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Aww from Awh Under Ranibandh Icds Project Memo

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Aww from Awh Under Ranibandh Icds Project Memo administered by NIB Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NIB Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-07-31 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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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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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Aww from Awh Under Ranibandh Icds Project Memo?

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 2026-07-31. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official district portal of Bankura or the designated ICDS recruitment link to complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by entering basic personal and contact details.

Log in with the generated credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying the Ranibandh ICDS project details and current AWH service length.

Upload scanned copies of required documents, including the AWH service experience certificate, educational marksheets, caste certificate, and a recent passport-sized photograph in JPEG format.

Submit the application form online; as per West Bengal state norms for ICDS promotions, women candidates are exempted from paying any application or examination fees.

Download and print the generated system confirmation page, and monitor the portal for the release of the admit card prior to the written examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Aww from Awh Under Ranibandh Icds Project Memo 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 (Promotion Screening)	90 Marks, 120 Minutes	Arithmetic (Class VIII standard), Nutrition and Public Health, English Language and Grammar, General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Stage 2: Service Experience Evaluation	10 Marks (Based on years of service as AWH)	Verification of continuous service records, Performance appraisal reports, Clean service record certification
Stage 3: Document Verification	Qualifying (No marks)	Original academic certificates, AWH experience certificate issued by CDPO, Residential proof of Ranibandh project area, Caste certificate verification
Stage 4: Final Merit List	Cumulative Score out of 100 Marks	Preparation of final panel based on written exam and experience marks, Allocation of Anganwadi Centers within Ranibandh block

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The promotion from Anganwadi Helper (AWH) to Anganwadi Worker (AWW) under the Ranibandh ICDS Project follows the state-adapted honorarium and incentive structure, aligned with the Ministry of Women and Child Development guidelines. While AWWs are honorary workers, for administrative equivalence under the state's modified pay structure, the position corresponds to an entry-level equivalent with a consolidated monthly honorarium. If evaluated under equivalent Level 1 of the Pay Matrix, the basic pay would be Rs. 18,000. With Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% (Rs. 9,540), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Z cities at 9% (Rs. 1,620), and Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 1,350 plus DA on TA, the simulated Gross Monthly Salary reaches approximately Rs. 31,200. After standard statutory deductions like Professional Tax and Provident Fund/NPS contributions of Rs. 2,754, the estimated in-hand net monthly salary is Rs. 28,446, ensuring financial security for promoted workers.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

The recruitment and promotion process under the Ranibandh ICDS Project strictly adheres to the West Bengal State Government reservation rules and DoPT OM guidelines. Age relaxation is granted to SC/ST candidates up to 5 years and OBC candidates up to 3 years. PwBD candidates receive a 10-year relaxation in the upper age limit. A 10% vertical reservation is allocated for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). In line with the welfare nature of the ICDS scheme, all women candidates are fully exempted from the application fee, ensuring maximum participation and equitable opportunities for female community workers.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Aww from Awh Under Ranibandh Icds P

What is the minimum continuous service required as an AWH for promotion to AWW?

Candidates must have completed a minimum of 5 years of continuous, satisfactory service as an Anganwadi Helper (AWH) under the Ranibandh ICDS Project as of the notification date.

Is there any negative marking in the written promotional examination?

No, there is no negative marking in the written examination, but candidates must secure the minimum qualifying cutoff of 30% to be considered for the merit list.

What is the probation period for a promoted Anganwadi Worker (AWW)?

Promoted Anganwadi Workers undergo a probation and observation period of 2 years, during which their performance and community engagement are monitored by the CDPO.

Will the selected candidates be posted outside the Ranibandh ICDS Project area?

No, the posting is strictly localized within the designated Anganwadi Centers (AWCs) under the Ranibandh ICDS Project area based on vacancy and merit.

Is there a service bond required upon promotion to AWW?

There is no financial service bond, but candidates must sign an undertaking to serve the designated rural/tribal center diligently under ICDS guidelines.

How is the final merit list calculated if two candidates secure the same marks?

In case of a tie, the candidate with longer continuous service as an Anganwadi Helper (AWH) is given preference in the final merit list.