Office of the District Programme Officer, ICDS, Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has invited applications for 242 posts in 18 roles under Advt No. C-2350/जि0का0अधि0/आ0बा0 सहा0/विज्ञप्ति/2025-26. The posts include Anganwadi Worker (Bairia), Anganwadi Worker (Bansdih), Anganwadi Worker (Belhari), Anganwadi Worker (Beruarbari) and 14 more. Applications are accepted online until 26 November 2026.
The posts are for Ballia district: 18 Child Development Projects (Bairia, Bansdih, Belhari, Beruarbari, City, Chilkahar, Dubhad, Garwar, Hanumanganj, Maniar, Murlichhapra, Nagra, Navanagar, Pandah, Rasra, Reoti, Siyar, Sohav). Qualification required: Intermediate or equivalent (minimum). Merit is prepared on the basis of educational qualification up to a maximum of postgraduate. Selection is by selection as per the Government Order dated 17-09-2025, merit prepared on the basis of educational qualification up to a maximum of postgraduate and preference by category of woman of the same gram sabha / ward, then category-wise selection from the concerned Nyay Panchayat. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Key Points
- Last date: 26 November 2026
- Vacancies: 242, in 18 roles
- How to apply: Online
- Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
- Age limit: 18 to 35 years (as on 1 July 2026)
- Place: Ballia district: 18 Child Development Projects (Bairia, Bansdih, Belhari, Beruarbari, City, Chilkahar, Dubhad, Garwar, Hanumanganj, Maniar, Murlichhapra, Nagra, Navanagar, Pandah, Rasra, Reoti, Siyar, Sohav)
ICDS Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Organisation | Office of the District Programme Officer, ICDS, Ballia, Uttar Pradesh |
| Post Name | Anganwadi Worker (Bairia), Anganwadi Worker (Bansdih), Anganwadi Worker (Belhari) and 15 more |
| No of Posts | 242 |
| Advt No | C-2350/जि0का0अधि0/आ0बा0 सहा0/विज्ञप्ति/2025-26 |
| Job Type | Contract |
| Place of Posting | Ballia district: 18 Child Development Projects (Bairia, Bansdih, Belhari, Beruarbari, City, Chilkahar, Dubhad, Garwar, Hanumanganj, Maniar, Murlichhapra, Nagra, Navanagar, Pandah, Rasra, Reoti, Siyar, Sohav) |
| Qualification | Intermediate or equivalent (minimum). Merit is prepared on the basis of educational qualification up to a maximum of postgraduate. |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years (as on 1 July 2026) |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 26 November 2026 |
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
ICDS Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. C-2350/जि0का0अधि0/आ0बा0 सहा0/विज्ञप्ति/2025-26 gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
Download ICDS notification PDF
Vacancy Details, Age Limit
| Post | Posts | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Anganwadi Worker (Bairia) | 20 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (Bansdih) | 5 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (Belhari) | 8 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (Beruarbari) | 9 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (City) | 3 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (Chilkahar) | 21 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (Dubhad) | 11 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (Garwar) | 11 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (Hanumanganj) | 9 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (Maniar) | 3 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (Murlichhapra) | 11 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (Nagra) | 39 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (Navanagar) | 10 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (Pandah) | 8 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (Rasra) | 22 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (Reoti) | 11 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (Siyar) | 31 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (Sohav) | 10 | 18 to 35 years |
| Total | 242 |
Category-wise Vacancies
| Post | UR | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anganwadi Worker (Bairia) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 20 |
| Anganwadi Worker (Bansdih) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Anganwadi Worker (Belhari) | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| Anganwadi Worker (Beruarbari) | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Anganwadi Worker (City) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Anganwadi Worker (Chilkahar) | 12 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 21 |
| Anganwadi Worker (Dubhad) | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| Anganwadi Worker (Garwar) | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| Anganwadi Worker (Hanumanganj) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Anganwadi Worker (Maniar) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Anganwadi Worker (Murlichhapra) | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| Anganwadi Worker (Nagra) | 19 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 39 |
| Anganwadi Worker (Navanagar) | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| Anganwadi Worker (Pandah) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Anganwadi Worker (Rasra) | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 22 |
| Anganwadi Worker (Reoti) | 4 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 11 |
| Anganwadi Worker (Siyar) | 13 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 31 |
| Anganwadi Worker (Sohav) | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
Who Can Apply for ICDS Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Anganwadi Worker (Bairia) | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (Bansdih) | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (Belhari) | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (Beruarbari) | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (City) | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (Chilkahar) | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (Dubhad) | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (Garwar) | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (Hanumanganj) | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (Maniar) | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (Murlichhapra) | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (Nagra) | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (Navanagar) | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (Pandah) | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (Rasra) | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (Reoti) | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (Siyar) | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (Sohav) | Intermediate or equivalent |
Other conditions:
- Only women candidates are eligible
- Residence and caste certificates must be issued online by the tehsil with digital signature and be verifiable online
- Income certificate must be online-verifiable and within three years of issue as of 26-11-2026
- Two women of one family will not be appointed at one Anganwadi centre
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice date | 4 November 2026 |
| Date for minimum age of 18 years | 1 July 2026 |
| Last date for online application (midnight 12.00) | 26 November 2026 |
How Will ICDS Select Candidates?
- Selection as per the Government Order dated 17-09-2025
- Merit prepared on the basis of educational qualification up to a maximum of postgraduate
- Preference by category of woman of the same gram sabha / ward, then category-wise selection from the concerned Nyay Panchayat
- First preference: widow / legally divorced / abandoned woman of a BPL family resident of the same gram sabha / ward
- Next: women of BPL families of the same gram sabha / ward
- If none is eligible in the gram sabha, category-wise selection from the concerned Nyay Panchayat
Documents to Enclose
- Self-attested copies of documents mentioned in the online form, clean and legible
- Income, caste and residence certificates issued by 26-11-2026
- High School marksheet and certificate (date of birth)
- Widows: death certificate from Gram Panchayat Officer / urban body and certified copy of family register
- Divorced / abandoned women: legal order issued by the court
How to Apply for ICDS Recruitment 2026 Online
- Fill the application online on https://upanganwadibharti.in in the format available there, correctly and carefully.
- Upload self-attested, clean and legible copies of the documents mentioned in the online form.
- Apply by 26-11-2026, midnight 12.00; offline applications are not accepted under any circumstances.
- Read the Government Order dated 17-09-2025 before applying.
Other Points to Note
- Any error, or wrong or forged data or marks, will cancel the candidature
- Gram sabha / ward-wise vacancy details with reservation are on office notice boards and https://upanganwadibharti.in
- The right to cancel any selection rests with the selection committee / appointing authority
- The number of advertised posts may decrease or increase
ICDS Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download ICDS notification PDF |
| Apply Online | Apply online for ICDS Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | Visit ICDS official website |
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of Office of the District Programme Officer, ICDS, Ballia, Advertisement No. C-2350/जि0का0अधि0/आ0बा0 सहा0/विज्ञप्ति/2025-26, dated 4 November 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
