The Directorate of Social Security, Women & Child Development (SSWCD), Punjab, has released the official notification for the Punjab Anganwadi Recruitment 2025. This is a major opportunity for female candidates with over 6,110 vacancies for Anganwadi Worker (AWW) and Anganwadi Helper (AWH) posts across the state.
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The application link is active, and the entire process is strictly online.
🗓️ Punjab Anganwadi Bharti 2025: Important Dates
Candidates must ensure they complete their online application and fee payment before the deadline.
| Event | Date |
| Official Notification Release | November 18, 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | November 19, 2025 (9:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | December 10, 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Merit List/Interview Date | To be notified soon |
👩👧👦 Punjab Anganwadi Vacancy 2025 Details
A total of 6,110 posts are being filled under this massive recruitment drive.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
| Anganwadi Worker (AWW) | 1,316 |
| Anganwadi Helper (AWH) | 4,794 |
| Total Posts | 6,110 |
✅ Eligibility Criteria for AWW & AWH
Only female candidates who are domiciled residents of Punjab are eligible to apply.
1. Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Minimum Qualification | Additional Requirement |
| Anganwadi Worker (AWW) | Graduation or equivalent | Punjabi subject in Class 10 (Matric) |
| Anganwadi Helper (AWH) | Class 12th Pass | Punjabi subject in Class 10 (Matric) |
2. Age Limit (As on 10.12.2025)
| Post Name | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
| Anganwadi Worker (AWW) | 21 years | 37 years |
| Anganwadi Helper (AWH) | 18 years | 37 years |
Age relaxations are applicable for SC/BC, PwD, Widows, and Divorced women as per Punjab Government rules.
3. Residential Requirement
Candidates must be a resident of the concerned Gram Panchayat/Village/Ward where the Anganwadi Centre is located. Valid residential proof (Domicile Certificate, Voter ID, Aadhaar Card, etc.) is mandatory.
📝 Application Fee Structure
The application fee must be paid online at the time of form submission.
| Post Name | General Category | SC/BC/Widow/Divorcee/PwD |
| Anganwadi Worker (AWW) | ₹500/- | ₹250/- |
| Anganwadi Helper (AWH) | ₹300/- | ₹150/- |
➡️ Selection Process and Salary
1. Selection Process
The recruitment will be based on merit and suitability for community work. There is no written examination.
- Scrutiny of Online Applications: Initial screening of forms and documents.
- Merit List Preparation: Based on academic performance (marks in 10th/12th/Graduation).
- Interview/Counseling: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview and assessment.
- Document Verification (DV): Mandatory verification of all original documents.
- Final Selection: Based on combined weightage of academics and interview.
2. Monthly Honorarium (Salary)
The monthly remuneration is an honorarium provided by the state government, subject to change based on new notifications.
| Post Name | Monthly Honorarium (Approx.) |
| Anganwadi Worker (AWW) | ₹10,000/- per month |
| Anganwadi Helper (AWH) | ₹5,350/- per month |