UP Anganwadi Bharti Recruitment 2026
The Department of Women & Child Development, Uttar Pradesh (Bal Vikas) is recruiting for 61,601 Anganwadi Worker, Mini Worker, and Helper posts under the ICDS scheme, open only to female candidates aged 18-35 who are permanent residents of the village or ward they apply from. There is no application fee; selection is based on educational merit (10th pass for Helper, 12th pass / Intermediate for Worker) followed by document verification by the district selection committee. Applications opened in November 2025 and close on a district-wise schedule through May and June 2026. Apply online at upanganwadibharti.in for your specific district.
Important Dates
Application Fee
Age Limit
UP Anganwadi Bharti 2026 Age Limit (as on 1 July 2025)
Vacancy Details
UP Anganwadi Bharti Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details
| Post Name | vacancies |
|---|---|
| Balrampur (Worker) | 40 |
| Hathras (Worker) | 1712 |
| Lucknow (Worker) | 198 |
| Prayagraj (Worker) | 65 |
| Mau (Worker) | 100 |
| Sambhal (Helper) | 203 |
| Azamgarh (Worker) | 159 |
| Hardoi (Worker) | 04 |
| Bijnor (Worker) | 41 |
| Bhadoi (Worker) | 07 |
| Sant Kabir Nagar (Worker) | 05 |
| Banda (Worker) | 07 |
| Gorakhpur (Worker) | 15 |
| Bahraich (Worker) | 214 |
| Mirzapur (Worker) | 159 |
| Saharanpur (Worker) | 23 |
| Ballia (Worker) | 13 |
| Chitrakoot (Worker) | 86 |
| Jalaun (Worker) | 06 |
| Fatehpur (Worker) | 25 |
| Unnao (Worker) | 27 |
| Muzaffarnagar (Worker) | 74 |
| Lucknow (Worker) | 71 |
| Jaunpur (Worker) | 08 |
| Firozabad (Worker) | 202 |
| Kushinagar (Worker) | 27 |
| Azamgarh (Worker) | 12 |
| Etah (Worker) | 18 |
| Maharaj Ganj (Worker) | 10 |
| Aligarh (Helper) | 23 |
| Kanpur Nagar (Worker) | 32 |
| Ghazipur (Helper) | 1352 |
| Rae Bareli (Helper) | 1034 |
| Budaun (Helper) | 1317 |
| Budaun (Worker) | 65 |
| Kashganj (Helper) | 972 |
| Kashganj (Worker) | 60 |
| Ayodhya (Worker) | 12 |
| Ayodhya (Helper) | 936 |
| Meerut (Worker) | 84 |
| Amethi (Helper) | 1027 |
| Kanpur Dehat (Worker) | 08 |
| Kanpur Dehat (Helper) | 508 |
| Firozabad (Helper) | 964 |
| Mathura (Worker) | 98 |
| Sultanpur (Worker) | 07 |
| Hamirpur (Helper) | 381 |
| Unnao (Helper) | 1312 |
| Sant. Kabir Nagar (Helper) | 773 |
| Hathras (Helper) | 680 |
| Prayagraj (Helper) | 1081 |
| Banda (Helper) | 447 |
| Lucknow (Helper) | 1106 |
| Barabanki (Worker) | 22 |
| Sultanpur (Helper) | 809 |
| Kaushambi (Helper) | 739 |
| Shravasti (Helper) | 399 |
| Etawah (Worker) | 08 |
| Basti (Worker) | 16 |
| Farrukhabad (Worker) | 11 |
| Muzaffarnagar (Helper) | 489 |
| Jalaun (Helper) | 401 |
| Bareilly (Helper) | 705 |
| Sonbhadra (Worker) | 22 |
| Sidharthnagar (Helper) | 1191 |
| Hardoi (Helper) | 1180 |
| Fatehpur (Helper) | 598 |
| Chitrakoot (Helper) | 542 |
| Chitrakoot (Worker) | 08 |
| Moradabad (Helper) | 1020 |
| Bahraich (Helper) | 1316 |
| Kanpur Nagar (Helper) | 801 |
| Mainpuri (Helper) | 380 |
| Mau (Worker) | 21 |
| Varanasi (Helper) | 1218 |
| Sonbhadra (Helper) | 1188 |
| Maharaj Ganj (Helper) | 1036 |
| Mirzapur (Helper) | 944 |
| Sambal (Worker) | 491 |
| Sambal (Helper) | 491 |
| Ballia (Helper) | 1365 |
| Kannauj (Helper) | 444 |
| Barabanki (Helper) | 716 |
| Bareilly (Worker) | 09 |
| Shahjahanpur (Helper) | 636 |
| Saharanpur (Helper) | 984 |
| Rampur (Helper) | 967 |
| Pratapgarh (Helper) | 1274 |
| Bijnor (Helper) | 1016 |
| Bhadohi (Helper) | 369 |
| Azamgarh (Helper) | 1554 |
| Mau (Helper) | 1044 |
| Jaunpur (Helper) | 1231 |
| Bulandshahar (Helper) | 766 |
| Bulandshahar (Worker) | 91 |
| Farrukhabad (Helper) | 592 |
| Kushinagar (Helper) | 1339 |
| Meerut (Helper) | 456 |
| Agra (Helper) | 1019 |
| Agra (Worker) | 09 |
| Chandauli (Helper) | 528 |
| Chandauli (Worker) | 10 |
| Gonda (Helper) | 725 |
| Gautam Buddha Nagar (Worker) | 54 |
| Gautam Buddha Nagar (Helper) | 240 |
| Balrampur (Worker) | 34 |
| Aligarh (Helper) | 907 |
| Pilibhit (Helper) | 453 |
| Jhansi (Helper) | 532 |
| Gorakhpur (Helper) | 1256 |
