WCD Maharashtra Anganwadi Helper Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline (Kolhapur)
The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) project office under the Women and Child Development Department, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, has invited offline applications for Anganwadi Helper (Madatnis) posts across various project areas in the district. Applications close on 10 August 2026.
WCD Maharashtra (Kolhapur) Anganwadi Helper Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Organisation | Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), Kolhapur — Women and Child Development Department, Government of Maharashtra |
| Post | Anganwadi Helper (Madatnis) |
| Vacancies | Various posts across Kolhapur district project areas |
| Honorarium | ₹7,500 per month |
| Educational Qualification | 12th Pass |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years (up to 40 years for reserved categories) |
| Application Mode | Offline only |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 August 2026 |
What an Anganwadi Helper Does
The Helper (Madatnis) assists the Anganwadi Sevika (Worker) in running the daily centre — cooking and serving the nutrition supplement, cleaning the premises, helping mind pre-school children, and supporting immunisation and health-check days organised at the centre. This is an honorarium-based engagement under the ICDS scheme, not a salaried government post with pay-band benefits.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: 12th pass (Higher Secondary).
- Age: 18 to 35 years as on the closing date; relaxed up to 40 years for reserved-category candidates.
- Residence: As with most Anganwadi recruitment across Maharashtra, preference and often eligibility itself is restricted to women resident in the specific ward/project area the vacancy belongs to — confirm the local-residence requirement for your ward in the notice before applying.
How to Apply
- Download the prescribed application form from the official notice (linked below).
- Fill in the form with your personal, educational and residence details.
- Attach self-attested copies of your 12th-pass certificate, age proof, residence proof and category certificate (if applicable).
- Submit the completed application, in person or by post, to the relevant Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) office for your project area:
| Project Office | Address |
|---|---|
| CDPO (Urban Project), Kolhapur District | C.S. No. 579, Bagwade Building, 1st Floor, Vyapari Peth, Shahupuri, Kolhapur – 416001 |
| CDPO (Urban Project), Ichalkaranji | Kolhapur-Ichalkaranji Municipal Council Shopping Center, 2nd Floor, Main Road, Janata Chowk, Ichalkaranji – 416115 |
Applications must reach the appropriate office before 10 August 2026. Since vacancies are notified project-area by project-area, confirm which CDPO office covers your ward before submitting.
Official Links
- Official Notices: kolhapur.gov.in – Recruitment Notices
- Kolhapur District Official Website: kolhapur.gov.in
Related Recruitment
Women candidates looking at similar Anganwadi openings elsewhere can also check UP Anganwadi Helper Recruitment 2026 in Azamgarh, or browse the site’s Latest Jobs section for other 12th-pass government openings closing this month.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there?
ICDS Kolhapur has notified “various posts” without a single fixed statewide number — vacancies are notified ward by ward across the district’s project areas.
What is the qualification required?
12th pass (Higher Secondary).
Is there a written exam?
No exam is mentioned in the notification; selection for Anganwadi Helper posts is typically on merit and local residence verification.
What is the monthly honorarium?
₹7,500 per month.
Can men apply?
Anganwadi Helper posts under ICDS are conventionally reserved for women candidates — confirm the gender criterion in your specific project-area notice.