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Anganwadi jobs: MA/BTech degree holders in line too, 15,000 applications for 362 posts

Anganwadi Jobs: A recruitment drive for Anganwadi Workers was recently conducted in Moradabad district, Uttar Pradesh. A large number of MA/B.Tech candidates applied for these positions.

BharatFeb 15, 2025 / 12:59 pm

Patrika Desk

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Anganwadi Jobs: Recently, a recruitment drive for Anganwadi Workers was conducted in the Muradabad district of Uttar Pradesh. The application deadline was 31 January 2025. While only 362 positions were available, over 15,000 applications were received. Remarkably, many applicants held MA and B.Tech degrees.

Women with MA and B.Tech Degrees Apply

According to a report published in the digital edition of a Hindi newspaper, 15,000 women applied for the 362 positions. Surprisingly, many women with MA and even B. Tech degrees were willing to forgo their higher education for this job, which offers a monthly honorarium of just ₹8,000. Seventeen applicants held B. Tech degrees and some even possessed PhDs. Overall, thousands of applicants possessed significantly higher educational qualifications than the minimum requirement.

Educational Qualification For Anganwadi Jobs

Currently, Muradabad district has 2770 Anganwadi centres. Of these, 362 Anganwadi Worker positions are vacant across eight blocks, including the municipal corporation. The minimum qualification is a 12th-grade pass. However, the number of applicants and their educational qualifications highlight the extent of unemployment.

Salary and Other Facilities (Salary and Other Facilities For Anganwadi Workers)

Anganwadi Worker: ₹8,000 per month

Mini Anganwadi Worker (Assistant): ₹6,000 per month

Supervisors: ₹20,000 per month

In addition to their salaries, workers receive various benefits, including allowances and bonuses.

Role and Responsibilities of Anganwadi Workers

Anganwadi workers are responsible for the nutrition of registered children. They provide literacy to children aged three to six. They also assist in the vaccination of pregnant women and provide nutritional support to mothers.

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