| Etah (Worker) | 542 |
| Etah (Helper) | 642 |
| Ambedkar Nagar (Worker) | 22 |
| Ambedkar Nagar (Helper) | 849 |
| Auraiya (Helper) | 728 |
| Ghaziabad (Helper) | 411 |
| Ghaziabad (Worker) | 74 |
| Mahoba (Helper) | 285 |
| Mahoba (Worker) | 06 |
| Basti (Helper) | 899 |
| Lalitpur (Helper) | 262 |
| Deoria (Helper) | 802 |
| Baghpat (Helper) | 553 |
| Sitapur (Helper) | 1408 |
| Sitapur (Worker) | 38 |
| Lakhimpur Kheri (Helper) | 1407 |
| Lakhimpur Kheri (Worker) | 12 |
| Shamli (Helper) | 242 |
| Baghpat (Worker) | 61 |
| Deoria (Worker) | 04 |
| Gonda (Worker) | 14 |
| Pratapgarh (Worker) | 15 |
| Lalitpur (Worker) | 22 |
| Hapur (Helper) | 290 |
| Auraiya (Worker) | 10 |
| Amroha (J.P Nagar) (Worker) | 12 |
| Siddhartha Nagar (Worker) | 13 |
| Hapur (Worker) | 43 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for UP Anganwadi Bharti 2026?
Only female candidates aged 18 to 35 years (as on 1 July 2025) who are permanent residents of the village panchayat (rural) or ward (urban) where the vacancy is advertised are eligible. Reserved categories get age relaxation as per UP Government rules.
What is the educational qualification needed?
Anganwadi Helper posts require a minimum of Class 10 (High School) pass from a recognised board. Anganwadi Worker and Mini Worker posts require Class 12 (Intermediate / 10+2) pass.
How many vacancies are there and across which districts?
A total of 61,601 vacancies have been announced across all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh for Anganwadi Worker, Mini Anganwadi Worker, and Anganwadi Helper combined. District-wise breakdown is published on the portal: for example, Hathras has 1,712 posts, Bahraich 1,530, and Sitapur 1,446.
What are the active last dates I should know about?
As of 23 May 2026, the confirmed active windows are Balrampur (Worker, 40 posts) closing 28 May 2026 and Hathras (Worker, 1,712 posts) closing 4 June 2026. Most earlier district notifications have closed, but the department releases fresh district notifications regularly, so always check upanganwadibharti.in for the very latest list before applying.
Is there any application fee?
No. Applications are free for candidates from all categories, with no payment required to submit the form on upanganwadibharti.in.
How is the selection done, is there a written exam?
There is no written exam. Selection is purely merit-based on the marks of the required educational qualification (10th or 12th), followed by document verification by the district selection committee. Local-area residence is a mandatory eligibility criterion, not a preference.
What salary or honorarium do Anganwadi Workers receive?
Anganwadi Workers and Helpers are honorary workers under the ICDS scheme. They receive a monthly honorarium (not a regular government salary) along with benefits like ESI and maternity support. Workers earn up to roughly Rs 8,000 per month and Helpers up to roughly Rs 4,000 per month depending on the current UP Government order.
How do I apply online for UP Anganwadi Bharti 2026?
Visit upanganwadibharti.in, click New Registration, enter your mobile number and email to register. Then log in, fill the form for your district, upload your photograph, signature, 10th/12th marksheet, Aadhaar, and domicile/residence certificate, and submit before your district's deadline. Document verification happens later at the district office.
What is the last date to apply for UP Anganwadi Bharti (Updated) 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 28 May 2026. Applications received after this date are not considered.
What is the age limit for UP Anganwadi Bharti (Updated) 2026?
The age limit is 18 to 35 years. Age relaxation as per Government of India norms applies for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-servicemen candidates.
Which organization is conducting UP Anganwadi Bharti (Updated) 2026?
Department of Women & Child Development, Uttar Pradesh (Bal Vikas) is the conducting/recruiting authority for this notification.