Madhya Pradesh is set to expand its maternal and child nutrition workforce significantly, as the State Level Health & Nutrition Society, under the Chief Minister's Office, has notified the recruitment of 2,548 Anganwadi Workers and Helpers for the year 2026. The notification was released recently, and the portal for online applications is now open.
The positions have been advertised through the official website mpbhugoshiksha.nic.in. Candidates can visit the portal, create their account or log in, fill in the required personal and academic details, upload necessary documents, and submit their application before the deadline.
According to the recruitment notice, the posts are spread across various districts in Madhya Pradesh, though exact district-wise distribution details are available on the official notification. The eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on their educational qualifications, which typically include a minimum of a 10th-grade pass for these positions. Those who meet the criteria are encouraged to apply without delay.
This recruitment drive is part of the state government's ongoing efforts to strengthen the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme, which plays a vital role in providing nutritional support, pre-school education, and health checkups to young children and pregnant women in both urban and rural areas across the state.
Anganwadi centres serve as the backbone of early childhood care and nutrition programs in India. With thousands of such centres operating in Madhya Pradesh alone, the new recruits will be expected to deliver essential services including supplementary nutrition, immunization support, growth monitoring, and early learning activities for children in the age group of zero to six years.
Officials from the health and nutrition department stated that the government is committed to improving the reach and quality of anganwadi services across the state, and these new appointments will help bridge existing staffing gaps.
