UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 – 201 Posts, Apply Online

1. Merit-based Selection — Candidates are selected based on a merit list derived from marks obtained in Intermediate (12th) up to postgraduate qualifications, excluding High School (10th) marks.
2. Priority System — Within the same Gram Sabha or urban ward, priority is given to:
   1. Widowed women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families.
   2. Legally divorced or deserted women from BPL families.
   3. Other women from BPL families.
   If no BPL candidates are available, the same priority order applies to women from Above Poverty Line (APL) families in the same Gram Sabha/ward.
3. Family Restriction — Two women from the same family cannot be appointed to Anganwadi Karyakartri and Anganwadi Sahayika posts at the same centre.
4. Document Verification — Residence and caste certificates must be digitally signed and verifiable online; income certificates must be issued by a competent authority.

About UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026

The Office of the District Programme Officer, Child Development (Bal Vikas), Sonbhadra, has issued the official notification for the UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 201 Anganwadi Karyakartri (Anganwadi Worker) posts in Sonbhadra district. Eligible female candidates who meet the specified age and educational criteria are invited to apply online through the official website, upanganwadibharti.in, between August 6 and August 26, 2026.

UP Anganwadi Karyakartri Vacancy Details 2026

A total of 201 Anganwadi Karyakartri vacancies have been announced across eight projects within the Sonbhadra district. These posts are distributed among various categories as per government reservation policies.

Eligibility Criteria for Anganwadi Karyakartri Posts

To be eligible for the Anganwadi Karyakartri Recruitment 2026, candidates must meet specific requirements related to gender, residency, and educational qualifications.

• Gender: Only female candidates are eligible to apply.
• Residency: Applicants must be permanent residents of the same Gram Sabha (village) or urban ward where the vacant post is located. This is a mandatory requirement.

Educational Qualification

The minimum educational qualification required for the Anganwadi Karyakartri post is Intermediate (12th) or an equivalent examination. Candidates possessing higher qualifications, up to postgraduate level, are also eligible to apply. The merit list will be prepared based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination from Intermediate up to the postgraduate level, with marks from High School (10th) not being considered for merit calculation.

Age Limit

Candidates applying for the UP Anganwadi Karyakartri posts must adhere to the following age limits as of July 1, 2026:

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 35 years

The age will be determined based on the date of birth recorded in the High School mark sheet or certificate.

Application Fee

The official notification for the UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 does not specify any application fee for candidates.

Selection Process for UP Anganwadi Worker

The selection of Anganwadi Karyakartri will be based on a merit-and-priority system, without a written examination. The process involves:

1. Merit List Preparation: A merit list will be generated based on the percentage of marks obtained in the Intermediate (12th) examination and any higher qualifications up to the postgraduate level. Marks from the High School (10th) examination will not be included in this calculation.
2. Priority Order: Within the same Gram Sabha or urban ward where a vacancy exists, candidates will be prioritized in the following sequence:
   • First preference will be given to widowed women from families living below the poverty line (BPL).
   • Next, legally divorced or deserted women from BPL families will be considered.
   • If no candidates from the above categories are available, other women from BPL families in the same Gram Sabha/ward will be considered.
   • Should there be no eligible BPL candidates, the same priority order (widowed, then divorced/deserted, then general) will be applied to women from families above the poverty line (APL) in the respective Gram Sabha/ward.
3. Family Appointment Rule: As per existing government orders, two women from the same family are not permitted to be appointed to both Anganwadi Karyakartri and Anganwadi Sahayika positions at the same centre.
4. Document Verification: All submitted documents, including residence and caste certificates, must be digitally signed and verifiable online. Income certificates must be issued by a competent authority as per government regulations. Inaccurate or fabricated information will lead to the rejection of candidature.

How to Apply for UP Anganwadi Karyakartri Recruitment 2026

Interested and eligible female candidates must apply online through the official departmental website. No offline or postal applications will be accepted.

Step-by-Step Application Guide:

1. Visit the official website: upanganwadibharti.in
2. Navigate to the "Anganwadi Karyakartri, Sonbhadra" section and locate the online application form.
3. Carefully fill in all required personal, educational, residency, and category details in the application form.
4. Upload clear, self-attested, and legible scanned copies of all necessary documents, such as income, caste, and residence certificates, ensuring they are in the applicant's own name.
5. Thoroughly review all entered information, paying close attention to certificate numbers, before final submission.
6. Submit the application form within the specified period, from August 6, 2026, to August 26, 2026 (until midnight).

Candidates are advised that any discrepancies or false information found during the verification process will result in the rejection of their application.

Important Dates for UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026

Official Links

• Official Notification PDF: Download Here
• Apply Online: Click Here
• Official Website: upanganwadibharti.in