The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), under the Social Welfare Department (Samaj Kalyan Vibhag), Government of Bihar, conducts recruitment for Anganwadi Sevika (Anganwadi Worker) and Anganwadi Sahayika (Anganwadi Helper) posts across all 38 districts. This recruitment drive aims to fill 20,000+ vacancies at the Panchayat, Ward, and Anganwadi Centre (AWC) levels.
Female candidates who are local residents of the respective Ward/Panchayat can submit their online applications through the official portal at fts.bih.nic.in or icdsbih.gov.in. Below is the complete schedule, eligibility requirements, merit list calculation methodology, monthly honorarium details, and step-by-step application instructions.
Bihar Anganwadi Sevika Sahayika Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Recruitment Event / Activity | Schedule & Dates |
| Official Notification Release Date | September 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | October 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | November 2026 |
| Draft Merit List Publishing Date | December 2026 |
| Objection / Claim Submission Window | December 2026 |
| Final Merit List & Aam Sabha Approval | January 2027 |
Bihar Anganwadi Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Parameter | Official Details |
| Recruiting Department | Social Welfare Department / ICDS Bihar |
| Post Names | Anganwadi Sevika (Worker) & Anganwadi Sahayika (Helper) |
| Target Audience | Female Candidates Only |
| Total Estimated Vacancies | 20,000+ Posts (District / Ward Wise) |
| Job Nature | Honorarium-Based Field Post (Gramin & Shahri AWCs) |
| Monthly Honorarium (Mandey) | Sevika: Rs. 7,000 – 9,500/month |
| Application Portal | fts.bih.nic.in / icdsbih.gov.in |
| Selection Process | Direct Merit List (Academic Marks + Ward Domicile Verification) |
Category & Post-Wise Vacancy Overview
Vacancies are created at the localized Ward (Vard) or Gram Panchayat level based on survey data from Child Development Project Officers (CDPO):
| Post Name | Minimum Qualification | Target Cadre Level | Estimated Vacancies |
| Anganwadi Sevika (Worker) | 10th (Matriculation) Pass | Anganwadi Centre Lead | 10,500+ Posts |
| Anganwadi Sahayika (Helper) | 8th / 10th Pass | Anganwadi Centre Assistant | 9,500+ Posts |
| Total Combined Posts | — | — | 20,000+ Posts |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Gender & Domicile Condition (Mandatory)
- Gender: Only Female Candidates are eligible to apply.
- Domicile Rule: The applicant must be a permanent resident of the specific Ward (Vard) or Gram Panchayat where the Anganwadi Centre (AWC) vacancy is located. Married female candidates must produce the domicile certificate of their husband’s residence address.
2. Educational Qualification
- For Anganwadi Sevika: Must have passed Class 10th (Matriculation) or equivalent from a recognized Board. Candidates with higher qualifications (12th, Graduation) receive extra consideration during merit tie-breaking.
- For Anganwadi Sahayika: Must have passed Class 8th or Class 10th (Matriculation) from a recognized school or board as per updated regional guidelines.
3. Age Limit (Calculated as on Cutoff Date)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Upper Age Limit: 40 Years
Selection Process & Merit List Calculation Rules
There is no written examination for Bihar Anganwadi Sevika and Sahayika selection. The selection process is entirely transparent and based on an academic merit scoring system followed by public verification:
Merit Scoring Formula
- Academic Percentage Score: Marks obtained in Class 10th (Matriculation) serve as the primary index score.
- Tie-Breaking Parameters:
- If two candidates obtain equal percentage marks in Class 10th, the candidate with higher educational qualification (12th / Graduation) is placed higher on the merit list.
- If educational qualifications are identical, preference is given to the candidate who is older in age.
Final Approval Process
- Draft Merit List: Published on the district portal (
fts.bih.nic.in) and displayed on the CDPO notice board. - Objection Filing: Candidates can submit written objections if their academic marks or local resident status are incorrectly registered.
- Aam Sabha Verification: Final selection list approval is conducted in the local Aam Sabha organized by the Ward/Panchayat committee.
Monthly Honorarium (Mandey) Structure
| Post Name | Basic Monthly Honorarium | State Top-Up Allowance | Total Expected Monthly Pay |
| Anganwadi Sevika | Rs. 4,500/- | Rs. 2,500 – 5,000/- | Rs. 7,000 – 9,500/- |
| Anganwadi Sahayika | Rs. 2,250/- | Rs. 1,750 – 3,250/- | Rs. 4,000 – 5,500/- |
Application Fee Details
| Candidate Category | Application Fee Amount |
| All Categories (General / EWS / BC / EBC / SC / ST / PwD) | Rs. 0/- (Free of Cost) |
How to Apply Online for Bihar Anganwadi Recruitment 2026
- Open the official Bihar ICDS software portal:
fts.bih.nic.inoricdsbih.gov.in. - Click on the link “Online Application for Anganwadi Sevika / Sahayika Recruitment 2026”.
- Select your District (Zila), Project Name (Block/Prakhand), Panchayat, and Ward Number / Anganwadi Centre Code.
- Enter candidate personal details, Aadhaar number, husband’s name, and residential address.
- Upload academic details including Class 8th / 10th roll number, board name, year of passing, total marks, and obtained marks.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents:
- Resident / Domicile Certificate (Niwas Praman Patra)
- Caste Certificate (Jati Praman Patra – if applicable)
- Class 8th / 10th Marksheet and Passing Certificate
- Recent Passport-size Photograph and Signature
- Review all uploaded details carefully and click Final Submit. Print and save a copy of the application summary page and registration ID.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Bihar Anganwadi Sevika Sahayika online form kis website par bhara jayega?
Bihar Anganwadi bharti ke liye online aavedan official portal fts.bih.nic.in ya icdsbih.gov.in par bhara jata hai.
2. Kya dusre ward ya dusre zile ki mahila aavedan kar sakti hai?
Nahi, aavedak mahila ka usi Ward (Vard) ya Panchayat ka sthai niwasi hona anivarya hai jahan ka Anganwadi Kendra vacant hai.
3. Bihar Anganwadi Sevika aur Sahayika ke liye selection process kya hai?
Selection ke liye koi exam nahi hota hai. Selection 10th/8th ke marks par adharit Merit List aur Aam Sabha ke physical verification ke dwara hota hai.
4. Bihar Anganwadi Sevika aur Sahayika ka monthly honorarium (mandey) kitna hai?
Anganwadi Sevika ko pratimah Rs. 7,000 se 9,500 aur Sahayika ko Rs. 4,000 se 5,500 tak ka mandey evam bhatta milta hai.
