Eligibility
| Criteria | Requirement |
| Gender | Female candidates only |
| Residence | Permanent resident of the same ward/gram sabha where the vacant Anganwadi centre is located. |
| Educational Qualification | Minimum Intermediate (Class 12) or an equivalent qualification. Merit will consider marks up to postgraduate level. |
| Priority Order (Direct Recruitment) | Widow (BPL family) → Legally divorced/deserted woman (BPL family) → Other women from BPL families → If no BPL candidate, same order for women above poverty line. |
| Nationality | As per official notification |
Age Limit
The age limit for candidates applying for the Anganwadi Worker posts is calculated as on 01 July 2026. | Category | Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026) |
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 35 years |
The notification does not mention any age relaxation for reserved categories for this specific recruitment cycle. Application Fee
The official notification does not specify any application fee for this recruitment. | Category | Fee |
| All Categories | As per official notification |
Selection Process
The selection for Anganwadi Karyakatri posts is entirely merit-based, with no written examination. | Stage | Process |
| Initial Filling (50% posts) | Through eligible serving Anganwadi Sahayikas (Helpers) of the same gram sabha/ward with minimum 5 years of regular service, not above 50 years of age, and Intermediate qualification. Selection is merit-based among Sahayikas. |
| Direct Recruitment (Remaining 50% posts) | Through online applications from eligible women residents, following the specified priority order (widow/divorced/deserted/general, BPL first). |
| Merit List Preparation | Marks scored in Intermediate are divided by 10 to compute the merit score. Higher qualifications (up to postgraduate) percentage-based scores are added to the Intermediate score for final merit. |
| Tie-breaker Rule | If merit marks are equal, the older candidate is preferred. If age is also equal, the candidate with higher educational qualification is preferred. |
| Reservation | Applied for SC, ST, and OBC categories as per applicable Uttar Pradesh government orders. |
| Selection Committee | Chaired by Chief Development Officer (or nominated ADM-level officer), District Programme Officer as Member Secretary, along with other nominated officers. |
| Approval & Appointment | Selection list approved by the District Magistrate. Appointment letters issued by the District Programme Officer within 15 working days of DM approval. |
Salary
The Anganwadi Karyakatri post is a mandeya-adharit (honorarium-based) contractual engagement. | Post Name | Pay Scale |
| Anganwadi Worker (Anganwadi Karyakatri) | Mandeya-adharit (Honorarium-based). Specific monthly honorarium amount is not mentioned in this notification. |
Documents Required
Candidates must upload scanned copies (JPEG/PDF format, maximum 2MB each) of the following documents: - Domicile (Residence) Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Income Certificate (not older than 3 years from notification date)
- High School Marksheet and Certificate (for age proof)
- Intermediate (Class 12) Marksheet and Certificate
- Higher Education Marksheets and Certificates (if applicable, up to postgraduate level)
- Scanned Photograph
- Scanned Signature
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online through the official portal by following these steps: - Visit the official application portal: upanganwadibharti.in
- Register yourself by providing the necessary details.
- Log in using your registration credentials.
- Fill out the online application form with accurate personal and educational information.
- Upload scanned copies of all required documents as per the specified format and size.
- Review the filled application form carefully for any errors.
- Submit the application form before the last date.
- Print a copy of the submitted application form for your records.
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date to apply online for the UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 is 11 August 2026 (till midnight, 12:00 AM).
Q2. How many vacancies are available in the UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026?
Ans: There are a total of 220 vacant Anganwadi Karyakatri (Anganwadi Worker) posts available in Ayodhya district.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required for Anganwadi Worker posts?
Ans: Candidates must have a minimum educational qualification of Intermediate (Class 12) or an equivalent qualification.
Q4. What is the age limit for UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment?
Ans: The minimum age limit is 18 years and the maximum age limit is 35 years, calculated as on 01 July 2026.
Q5. Is there a written exam for the Anganwadi Worker selection process?
Ans: No, the selection process for Anganwadi Worker posts is entirely merit-based, and there will be no written examination.
Q6. What is the salary for an Anganwadi Worker?
Ans: The post is mandeya-adharit (honorarium-based). The specific monthly honorarium amount is not mentioned in this notification.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
| Official Website | As per official notification |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |