2 Poshan Project Gandhi Nagar Sahayikas (Anganwadi Helper) : 10

Total : 12

Applications are once again invited in the Prescribed Performa in Annexure ‘A’from the eligible candidates for engagement as Anganwadi worker & Anganwadi Helper on Honorarium basis for aforementioned posts of Anganwadi Centres. The important dates/details with regard to the posts are as under:

a) Date of commencement for submission of applications: 25-02-2026

b) Last date for submission of applications is 11-03-2026

c) Annexure B- Name of the Post, Location/Ward, Qualification and Criteria for selection.

d) Annexure C- Affidavit

Note: Candidates have to submit the application form at CDPO Office, Gandhi Nagar, C/O House No: 10-C 2nd Extension Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, during office hours.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA :

A. FOR SELECTION OF SANGINIS (ANGANWADI WORKERS):

1. Women candidate must be in the age group of 18-37 years as on 01-01-2026 shall be considered for the post.

2. The candidate should be a domicile of the UT of J&K.

3. The candidate should be a resident of the electoral ward where Anganwadi Centre is situated. Name in the voter list for the ward shall be considered as the proof of residence of the candidate. In case the name of the candidate appears in Voter list along with her parents, then she must provide certificate of being unmarried issued by the concerned Tehsildar. Wherever, there is any dispute of residence for any reason, then a residence proof certifying the ward of residence from the concerned SDM/ACR shall be considered.

4. Minimum qualification for Sangini (Anganwadi Workers) shall be 10+2 and maximum Graduation.

5. Weightage shall be given on the basis of marks obtained in 10+2 and selection shall be done purely on merit basis and no other criteria to be considered.

6. In case any eligible candidate is available within the family of the retiring AWW/AWH, the said candidate shall qualify for additional two percent points while making selection.

7. In case of tie in merit of the eligible candidate, candidate with higher age will be preferred.

8. Candidates with qualification higher than Graduation shall not be considered.

B. FOR SELECTION OF SAHAYIKAS (ANGANWADI HELPERS)

1. women candidates in the age group of 18-37 years as on 01-01-2026 shall be considered for the post.

2. The candidate should be a domicile of the UT of J&K.

3. The candidate should be a resident of the electoral ward where Anganwadi Centre is situated. Name in the voter list for the ward shall be considered as the proof of residence of the candidate. In case the name of the candidate appears in Voter list along with her parents, then she must provide certificate of being unmarried issued by the concerned Tehsildar. Wherever, there is any dispute of residence for any reason, then a residence proof certifying the ward of residence from the concerned SDM/ACR shall be considered.

4. The selection of Sahayikas (Anganwadi Helper) shall be restricted to the electoral ward where Anganwadi Centre is located.

5. Minimum qualification for Sahayikas (Anganwadi Helper) shall be Matriculation.

6. In case no matriculate candidate is available in the ward, candidates with qualification not less than 8th standard shall be considered.

7. Weightage shall be given on the basis of marks obtained in matriculate (10th) and selection shall be done purely on merit basis and no other criteria to be considered.

8. First preference shall be given to married Women of the ward as helper from amongst those who fulfil the qualification criteria. In case no married candidate is available, unmarried candidate may be considered.

HOW TO APPLY :

The application forms complete in all respects as per the Performa given in Annexure “A” of this notice along with all the requisite documents as mentioned should be submitted in the Office of the Child Development Project Officer Gandhi Nagar, House No 10-C 2nd Extension Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, Near SRL Diagnostic Laboratory Bahu Plaza by personal delivery or through registered Post during working hours against the proper receipt. The incomplete forms shall be rejected without any clarification/notice and the candidates shall have no right to claim for candidature.

Documents to be Attached for AWWs: – (Self Attested)

a. Copy of Domicile certificate.

b. Academic qualification certificates with Marks Sheet (8th/Matric).

c. Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/ 02 Passport size photographs.

d. Copy of Voter Card showing residence proof (Municipal Ward No.)

e. Copy of Date of birth Certificate (10th Diploma Stating date of Birth)

f. Unmarried Certificate by the concern Tehsildar (In case of unmarried candidate).

g. Certified copy of the latest Municipal ward voter list as proof of residence.

h. Affidavit in the prescribed format duly attested by Judicial /Executive Magistrate.

i. Self-Addressed envelope with postage stamp of Rs.5/- affixed.

The candidate who are supposed to furnish various certificates issued by or before the prescribed cut -off date, as well as candidate who is shortlisted will be required to appear before the Document verification Committee along with original documents, in case of failure, the committee shall take decision which shall be final.

Documents to be Attached for AWHs: – (Self Attested)

a. Copy of Domicile certificate.

b. Academic qualification certificates with Marks Sheet (Matric).

c. Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/ 02 Passport size photographs.

d. Copy of Voter Card showing residence proof (Municipal Ward No.)

e. Copy of Date of birth Certificate (10th Diploma Stating date of Birth)

f. Unmarried Certificate by the concern Tehsildar (In case of unmarried candidate).

g. Certified copy of the latest Municipal ward voter list as proof of residence.

h. Affidavit in the prescribed format duly attested by Judicial /Executive Magistrate.

i. Self-Addressed envelope with postage stamp of Rs.5/- affixed.

The candidate who are supposed to furnish various certificates issued by or before the prescribed cut -off date.

Date of commencement for submission of Application Forms :25.02.2026 Last date for submission of Application Forms :11.03.2026

No application forms shall be accepted after the last date i.e. 11.03.2026

DOCUMENT VERFIFICATION:

The shortlisted meritorious candidates shall be required to appear before the Document Verification Committee along with all the original documents whose copies have been attached with the application form within a week after the last date of receipt of application forms.