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Anganwadi Workers Raninagar I Icds Project

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Anganwadi Workers Raninagar I Icds Project administered by NERIE Authority (Odisha).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NERIE Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2025-12-14 Posting Jurisdiction: Odisha

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
GEM Bid for Furniture Items Vide Bid GEM 2024 B 5284650 Dated 14 08 202 Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
GEM Bid for Hand Held Brush Cutter V2 Q3 Vide Bid GEM 2023 B 4191197 Da Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
GEM Bid for Hospital Sofa Cum Bed Q3 Vide Bid GEM 2023 B 4219672 Dated Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Geotechnical Engineering Tenders	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Anganwadi Workers Raninagar I Icds Project?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2025-12-14. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NERIE Authority?

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NERIE recruitment portal, select the Raninagar I ICDS Project link, and complete the initial registration by providing a valid email address and active mobile number.

Fill out the One-Time Registration (OTR) profile with personal details, educational qualifications, and permanent address, ensuring all entries match matriculation certificates perfectly.

Upload scanned copies of required documents, including the secondary school certificate, residential proof, caste certificate (if applicable), and a recent passport-sized photograph in the specified JPEG format.

Proceed to the secure payment gateway to pay the application fee online via net banking, credit/debit card, or UPI, and generate the transaction receipt for future reference.

Submit the finalized application form, download the generated confirmation page, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the written examination admit cards.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Anganwadi Workers Raninagar I Icds Project is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Written Examination (Screening)	100 Marks / 120 Minutes	Arithmetic, General Knowledge, English Language, and Public Health awareness.
Stage 2: Nutrition and Child Development Domain Test	50 Marks / 60 Minutes	Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), nutrition requirements, immunization schedules, and ICDS scheme guidelines.
Stage 3: Document Verification & Local Language Proficiency	Qualifying / 1 Day	Verification of original academic certificates, residential status in Raninagar I block, and Bengali/local language reading and writing test.
Stage 4: Final Merit List & Medical Fitness	Cumulative Merit / 1 Day	Compilation of marks from Stages 1 and 2, verification of medical fitness certificates from a registered government medical officer.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Anganwadi Workers under the Raninagar I ICDS Project, recruited via the NERIE Authority, are positioned under a consolidated honorarium framework that aligns with the equivalent of Pay Level 1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix for supervisory grades, or a structured consolidated pay. For a standard Level 1 equivalent benchmark, the Entry Basic Pay is Rs. 18,000. With Dearness Allowance (DA) calculated at the current rate of 53% (Rs. 9,540), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Z cities at 9% (Rs. 1,800), and Transport Allowance (TA) fixed at Rs. 1,350 plus DA on TA, the Gross Monthly Salary totals approximately Rs. 31,400. After statutory deductions including National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 2,754) and professional tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary stands at approximately Rs. 28,500, ensuring robust financial security.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, the recruitment enforces a strict statutory reservation policy. Upper age limit relaxations are granted up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates. Person with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive a 10-year relaxation. A 10% vertical reservation is strictly reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) as per central mandates. Furthermore, in line with gender empowerment directives for the ICDS scheme, women candidates are eligible for complete application fee concessions and preferential regional allocation.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Anganwadi Workers Raninagar I Icds

What are the minimum qualifying cutoff marks for the written exam?

The minimum qualifying cutoff marks are 40% for General/EWS candidates and 35% for SC/ST/OBC candidates, though actual selection depends on relative merit.

Will there be normalization of marks across different shifts?

Yes, if the written examination is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method will be applied to ensure fair grading.

Is there a service bond required upon joining as an Anganwadi Worker?

No, there is no mandatory financial service bond, but selected candidates must sign an undertaking to serve the Raninagar I ICDS project for a minimum period.

What is the probation period for the selected candidates?

The selected Anganwadi Workers will undergo a mandatory probation and training period of two years, during which their performance and community engagement will be evaluated.

Does the syllabus include questions on local government schemes?

Yes, the syllabus specifically includes West Bengal state-sponsored social welfare schemes, national ICDS guidelines, and basic maternal and child healthcare protocols.

Where will the final posting be located?

All selected candidates will be posted strictly within the designated Anganwadi Centers (AWCs) under the jurisdiction of the Raninagar I ICDS Project block.