WBPSC ICDS Notification 2026 Out Soon For 16,000 Cook, Helper & Supervisor Posts

The West Bengal Government is expected to release the WBPSC ICDS Notification 2026 for approximately 16,000 vacancies across various posts, including Cook, Helper, and Supervisor. The recruitment drive provides a significant employment opportunity for candidates seeking government jobs in the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme.

The WBPSC ICDS Notification will be released soon on the official website. Interested candidates must keep an eye on official announcements for information regarding eligibility, vacancies, application dates, and the selection process.

What is the WBPSC ICDS Exam?

The WBPSC ICDS Exam is a recruitment examination conducted by the West Bengal Public Service Commission for the recruitment of ICDS Supervisors under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme of the Women & Child Development and Social Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal. The exam is mainly conducted to select eligible female candidates for the Supervisor post.

WBPSC ICDS Notification 2026 Out Soon

This ICDS recruitment presents a premier opportunity for female aspirants seeking stable, permanent government employment within West Bengal’s social welfare framework. While the Supervisor roles are managed centrally by the WBPSC, the vacancies for Helpers and Cooks are typically rolled out district-wise based on local requirements.

WBPSC ICDS Recruitment 2026: Overview
Exam Conducting Authority	West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) & Department of Women and Child Development and Social Welfare
Name of Recruitment	WB ICDS Anganwadi Recruitment 2026
Available Positions	ICDS Supervisor, Anganwadi Worker, Anganwadi Helper (Sahayika), and Cook
Total Estimated Vacancies	Around 16,000 Posts (State-wide & District-wise combined)
Job Category	West Bengal State Government Jobs
Gender Eligibility	Only Female Candidates
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	www.wbpsc.gov.in

WBPSC ICDS Vacancy 2026

The WBPSC ICDS Notification 2026 is expected to release approximately 16,000 vacancies for various positions under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme. The anticipated vacancies may include posts such as Supervisor, Cook, and Helper across multiple districts of West Bengal. However, the official notification has not yet provided a detailed breakdown of vacancies by post or category. Candidates are advised to refer to the official notification once released for accurate and confirmed vacancy information.

Post Name	Expected Vacancies
ICDS Supervisor	TBA
ICDS Cook	TBA
ICDS Helper	TBA

Who is Eligible for the WBPSC ICDS Supervisor Recruitment 2026?

Candidates interested in applying for the WBPSC ICDS Supervisor Recruitment 2026 are expected to fulfill the eligibility conditions prescribed for their respective posts. The post-wise eligibility criteria are provided below.

Post	Information
Helper (Sahayika)	Must have passed Class 8 (VIII) from a recognized school. Age should be between 18 and 35 years. Only female candidates are eligible. Must be a resident of the area where the Anganwadi Centre is located. Should be able to read and write Bengali.
Cook	Must have passed Class 8 (VIII) from a recognized school. Age should be between 18 and 35 years. Only female candidates are eligible. Preference may be given to candidates from the same village or ward. Should be able to read and write Bengali. Basic cooking skills and knowledge of nutritious food preparation may be desirable.
Supervisor	Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university. Age should be between 18 and 39 years. Age relaxation may be provided to reserved category candidates as per government norms. Only female candidates are eligible. Must be an Indian citizen. Should be able to read, write, and speak Bengali (except candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali).

Note: The detailed eligibility criteria will be confirmed after the release of the official WBPSC ICDS Notification 2026.

WBPSC ICDS Form Fill Up Link 2026

The official WBPSC ICDS Form Fill Up Link 2026 will be activated soon on the commission’s official portal at psc.wb.gov.in. Eligible female candidates can complete their One-Time Registration (OTR), fill out the application details, and upload documents entirely online. To avoid last-minute server lag, it is highly recommended to keep your academic certificates, local domicile proof, and scanned photos ready beforehand.

How to Apply for WBPSC ICDS Recruitment 2026?

Candidates will be able to apply for the WBPSC ICDS Recruitment 2026 through the online application portal once the notification and application link are activated. The application process for WBPSC recruitments is generally conducted online through the official website

Visit the official WBPSC website.
Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process if you are a new user or have not registered earlier.
Log in to the portal using your registration credentials.
Click on the link for the WBPSC ICDS Recruitment 2026 application form.
Enter all required personal, educational, and other relevant details accurately.
Upload the prescribed documents, including your recent photograph and signature, in the specified format.
Pay the applicable application fee through the available online payment modes.
Carefully verify all the information entered in the application form.
Submit the application form and save or print the confirmation page for future reference.

WB ICDS Supervisor Application Form Fee

Candidates must pay the application fee while submitting the WBPSC ICDS Supervisor Application Form 2026. The fee can be paid online and is non-refundable.

Category	Fees
General	₹160/-
SC/ST (West Bengal) & Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)	No Fee (Exempted)

List of Documents to Keep Ready Before Applying Online

Since the notification can drop anytime, female candidates must keep their official paperwork ready to avoid last-minute server rush:

Academic Proofs: Scanned copies of Class 8th marksheet (for Helper), Madhyamik certificate (for Worker), and Graduation degree (for Supervisor).
Domicile Certificate: A resident certificate or voter card (EPIC) proving you belong to the specific district/ward (highly crucial for Anganwadi Worker & Helper posts).
Caste Certificate: Valid SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B digital certificate issued by sub-divisional authorities of West Bengal for age relaxation.
Identity Proof: Aadhar Card, PAN Card, or Passport with correct spelling matches.

WBPSC ICDS Selection Process

Based on previous recruitment cycles, the selection process generally consists of:

Preliminary Examination
Mains Examination
Personality Test (Viva-Voce)

The final merit list is prepared based on candidates’ performance in the Mains Examination and Personality Test.

WBPSC ICDS Salary & Pay Scale 2026

Selected candidates will receive a good salary along with government benefits such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Medical Allowance as per the West Bengal Government rules.

ICDS Supervisor: Will receive a salary under Pay Level 10 along with applicable government allowances.
Anganwadi Worker & Helper: Will receive a fixed monthly honorarium along with incentives provided by the state government.

Is It Mandatory to Know the Bengali Language for WB ICDS Jobs?

Local Language Rule: Yes. Since ICDS staff must interact directly with local mothers, children, and village communities, knowing the local language is highly important.
Basic Criteria: Candidates applying for any ICDS post must be able to read, write, and speak Bengali fluently.
Exceptions: This rule does not apply to candidates whose mother tongue is Nepali (specifically for aspirants applying from hill subdivisions like Darjeeling or Kalimpong).

Also check

WBPSC ICDS Syllabus

WBPSC ICDS Supervisor Previous Year Question Papers

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