The Odisha Women and Child Development Department (OWCD) has announced the recruitment of over 2,500 Anganwadi workers and assistants across 30 districts in the state. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online through the OWCD's official website.
Important Dates:
- Application start date: July 20, 2024
- Application end date: August 8, 2024
- Merit list release date: November/December 2024 (tentative)
- Result declaration: December 2024/January 2025 (tentative)
Vacancy Details:
- Anganwadi Worker: 263 posts
- Anganwadi Assistant: 2,282 posts
- Total vacancies: 2,545 posts
Eligibility Criteria:
- Educational Qualification:
- Anganwadi Worker: Must have completed Senior Secondary Education (10+2)
- Anganwadi Assistant: Must have passed Matriculation (10th class)
- Age Limit:
- General category: 19 to 35 years
- SC/ST category: 5 years relaxation in age
- SEBC categories: 3 years relaxation in age
How to Apply:
- Visit the OWCD's official website
- Search for your district and select the post you wish to apply for
- Click on "Apply" and choose your preferred Anganwadi center
- Login with your password, registration number, and captcha
- Fill out the application form, upload required documents, and submit
- Print and save your completed application form for future reference
Required Documents:
- Identity proof
- Residence certificate (if applicable)
- Caste/Non-Creamy Layer/EWS certificate (if applicable)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-sized color photograph
- Scanned copy of your signature
- Educational certificates
Application Fee:
- No application fee: Applications are accepted without any fee from OC, EBC, SC, ST, EWS, PWD, and female candidates.
Selection Process:
- Merit list: Candidates will be selected based on their educational qualification
- Verification: Document verification may be conducted
- Interview: Interviews or additional assessments may be held
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