Know How to Become an Anganwadi Worker: Eligibility Criteria, Selection Process & More

Do you know who Anganwadi workers are and what is their work profile? If not, then let’s take a ride to know who is an Anganwadi worker and how does an Anganwadi worker get selected.

Anganwadi workers are generally appointed under state health ministry or health department or health related (women and child development) projects or research projects across the nation. The appointment of Anganwadi workers are done on temporary basis at Block level in all the states of the nation. The job responsibility of an Anganwadi Worker includes taking care of public health that mainly involves children and women in respective Anganwadi  centres across the nation. The work also involves providing local assistance to the women and children of the area through local assistance in any case of emergency or unusual situation related to health.

The role and responsibility of an Anganwadi worker is very crucial in rural areas of the nation. They are there to implement the local government schemes related to health of women and children. To execute the responsibilities, the Anganwadi workers need to have few essential skills in them. They should have enough knowledge of government health programs, should know and be able to detect the small health problems that people face, should have the skill to communicate with citizens and also be able to help at the time of emergency.

Educational Qualification of Anganwadi Worker

To become an Anganwadi worker, the candidates should be secondary pass from any recognised university or board. Candidates having certificate in public health problems from any recognised University is given preference. Also, the following other conditions are for Anganwadi workers:

• The candidate applying for the position should be from the same village he or she is applying and from the same ward in the urban area where he wants to apply.
• Having consistent good academic record for short listing is beneficial.

Age Limit of Anganwadi Worker

Due to being the temporary post of Anganwadi worker, age limit is not fixed like regular appointments. However, the maximum age of candidates should not exceed 65 years.

Selection Procedure of Anganwadi Worker

The selection process of Anganwadi Worker is conducted through interview. In case of fewer applications, the concerned organization can select the candidate on the basis of educational records for short listing of candidates.

Pay Scale of Anganwadi Worker

Due to not having the post of Anganwadi worker on regular basis, this post is given salary on honorarium basis. Typically Anganwadi worker will get Rs. 10000 / - per month.

Government Jobs for Anganwadi Workers

Candidates willing to apply for Anganwadi workers can work under Health Ministry or health departments of different states. There are many health related projects across the nation that come up and requires an Anganwadi worker in it.

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