The Department of Women & Child Development, Puducherry has released a notification for the recruitment of 618 posts of Anganwadi Workers (344 posts) and Anganwadi Helpers (274 posts) under the Samshak Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 project. These positions are open only to female candidates who are Natives/Residents of the Union Territory of Puducherry and belong to the local community of the respective Anganwadi centre. The recruitment is on an honorarium basis, and selection will be done purely on merit, based on the marks obtained in Class XII. Eligible candidates should submit their applications online only through the official website of Women and Child Development Department (wcd.py.gov.in) or the Puducherry Government web portal (www.py.gov.in) from 23 November 2025 to 22 December 2025.
WCD Puducherry Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online
- Organization Name: Department of Women & Child Development, Puducherry
- Post Name: Anganwadi Workers & Helpers
- Total Vacancy: 618
- Qualification: 12th Pass
- Age Limit: 18-35 years
- Salary: Rs. 4000-6000/-
- Apply Mode: Online
- Apply Start Date: 23.11.2025
- Apply Last Date: 22.12.2025
- Official Website: www.wcd.py.gov.in
WCD Puducherry Recruitment - Vacancy Details
The recruitment offers a total of 618 vacancies, which include 344 posts for Anganwadi Workers and 274 posts for Anganwadi Helpers under the Saksham Anganwadi & Poshan 2.0 Scheme in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
- Anganwadi Worker - 344
- Anganwadi Helper - 274
WCD Puducherry Anganwadi Worker & Helper Recruitment - Eligibility Criteria
Essential Qualification:
- Candidates must have passed 12th class from a recognized board.
Nativity/Residence Requirement:-
- The applicant must be a woman from the local community only.
- The local community can be described as the Anganwadi center and the adjacent area within 5 km.
Required Proof:
- Native/Residence Certificate issued by Deputy Tahsildar or above (Old certificate allowed during application, fresh certificate needed at verification).
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 35 years
As per the guidelines of Sambha Anganwadi, no age relaxation is applicable in any category.
WCD Puducherry Anganwadi 2025 - Salary Details
- Anganwadi Worker - Rs. 6,000/- per month
- Anganwadi Helper - Rs. 4,000/- per month
WCD Puducherry Notification - How to Apply
Eligible and interested candidates should apply online only through the official website of Women and Child Development Department (www.wcd.py.gov.in) or the web portal of the Government of Puducherry (www.py.gov.in) from 23 November 2025 to 22 December 2025.
Applicants are required to upload the required documents (such as Birth Certificate, Local/Residential Certificate, Aadhaar Card (optional), Voter ID (EPIC) Card, 12th Certificate and recent passport size photograph) in the relevant fields of the online application form. While applying, the applicant may refer to the list of Anganwadi Centers attached with this notification.
WCD Puducherry Anganwadi Recruitment 2025 - Selection Process
Selection for both the posts will be made purely on merit, purely based on the marks obtained in Class XII. A separate merit list will be prepared for each Anganwadi Centre, considering the Class XII marks submitted by the applicants. There is no written test or interview for these posts.
WCD Puducherry Notification 2025 - Important Dates:
- Date of Notification: 20.11.2025
- Start Date of Online Application: 23.11.2025
- Last Date of Online Application: 22.12.2025
Important Links:
- Click Here: Notification PDF
- Click Here: Apply Online
- Click Here: Official Website
WCD Puducherry Recruitment 2025 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q1. What are the available posts and vacancies?
- Answer: There are 344 vacancies for Anganwadi Workers and 274 vacancies for Anganwadi Helpers, making a total of 618 posts.
Q2. What is the educational qualification required?
- Answer: For both posts, the minimum qualification is Class XII pass.
Q3. What is the age limit to apply?
- Answer: Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years of age as on 31 August 2025.
Q4. What are the application dates?
- Answer: Online applications are open from 23 November 2025 to 22 December 2025.
