UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online District Wise

UP Anganwadi Worker Bharti 2026

The Directorate of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), Uttar Pradesh, acting through various District Program Officers, has initiated a massive recruitment drive for Anganwadi Workers (Karyakatri) for 2026. This grassroots recruitment aims to fill thousands of vacancies across multiple districts including Varanasi, Agra, Meerut, Baghpat, and several others. This recruitment is exclusively open to female candidates. Eligible candidates must be residents of the specific village or ward where the vacancy exists. The online application process is managed district-wise through the centralized portal upanganwadibharti.in. Notably, there is absolutely no application fee required to apply for these posts.

Source: Official UP Anganwadi Bharti Notifications 2026, ICDS Uttar Pradesh.

UP Anganwadi Worker Bharti 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

Candidates must adhere to the following age limits as per the cut-off dates specified in the respective district notifications:

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 35 Years

Age relaxation is applicable as per UP Government Anganwadi Bharti Worker Recruitment Rules (typically for SC/ST/OBC and widows/divorcees).

Educational & Domicile Qualifications

• Gender: The posts are exclusively reserved for Female candidates.
• Education: Must have passed Class 12th (10+2 Intermediate) from any recognized Board in India.
• Domicile requirement: This is a highly localized recruitment. The candidate must be a resident of the specific Village, Ward, or Nyaya Panchayat for which she is applying.

UP Anganwadi Worker 2026 – District Wise Vacancy & Deadlines

The application deadlines vary strictly by district. Below is the current list of active districts, their total vacancies, and application deadlines. Click the link next to your district to view the detailed village/ward-wise breakdown.

Note: If your district is not listed above, please check the official website regularly, as district program officers release notifications on a rolling basis.

How to Apply for UP Anganwadi Worker Bharti 2026

1. Identify Your District: Check the table above or the official website to see if recruitment is currently active for your specific district and block/village.
2. Gather Documents: Keep your 10th and 12th marksheets, a valid Domicile Certificate (Nivas Praman Patra), Caste Certificate (if applicable), Income Certificate, and recent passport-size photographs ready in digital format.
3. Register Online: Visit upanganwadibharti.in and click on the 'Registration' link. Create an account using your mobile number and email ID.
4. Fill the Application: Log in and meticulously fill out the application form, ensuring your address matches your domicile certificate exactly.
5. Submit and Print: There is no fee to pay. Simply verify all entered data, submit the form, and take a printout for future reference during document verification.

UP Anganwadi Worker 2026 – Selection Process & Remuneration

The selection process for UP Anganwadi Workers does not involve a written examination. A merit list is prepared strictly based on the percentage of marks obtained by the candidate in their High School (10th) and Intermediate (12th) examinations. Preference is legally given to candidates living Below Poverty Line (BPL), widows, and legally divorced women residing in the same village/ward.

Selected candidates are appointed on an honorarium basis. They receive a fixed monthly honorarium jointly funded by the Central and State governments. In Uttar Pradesh, an Anganwadi Worker generally receives an honorarium ranging between ₹5,500 to ₹7,000 per month, supplemented by performance-linked incentives.

UP Anganwadi Worker Bharti 2026 – Official Links

UP Anganwadi Worker Bharti 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions