NWDA Recruitment Dossier

Anganwadi

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Anganwadi administered by NWDA Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NWDA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2025-05-30 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

Related Active Openings under NWDA

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Additional Directors Or Coordinators	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Additional District Commissioner	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30
Additional District Magistrate Dev Darjeeling	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Anganwadi Assistant	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by NWDA

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
GEM Bid for Catering Service Event Based GEM Bid GEM 2026 B 7227179 Date Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
GEM Bid for Customized Amc Cmc for Pre Owned Products Computerized Ect Mach Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
GEM Bid for Financial Advisory Services Offsite Tax Advisory Vide Bid Ge Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
GEM Bidding 8308887 1 Tender	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?

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 2025-05-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NWDA Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain nwda.gov.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NWDA recruitment portal to initiate the One-Time Registration (OTR) by entering a valid email, mobile number, and basic demographic details to generate unique login credentials.

Log in with credentials to fill out the detailed application form, providing comprehensive academic qualifications, work experience, and choosing preferred examination centers across India.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including a recent passport-sized photograph, signature, matriculation certificate for age proof, and category certificates, strictly adhering to specified file sizes.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the non-refundable application fee using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated payment receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page for future reference, and monitor the portal for the release of the e-Admit Card two weeks before the exam.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Anganwadi 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: Computer Based Test (CBT)	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness and Current Affairs, English and Hindi Language Proficiency
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Test	100 Marks, 90 Minutes	Child Development and Pedagogy, Nutrition and Public Health Schemes, Women and Child Welfare Legislation, NWDA Administrative Rules
Stage 3: Document Verification	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of Original Academic Certificates, Caste and Category Validity, Identity Proof and Character Certificates, No Objection Certificate for Serving Employees
Stage 4: Medical Examination and Merit List	Qualifying, Final Selection	Standard Medical Fitness Standards, Visual and Auditory Acuity Tests, Preparation of Final Merit List based on CBT and Domain Marks

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Anganwadi Supervisor post under the NWDA Authority is aligned with Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix, featuring an entry basic pay of Rs. 35,400. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) recently revised to 53% (amounting to Rs. 18,762), the compensation structure is highly competitive. House Rent Allowance (HRA) varies by city category: Class X (30% / Rs. 10,620), Class Y (20% / Rs. 7,080), and Class Z (10% / Rs. 3,540). Transport Allowance (TA) for Class X cities is set at Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA (Rs. 1,908), totaling Rs. 5,508. Consequently, the Gross Monthly Salary in a Class X city stands at approximately Rs. 70,290. After mandatory deductions including National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% (Basic + DA) amounting to Rs. 5,416, and professional tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is Rs. 64,290.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment under the NWDA Authority strictly adheres to the statutory reservation policies mandated by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India. Upper age limit relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). A 10% vertical reservation is reserved for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Furthermore, in line with central guidelines, women candidates and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee to promote gender diversity and inclusivity.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Anganwadi

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the NWDA Anganwadi recruitment?

The minimum qualifying marks in the CBT are 40% for General/EWS, 35% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, though actual cutoffs depend on vacancy ratios.

Is there a normalization process applied to the exam scores?

Yes, if the Computer Based Test is conducted in multiple shifts, the multi-shift normalization method approved by DoPT will be used to ensure equity.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for this post?

Selected candidates must execute a service indemnity bond to serve the NWDA Authority for a minimum period of two years from their date of joining.

What is the duration of the probation period for the selected candidates?

The newly recruited personnel will be on a probation period of two years, during which their performance and conduct will be closely monitored before confirmation.

Are there any specific physical or medical standards required?

Candidates must meet the standard medical fitness criteria for Group C/B central services, including sound mental health and absence of any debilitating physical conditions.

Where will the final posting of selected candidates be located?

Selected candidates can be posted at the NWDA Headquarters in New Delhi or any of its regional, sub-divisional, or field offices located across India.