Female candidates who are permanent residents of the respective electoral ward where the Anganwadi Centre is located in POSHAN Project Sopore, and domiciles of UT of Jammu & Kashmir. Minimum educational qualification: Matriculation (Class 10th pass). If no matriculate candidate is available in the ward, candidates with qualification not less than 8th standard will be considered. Selection preference is given to married women based on Class 10th marks (with top preference in rarest of rare cases to widow-headed households or completely destitute women with zero income). Unmarried candidates are considered only if no married candidate is available in the ward.
Contractual / RegularSep. 9, 2026
Mission POSHAN Sopore Anganwadi Helper Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 3 Sahayika Posts
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Sep. 9, 2026Sahayika (Anganwadi Helper)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot
Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply
Vacancies
3
Pay Scale
Monthly Honorarium of approx. ₹2,550 – ₹4,000/- per month (as per J&K Mission POSHAN norms)
Age Limit
18 to 37 Years as on 01-01-2026
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Aug 29, 2026
2
Starts
Aug 31, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 15, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window31 Aug – 15 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
Women candidates in the age group of 18 to 37 years as on 01 January 2026 are eligible as per J&K Social Welfare Department rules.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
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Offline Application Submission in Prescribed Proforma (Annexure A) with Affidavit (Annexure C) at CDPO Office, Sopore (Deadline: 15 September 2026, 04:00 PM)
OfflineQualifying Only
Verification of Domicile, Electoral Ward Residency (issued by BDO/EO), and Marital Status
OfflineQualifying Only
Academic Merit List Compilation based strictly on Class 10th (Matriculation) Marks
OfflineMerit Scored
Original Document Verification and Selection Approval by the Selection Committee (SC-AWH)
OfflineQualifying Only
Selection of Anganwadi Helpers is conducted without any written exam or interview, strictly through an Academic Merit List formulated on the basis of marks obtained in Class 10th (Matriculation). Selection is strictly restricted to eligible women residents of the specific electoral ward. Married women are selected based on 10th percentage. In rare cases, preference is accorded to widow-headed households with zero income or destitute ladies. Final approval is made by the Selection Committee for Anganwadi Helpers (SC-AWH) chaired by the CDO/SDM/CDPO.
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
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Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
Anganwadi Helpers (Sahayikas) at POSHAN Project Sopore in Baramulla district, Jammu & Kashmir serve as frontline grassroots community support staff at designated Anganwadi Centres (AWCs). Daily responsibilities include opening and cleaning the AWC; bringing young children (aged 6 months to 6 years) from the local mohalla/ward to the center; assisting the Anganwadi Worker (Sangini) in preparing and serving Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP) meals; ensuring personal hygiene and clean drinking water for children; and mobilizing pregnant women and nursing mothers for immunization and Village Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Days (VHSND). Work is located within the candidate's resident hamlet/ward.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Honorary engagement strictly tied to the designated Anganwadi Centre in the specific electoral ward (Nowpora A / Ranji) in Sopore, District Baramulla, UT of Jammu & Kashmir.
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
Under the J&K Social Welfare Department Human Resource Policy (Government Order No. 222-JK (SWD) of 2022 dated 30.11.2022), Anganwadi Helpers with requisite educational qualifications (Graduation/12th) and satisfactory continuous service are eligible for promotion/advancement to the post of Anganwadi Worker (Sangini) under departmental quota vacancies.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- Strict Electoral Ward Residency Restriction: Selection is strictly confined to residents of the specific electoral ward (Ward No. 08 Nowpora A, Ward No. 02 Ranji, Ward No. 06 Ranji); applicants from adjacent wards or mohallas will be summarily rejected.
- Panch Ward / MC-Ward Certificate Mandate: Applicants must furnish a valid certificate confirming residence in the specific electoral ward issued by the concerned Block Development Officer (BDO) or Executive Officer (EO).
- Affidavit on Annexure 'C' Required: Candidates must submit an affidavit undertaking that they will abide by HR Policy 222-JK(SWD) of 2022 and will not demand that the Anganwadi Centre be operated from their private house or accommodation.
- In-Person Physical Submission Deadline: Applications must be submitted in physical hard copy at the CDPO Office Sopore by 15-09-2026 (04:00 PM); postal delays or late submissions will not be entertained.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- Tang Mohalla/Ganaie Mohalla (Ward No. 08, Nowpora A)1
- Bunpora Ranji A (Ward No. 02, Ranji)1
- Chopan Mohalla Ranji B (Ward No. 06, Ranji)1
Total Vacancies3
Remuneration & Earnings Structure
Citizen Service Delivery Commission Model
Citizen Service Center / VLE Franchise Model: Earnings are determined by government-approved transaction fees and citizen service delivery commissions, not a fixed monthly salary.
Honorarium-based voluntary/contractual engagement under Mission POSHAN (combining Central component and UT of J&K additional top-up share, alongside performance-linked Poshan Tracker incentives).
Monthly honorarium under Mission POSHAN (Social Welfare Department, Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir).
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Application Fee & Category Concessions
NIL (No application fee is payable).
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Aug 29, 2026
2
Starts
Aug 31, 2026
3
Deadline
Sep 15, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window31 Aug – 15 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
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Office of the Child Development Project Officer, Mission POSHAN, Sopore, District Baramulla, Government of Jammu and Kashmir
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Offline Application Submission in Prescribed Proforma (Annexure A) with Affidavit (Annexure C) at CDPO Office, Sopore (Deadline: 15 September 2026, 04:00 PM)
OfflineQualifying Only
Verification of Domicile, Electoral Ward Residency (issued by BDO/EO), and Marital Status
OfflineQualifying Only
Academic Merit List Compilation based strictly on Class 10th (Matriculation) Marks
OfflineMerit Scored
Original Document Verification and Selection Approval by the Selection Committee (SC-AWH)
OfflineQualifying Only
Selection of Anganwadi Helpers is conducted without any written exam or interview, strictly through an Academic Merit List formulated on the basis of marks obtained in Class 10th (Matriculation). Selection is strictly restricted to eligible women residents of the specific electoral ward. Married women are selected based on 10th percentage. In rare cases, preference is accorded to widow-headed households with zero income or destitute ladies. Final approval is made by the Selection Committee for Anganwadi Helpers (SC-AWH) chaired by the CDO/SDM/CDPO.
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The minimum qualification is Matriculation (Class 10th pass). If no matriculate candidate is available in the ward, candidates with not less than 8th standard pass will be considered.
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