The Women, Child, Senior Citizen & Divyangjan Welfare Department, Government of Sikkim, released this employment notice on 14th of August 2026 on its official website. As per Notice No. 142/WCSC&DW/ICDS/2026-2027, the department is filling 10 contractual posts under Mission Saksham & Poshan 2.0. Applications must reach the department on or before 26 August 2026 by 2.00 PM. Sikkim WCSC and DW Recruitment notice is for local candidates in Sikkim, and it covers roles at very different levels, from a postgraduate Consultant post to a Class X-level Office Messenger post.
The department is filling 10 posts across five categories, and a full post-wise breakdown of vacancies, salary and eligibility follows below. Selected candidates can be posted in any district of Sikkim. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Women, Child, Senior Citizen & Divyangjan Welfare Departments notice No. 142/WCSC&DW/ICDS/2026-2027 dated 14 August 2026. Last verified: 15 August 2026.
The Women, Child, Senior Citizen & Divyangjan Welfare Department, Government of Sikkim is filling 10 contractual posts — Consultant (Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation), Project Associate, Project Assistant, Secretarial Assistant and Office Messenger — under Notice No. 142/WCSC&DW/ICDS/2026-2027. The last date to submit applications is 26 August 2026 by 2.00 PM, addressed to the Additional Director at Bal Bhawan, 5th Mile, Lumsay. Selection is through screening followed by a walk-in interview on 2 September 2026 from 10.30 AM onwards.
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Quick summary of Sikkim WCSC and DW Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Women, Child, Senior Citizen & Divyangjan Welfare Department, Govt. of Sikkim |
| Post | 5 categories: Consultant, Project Associate, Project Assistant, Secretarial Assistant, Office Messenger |
| Total Vacancy | 10 posts |
| Salary | ₹9,000 – ₹60,000 per month (post-wise, see table below) |
| Application Mode | Offline, addressed to the Additional Director |
| Eligibility | Class X to postgraduate, varies by post (full breakdown below) |
| Selection Process | Screening, then walk-in interview |
| Place of Posting | Any district of Sikkim |
| Last Date | 26 August 2026, 2.00 PM |
| Who Can Apply | Local (Sikkim) candidates meeting the post-wise qualifications |
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About Sikkim WCSC and DW
The Women, Child, Senior Citizen & Divyangjan Welfare Department is a Government of Sikkim department working on welfare schemes for women, children, senior citizens and persons with disabilities in the state. It is currently implementing Mission Saksham & Poshan 2.0, the nutrition and child development mission referred to in this notice, through its ICDS wing. These 10 contractual posts support the planning, monitoring and field-level delivery of that mission, from technical and IT roles down to administrative support.
Local context: working out of Lumsay, Sikkim
The department’s office is at Bal Bhawan, 5th Mile, Lumsay, close to Gangtok. Candidates from other districts would typically travel toward Gangtok before continuing to Lumsay. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office. Several posts in this notice ask for candidates conversant in the local language, which points to close, ground-level coordination with anganwadi and frontline nutrition and health staff across the state. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office. Since selected candidates can be posted in any district, applicants should be prepared for a posting outside Gangtok as well, including West, North or South Sikkim. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice released | 14 August 2026 |
| Last date to submit application | 26 August 2026, by 2.00 PM |
| Screened candidates’ list on the Notice Board | 29 August 2026 |
| Walk-in interview | 2 September 2026, from 10.30 AM onwards |
Applications received after 2.00 PM on 26 August 2026 fall outside the stated deadline in the notice.
Sikkim WCSC and DW Vacancy details and salary
| Post | Type | No. of Posts | Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consultant (Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation) | Contractual | 1 | ₹60,000/- |
| Project Associate | Contractual | 1 | ₹25,000/- |
| Project Assistant | Contractual | 6 | ₹18,000/- |
| Secretarial Assistant | Contractual | 1 | ₹15,000/- |
| Office Messenger | Contractual | 1 | ₹9,000/- |
| Total | 10 |
The notification does not give a category-wise (SC/ST/OBC/etc.) split of these 10 posts.
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Post-wise eligibility of Sikkim WCSC and DW Recruitment
Age limit for all posts: as per State Government norms. The notice does not state a specific age figure.
