Integrated Child Development Services Scheme (ICDS) • Uttar Pradesh • Anganwadi Worker / Karyakatri • District-Wise Online Recruitment
UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 – Quick Answers
| Post | Anganwadi Worker / Anganwadi Karyakatri |
| Department | Child Development Services & Nutrition, Uttar Pradesh |
| Recruitment Structure | Separate notices are issued by district authorities |
| Common Selection Order | Government Order dated 17 September 2025 |
UP Anganwadi Worker 2026 – Quick Navigation
UP Anganwadi Worker Vacancy 2026 – District-Wise Details
Worker count and application deadline from each notice included in this roundup
| District | Worker Posts | Last Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jhansi | 223 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Chitrakoot | 23 | 5 Sep 2026 |
| Muzaffarnagar | 146 | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Maharajganj | 164 | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Etawah | 102 | 30 Aug 2026 |
| Sonbhadra | 201 | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Bareilly | 174 | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Ambedkar Nagar | 2 | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Ayodhya | 220 | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Unnao | 336 | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Sant Kabir Nagar | 192 | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Kushinagar | 245 | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Hapur | 120 | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Etah | 133 | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Sitapur | 365 | 16 Aug 2026 |
| Lakhimpur Kheri | 419 | 15 Aug 2026 |
| Bulandshahr | 255 | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Firozabad | 101 | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Basti | 138 | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Saharanpur | 250 | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Ghaziabad | 167 | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Raebareli | 191 | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Total Listed | 4,167 | — |
Category-Wise Worker Vacancy in Verified District Notices
The number of seats or points for UR (Unreserved), OBC (Other Backward Classes), SC (Scheduled Castes), and ST (Scheduled Tribes) will only appear in the list of districts where the district notice provides an aggregate breakdown for all categories. These figures will not be visible if this aggregate breakdown is not included separately in the district notice.
| District | UR | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muzaffarnagar | 73 | 49 | 21 | 3 | 146 |
| Maharajganj | 79 | 38 | 36 | 11 | 164 |
| Sonbhadra | 85 | 53 | 56 | 7 | 201 |
| Bareilly | 103 | 43 | 28 (SC/ST combined) | 174 | |
| Jhansi | — | — | — | — | 223 |
| Chitrakoot | — | — | — | — | 23 |
| Etawah | — | — | — | — | 102 |
| Kushinagar | 121 | 65 | 56 | 3 | 245 |
| Sant Kabir Nagar | 98 | 55 | 39 | 0 | 192 |
| Hapur | 63 | 34 | 23 | 0 | 120 |
| Etah | 59 | 37 | 37 | 0 | 133 |
| Lakhimpur Kheri | 202 | 114 | 95 | 8 | 419 |
| Firozabad | 51 | 28 | 22 | 0 | 101 |
| Basti | 78 | 31 | 27 | 2 | 138 |
| Saharanpur | 133 | 55 | 62 | 0 | 250 |
Important Links
How to Apply for UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026
- 1Open the official portal: use the Apply Online card in Important Links.
- 2Choose the correct vacancy: select Anganwadi Worker / Karyakatri and then your district.
- 3Match the local opening: check the Gram Sabha / ward, reservation entry and closing date shown for that notice.
- 4Fill the form from your records: enter personal, marks and certificate details exactly as they appear in your documents.
- 5Upload clear files: attach the photo and supporting certificates requested by the portal.
- 6Review and submit: complete the form before the district deadline and keep the acknowledgement for your record.
UP Anganwadi Worker Eligibility 2026
Core entry conditions to check before reading the district reservation details
- ✓Applicant: Women candidates can apply for the notified Anganwadi Worker / Karyakatri vacancy.
- ✓Education: Intermediate (Class 12) or an equivalent qualification is the minimum requirement.
- ✓Local area: The applicant must meet the Gram Sabha or urban ward residence condition attached to the advertised centre.
Age and Reservation Rules
| Rule | Official Position |
|---|---|
| Age Range | 18 to 35 years |
| Cut-off Date | Use the reference date printed in the relevant district notice |
| Reservation Position | Follow the district / project / local vacancy record for the advertised centre |
| Category Documents | Use the required residence, caste or income certificate where the notice asks for it |
Selection Process
Anganwadi Worker Merit Calculation
| Merit Rule | How It Is Applied |
|---|---|
| Academic Inputs | The governing method uses the eligible academic records that count toward merit. |
| Point Conversion | Divide the eligible percentage by 10; for example, 45% becomes 4.5 points. |
| Decimal Rule | Keep the calculation to three decimal places without rounding the next digit upward. |
| Final Check | Merit is read together with the local eligibility, reservation and priority rules before document verification. |
Selection Priority for Eligible Local Candidates
- 1First preference group: The local BPL priority sequence is applied in the order allowed by the governing recruitment rules.
- 2Next eligible group: If an earlier priority category is unavailable, the process moves to the next eligible local category under the same vacancy rules.
- 3Local fallback: Any move beyond the immediate Gram Sabha or ward is used only where the notified Nyaya Panchayat / local procedure permits it.
Documents to Keep Ready
- ✓High School record: for date-of-birth verification.
- ✓Intermediate and higher-qualification records: for the education and merit details entered in the form.
- ✓Residence and caste certificates: where they are relevant to the advertised vacancy.
- ✓Income / BPL proof: when a notified priority claim depends on it.
- ✓Widow, divorce or separation proof: only when that priority category is being claimed.
- ✓Photo and readable self-attested files: in the format requested by the online portal.