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Awws from Awhs Under Indpur Icds Project Memo

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Awws from Awhs Under Indpur 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 Awws from Awhs Under Indpur 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 West Bengal ICDS or district recruitment portal to initiate One-Time Registration (OTR) by entering basic personal details, mobile number, and email verification.

Log in with system-generated credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying service history as an Anganwadi Helper (AWH) with minimum continuous service.

Upload scanned copies of required documents, including the AWH experience certificate, educational mark sheets, caste certificate, and a recent passport-sized photograph in specified formats.

Submit the application online; since this is an internal promotional scheme for existing AWHs, the application fee is fully exempted for all eligible female candidates.

Generate and print the final submitted application confirmation page, and download the admit card from the portal once released for the written promotional examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Awws from Awhs Under Indpur 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	90 Marks, 120 Minutes	Arithmetic, Bengali language and composition, Public Health, Nutrition, and Women & Child Development schemes
Stage 2: Experience & Service Record Evaluation	10 Marks, N/A	Verification of continuous service length as AWH, clean service record, and performance appraisal reports
Stage 3: Document Verification	Qualifying, N/A	Verification of original educational certificates, residency proofs, caste certificates, and initial AWH appointment letters
Stage 4: Final Merit List	Qualifying, N/A	Compilation of aggregate marks from the written exam and experience evaluation to determine final selection for AWW posts

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The promotion of Anganwadi Helpers (AWH) to Anganwadi Workers (AWW) under the Indpur ICDS Project follows the state-adapted honorarium and grade structure. For a standardized 7th CPC equivalent analysis of a regularized cadre, the entry basic pay is set at INR 18,000 (Level 1). With Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% (INR 9,540), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Z areas at 9% (INR 1,620), and Transport Allowance (TA) of INR 1,350 plus DA on TA, the Gross Monthly Salary accumulates to approximately INR 31,225. After statutory deductions including Professional Tax (INR 150) and Provident Fund/NPS contributions (INR 2,754), the estimated in-hand net monthly salary stands at approximately INR 28,321. This ensures financial progression for promoted helpers transitioning to worker roles.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) and State Government guidelines, reservation benefits are strictly enforced for the AWW promotion from AWH. Age relaxation of 5 years is granted to SC/ST candidates and 3 years to OBC candidates. EWS candidates receive a 10% vertical reservation quota. As this recruitment is exclusively for female Anganwadi Helpers, 100% of the posts are reserved for women, aligning with gender empowerment mandates. PwBD candidates receive a 10-year age relaxation, subject to functional suitability certificates issued by an authorized medical board.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Awws from Awhs Under Indpur Icds Pr

What are the minimum qualifying marks for the written exam?

Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks in the written examination to be considered for the merit list, with a 5% relaxation provided to SC/ST candidates.

Is there a normalization process applied to the exam scores?

If the written examination is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method will be applied to ensure parity across different question paper sets.

Is there a service bond required upon promotion to AWW?

No service bond is required, but selected candidates must sign a service undertaking to serve in the assigned Indpur ICDS project area for a minimum period.

What is the probation period for promoted AWWs?

Promoted Anganwadi Workers undergo a probation and monitoring period of two years, during which their performance, community engagement, and administrative skills are evaluated.

What is the primary focus of the written exam syllabus?

The syllabus focuses on matriculation-level arithmetic, nutrition, public health, child psychology, social welfare schemes, and regional language proficiency (Bengali) to assess field readiness.

Where will the selected candidates be posted?

Selected candidates will be posted as Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) in vacant centers within the Indpur ICDS Project area, Bankura district, West Bengal.