Consultant (Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation) — 1 post
Educational qualification: PG degree/diploma in Management, Computer Applications, Computer Science, or B.Tech/BE in IT/Computer Engineering, or PG in Science with formal training in IT/computer, with at least 55% marks. Experience and other requirements:
- At least 3 years’ experience in IT/ICT systems implementation and analysis
- Project management experience
- Extensive experience developing and implementing web-based and mobile applications, with knowledge and proficiency in M&E methodologies
- Preferably a retired government officer with sound knowledge of Planning/Monitoring/Evaluation/Health/Nutrition
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, and conversant in the local language
- Good computer skills
Project Associate — 1 post
Educational qualification: Graduate in Computer Science or IT. Experience and other requirements:
- At least 2 years’ work experience in the relevant field
- Formal training in IT/mobile applications
- Experience working with technology and software application support
- Prior experience working with frontline government workers, and training on IT/mobiles/computers
- Good oral and written communication skills in the local language
Project Assistant — 6 posts
Educational qualification: Graduation degree or Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Social Sciences, or Nutrition. Experience and other requirements:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience of capacity building, with supervisory skills
- Good oral and written communication skills in the local language, and fair skills in English
- Good computer skills / knowledge of internet and email
- Ability to work in a team and willingness to travel extensively
Secretarial Assistant — 1 post
Educational qualification: Class XII, with a 3-month diploma in computer application.
Office Messenger — 1 post
Educational qualification: Class X and above.
Sikkim WCSC and DW Recruitment 2026 – Selection process
The selection for Sikkim WCSC and DW Recruitment will be done through screening followed by a walk-in interview — there is no written exam mentioned in this notice.
- The department screens applications against the eligibility criteria for each post.
- The list of screened candidates is put up on the department’s Notice Board on 29 August 2026.
- A walk-in interview is held on 2 September 2026 from 10.30 AM onwards, at the office of the Principal Director, WCSC&DWD, Lumsay.
Original documents must be produced on the date of the interview; attested copies alone are not enough at this stage.
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How to apply for Sikkim WCSC and DW Recruitment
- Check the eligibility criteria for the specific post you are applying for, listed above.
- Prepare the application along with all required documents (list below).
- Address the application to the Additional Director, Women, Child, Senior Citizen and Divyangjan Welfare Department.
- Ensure the application reaches the department at Bal Bhawan, 5th Mile, Lumsay, on or before 26 August 2026 by 2.00 PM.
The notice does not specify whether applications should be submitted by post or in person; candidates should confirm the preferred mode with the department office directly.
Documents to keep ready
- Attested copies of educational qualification certificates from Class X onwards
- Attested copy of Sikkim Subject Certificate / Certificate of Identification from the concerned authority
- Attested copy of a valid Employment Card
- No Objection Certificate from the Secretary/Head of Department, for those already serving in a Government Department
- Experience certificate, if any
- One passport-size photograph
- Original documents, to be produced on the date of interview
Important links – Sikkim WCSC and DW Recruitment 2026
- Download the official employment notice PDF
- More Sikkim government job notifications
- 10th pass government job listings
- All government job notifications
The notice does not give a separate online application portal; applications are submitted directly to the department address above.
Should you apply for Sikkim WCSC and DW Recruitment 2026?
These are contractual, not permanent, positions, so weigh that against the appeal of a state government-linked role. The pay ranges widely by post — from ₹9,000 a month for Office Messenger to ₹60,000 a month for Consultant — so this single notice suits very different candidates at once, from Class X pass-outs to postgraduate IT professionals with government-scheme experience. The Consultant and Project Associate posts fit candidates with a technical or M&E background; Project Assistant suits those with community or capacity-building experience; Secretarial Assistant and Office Messenger are entry-level administrative posts. Selection is by walk-in interview only, with no written exam, so preparation is mainly about having every document ready and in order rather than test practice. Candidates should also be prepared for posting in any district of Sikkim, not necessarily Gangtok. With less than two weeks between the notice date and the deadline, candidates should apply without delay.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for WCSC&DW Sikkim recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit applications is 26 August 2026, by 2.00 PM. Applications must be addressed to the Additional Director, Women, Child, Senior Citizen and Divyangjan Welfare Department, at Bal Bhawan, 5th Mile, Lumsay.
How many vacancies are there in WCSC&DW Sikkim recruitment 2026?
There are 10 contractual vacancies in total: 1 Consultant, 1 Project Associate, 6 Project Assistants, 1 Secretarial Assistant and 1 Office Messenger.
What is the selection process for WCSC&DW Sikkim posts?
Selection is through screening of applications, followed by a walk-in interview. The screened candidates’ list goes up on the department’s Notice Board on 29 August 2026, and interviews are held on 2 September 2026 from 10.30 AM onwards.
What is Mission Saksham & Poshan 2.0?
Mission Saksham & Poshan 2.0 is the nutrition and child development programme under which these WCSC&DW Sikkim posts are being filled. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
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