The Madhya Pradesh Government has released a comprehensive notification regarding the recruitment of Anganwadi Workers and Assistants under the Women and Child Development Department. This notification outlines eligibility, age limit, selection process and benefits associated with these honorary service roles in various districts across the state. Eligible female candidates can apply offline for the posts, which are filled twice a year.

MP Anganwadi Bharti 2025 Vacancy Details

MP Anganwadi Worker and Assistant Recruitment 2025

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Post Name: Anganwadi Worker & Anganwadi Assistant

Total Posts: Not Mentioned

Qualification : 12th pass (Higher Secondary)

Last Date: 04 Jul 2025

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Important Date

Application Start: 20 Jun 2025
Last Date : 04 Jul 2025
Provisional Merit List Release: Within 15 days after last date (approx)
Objection Window: 7 days after provisional list
Final List: 7 days after objections resolution
Appointment Order: Within 2 days of final list publication

Age Limit

Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 35 Years (as on 01 January of the selection year)
Age Relaxation: No upper age relaxation as per state service rules

Application Fees

General / OBC / SC / ST / All Categories: 100/- + 18% GST (118/-)

Qualification

Minimum Qualification: Higher Secondary (12th Pass)
Preferred Qualification: Graduation (10 marks bonus)

Full Eligibility

Criteria	Anganwadi Worker	Anganwadi Assistant
Gender	Female Only	Female Only
Age Limit (as on 1st Jan of Selection Year)	18 to 35 Years	18 to 35 Years
Local Residence Requirement	Permanent resident of same village/ward	Permanent resident of same village/ward
Minimum Education	12th Pass (Higher Secondary)	12th Pass (Higher Secondary)
Additional Marks for Graduation	Yes, +10 marks	Yes, +10 marks
Widow/Divorcee/Unmarried (30+)	+5 marks	+5 marks
SC/ST Category	+5 marks (with valid caste certificate)	+5 marks (with valid caste certificate)
BPL Category	+5 marks (with valid BPL card)	+5 marks (with valid BPL card)
Experience Bonus	Upto +10 marks (5 years in eligible roles)	Not Applicable
Daughter of Deceased Worker (On-duty)	+10 marks (if eligible & dependent)	+10 marks (if eligible & dependent)

Only applications from female candidates are accepted.
Applicant must be a permanent resident of the same village/ward for which the vacancy is advertised.
All documents like education certificates, caste certificate, and BPL card must be self-attested photocopies attached with the form.
Graduation and above is rewarded with additional points, but percentage does not matter.
Applicants claiming widow/divorcee/unmarried status (30+ years) must attach a valid legal certificate.
SC/ST applicants must submit a valid caste certificate issued by SDM or equivalent authority.
BPL benefit is only valid if the name is present in the list before the application closing date.
No physical test or entrance exam is conducted; recruitment is merit-based only.
Experience points are given only for verified work done without complaints.

Salary

Post	Pay Type	Monthly Honorarium	Additional Allowances
Anganwadi Worker	Honorary (मानसेवी)	As per current state & central scheme norms	Eligible for state-level extra honorarium
Anganwadi Assistant	Honorary (मानसेवी)	As per current state & central scheme norms	Eligible for state-level extra honorarium

Annual Increment given every year in the month of July by the state government.
State government provides additional honorarium over and above Central government contribution.
Eligible for Travel & Daily Allowance (TA/DA) equivalent to:
- Anganwadi Workers: Grade-3 government employees
- Assistants: Class-4 government employees
Get 2 free uniforms every year under Central government norms.
Reimbursement of Insurance Premium under PMJJBY & PMSBY schemes.
Provision of free health services through Ayushman Card (for eligible).
Receive a one-time retirement benefit as per MP State norms (amount decided by department policy).

Selection Process

Vacancy notification is published at state/division/district level and displayed on the official WCD website and local offices.
Applications are invited offline in the prescribed format and submitted to the respective ICDS Project Office.
All received applications are reviewed and verified by the Project Officer, and eligible/ineligible lists are prepared.
The development block-level selection committee reviews all applications and approves the provisional merit list (based on a 100-mark system).
The provisional list is published and objections are invited from applicants within 7 days.
All objections are resolved by the district-level appeal committee, and the final merit list is approved.
Appointment orders are issued based on the final merit list. The post is offered to the highest-ranking eligible applicant.
In case of tie marks, the older applicant is given preference.
If any legal issue arises, the appeal process allows up to two stages—first with the Collector, then the Divisional Commissioner.

Exam Pattern

Not Applicable: Direct merit-based selection only

Zone Wise Vacancy

Vacancies are declared by individual districts/blocks/wards. Visit your respective district ICDS or Anganwadi office or official WCD MP website for detailed center-wise openings.

How To Apply

Visit your nearest ICDS Project Office or check the district-level Anganwadi recruitment notification published locally.
Download the application form or get it from the project office. You can also refer to the format provided in the official notification.
Fill out the form carefully with accurate personal and educational details.
Attach self-attested copies of all required documents, including:
- 10+2 & Graduation Marksheet
- Residence Proof
- Caste/BPL Certificate (if applicable)
- Widow/Divorcee status proof (if claiming bonus marks)
- Experience Certificate (if applicable)
Submit the completed form to the ICDS office of your block or municipality within 10 days of the notification’s publication.
Obtain the acknowledgment receipt after submission for tracking purposes.

Important Links

Apply Online	Click Here
Notification Download	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

FAQs

Who can apply for MP Anganwadi Bharti 2025?

Only permanent female residents of the respective village or urban ward can apply. The applicant must be aged between 18 to 35 years and have passed 12th grade (Higher Secondary).

Is there any application fee?

No. The entire application process is completely free of cost.

Is online application available?

As per the notification, only offline applications are accepted. Forms must be submitted at the respective ICDS Project Office.

What is the selection process for Anganwadi posts?

Selection is based on a 100-mark merit system considering educational qualification, caste, BPL status, widow/divorcee status, and prior experience (where applicable). There is no entrance exam or physical test.

Is prior work experience required?

No, it's not mandatory. However, relevant experience as a Mini Anganwadi Worker, ASHA, or USHA provides up to 10 bonus marks (for Worker post only).

Can a daughter apply if her mother died while serving as Anganwadi Worker/Assistant?

Yes. If the applicant is unmarried/divorced/widowed and dependent, she gets 10 bonus marks provided proper certificates are submitted.

What happens in case of equal marks in the merit list?

If two applicants score the same, the candidate with higher age will be preferred.

Can applicants appeal if not selected?

Yes. A first appeal can be made to the District Collector within 10 days of the final merit list. A second appeal can go to the Divisional Commissioner within 10 days after the first appeal decision.

How many times a year is recruitment conducted?

Recruitment is conducted twice a year:

For vacancies from Jan–June: process starts in October (previous year)
For vacancies from July–Dec: process starts in April (same year)

MP Anganwadi Bharti 2025 Notification Out, Apply for Worker & Assistant Posts