Telangana AWT Recruitment 2026 Notification Out, Apply Online for 1986+ Anganwadi Teacher Posts

The Telangana Women Development and Child Welfare (WDCW) Department has now released Anganwadi Teacher (AWT) and Anganwadi Helper (AWH) recruitment notifications across 12 districts: Peddapalli, Mahabubnagar, Jogulamba Gadwal, Sangareddy, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Nalgonda, Mulugu, Suryapet, Medak, Kamareddy, Nizamabad, and Adilabad. Put together, these notifications cover more than 1,986 posts under the ICDS scheme across various projects and mandals. Only women candidates from the respective local project areas can apply, and applications are accepted online through the official WDCW Telangana website. This article brings together the vacancy details, eligibility conditions, application process, and important dates for all 12 notifications.

Telangana AWT Recruitment 2026

Each of the 12 districts has its own notification, issued by the respective District Collector and Chairperson offices. Mahabubnagar (No. 185/A2/DWO/MBNR/2026) and Peddapalli (No. B/114/2026) were the first out, both on 18.06.2026. Nalgonda (No. 725/A/2026) followed on 19.06.2026, and Jogulamba Gadwal (No. 230/A/2017) and Mulugu (No. A1/363/2026) came on 29.06.2026. Sangareddy (No. 125/A/2026) and Bhadradri Kothagudem were released in early July, followed by Adilabad (07.07.2026), Medak (No. 449/EO/2026, 07.07.2026), Kamareddy (No. A/262/2026, 08.07.2026), Nizamabad (08.07.2026), and Suryapet (13.07.2026). All applications go in only through http://wdcw.tg.nic.in, and eligibility is restricted to local women candidates of the respective project areas.

Telangana AWT Recruitment 2026: Overview

Below is the overview table of the Anganwadi Vacancy notification giving you key highlights of the recruitment:

Telangana AWT Vacancy 2026

A large number of Anganwadi Teacher and Helper posts are vacant across multiple districts under the ICDS scheme. Candidates should identify the district and project under which their local Anganwadi center falls before applying. The district-wise vacancy breakdown for all six notifications is given below.

Telangana AWT Important Dates and Notification PDF

Candidates must check the application window carefully for each district, as different notifications carry different start and end dates. The Mahabubnagar and Peddapalli application windows have already closed. The Suryapet, Medak, Kamareddy, Nizamabad, and Adilabad windows are currently open or closing shortly. Notification PDFs can be downloaded from the table below

Telangana AWT Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must meet certain eligibility conditions to apply for the Anganwadi Teacher posts. Only women candidates residing in the local project area are eligible to apply. The basic eligibility criteria are given in the table below.

Application Link for Telangana AWT Recruitment 2026

Candidates can apply for the Anganwadi Teacher posts only through the official WDCW Telangana website. No offline or manual applications will be accepted at any office. The direct application link is given below for candidates’ convenience.

Official Telangana Anganwadi Teacher Application Link

How to Apply for Telangana AWT Recruitment 2026?

Applying for the Telangana AWT Recruitment 2026 is a simple online process. Candidates should keep their documents ready before starting the application. Follow the steps mentioned below to apply successfully.

• Visit the official website http://wdcw.tg.nic.in
• Look for the Anganwadi Teacher recruitment notification link
• Read the notification carefully and check eligibility
• Click on the ” Apply Online ” link
• Fill in personal, educational, and category details
• Upload the required documents and photograph
• Submit the form before the last date
• Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference

Documents Required for Jogulamba Gadwal, Mulugu, and Nalgonda Notifications

Candidates applying under the Jogulamba Gadwal and Nalgonda notifications must upload scanned copies of the following documents online:

• Birth/age proof (SSC certificate)
• Caste certificate issued by the Tahsildar
• Educational qualification certificate with Intermediate marks memo
• Residence certificate issued by the Tahsildar
• Disability certificate, where applicable
• Widow or divorcee’s husband’s death certificate, where applicable
• Orphan certificate, where applicable
• Original certificates and attested Xerox copies must be submitted in person at the respective ICDS Project Office for verification between 08.07.2026 and 17.07.2026, within office hours.

Application Fees

The official notifications reviewed do not mention any specific application fee for the Telangana AWT Recruitment 2026. Candidates are advised to check the detailed notification on the official website for confirmation of fee details, if any. Usually, Anganwadi recruitment in Telangana does not charge a heavy fee from applicants.

Age Limit

The age limit details for Telangana AWT Recruitment 2026 are not specified in the notification copies available. Candidates should refer to the official notification on http://wdcw.tg.nic.in for the exact minimum and maximum age limit. Age relaxation is generally given to reserved category candidates as per the Telangana government rules.

Telangana AWT Selection Process

The selection of Anganwadi teachers in Telangana is generally done through the following process:

• Scrutiny of online applications
• Verification of local residence and eligibility documents
• Preparation of the merit list based on qualifications and marks
• Category-wise reservation check (SC/ST/BC/EWS/General)
• Final selection list released by the District Collector’s office

Selection Criteria for Jogulamba Gadwal and Nalgonda

• Candidates are evaluated out of 100 total marks
• 70 marks are awarded based on Intermediate (12th) qualifying marks
• 10 additional marks as special weightage for widows
• 5 additional marks as special weightage for orphans
• 5 additional marks as special weightage for persons with disabilities
• 10 marks are decided at the discretion of the District Selection Committee
• Applications can be submitted only through the official website, wdcw.tg.nic.in
• The respective District Selection Committee or District Collector holds full authority to cancel the recruitment process at any stage, if required

Selection Criteria for Mulugu

Candidates for the Mulugu Anganwadi Teacher and Helper posts are evaluated out of 100 total marks, based on Intermediate qualification, special category status, and a personal interview.

The final merit list is prepared by the District Selection Committee, Mulugu, based on the combined score of Intermediate marks, applicable special category marks, and interview performance. The District Collector, who heads the District Selection Committee, holds full authority to modify the recruitment process or reject applications submitted outside the official online portal.

Telangana AWT Salary 2026

The exact salary structure for AWT posts is not mentioned in the notifications reviewed. Anganwadi Teachers in Telangana usually receive a fixed monthly honorarium as decided by the WCD & SC Department from time to time. Candidates should check the official notification or department circulars for the latest salary/honorarium amount.