SDO Chanchal Malda ASHA Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 19 Posts - Recruitment 2026
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Note: All dates are tentative and subject to change. Candidates should check the official Malda district website or SDO Chanchal office notice board for updated information.

No Application Fee:

There is no application fee or processing charges for ASHA worker recruitment. The application process is completely free for all candidates including General, SC, ST, OBC, and other categories.

Cost-Free Application:

• Application form can be downloaded free from official website
• No fee required for form submission
• No demand draft or payment instrument needed
• Candidates should not pay any money to anyone for application

Beware of Fraud:

• No middlemen or agents are involved in the recruitment process
• SDO office or any government office will never demand money for application or selection
• Report any such demand immediately to the SDO office or district authorities
• Recruitment is merit-based and transparent with no financial transactions

Age Limit for ASHA Worker Positions

Age Criteria

Minimum Age: 30 years

Maximum Age: 40 years

Age Calculation Date: As on 16th January 2026 (date of advertisement)

Acceptable Date of Birth Range

• Candidates born between 16th January 1986 and 16th January 1996 are eligible
• Age will be calculated as on the date of advertisement release
• Date of birth as mentioned in Madhyamik certificate or Birth Certificate will be considered

Age Relaxation

No age relaxation is provided for any category including SC/ST/OBC/PwD for ASHA worker positions. The age limit of 30-40 years is fixed and applicable to all candidates.

Rationale for Age Limit

The age range of 30-40 years is specifically designed to ensure:

• Maturity and life experience in handling community health issues
• Better understanding of maternal and child health through personal experience
• Stability and long-term commitment to the community
• Acceptance and trust from community members, especially older women
• Sufficient active service years for effective contribution