| Name of Post: | ICDS Bihar Anganwadi Sevika & Sahayika Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 22,891 Posts |
| Post Date / Update: | 31 July 2026 | 10:00 AM |
| Short Information : | Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Directorate, Department of Social Welfare, Government of Bihar has approved the recruitment of Anganwadi Sevika & Sahayika under the Anganwadi Sevika/Sahayika Selection Guideline (Chayan Margdarshika) – 2026. A total of 22,891 posts (6,141 Sevika + 16,750 Sahayika) have been sanctioned across all districts of Bihar. Only women candidates who are residents of the concerned village/ward/panchayat are eligible to apply. Applications, dates, and vacancies are released district-wise. Interested candidates can fill out the form online/offline with the help of GovAdmit.com |
ICDS Bihar Anganwadi Sevika & Sahayika Recruitment 2026 Overview
Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Bihar — Anganwadi Sevika/Sahayika Selection Guideline 2026: Short Details of Notification www.GovAdmit.Com
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Application Begins: District-wise Last Date for Applying Online: District-wise Last Date to Pay Exam Fee / Photo & Signature Upload: District-wise Correction / Amendment Date: District-wise Exam Date: District-wise Admit Card Available: Before Exam | General / EWS / OBC / Other State: ₹0/- SC / ST (Jharkhand): ₹0/- PwBD (Jharkhand, 40%+): ₹0/- (Exempted) Pay the Examination Fee Through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI. Note: There is NO Application Fee for any category. |
| ICDS Bihar Anganwadi Sevika & Sahayika 2026: Age Limit Details |
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| Minimum Age: 18 Years Maximum Age: 35 Years. Age Relaxation: – Extra as per ICDS Bihar Anganwadi Sevika/Sahayika Selection Guideline 2026 Rules. Note: Married women must apply on the basis of their husband’s residence. |
| ICDS Bihar Anganwadi Sevika & Sahayika 2026: Vacancy Details Total: 22,891 Posts |
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| Anganwadi Sevika: 6,141 Posts Anganwadi Sahayika: 16,750 Posts (Vacancies are announced district-wise / ward-wise.) For more complete information, please read the Official Notification. |
ICDS Bihar Anganwadi Sevika & Sahayika Recruitment 2026: Post-Wise Vacancy & Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Total | JSSC JILCCE Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Anganwadi Sevika | 6,141 | Candidate must be a resident of the concerned village/ward/panchayat and have passed Intermediate (Class 12th) from a recognized Board. Only women candidates. More Eligibility Details: Read the District Notification. |
| Anganwadi Sahayika | 16,750 | Candidate must be a resident of the concerned village/ward/panchayat and have passed Class 10th (Matriculation) from a recognized Board. Only women candidates. More Eligibility Details: Read the District Notification. |
| Total | 22,891 |
Note: Only women candidates are eligible to apply. Educational qualification may vary district-wise as per the local notification. Candidates must be permanent residents of the ward/panchayat where the vacancy exists.
ICDS Bihar Anganwadi Sevika & Sahayika 2026: Selection Process
- Selection is done as per the provisions of the Anganwadi Sevika/Sahayika Selection Guideline (Chayan Margdarshika) – 2026.
- A Merit List is prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying examination (Matriculation / Intermediate and higher qualification).
- Selection is carried out at the ward/panchayat level by the concerned Child Development Project Office (CDPO) / District Programme Office (DPO), ICDS.
- If no eligible candidate is available in a particular ward/panchayat, selection is made from the concerned Nyaya Panchayat.
- Final selection is subject to document verification and fulfilment of residency and eligibility conditions.
Note: If any candidate is found to have submitted false or forged documents, the application or selection will be cancelled and legal action initiated.
