Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruiting Body | District Programme Officer, ICDS, Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) |
| Post Name | Anganwadi Worker (Anganwadi Karyakatri) |
| Total Vacancies | 220 |
| Salary | Honorarium-based (specific monthly amount not mentioned in notification) |
| Qualification | Intermediate (Class 12) or equivalent |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years (as on 01 July 2026) |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 August 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Type | Contractual Engagement |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 21 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 22 July 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 11 August 2026 (till midnight, 12:00 AM) |
| Age Reckoning / Cut-off Date | 01 July 2026 |
Vacancy Details
A total of 220 Anganwadi Karyakatri posts are available across 12 Child Development Project (Bal Vikas Pariyojana) offices in Ayodhya district. Detailed centre-wise and reservation-wise vacancy lists are displayed on official notice boards and the official portal. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
| Anganwadi Karyakatri | 220 |
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 | 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 → Same order for women living above poverty line (if no BPL candidate available). |
| Nyaya Panchayat Clause | If no eligible candidate is found in a gram sabha, candidates will be considered category-wise from the concerned Nyaya Panchayat area. |
Age Limit
The age limit is calculated as on 01 July 2026. | Category | Age Limit |
| 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. Selection Process
The selection for Anganwadi Karyakatri posts is entirely merit-based, with no written examination. | Stage | Process |
| Initial Filling (50% Posts) | Half of the vacant posts are filled from 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 among eligible Sahayikas is merit-based. |
| Direct Recruitment (Remaining 50% Posts) | Remaining posts are filled through direct online applications from eligible women residents, following the specified priority order (widow/divorced/deserted/general, BPL first). |
| Merit List Preparation | Merit score is calculated by dividing Intermediate marks by 10 (e.g., 45% marks = 4.5 points). Higher qualifications (up to postgraduate) are also considered by adding their percentage-based scores 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 | Reservation for SC, ST, and OBC categories is applied as per applicable Uttar Pradesh government orders. |
| Approval & Appointment | The selection list recommended by the committee is approved by the District Magistrate. Appointment letters are 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. The specific monthly honorarium amount is not mentioned in this notification. Candidates should refer to the official portal or the ICDS Directorate, Lucknow, for current honorarium details. Documents Required
- Scanned Photograph
- Scanned Signature
- Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, etc.)
- Domicile (Residence) Certificate
- Educational Certificates (Class 10th, 12th, and higher if applicable)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable, for SC/ST/OBC)
- Income Certificate (not older than 3 years from notification date, if applicable for BPL/priority categories)
- Divorce/Widowhood Certificate (if applicable)
How to Apply
- 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 in the specified format (JPEG/PDF, maximum 2MB each).
- Review the application form carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application form.
- Print a copy of the submitted application 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 for Anganwadi Worker posts?
Ans: There are a total of 220 vacant Anganwadi Karyakatri (Anganwadi Worker) posts available in Ayodhya district.
Q3. What is the minimum educational qualification required for this recruitment?
Ans: Candidates must have passed Intermediate (Class 12) or an equivalent qualification to be eligible for the Anganwadi Worker post.
Q4. What is the age limit for UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment?
Ans: The age limit for applicants is a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 35 years, calculated as on 01 July 2026.
Q5. Is there any application fee for the UP Anganwadi Worker posts?
Ans: As per the official notification, no application fee is mentioned for this recruitment cycle.
Q6. What is the selection process for Anganwadi Worker posts?
Ans: The selection process is entirely merit-based, considering educational qualifications, and does not involve a written examination.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
| Official Website | As per official notification |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |