Udupi Anganwadi Recruitment 2025 — Apply Online for 147 Worker & Helper Posts
The Women & Child Development (WCD) Department, Udupi has invited applications for Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper posts across the Udupi, Brahmavar, Kundapura and Karkala project areas. Applications must be submitted online only. Last date: 10 October 2025.
📌 Udupi Anganwadi Recruitment 2025 — Job Overview
| Organization | Women & Child Development (WCD), Udupi District |
| Posts | Anganwadi Worker & Anganwadi Helper |
| Total Vacancies | 147 (Workers: 16, Helpers: 131) |
| Qualification | Worker: PUC (12th) with Kannada as a subject in SSLC; Helper: SSLC (10th) or equivalent |
| Age Limit | 19–35 years (relaxation as per rules) |
| Job Location | Across Udupi district — Udupi, Brahmavar, Kundapura & Karkala projects |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Window | Open now — 10 October 2025 |
🧾 Vacancies — Udupi District
Post-wise distribution is as follows:
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Anganwadi Worker | 16 |
| Anganwadi Helper | 131 |
| Total | 147 |
✅ Who Can Apply
- Gender: Women and gender-minority women are eligible.
- Locality: Must be a resident of the same revenue village/ward as the Anganwadi centre (see Local Residence block).
🎓 Educational Qualification
- Anganwadi Worker: PUC (12th). Must have studied Kannada as 1st/2nd language in SSLC.
- Anganwadi Helper: SSLC (10th) or equivalent. Should have Kannada as 1st/2nd language; if not, the committee may assess Kannada ability at selection time.
- Priority (+5 bonus): Candidates with ECCE Diploma (DSERT), JOC, NTT, or relevant Nutrition/Home Science/Pre-primary training receive preference.
Note: Rules for open schooling/other states follow the guideline specifics; local SSLC norms prevail if marking schemes differ.
🏠 Local Residence Criteria
- Rural centres: Must reside in the same revenue village (including majire/tanda/haadi as applicable).
- Urban centres: Must reside in the same revenue ward (election wards are not considered).
- Proof: 3-year residence certificate from Tahsildar/Deputy Tahsildar plus Aadhaar/Ration Card/Voter ID as supporting proofs.
⏳ Age Limit
Age criteria for both posts:
- Minimum: 19 years
- Maximum: 35 years
- Relaxation: As per WCD/Karnataka government rules
💰 Application Fee
No application fee is required (as per notification/portal; check the online form for any updates).
🖥️ How to Apply Online
- Go to the official portal: karnemakaone.kar.nic.in/abcd/
- Stage 1: Fill the online application form carefully with personal, address and education details.
- Stage 2: Upload applicant’s signature & photograph, then complete the e-Sign step (mandatory).
- Stage 3: Upload all required documents in the prescribed formats (see checklist below).
- Stage 4: After successful upload, submit and then download/print the application.
Use a valid mobile number & email ID. Keep your application number safe.
🗓️ IMPORTANT DATES
| Online application status | Open |
| Last date to apply (online submission) | 10 October 2025 |
Note: Further updates (lists/merit) will be published on the official portal.
📝 Selection Process
- Application window: normally at least 1 month as per guidelines.
- Scrutiny & committee: Within 7 working days after last date, the selection committee (≥2/3 quorum) reviews applications and prepares a provisional merit list.
- Objections: Candidates get 7 days to file objections; the committee reviews and publishes the final merit list.
- Merit basis: Academic marks (+ bonus marks where applicable). No written exam/interview unless specifically notified.
- Appointment: Final orders issued by the Deputy Director; posts are honorarium (not permanent).
🗂️ Documents to Upload
- Online application (filled in the prescribed format)
- Birth proof / SSLC marks card with DoB
- SSLC/PUC mark sheets (as applicable)
- 3-year Residence Certificate (Tahsildar/Deputy Tahsildar)
- Caste/Category certificate
- Widow certificate & husband’s death certificate (if claiming)
- PWD disability certificate (if claiming)
- Divorce decree from court (if claiming)
- Former Devadasi child certificate (from competent authority)
- Departmental institution resident certificate (min. 3 years), if applicable
- Project-displaced certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar / Voter ID / Ration Card / CDPO verification letter
- All documents attested by authorized/gazetted officer
Upload clear scans in the sizes/formats prescribed on the portal; incomplete applications may be rejected.
📥 Important Links (Official)
Use the Apply Online link to register, e-Sign, upload documents, and submit the form.
🔎 Related Updates & Guides
📮 Contact / Help
For clarifications, visit or call the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) offices under Udupi, Brahmavar, Kundapura, and Karkala projects. Office notices and updates will also appear on the portal.
Eligibility is for women and gender-minority women candidates as per the notice.
