ICDS Maharashtra Supervisor (Mukhyasevika) Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 272 Vacancies

The Commissionerate of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), Maharashtra, under the Women and Child Development Department, has officially released the recruitment notification for filling up 272 promotion-quota vacancies for the post of Mukhyasevika (Supervisor) (Group-C).

This specific recruitment drive is conducted exclusively as a Departmental Promotion Examination for eligible serving Anganwadi Sevikas across the state. The online application portal hosted via TCS-ION went live on 5th August 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications online until 21st August 2026.

Recruitment Overview

Feature	Details
Recruiting Body	Commissionerate of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), Maharashtra
Department	Women and Child Development Department, Government of Maharashtra
Post Name	Mukhyasevika (Supervisor / Group-C)
Total Vacancies	272 Posts (plus additional vacancies arising before final result declaration)
Recruitment Type	Departmental Promotion Examination (Exclusive for Anganwadi Sevikas)
Job Location	Maharashtra
Application Mode	Online via TCS-ION Portal
Online Registration Start Date	5th August 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	21st August 2026
Official Website Portals	womenchild.maharashtra.gov.in / TCS-ION Registration Portal

Important Schedule & Dates Matrix

Event	Dates
Notification Release Date	August 2026 (Formal notice issued on 5th/13th August 2026)
Commencement of Online Application	5th August 2026
Closing Date for Online Registration	21st August 2026
Admit Card Release Date	To Be Announced
Departmental Examination Date	To Be Announced

Vacancy Distribution & Scope

• Total Notified Posts: 272 Vacancies under the promotion quota.
• Dynamic Addition: The notification accounts for additional vacancies that may fall vacant prior to the formal declaration of the examination results.
• Deployment: Selected candidates will be assigned supervisory responsibilities across various project blocks and districts throughout Maharashtra.

Eligibility Criteria & Departmental Norms

1. Candidate Status & Service Requirement

• Exclusive Eligibility: This recruitment is strictly restricted to serving Anganwadi Sevikas working under the ICDS Maharashtra network. Fresh external candidates are ineligible.
• Continuous Service: Must have completed a minimum of 10 years of continuous regular service as an Anganwadi Sevika.

2. Educational Qualifications

• Graduate Degree: Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a statutory or recognized University.
• Computer Literacy: Must possess a valid MS-CIT certificate or an equivalent recognized computer qualification.
• Linguistic Proficiency: Complete reading, writing, and speaking fluency in both Marathi and Hindi languages.

3. Age Limit (As on 1st January 2025)

• Maximum Age Limit: 50 Years (Candidates must have been born on or after 1st January 1975).
• Note: This revised upper age limit complies with recent judicial updates superseding earlier restrictive caps.

Salary Structure & Compensation Package

• Post Designation: Mukhyasevika (Supervisor)
• Pay Matrix Group: Group-C Non-Gazetted
• Pay Level: Pay Level S-13 of the Maharashtra State Government Pay Matrix.
• Pay Scale: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/- per month.
• Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other admissible state government employee benefits.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

1. Departmental Promotion Examination: Eligible applicants undergo a specialized written competitive test.
   • Exam Structure: Divided into specific assessment groups (Group A and Group B) covering Marathi & Hindi language proficiency, General Knowledge, ICDS Schemes, relevant Acts, and nutritional mission frameworks.
2. Merit Listing: Shortlisting is prepared based on performance metrics secured in the examination.
3. Document & Service Record Verification: Thorough scrutiny of 10-year service continuation certificates, graduation degrees, and personal credentials.

Application Fee

• Fee Details: As prescribed on the official TCS-ION application dashboard (standard processing fees or structural exam fees apply as per state guidelines).

How to Apply Online

1. Access Portal: Visit the designated TCS-ION online application portal linked via the official Maharashtra Women and Child Development website womenchild.maharashtra.gov.in.
2. Review Guidelines: Coordinate with your respective Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) to verify service record entries before submission.
3. Registration & Login: Register using your service credentials, district project details, and active contact numbers.
4. Form Completion: Fill out the online application form with accurate service tenure data, educational history, and personal details.
5. Document Upload: Upload scanned images of your passport-size photograph, signature, graduation degree mark sheets, MS-CIT certificate, and proof of continuous service.
6. Final Submission: Review all entered data thoroughly, submit the application before the deadline, and download/print a digital confirmation receipt for institutional records.

🔗 Apply Online Link

📄 Download ICDS Maharashtra Supervisor Recruitment Notification PDF

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Who is eligible to apply for ICDS Maharashtra Supervisor Recruitment 2026?

A: This recruitment is exclusively open to serving Anganwadi Sevikas in Maharashtra who have completed at least 10 years of continuous regular service and hold a recognized university degree.

Q2: How many total vacancies are announced in this notification?

A: A total of 272 promotion-quota vacancies have been notified, alongside additional posts that may fall vacant prior to result declarations.

Q3: What is the last date to apply online?

A: The online application submission window closes on 21st August 2026.

Q4: What is the salary scale for the Mukhyasevika position?

A: Selected candidates are placed in Pay Level S-13, earning a salary scale of ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400/- per month.