Punjab Anganwadi Recruitment 2026: The Directorate of Social Security, Women & Child Development (SSWCD), Punjab has released the latest notification for the recruitment of 6110 Anganwadi Worker (AWW), Anganwadi Helper (AWH) posts on a direct recruitment basis. Eligible candidates can apply online for Punjab Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 starting from 25 February 2026. Only female candidates are eligible to apply for these posts.
The recruitment will be conducted online through the official website sswcd.punjab.gov.in. No offline applications will be accepted. Candidates must carefully read the eligibility conditions related to educational qualification, age limit, residential requirements, fee details and selection criteria before applying.
Punjab Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Form Start | 25 February 2026 |
| Last Date | 11 March 2026 |
Punjab Anganwadi Recruitment 2025 Application Fee
| Post | General | SC / BC / Widow / Divorcee / PwD |
|---|---|---|
| Anganwadi Worker (AWW) | ₹500 | ₹250 |
| Anganwadi Helper (AWH) | ₹300 | ₹150 |
Punjab Anganwadi Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit to apply for AWW: 21 to 37 years and For AWH: 18 to 37 years. Age will be calculated as per the last date of online application. The age relaxation will be given as per the rules of Punjab Govt.
| Post | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Anganwadi Worker (AWW) | 1216 | Graduation + Punajbi in 10th Class |
| Anganwadi Helper (AWH) | 4794 | 12th Pass + Punjabi in 10th Class |
Residential Eligibility
Candidates must be residents of the concerned village/ward where the Anganwadi Center is located.
Valid residential proof includes:
- Domicile Certificate
- Voter ID with current voter list entry
- Aadhaar Card (minimum 6 months old)
- Husband’s documents for married women (where applicable)
Without valid residential proof, the application will not be considered.
Punjab Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Scrutiny of Application
- Merit List based on educational qualification
- Interview
- Document Verification
- Final Selection
Merit will be prepared using weighted averages of academic marks and interview performance.
How to Apply for Punjab Anganwadi Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website: sswcd.punjab.gov.in
- Click on the recruitment advertisement
- Register with your email ID and mobile number
- Login using received OTP
- Select Anganwadi Engagement Portal
- Enter Anganwadi Centre Code (available in PDF)
- Select the post (AWW/AWH)
- Fill in the application form and upload documents
- Submit the form and pay the fee online
- Download and save the application form for future use
Important Links
| Re-open Notice | Notice |
| Punjab Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Selecion Process | Selecion Process |
| Punjab Anganwadi Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details | Vacancy |
| Punjab Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| Punjab Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Online Form | Apply Online |
| SSWCD Punjab Official Website | SSWCD |