ICDS Bihar Anganwadi Sevika & Sahayika 2026: Salary / Honorarium
| Post | Monthly Honorarium (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Anganwadi Sevika | ₹7,000 – ₹10,000/- per month (plus incentives) |
| Anganwadi Sahayika | ₹4,000 – ₹5,500/- per month (plus incentives) |
Note: Honorarium is paid as per the latest Bihar Government / ICDS rules and may be revised from time to time. Refer to the official notification for the exact amount.
Documents Required
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature (in prescribed format)
- Class 10th (Matriculation) certificate & mark sheet
- Class 12th (Intermediate) certificate & mark sheet (for Sevika)
- Residence/Domicile certificate (of the concerned ward/panchayat)
- Caste/Category certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar card
- Marriage certificate / husband’s residence proof (for married women, if applicable)
- Any other document as specified in the district notification
Steps for Online Application:
- Read your district’s official ICDS Anganwadi Sevika/Sahayika notification carefully before applying.
- Collect and prepare all required documents — photograph, signature, educational certificates, residence proof, and Aadhaar card.
- Visit the official ICDS Bihar website / your District’s Anganwadi recruitment portal.
- Register on the portal and log in with your credentials.
- Fill in the application form carefully and verify all details before final submission.
- Upload the required scanned documents in the prescribed format.
- Submit the form and take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
- Visit the CDPO/DPO office only if called for document verification or objection settlement.
Note – Interested candidates can read the full district notification before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What is ICDS Bihar Anganwadi Sevika & Sahayika Recruitment 2026? It is a recruitment drive by the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Directorate, Government of Bihar, to fill 22,891 posts of Anganwadi Sevika (6,141) and Anganwadi Sahayika (16,750) across all districts of Bihar, under the Anganwadi Sevika/Sahayika Selection Guideline – 2026.
Q2. How many total posts are available? A total of 22,891 posts are sanctioned — 6,141 Anganwadi Sevika and 16,750 Anganwadi Sahayika — distributed district-wise and ward-wise across Bihar.
Q3. Who is eligible to apply? Only women candidates who are permanent residents of the concerned village/ward/panchayat are eligible. Sevika posts require Intermediate (12th) pass, while Sahayika posts require Class 10th pass.
Q4. What is the age limit for ICDS Bihar Anganwadi Recruitment 2026? The age limit is generally 18 to 35 years. Age relaxation is provided as per the ICDS Bihar Selection Guideline 2026. Married women must apply on the basis of their husband’s residence.
Q5. Is there any application fee? No. There is no application fee for any category — General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, or PH candidates.
Q6. What is the selection process? Selection is merit-based, prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying examination (Matriculation/Intermediate), as per the Selection Guideline 2026. It is followed by document verification at the ward/panchayat level.
Q7. What is the salary/honorarium for Anganwadi Sevika and Sahayika? The approximate monthly honorarium is ₹7,000–₹10,000 for Sevika and ₹4,000–₹5,500 for Sahayika, plus incentives, as per the latest Bihar Government rules.
Q8. Is the application online or offline? The application mode varies district-wise — some districts accept online applications through the ICDS portal, while others may invite offline applications. Candidates must check their district notification.
Q9. Can a candidate from another district apply? No. Candidates can apply only for vacancies in the ward/panchayat of their own residence. Applying outside your resident area will lead to rejection.
Q10. What is the official website for ICDS Bihar Anganwadi Recruitment 2026? The official ICDS Bihar websites are icdsonline.bih.nic.in and icdsbih.gov.in. Candidates should also check their district’s official ICDS/DPO notice board and website.
| Some Useful Important Links | ||||||||||||
| Apply Online | Apply Now (District-wise) | |||||||||||
| Download Notification | Click Here | |||||||||||
| Join the GovAdmit Channel | Telegram | WhatsApp | |||||||||||
| Official Website | ICDS Bihar Official Website | |||||||||||
Note: For detailed eligibility criteria, district-wise vacancies, honorarium, and the correct application link, always refer to your own district’s official ICDS Bihar Anganwadi Sevika/Sahayika 2026 notification. Apply before your district’s deadline.
