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UP Anganwadi Anganwadi Worker and Helper Recruitment 2026 – 250

District Programme Officer, Basti has announced UP Anganwadi Anganwadi Worker and Helper Recruitment 2026 for 250 posts. Eligible women can apply online

·Posted 27 July 2026 at 09:36 am

·by Sombir Redhu

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Quick Summary

UP Anganwadi Anganwadi Worker and Helper Recruitment 2026 – 250 recruitment banner

Last Date

12 Aug 2026

Organization

UP Anganwadi

Examination / Post Name

UP Anganwadi Anganwadi Worker and Helper Recruitment 2026 – 250

Total Vacancies

250

Job Category

Government Jobs

Educational Qualification

12th Pass, Post Graduate

Age Limit

Category	Age Limit
Minimum Age	18 years
Maximum Age	35 years
Age Calculation Cut-off Date	1 July 2026

Application Fee

Category	Fee
All Candidates	—

Selection Process

Merit-based selection — determined by qualification level (Intermediate to Postgraduate). The percentage of marks obtained will be divided by 10 to get the merit score.
Preference order for candidates from the same ward/gram sabha:
- Widow woman from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
- Legally divorced or deserted woman from a BPL family.
- Any other woman from a BPL family.
- Widow woman from an above-poverty-line family (if no BPL candidate).
- Legally divorced or deserted woman from an above-poverty-line family.
- Any other woman from an above-poverty-line family.
Nyay Panchayat selection — if no eligible candidate is found in any of the above categories within the same gram sabha, selection will be made from the concerned Nyay Panchayat.

Official Notification Apply Online

Detailed Guide

Age Limit

Category	Age Limit
Minimum Age	18 years
Maximum Age	35 years
Age Calculation Cut-off Date	1 July 2026

Application Fee

Category	Fee
All Candidates	Not Specified

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Issued	July 2026
Online Application Last Date	12 August 2026
Age Calculation Cut-off Date	1 July 2026

Overview

The District Programme Officer, Basti, is conducting the UP Anganwadi Anganwadi Worker and Helper Recruitment 2026 to fill various positions in Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. This recruitment offers 250 vacancies for eligible women candidates, with online applications open until 12 August 2026.

Eligibility / Education Qualification

Post Name	Qualification	Other Requirements
Anganwadi Karyakatri (Worker)	Intermediate (12th) or equivalent (Minimum), Postgraduate (Maximum)	Women only, permanent resident of the ward/gram sabha, no two women from same family at same centre.
Anganwadi Sahayika (Helper)	Intermediate (12th) or equivalent (Minimum), Postgraduate (Maximum)	Women only, permanent resident of the ward/gram sabha, no two women from same family at same centre.

Selection Process

Merit-based selection — determined by qualification level (Intermediate to Postgraduate). The percentage of marks obtained will be divided by 10 to get the merit score.
Preference order for candidates from the same ward/gram sabha:
- Widow woman from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
- Legally divorced or deserted woman from a BPL family.
- Any other woman from a BPL family.
- Widow woman from an above-poverty-line family (if no BPL candidate).
- Legally divorced or deserted woman from an above-poverty-line family.
- Any other woman from an above-poverty-line family.
Nyay Panchayat selection — if no eligible candidate is found in any of the above categories within the same gram sabha, selection will be made from the concerned Nyay Panchayat.

Full Details

About the Recruitment

The District Programme Officer, Basti, has released the UP Anganwadi Anganwadi Worker and Helper Recruitment 2026 notification, inviting applications for 250 posts in Basti district, Uttar Pradesh. This recruitment is specifically for women candidates who meet the eligibility criteria, offering positions as Anganwadi Karyakatri (Worker) and Anganwadi Sahayika (Helper). The application process is entirely online, and interested candidates must submit their forms through the official website before the deadline of 12 August 2026.

Post-wise and Category-wise Vacancy Details

A total of 250 vacancies are available for Anganwadi Karyakatri (Worker) and Anganwadi Sahayika (Helper) posts across 15 Child Development Project areas in Basti district. The department reserves the right to modify the number of vacant posts.

S. No.	Post Name	No. of Posts	Category-wise Break-up
1	Anganwadi Karyakatri (Worker)	138	UR-78, OBC-31, SC-27, ST-2
2	Anganwadi Sahayika (Helper)	112	UR-51, OBC-23, SC-26, ST-12

Project/Block-wise Vacancy Distribution

Project (Block)	Karyakatri Vacancies	Sahayika Vacancies
Hariya	7	6
Sadar	17	11
Kudarha	5	5
Bahadurpur	13	9
Saughat	6	7
Vikramjot	12	12
Gaur	18	7
Saltaua	9	6
Bankati	11	7
Rudhauli	4	5
Kaptanganj	16	13
Parasrampur	4	2
Ramnagar	10	7
Dubaulia	5	2
Shahar	1	13
Total	138	112

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following general eligibility requirements to apply for these Anganwadi posts:

Only women candidates are eligible to apply.
Applicants must be permanent residents of the specific ward/gram sabha where the vacant post is located.
No two women from the same family can be appointed as Karyakatri and Sahayika at the same Anganwadi centre.

