Telangana Anganwadi Teacher Recruitment 2026, 60 Posts – Apply Online

The Department of Women Development, Child Welfare, Disabled and Senior Citizens Welfare, Karimnagar District, Government of Telangana has released a notification for 60 Anganwadi Teacher posts. The notification was issued on 31st July 2026 under Notification Number A1/1124/2026-27. The online application process starts on 1st August 2026 and the last date to apply is 15th August 2026 up to 5:00 PM. The recruitment is for Anganwadi Teacher positions under the Integrated Child Development Services scheme in Karimnagar district.

The 60 vacancies are distributed across four ICDS projects in Karimnagar district. ICDS Project Gangadhara has the highest number of vacancies at 20, followed by ICDS Project Huzurabad and ICDS Project Karimnagar Rural with 16 each. ICDS Project Karimnagar Urban has 8 vacancies. The posts are located at specific Anganwadi Centres across the district, and each vacancy is restricted to candidates from the local area of that particular centre.

The eligibility criteria are straightforward. Candidates must have passed Intermediate or equivalent qualification. The age limit is 18 to 35 years as on 1st July 2026. Only women candidates are eligible to apply. An important condition is the locality requirement — applicants must belong to the local area of the concerned Anganwadi Centre. For rural centres, this means the corresponding Gram Panchayat or revenue village. For urban centres, the corresponding ward. The selection is based on merit marks with weightage for Intermediate marks, widow status, orphan status, disability and discretion of the District Selection Committee Chairman.

Karimnagar Anganwadi Teacher Recruitment 2026 — Overview

Vacancy Breakdown — Project-Wise Distribution

The 60 vacancies are spread across four ICDS projects in Karimnagar district. Each project has multiple vacancies at different Anganwadi Centres across various mandals and sectors. The vacancy list includes the specific AWC name, its reservation category, and the roster number. Below is the project-wise distribution.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility requirements for Karimnagar Anganwadi Teacher posts are specific. Candidates must have passed Intermediate (12th class) or an equivalent qualification from a recognised board. The age limit is 18 to 35 years as on 1st July 2026. Only women candidates are eligible to apply for these posts.

The most critical eligibility condition is the locality or residence requirement. Applicants must belong to the local area of the concerned Anganwadi Centre. For rural Anganwadi Centres, the candidate must be from the corresponding Gram Panchayat or revenue village. For urban Anganwadi Centres, the candidate must be from the corresponding ward. For posts reserved for SC or ST categories, only candidates who belong to the same local Gram Panchayat or habitation and hold the corresponding SC or ST status are eligible to apply.

Selection Process

Selection for Karimnagar Anganwadi Teacher posts is made purely on a merit-marks basis out of a total of 100 marks. The marks are distributed across four criteria. Intermediate marks carry the highest weightage at 70 marks. Widow status gets 5 marks, orphan status gets 10 marks and disabled (Divyang) candidates get 5 marks. The remaining 10 marks are at the discretion of the District Selection Committee Chairman.

The District Collector and Chairman of the District Level Selection Committee, Karimnagar, has full authority to cancel this notification or amend the marks criteria. Candidates should note that the selection is purely merit-based and there is no written examination or interview for these posts.

How to Apply Online

Applications must be submitted online only through the official website wdcw.tg.nic.in. Applications received through CDPO office, DWO office, public counters, post or email will not be accepted or considered. Candidates must upload a photograph in the specified minimum size format as indicated on the online notification listing. Submit the completed application within the application window before the last date.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are available in Karimnagar Anganwadi Teacher Recruitment 2026?

There are 60 vacancies: 20 in ICDS Project Gangadhara, 16 in ICDS Project Huzurabad, 16 in ICDS Project Karimnagar Rural, and 8 in ICDS Project Karimnagar Urban.

What is the last date to apply for Karimnagar Anganwadi Teacher Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 15th August 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

What is the qualification required for Karimnagar Anganwadi Teacher posts?

Candidates must have passed Intermediate (12th class) or an equivalent qualification from a recognised board.

Can any candidate from Karimnagar district apply for any vacancy?

No. Each vacancy is restricted to candidates from the local area of that specific Anganwadi Centre — the Gram Panchayat for rural centres or the ward for urban centres. SC/ST reserved posts are further restricted to SC/ST residents of that same local habitation.

What is the selection process?

Selection is purely on merit marks out of 100. Intermediate marks carry 70 marks, widow gets 5, orphan gets 10, disabled gets 5 and Chairman discretion gets 10 marks. No written exam or interview.

How can I apply online?

Applications must be submitted online only through wdcw.tg.nic.in. Applications through CDPO/DWO offices, in person, post or email will not be accepted.