Poshan Project Purnmandal Recruitment 2026
Poshan Project Purnmandal Recruitment 2026
The Office of the Child Development Project Officer, Poshan Project Purnmandal, Jammu and Kashmir, has issued a fresh recruitment notification for the engagement of Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) and Anganwadi Helpers (AWHs) in Anganwadi Centres under Poshan Project Purnmandal.
As per Advertisement Notice No. 07 of 2026, dated 07 November 2026, applications are invited from eligible female candidates against vacant positions of Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper.
Interested and eligible candidates can submit their application forms in the prescribed format along with the required documents within the stipulated timeline. Candidates are advised to carefully check the eligibility conditions, residential requirements, qualifications and selection criteria before applying.
Overview :
Organization: Office of the Child Development Project Officer
Project Name: Poshan Project Purnmandal
Department: Social Welfare Department, Jammu and Kashmir
Advertisement Notice: No. 07 of 2026
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Notification Date: 07 November 2026
Name of Posts: Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper
Total Vacancies: 02
Job Location: Jammu and Samba Districts
Application Mode: Offline
Selection Process: Merit-Based Selection
Gender: Female Candidates Only
Details of Vacancies
A total of 02 vacant positions have been advertised under Poshan Project Purnmandal. The post-wise and location-wise vacancy details are given below.
1. Anganwadi Worker (AWW)
Number of Posts: 01
District: Jammu
Poshan Project: Purnmandal
Panchayat: Lower Khanna Chargal
Ward Number: Ward No. 3
Name of Anganwadi Centre: Doon Lakehtar
2. Anganwadi Helper (AWH)
Number of Posts: 01
District: Samba
Poshan Project: Purnmandal
Panchayat: Deon
Ward Number: Ward No. 5
Name of Anganwadi Centre: Kund A
Total Vacancies: 02 Posts
Important Dates
Candidates must keep the following important dates in mind while applying for the advertised positions.
Date of Advertisement: 07 November 2026
Date of Commencement of Submission of Application Forms: 10 November 2026
Last Date for Submission of Applications: 24 November 2026
Candidates are advised to submit their application forms well before the closing date to avoid any last-minute inconvenience.
Eligibility Criteria for Anganwadi Worker (AWW)
Candidates applying for the post of Anganwadi Worker must fulfil the following eligibility conditions:
1. Gender and Age Limit
Only female candidates between the age group of 18 to 37 years are eligible to apply.
2. Domicile Requirement
The candidate must be a domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
3. Residential Requirement
The candidate must be a resident of the electoral ward in which the concerned Anganwadi Centre is situated.
The candidate’s name should appear in the voter list of the concerned ward as proof of residence.
If the candidate’s name appears in the voter list along with her parents, she must provide a certificate confirming that she is an unmarried daughter, issued by the concerned Tehsildar.
Where there is any dispute regarding residence for any reason, the residential certificate issued by the Tehsildar/SDM/ADC shall be considered.
4. Educational Qualification
The minimum educational qualification for Anganwadi Worker is 10+2 (Class 12th pass), while the maximum qualification is Graduation.
Candidates possessing qualifications higher than Graduation shall not be considered eligible.
5. Preference for Candidates from Adjacent Wards
If suitable candidates are not available from the ward where the Anganwadi Centre is located, candidates from the adjoining ward may be considered, provided they fulfil the prescribed eligibility conditions.
If no eligible candidate is available from the adjoining ward, candidates from the nearest ward within the concerned ward can also be considered.
6. Selection Criteria
Selection of Anganwadi Workers will be made purely on a merit basis.
Weightage will be given according to the marks obtained in the 10+2 examination. No other criteria will be considered for determining merit.
In case of a tie in the merit of eligible candidates, the candidate with the higher age will be preferred.
Eligibility Criteria for Anganwadi Helper (AWH)
Candidates applying for the Anganwadi Helper position must fulfil the following conditions:
1. Gender and Age Limit
Only female candidates belonging to the age group of 18 to 37 years are eligible.
