UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 220 Posts

The Office of the District Programme Officer, Integrated Child Development Project (ICDS), District Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, has released an official notification (Patrank C-1088/District Magistrate/B.A./Notice/2026-27, dated 21 July 2026) inviting online applications for 220 vacant Anganwadi Karyakatri (Anganwadi Worker) posts on an honorarium basis across urban and rural areas of Ayodhya district. This article covers every detail from the official notification - vacancy break-up, eligibility, age limit, selection process, documents, and the application steps - based strictly on the source document.

Quick Overview: UP Anganwadi Recruitment 2026

Important Dates

The notification also states that recruitment-related documents (village/ward-wise vacancy and reservation details) have been displayed on the notice boards of the District Collectorate, Vikas Bhawan, concerned Tehsil/Development Block offices, and Anganwadi project offices, in addition to the official website.

Vacancy Details: Project-Wise Break-up (220 Posts)

The 220 vacant posts are spread across 12 Child Development Project (Bal Vikas Pariyojana) offices in Ayodhya district, with reservation applied as per Scheduled Caste (SC), Other Backward Class (OBC), and Unreserved/General category norms.

Anganwadi Centre-Wise Vacancy List

The notification is accompanied by a detailed centre-wise annexure listing the Gram Panchayat/Ward name, 11-digit Anganwadi centre code, centre name, and reservation category for each of the 220 vacant centres (for example, Purabpatti centre code 09140120224 under Tarun project is unreserved, while Sihipur centre code 09140120427 is reserved for Scheduled Caste). Since this list runs across all 220 centres, candidates should check the complete centre-wise list on the official notice boards or the official portal to confirm the exact centre, ward, and reservation category applicable to their gram sabha/ward before applying, as residence eligibility is centre-specific.

Eligibility Criteria

• Only female candidates are eligible to apply.
• The applicant must be a permanent resident of the same ward/gram sabha where the vacant Anganwadi centre is located.
• As per the priority order for direct recruitment specified in the notification, preference is given in this sequence (within the same gram sabha/ward): widow (BPL family) → legally divorced/deserted woman (BPL family) → other women from BPL families → if no BPL candidate is available, the same order is followed among women living above the poverty line.
• If no eligible candidate is found in a gram sabha in any of the above categories, candidates will be considered category-wise from the concerned Nyaya Panchayat area.

Educational Qualification

The minimum educational qualification for the Anganwadi Karyakatri post is Intermediate (Class 12) or an equivalent qualification. Merit will be prepared considering marks up to a maximum qualification of postgraduate level, if the candidate holds higher degrees.

Age Limit

The date of birth mentioned in the High School mark sheet and certificate will be treated as valid for age calculation. The notification does not mention any age relaxation for reserved categories for this specific recruitment cycle.

Salary/ Honorarium

This post is a mandeya-adharit (honorarium-based) contractual engagement, not a regular salaried government job. However, the specific monthly honorarium amount is not mentioned in this notification. Candidates should check the official portal (upanganwadibharti.in) or the ICDS Directorate, Lucknow, for the current honorarium structure applicable to Anganwadi Karyakatri.

Selection Process

Selection is entirely merit-based - there is no written examination. The process, as described in the Government Order dated 17 September 2025 (referenced in this notification), works as follows:

1. 50% posts from serving Anganwadi Sahayikas (Helpers): Half of the vacant Karyakatri posts are first filled through eligible Anganwadi Sahayikas of the same gram sabha/ward who have completed a minimum of 5 years of regular service, are not above 50 years of age, and hold at least Intermediate qualification. Selection among eligible Sahayikas is done through merit.
2. Remaining 50% posts via direct recruitment: The remaining posts are filled through direct online applications from eligible women residents, following the priority order (widow/divorced/deserted/general, BPL first) described above.
3. Merit list preparation: Marks scored in Intermediate are divided by 10 to compute the merit score (for example, 45% marks = 4.5 points; 59% marks = 5.9 points). The same method applies to grading/CGPA-based results. If a candidate holds qualifications higher than Intermediate (up to postgraduate), those percentage-based scores are added to the Intermediate score to prepare the final merit.
4. Tie-breaker rule: If two or more candidates score equal merit marks, the older candidate is given preference. If age is also equal, the candidate with higher educational qualification is preferred.
5. Reservation: Reservation for SC, ST, and OBC categories is applied as per applicable Uttar Pradesh government orders.
6. Selection Committee: Chaired by the Chief Development Officer (or an Additional District Magistrate-level officer nominated by the District Magistrate), with the District Programme Officer as Member Secretary, along with nominated SC/ST officer, OBC officer, a Group A/B woman officer, and the concerned Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) as member/presenter.
7. Approval and appointment: The selection list recommended by the committee is approved by the District Magistrate. Appointment letters are to be issued within 15 working days after DM approval, and appointment authority rests with the District Programme Officer.

Required Documents

As per the recruitment SOP, 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 the date of notification publication; otherwise treated as Above Poverty Line)
• Widow/Divorce/Disability/Freedom Fighter Certificate (if applicable)
• Mark sheet(s) - Intermediate and any higher qualification
• Birth Certificate / High School certificate showing date of birth
• Recent Photograph and Signature (self-attested, clear and legible)

All certificates - income, residence, and caste - must be issued in the applicant's own name, and income/residence certificates must be verifiable online.

How to Apply for UP Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 (Ayodhya)

1. Visit the official portal: upanganwadibharti.in
2. Click on "New Registration".
3. Enter required details - name, Aadhaar number, mobile number, and address - and create a secure password.
4. Verify your mobile number through OTP.
5. Log in using your registered credentials.
6. Select the District and the specific Anganwadi Centre for which you are applying.
7. Fill in all required details, including educational qualification and address.
8. Upload all required scanned documents listed above.
9. Review the filled application carefully, then submit it.
10. Note: Applications submitted offline or through post/courier are not accepted or considered valid under any circumstances.

Important Instructions

• Only online applications through the official departmental website will be accepted; offline or postal applications are invalid.
• If the application is incomplete, or if educational marks/percentages are entered incorrectly or found to be tampered with, the candidacy will be rejected - the applicant will be solely responsible for such errors, and no correction requests through offline letters will be entertained.
• Uploading all relevant documents (educational certificates, caste, residence, photograph, and signature) is mandatory; failure to do so will lead to rejection of the application.
• The number of vacant posts mentioned in this notification may change in special circumstances.
• If discrepancies are found later regarding reservation or vacancies, they will be corrected, and further action will be taken only after resolution.
• In Ayodhya Municipal Corporation area, 70 new Anganwadi Centres were sanctioned by the government in March 2025 across 15 wards; the list of these new centres, along with included localities and reservation status, is also available on the portal.
• For further information, candidates can contact the concerned Block/Anganwadi Project Office or the District Programme Officer (Bal Vikas Vibhag) office, Ayodhya, on working days during office hours.

District-wise UP Anganwadi Recruitment 2026

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