UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for District Wise Vacancies

UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026: Overview & Key Highlights

The District Program Officers under the Integrated Child Development Services Scheme (ICDS), Government of Uttar Pradesh, have released the official recruitment notification for UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 (Anganwadi Karyakatri). This recruitment drive is being conducted district-wise across various rural and urban project areas in Uttar Pradesh.

The application process is entirely online, and there is no application fee for any candidate category. Selection for Anganwadi Karyakatri posts is carried out on a merit basis according to departmental guidelines and local residency criteria. Candidates can check their age criteria for government exams in our UP Govt Jobs section.

UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026: District-Wise Vacancies and Last Dates

The recruitment window opens separately for each district with specific deadlines. Candidates must verify their district's schedule and complete the online form before the closing date:

Eligibility Criteria for UP Anganwadi Worker Bharti

1. Gender and Residency Criteria

• Only female candidates are eligible to apply for Anganwadi Worker posts.
• The candidate must be a permanent resident of the specific Gram Panchayat / Village / Ward / Nyaya Panchayat where the vacancy is advertised.

2. Educational Qualification

• Passed 10+2 Intermediate examination from any recognized Board of School Education in India.
• Candidates holding higher qualifications can also apply, provided they meet the basic intermediate requirement.

For more intermediate-level employment alerts, visit our 12th Pass Govt Jobs hub.

3. Age Limit & Relaxations

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 35 Years
• Age Relaxation: Upper age relaxation is admissible to candidates belonging to reserved categories in accordance with UP Government Anganwadi recruitment rules.

Application Fee

Selection Process

The selection process for UP Anganwadi Karyakatri recruitment consists of the following steps:

1. Merit List Preparation: Evaluation of marks obtained in 10th and 10+2 Intermediate examinations according to state ICDS formulas.
2. Local Domicile Verification: Strict scrutiny to confirm the candidate belongs to the notified Gram Sabha or Urban Ward.
3. Document Scrutiny: Physical verification of educational certificates, domicile proof, caste certificates, and income certificates by the District Program Officer (DPO).

Documents Required for Online Application

• 10th (High School) Marksheet and Certificate
• 10+2 (Intermediate) Marksheet and Certificate
• Valid Domicile / Residence Certificate (Niwas Praman Patra)
• Caste Certificate (Jati Praman Patra for SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable
• Income Certificate (Aay Praman Patra)
• Identity Proof (Voter ID, PAN Card, or Driving Licence)
• Recent Passport-Size Photograph and Scanned Signature

How to Apply Online for UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official portal for Uttar Pradesh Anganwadi Bharti at upanganwadibharti.in.
2. Register using an active mobile number and basic identification details.
3. Select your District, Project / Block Name, Rural / Urban area, Gram Panchayat, or Ward.
4. Fill in your educational details, intermediate marks, and personal information.
5. Upload clear scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and necessary certificates.
6. Review the application preview carefully before clicking final submit.
7. Download and take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference.

Important Official Links

Last verified on: August 22, 2026