The Commissionerate of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme, Maharashtra State, Navi Mumbai, under the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Maharashtra, has released a circular dated 31 July 2026 (notified on 05 August 2026) regarding the revised eligibility criteria for the Departmental Promotion Examination for the post of Mukhyasevika (Supervisor/Head Worker) from among serving Anganwadi Sevikas. A total of 272 promotion-quota vacancies have been announced, plus additional posts that may fall vacant before the examination result is declared. IMPORTANT: This is NOT an open recruitment – it is a departmental promotion examination exclusively for currently serving Anganwadi Sevikas of Maharashtra ICDS across the Konkan, Pune, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Amravati, and Nagpur divisions. The online application is being conducted through the TCS-ION portal and the last date to apply is 21 August 2026. A significant change: the upper age limit has been revised from 45 years to 50 years as on 01 January 2025, pursuant to the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court order dated 08 May 2026 and the Government Decision dated 03 July 2026, enabling many more serving Sevikas to become eligible under the new age cap.
Important Note: Three critical things every Anganwadi Sevika must check before 21 August 2026. First, this is a departmental promotion exam – not an open recruitment – external candidates cannot apply under any circumstances; only currently serving Anganwadi Sevikas of Maharashtra ICDS who meet ALL three conditions simultaneously – at least 10 years of continuous unbroken service as on 01 January 2025, a degree from a statutory university, and age not exceeding 50 years as on 01 January 2025 – are eligible; failing any one condition disqualifies the candidature. Second, CDPOs are responsible for informing eligible Sevikas – the circular specifically mandates that Child Development Project Officers must bring the revised eligibility criteria to the notice of all serving Sevikas under their jurisdiction, obtain signed acknowledgment, and preserve these documents; if you have not received this notification from your CDPO, confirm the application start date and link directly with your CDPO or the ICDS Commissionerate. Third, post-appointment language and computer exams are mandatory – candidates who get selected must pass a computer proficiency certificate exam and a Marathi language exam within 2 years of joining, and a Hindi language exam within 3 years; annual increments and further promotions are withheld until these are cleared.
ICDS Maharashtra Mukhyasevika Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Commissionerate of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme, Maharashtra State, Navi Mumbai |
| Department | Women and Child Development Department, Government of Maharashtra |
| Circular Date | 31 July 2026 |
| Notification Date | 05 August 2026 |
| Post Name | Mukhyasevika (Supervisor/Head Worker) |
| Total Vacancies | 272 (promotion quota) + additional vacancies falling before result |
| Who Can Apply | Currently serving Anganwadi Sevikas of Maharashtra ICDS only – NOT open to external candidates |
| Application Mode | Online – through TCS-ION portal (cdn.digialm.com) |
| Application Window | 05 August 2026 onwards |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 August 2026 |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01 January 2025 |
| Divisions Covered | Konkan, Pune, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Amravati, Nagpur |
| Official TCS-ION Portal | cdn.digialm.com |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| ICDS Commissionerate Circular Date | 31 July 2026 |
| Notification Date (Application Opens) | 05 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 21 August 2026 |
| Age and Service Reckoning Date | 01 January 2025 |
| High Court Order (Age Revision) | Nagpur Bench, Bombay High Court – 08 May 2026 |
| Government Decision (Age Revision Approved) | 03 July 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be notified separately |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Mukhyasevika (Promotion Quota) | 272 |
| Additional posts falling vacant before result declaration | Not specified – will be filled from the same selection list |
| Total | 272 + additional (unspecified) |
Category-wise or division-wise breakup of the 272 vacancies is not specified in the notification. The recruitment covers all six ICDS divisions of Maharashtra – Konkan, Pune, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Amravati, and Nagpur.
Who Can Apply – Eligibility (All Three Conditions Must be Met Simultaneously)
This is a departmental promotion examination. Only currently serving Anganwadi Sevikas of Maharashtra ICDS are eligible. External candidates cannot apply.
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Current Status | Must be a currently serving Anganwadi Sevika under Maharashtra ICDS |
| Service Condition | Minimum 10 years of continuous, unbroken regular service as an Anganwadi Sevika as on 01 January 2025 |
| Educational Qualification | Degree from a statutory university |
| Age Limit | Age not exceeding 50 years as on 01 January 2025 (i.e., born after 01 January 1975) |
All four conditions above must be met simultaneously. Failing any one condition makes the candidate ineligible.
Age Limit – Revised
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 50 years as on 01 January 2025 |
| Date of Birth Cutoff | Born after 01 January 1975 |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01 January 2025 |
| Previous Age Limit (Old Rule) | 45 years (under Recruitment Rule 7(1)(क) of notification dated 04 June 2021) |
| Reason for Revision | The 45-year cap was set aside by the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court in its order dated 08 May 2026; revised to 50 years via Government Decision dated 03 July 2026 |
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Basic Qualification (for eligibility) | Degree from a statutory university |
| Post-appointment Requirement (must be cleared after joining) | Computer proficiency certificate exam – within 2 years of joining; Marathi language exam – within 2 years of joining; Hindi language exam – within 3 years of joining |
| Consequence of not completing post-appointment qualifications | Annual increment and further promotion are withheld until all post-appointment qualification exams are cleared |
Application Fee
Application fee details are not specified in the official circular. Verify from the TCS-ION portal at cdn.digialm.com or from your CDPO.
Salary
Salary details for the Mukhyasevika post are as per the Maharashtra Government pay scales applicable to this position under the Women and Child Development Department. The notification does not specify the exact pay scale. Verify the current pay scale from the official ICDS Commissionerate notification or your CDPO.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Scrutiny | Eligibility checked for service period (10 years), degree qualification, and age (50 years as on 01 January 2025) |
| Departmental Promotion Exam | Written examination for eligible Sevikas – detailed syllabus and pattern per the Commissionerate’s earlier general instruction letter (Reference Letter No. 7) |
| Further Selection Stages | As per the departmental promotion examination framework |
Detailed exam pattern, syllabus, exam date, and venue will be communicated through the TCS-ION portal and the ICDS Commissionerate. Candidates should also check with their respective CDPOs for updates.
Role of Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs)
The circular specifically places responsibility on CDPOs to:
- Bring the revised eligibility criteria to the notice of all serving Sevikas under their jurisdiction before applications are submitted.
- Obtain signed acknowledgment from each Sevika confirming they have received and understood the revised criteria.
- Preserve these signed documents at the office level for record purposes.
If you are a serving Anganwadi Sevika and have not received information about this recruitment from your CDPO, contact your Child Development Project Office immediately.
How to Apply for ICDS Maharashtra Mukhyasevika Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official TCS-ION application portal – Click Here
- Download and read the official notification/circular (dated 31 July 2026) – Click Here
- Confirm your eligibility: (1) currently serving Anganwadi Sevika, (2) minimum 10 years of continuous service as on 01 January 2025, (3) degree from a statutory university, and (4) age not exceeding 50 years as on 01 January 2025.
- Confirm the application start date with your CDPO or through the TCS-ION portal (the opening date is not clearly legible in the official notification due to handwritten corrections).
- Log in to the TCS-ION portal and fill the online application form accurately.
- Upload all required documents.
- Submit the application before 21 August 2026.
- Note your application number for future reference.
Candidates who are unsure about the application process or start date should contact their Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) for guidance.
Important Instructions
- Only serving Anganwadi Sevikas of Maharashtra ICDS can apply – external candidates are NOT eligible.
- All three eligibility conditions (10 years’ service, degree, and age under 50) must be met simultaneously as on 01 January 2025.
- CDPOs are mandated to inform eligible Sevikas and obtain signed acknowledgments – if you have not received communication, contact your CDPO immediately.
- The application start date is unclear due to handwritten corrections in the notification – confirm with your CDPO or check the TCS-ION portal.
- After selection and joining, candidates must clear computer proficiency, Marathi language, and Hindi language exams within the prescribed timeframes; failure to do so results in withheld increments and withheld promotions.
- The circular also informs the Secretary, Women and Child Development Department; all CDPOs of Nagpur division; and the TCS-ION Regional Sales Head – indicating broad official distribution.
- Monitor cdn.digialm.com and communicate with your CDPO for the exam date, admit card, and all further updates.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification/Circular PDF (31 July 2026) | Click Here |
| Apply Online – TCS-ION Portal for ICDS Maharashtra Mukhyasevika 2026 | Click Here |
ICDS Maharashtra Mukhyasevika Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is ICDS Maharashtra Mukhyasevika Recruitment 2026?
✅ It is a departmental promotion examination conducted by the Commissionerate of ICDS Scheme, Maharashtra State, Navi Mumbai (Women and Child Development Department) to fill 272 Mukhyasevika (Supervisor/Head Worker) posts plus additional vacancies, exclusively from among currently serving Anganwadi Sevikas across Maharashtra’s six ICDS divisions. External candidates cannot apply. The circular was issued on 31 July 2026 with revised eligibility criteria.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for ICDS Maharashtra Mukhyasevika Recruitment 2026?
✅ The last date to apply online is 21 August 2026 through the TCS-ION portal at cdn.digialm.com. The application start date is not clearly legible in the notification – confirm with your CDPO or check the TCS-ION portal directly.
Q3. Who is eligible to apply for ICDS Maharashtra Mukhyasevika 2026?
✅ Only currently serving Anganwadi Sevikas of Maharashtra ICDS who simultaneously meet all three conditions: (1) minimum 10 years of continuous unbroken regular service as on 01 January 2025, (2) a degree from a statutory university, and (3) age not exceeding 50 years as on 01 January 2025 (born after 01 January 1975).
Q4. Why was the age limit revised from 45 to 50 years?
✅ The earlier 45-year upper age limit prescribed under Recruitment Rule 7(1)(क) of the notification dated 04 June 2021 was set aside by the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court in its order dated 08 May 2026. Pursuant to this court order, the Government of Maharashtra issued a Government Decision on 03 July 2026 revising the maximum age limit to 50 years as on 01 January 2025.
Q5. What is the educational qualification required for ICDS Maharashtra Mukhyasevika?
✅ A degree from a statutory university is required for eligibility. After appointment, selected candidates must additionally clear: (1) a computer proficiency certificate exam within 2 years of joining, (2) a Marathi language exam within 2 years of joining, and (3) a Hindi language exam within 3 years of joining. Annual increments and further promotions are withheld until these post-appointment qualifications are completed.
Q6. Is this an open-market recruitment?
✅ No. This is a departmental promotion examination restricted exclusively to currently serving Anganwadi Sevikas of Maharashtra ICDS. External candidates, fresh graduates, or anyone not currently serving as an Anganwadi Sevika under Maharashtra ICDS cannot apply.
Q7. How many vacancies are there in ICDS Maharashtra Mukhyasevika Recruitment 2026?
✅ There are 272 posts under the promotion quota, plus any additional posts that fall vacant before the examination result is declared. The exact count of additional posts is not specified. Category-wise and division-wise breakup is not published in the available notification.
Q8. What is the role of CDPOs in this recruitment?
✅ The ICDS Commissionerate has specifically directed Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs) to: bring the revised eligibility criteria to the notice of all serving Sevikas under their jurisdiction, obtain signed acknowledgments from each Sevika, and preserve these at the office level. Sevikas who have not been informed should contact their CDPO immediately.
Q9. What is the selection process for ICDS Maharashtra Mukhyasevika 2026?
✅ Selection is through a departmental promotion examination for eligible Anganwadi Sevikas. The detailed exam syllabus, pattern, and date are as per the Commissionerate’s general instruction letter (Reference Letter No. 7) and will be communicated through the TCS-ION portal. Candidates should contact their CDPO for complete details.
Q10. How will I know the exam date, admit card, and further updates?
✅ All further updates including exam date, admit card, and result will be communicated through the TCS-ION portal at cdn.digialm.com and through the ICDS Commissionerate. Candidates should also stay in contact with their Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) as CDPOs are the designated point of contact for eligible Sevikas in this departmental process.
Disclaimer
The information above is compiled from the official ICDS Maharashtra Mukhyasevika (Supervisor) Departmental Promotion Examination 2026 circular dated 31 July 2026 (notified on 05 August 2026), issued by the Commissionerate of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme, Maharashtra State, Navi Mumbai, under the Women and Child Development Department, Government of Maharashtra, as available through the official TCS-ION notification PDF. The vacancy count of 272 is as per the promotion quota; additional vacancies may be filled from the same list. The age revision to 50 years follows the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court order dated 08 May 2026 and Government Decision dated 03 July 2026. This is a departmental promotion examination for serving Anganwadi Sevikas only – not an open-market recruitment. Candidates must verify the application start date and all other details from the official TCS-ION portal cdn.digialm.com and their respective CDPOs. All links above lead only to the official TCS-ION notification PDF and portal.