2. Domicile Requirement
The candidate must be a domicile of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
3. Residential Requirement
The selection of Anganwadi Helpers will be restricted to the electoral ward in which the concerned Anganwadi Centre is located.
4. Educational Qualification
The minimum prescribed educational qualification for Anganwadi Helper is Matriculation (Class 10th).
However, if no matriculate candidates are available in the concerned ward, candidates possessing qualifications not less than 8th standard may also be considered.
5. Preference in Selection
The selection committee will give preference to the most destitute and needy married women of the ward who fulfil the prescribed eligibility conditions.
If no eligible married candidates are available, unmarried candidates may also be considered.
Additional Weightage for Family Members of Retiring Anganwadi Workers/Helpers
The notification also provides an additional benefit to candidates belonging to the families of retiring Anganwadi Workers and Anganwadi Helpers.
In such cases, candidates belonging to the family of retiring AWWs/AWHs will receive an additional 2% weightage.
Documents Required for Recruitment
Candidates shortlisted for document verification will be required to produce their original documents along with self-attested photocopies of the relevant certificates.
The following documents are required:
Marksheets and Diploma/Degree certificates of the prescribed educational qualification.
Date of Birth certificate or Matriculation certificate.
Domicile Certificate of Jammu and Kashmir.
Unmarried Certificate, wherever required.
Recent passport-size colour photograph.
Original Photo ID proof.
Other relevant certificates supporting the eligibility claims.
Accepted Photo ID Proofs:
Aadhaar Card
Voter ID Card
Candidates must ensure that all documents submitted with the application form are genuine and valid.
Document Verification Process
Candidates shortlisted for document verification will be required to appear before the designated committee with their original documents.
The committee will verify the documents and certificates submitted by the candidates against the prescribed eligibility conditions.
Candidates must possess the required academic qualification and other relevant documents on or before the last date of submission of the application form.
If any candidate fails to produce the required documents at the time of verification, the committee reserves the right to take an appropriate decision, which shall be final.
Important Instructions for Applicants
All documents submitted with the application form must be correct and authentic.
Any application containing incorrect, incomplete, scanned, duplicate or false information may be rejected.
If any discrepancy or incorrect information is found in the application, the candidature may be cancelled and legal action may be initiated under law.
Candidates must carefully read the eligibility conditions before submitting their applications.
The candidate must fulfil all the prescribed requirements for the respective post.
The decision of the selection committee regarding document verification and eligibility shall be final.
Affidavit Required from All Applicants
All applicants are required to submit an affidavit stating the following:
All documents submitted with the application form are correct and genuine.
The applicant has not submitted any misleading, scanned, duplicate or false documents.
If any information or document is found incorrect, the candidature may be cancelled and legal action may be taken under the law.
The affidavit must also state that the candidate understands the eligibility conditions and accepts the prescribed recruitment rules.
How to Apply for Poshan Project Purnmandal Recruitment 2026?
Eligible female candidates are required to submit their applications in the prescribed format provided in Annexure-A of the recruitment notification.
Candidates should follow these steps:
Obtain and fill out the prescribed application form.
Mention the name of the Poshan Project and Anganwadi Centre.
Clearly specify the post applied for.
Fill in personal details, including name, father’s name, residential address, contact number and date of birth.
Provide complete educational qualification details.
Attach self-attested copies of all required documents.
Attach the required affidavit.
Submit the completed application form within the prescribed dates.
Candidates should ensure that the application form is complete in all respects before submission.
Important Note
The recruitment notification has been issued by the Office of the Child Development Project Officer, Poshan Project Purnmandal, Jammu and Kashmir, under Advertisement Notice No. 07 of 2026, dated 07 November 2026.
The notification refers to Government Order No. 222-JK(SWD) of 2022 dated 30 November 2022 and Government Order No. 103-JK(SWD) of 2023 dated 28 April 2023.
The recruitment is being conducted to fill vacant positions arising due to the non-joining of previously selected candidates and subsequent disengagement of an incumbent Anganwadi Helper.
Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification and verify their eligibility before applying.