Educational Qualification for Anganwadi Karyakatri/Sahayika

The educational qualifications required for these posts are:

Minimum Qualification: Intermediate (12th) or its equivalent.
Maximum Qualification: Postgraduate.

Merit will be calculated based on the qualification level, with the percentage of marks obtained by the applicant divided by 10 to determine their merit score.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The age criteria for UP Anganwadi Basti Recruitment 2026 are as follows:

Category	Age Limit
Minimum Age	18 years
Maximum Age	35 years
Age Calculation Cut-off Date	1 July 2026

Only the date of birth recorded in the High School marksheet/certificate will be accepted for age verification.

Application Fee and Payment Method

The official notification does not specify any application fee for the UP Anganwadi Basti Recruitment 2026. Candidates should refer to the detailed notification for any updates regarding fees.

Selection Process

The selection for Anganwadi Karyakatri and Sahayika posts is primarily merit-based, determined by the academic qualifications of the applicants. A specific preference order is followed for candidates from the same ward/gram sabha:

Merit-based selection — determined by qualification level (Intermediate to Postgraduate). The percentage of marks obtained will be divided by 10 to get the merit score.
Preference order for candidates from the same ward/gram sabha:
- Widow woman from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
- Legally divorced or deserted woman from a BPL family.
- Any other woman from a BPL family.
- Widow woman from an above-poverty-line family (if no BPL candidate).
- Legally divorced or deserted woman from an above-poverty-line family.
- Any other woman from an above-poverty-line family.
Nyay Panchayat selection — if no eligible candidate is found in any of the above categories within the same gram sabha, category-wise selection will be made from the concerned Nyay Panchayat.

Pay Scale and Benefits

The recruitment for Anganwadi Karyakatri and Sahayika posts is honorarium-based. Specific details regarding the honorarium amount are not provided in the overview.

How to Apply — Step by Step

Eligible women candidates can apply online for the UP Anganwadi Basti Recruitment 2026 by following these steps:

Visit the official website: upanganwadibharti.in.
Locate the recruitment section for Anganwadi Karyakatri & Sahayika posts in Basti district.
Fill out the online application form accurately with all required personal and educational details.
Upload self-attested, clear, and legible scanned copies of all necessary documents.
Review the application form carefully before final submission.
Submit the form before the last date, 12 August 2026 (till midnight).

Documents Required

Candidates must upload self-attested, clear, and legible scanned copies of the following documents:

Educational certificates/marksheets.
Residence certificate (online, digitally signed by Tehsil only).
Caste certificate (online, digitally signed by Tehsil only).
Income certificate (issued as per UP Government Revenue Department order no. 3959/1-9-11-Raj-9 dated 30.09.2011, and verifiable online).
For widow applicants: Death certificate issued by the Gram Panchayat Officer/concerned Nagar Nikay, along with an attested copy of the family register.
For divorced/deserted applicants: A legal order issued by the competent court.

The BPL income limit is Rs. 46,080 per year for rural areas and Rs. 56,460 per year for urban areas, as per the Social Welfare Department order dated 14.09.2015.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Issued	July 2026
Online Application Last Date	12 August 2026
Age Calculation Cut-off Date	1 July 2026

Important Links

Official Website: https://upanganwadibharti.in/
Official Notification PDF: Download Here
Apply Online: Apply Here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

QWhat is the last date to apply for UP Anganwadi Basti Recruitment 2026?

AThe last date to apply online for UP Anganwadi Basti Recruitment 2026 is 12 August 2026, with applications closing at midnight.

QHow many vacancies are available in UP Anganwadi Basti Recruitment 2026?

AThere are a total of 250 vacancies in UP Anganwadi Basti Recruitment 2026, comprising 138 posts for Anganwadi Karyakatri and 112 for Anganwadi Sahayika.

QWhat is the minimum educational qualification required for Anganwadi Karyakatri/Sahayika posts?

ACandidates applying for Anganwadi Karyakatri/Sahayika posts must have a minimum qualification of Intermediate (12th) or its equivalent.

QWhat is the age limit for UP Anganwadi Basti Recruitment 2026?

AApplicants for UP Anganwadi Basti Recruitment 2026 must be between 18 and 35 years of age as of the cut-off date of 1 July 2026.

QIs there an application fee for UP Anganwadi Basti Recruitment 2026?

AThe official notification for UP Anganwadi Basti Recruitment 2026 does not mention any application fee.

QCan male candidates apply for Anganwadi Karyakatri/Sahayika posts?

ANo, only women candidates are eligible to apply for the Anganwadi Karyakatri and Sahayika posts in this recruitment.

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