Tumakuru Anganwadi Recruitment 2025–26 — 946 Posts (Anganwadi Worker & Anganwadi Helper)
The Women & Child Development Department (WCD), Tumakuru — ICDS Karnataka — has invited online applications to fill 946 honorarium-based vacancies across 11 Child Development Project areas in the district: 117 Anganwadi Worker posts and 829 Anganwadi Helper posts. Eligible local women candidates (including female gender minorities as per rules) can apply only through the official portal. The application window is 10 December 2025 to 09 January 2026 (up to 5:30 PM). Since applications are accepted online only, read the official notification carefully and keep your documents ready before submitting the form.
📌 Key Facts — Tumakuru
| Organization | Women & Child Development Department (WCD), Tumakuru — ICDS Karnataka |
| Posts | Anganwadi Worker, Anganwadi Helper |
| Vacancies | 946 (Workers: 117 | Helpers: 829) |
| Project Areas | 11 ICDS Projects (Taluk-wise Anganwadi Centres) |
| Mode | Online application only (document upload supported; DigiLocker can be used) |
| Eligibility (brief) | Local resident of the same village/ward; Worker: PUC; Helper: SSLC/Equivalent; Kannada knowledge required (as per district notice) |
| Application Dates | 10 December 2025 to 09 January 2026 |
| Last Date | 09 January 2026, 5:30 PM |
| Official Apply Portal | https://karnemakaone.kar.nic.in/abcd/ |
🧾 Vacancy Distribution — Tumakuru
Total vacancies: 946 — Anganwadi Worker: 117, Anganwadi Helper: 829. Project-wise breakup:
Note: Centre-wise vacancies are available inside the official portal/notice. This block shows project/taluk-wise totals.
✅ Eligibility & 🎓 Educational Qualification
🎓 Educational Qualification
- Anganwadi Worker: Minimum PUC (10+2) pass. Candidate should have studied Kannada as First or Second language in SSLC (as per district guidelines).
- Anganwadi Helper: Minimum SSLC pass (or equivalent).
- Open School / Equivalent: If qualification is through open schooling/equivalent, Kannada (as 1st/2nd language) and required subjects (as mentioned in the notification) must be satisfied.
✅ Who Can Apply (Brief)
- Gender: Women candidates; gender minorities as per Government/WCD rules.
- Locality: Local candidates (centre/ward/village jurisdiction as per notice). Upload valid locality proof (example: recent residence verification certificate issued by Tahsildar / Deputy Tahsildar as asked in the notice).
- Age (general): Candidate should have completed minimum age and should not exceed 35 years as on the last date. PwD candidates get up to 10 years relaxation; other relaxations apply as per Govt norms.
- Application Mode: Online only with document upload (DigiLocker option may be available). Incomplete/incorrect applications may be rejected.
Tip: Keep SSLC/PUC marks card, Kannada proof (if required), photo/sign, caste/income/PwD documents (if applicable), and locality certificate ready before applying.
📝 How to Apply (Online)
- Open the official portal: Go to the link above and choose your district/project & post (Worker / Helper).
- Fill the basic form: Enter candidate details carefully and submit to generate the Application ID.
- Login again: Use Application ID + Date of Birth to sign in and continue your application.
- Upload photo/sign & documents: Upload SSLC/PUC marks card, locality/residence proof, caste/PwD certificates (if applicable), and other required documents.
- Final submit & download: Verify every detail, submit the form, and download/print the submitted application PDF for future use.
Applications are accepted online only. Submit before 09 Jan 2026, 5:30 PM. Wrong/incomplete details or missing documents may lead to rejection.
🎯 Selection Process
✅ Step-by-step
- Online application + document upload: Submit the form and upload required certificates (education, DOB, locality, reservation, etc.).
- Scrutiny of applications: Department/Project office checks eligibility and document correctness.
- Selection as per Government guidelines: Selection committee prepares the eligible list based on the rules/guidelines mentioned in the notification.
- Kannada knowledge check (if required): If needed, the committee may conduct an interview and test Kannada ability by asking candidates to read/write.
- Document verification: Original documents are verified before finalization.
- Final list & appointment: Final selection list/appointment details are published through the portal/office notice.
📌 Important Notes
- Locality matters: Preference/eligibility is tied to the same village/ward of the Anganwadi centre (upload valid proof).
- Kannada requirement: Candidates should satisfy Kannada-related conditions mentioned in the notice/guidelines.
- Keep originals ready: SSLC/PUC marks card, residence/locality proof, caste/PwD certificates (if applicable), photo ID, etc.
- Wrong/false documents: If documents are incorrect or mismatch, the application can be rejected at any stage.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Date Online application begins | 10 December 2025 |
| Last Date Online application closes | 09 January 2026 (Up to 5:30 PM) |
Tip: Don’t wait for the last day—submit early and keep the downloaded application PDF safely.
📥 Important Links
Note: Use the official portal for application submission. Links open in a new tab.
