026.
Q: How many vacancies are there in total?
A: There are 441 total vacancies: 110 Anganwadi Worker posts and 331 Anganwadi Helper posts spread across eight taluks in Bidar district.
Q: Is there any application fee?
A: The official notification does not specify an application fee. Candidates should verify details on the official portal before applying.
Q: Are there bonus marks for any category of candidates?
A: Yes. Candidates with ECCE/JOC/NTT/nutrition/home science training certificates receive first preference and +5 marks. Persons with disabilities, acid attack victims, former Devadasi daughters, and women from State reformatory institutions also get bonus marks (5–10 marks). Check the official notification for exact eligibility.
Q: What type of positions are these?
A: These are temporary, honorary service posts offered on an honorarium basis, not permanent government positions.
Candidates are advised to verify all details including dates, eligibility criteria, and application procedures on the official WCD Bidar website and official notification PDF before applying.