About the Etawah UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026
The District Programme Officer, Etawah, operating under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), has announced the Etawah UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026. This initiative aims to fill 102 honorarium-based Anganwadi Worker positions across nine Child Development Projects within the Etawah district of Uttar Pradesh. The recruitment process is governed by Uttar Pradesh Government Order No. 1092245/2025/3313/58-1-2025(1917687) dated September 17, 2025. The official notification was released on August 7, 2026, and approved by the Chief Development Officer and District Magistrate, Etawah, on August 5, 2026. Only female candidates are eligible to apply for these posts.
Etawah Anganwadi Worker Vacancy Details
A total of 102 Anganwadi Worker vacancies are available across various Child Development Projects in Etawah district. The distribution of posts is as follows:
| S. No. | Project Name | Area | Vacancies |
|---|
| 1 | Chakarnagar | Rural | 10 |
| 2 | Takha | Rural | 08 |
| 3 | Basrehar | Rural | 14 |
| 4 | Maheva | Rural | 26 |
| 5 | Bharthana | Rural | 12 |
| 6 | Badhpura | Rural | 13 |
| 7 | Saifai | Rural | 06 |
| 8 | Shahar (City) | Urban | 02 |
| 9 | Jaswantnagar | Rural | 11 |
| Total | | | 102 |
The recruiting authority reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vacant posts, or to cancel the recruitment process entirely.
Important Dates for Etawah Anganwadi Worker Posts
The key dates for the Etawah Anganwadi Worker recruitment are provided below. Candidates should note the application deadline carefully.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Notification Issued | 07 Aug 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 07 Aug 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30 Aug 2026, till 12:00 midnight |
| Age Reckoning (Cut-off) Date | 01 Jul 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria for Anganwadi Worker
To be eligible for the Anganwadi Worker positions, candidates must meet specific educational and residential requirements.
- Gender: Only female candidates are eligible to apply.
- Educational Qualification: Applicants must have passed Intermediate (12th) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board. Candidates possessing higher qualifications, up to the postgraduate level, will also be considered, with merit determined by the highest qualification achieved.
- Residence Requirement: Candidates must be permanent residents of the specific ward or Gram Sabha where the vacant post is located. If no eligible candidate is found from that particular Gram Sabha, residents of the concerned Nyay Panchayat will be considered. For urban posts, the online residence certificate must accurately state the ward number and name.
Required Documents for Eligibility Verification:
- Only online-issued residence and caste certificates with digital signatures, verifiable online from the Tehsil, will be accepted.
- Income certificates must be issued by the competent authority as per UP Government Revenue Department Order No. 3959/1-9-11-Raj-9-9 dated September 30, 2011 (as amended), and must be verifiable online.
- For widowed candidates, a death certificate and family register copy issued or attested by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari or concerned Nagar Nikay is required.
- For divorced or deserted women, a valid court order is mandatory.
Age Limit for Etawah Anganwadi Worker Recruitment
Candidates applying for the Anganwadi Worker posts must fall within the specified age bracket as of the cut-off date.
| Particular | Details |
|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 35 years |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01 Jul 2026 |
Details regarding age relaxation for reserved categories are not explicitly mentioned in the provided notification.
Reservation and Priority Order
The selection process incorporates a specific priority order for candidates within an eligible Gram Sabha or ward.
- Permanent residents of the same Gram Sabha/ward (for urban areas) who belong to families living below the poverty line (BPL), including widows and legally divorced/deserted women.
- If no such candidate is available, widowed/divorced/deserted women from BPL families residing in the same Gram Sabha/ward will be considered.
- If vacancies still remain, women from families living above the poverty line in the same Gram Sabha/ward will be eligible.
- Should no eligible candidate be found within the Gram Sabha under any of the above categories, selection will proceed category-wise from the concerned Nyay Panchayat.
BPL status is determined according to Social Welfare Department (Anubhag-2) Order No. 22/2015/2123/26-2-2015 dated September 14, 2015 (as amended). Posts under the unreserved category are open to candidates of any category, while applications for reserved posts are accepted only from candidates belonging to that specific category. Reservation for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Other Backward Class (OBC) candidates will be applied as per existing government orders for Anganwadi Worker appointments.
Selection Process for Etawah Anganwadi Worker
The selection for Anganwadi Worker posts will be based on merit.
- Merit List Preparation: A merit list will be prepared based on the candidates' educational qualifications, considering marks from Intermediate up to postgraduate level.
- Eligibility Verification: Selection is strictly subject to fulfilling the residence requirement and adhering to the specified priority and reservation order.
- No Written Exam/Interview: The notification does not mention any written examination or interview as part of the selection process.
The final authority to fill, not fill, or cancel any post rests with the selection committee.
How to Apply Online for Etawah Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026
Interested and eligible female candidates must apply online through the official portal. Follow these steps to complete your application:
- Visit the Official Portal: Go to the official website, upanganwadibharti.in.
- Fill the Application Form: Carefully complete the online application form with accurate personal and educational details in the prescribed format.
- Upload Documents: Upload clear, legible, self-attested scanned copies of all necessary documents. This includes residence certificates, caste certificates, income certificates, educational mark sheets and degrees, and any category-specific documents (e.g., death certificate/family register for widows, court order for divorced/deserted women).
- Verify Details: Ensure that the ward number/name for urban posts is correctly mentioned as per your online residence certificate.
- Submit Application: Submit the completed online application form before the deadline of August 30, 2026, at midnight.
Please note that only online applications submitted via the official departmental website will be accepted. Offline applications, in any format, will not be considered under any circumstances.
Important Instructions for Applicants
Candidates are advised to adhere to the following instructions to ensure a smooth application process:
- Only online applications submitted through upanganwadibharti.in within the specified timeframe will be accepted. Offline submissions will be rejected.
- All documents must be uploaded precisely as declared in the online application form. No physical or postal submission of documents is valid.
- Any errors, false information, or fabricated documents discovered will lead to immediate rejection of the candidature.
- The number of vacant posts is subject to change. The selection committee retains the right to fill, not fill, or cancel the recruitment for these positions.
- Detailed application forms, eligibility criteria, and application procedures are also available for reference at the Child Development Project Office of the concerned Development Block or at the District Programme Officer (Child Development Department) office at Vikas Bhawan, Etawah, during working days.
