Overview
Office of the District Programme Officer, Banda, Uttar Pradesh has released a recruitment notification for the post of Anganwadi Karyakartri (Anganwadi Worker), honorarium-based (122, across 9 Bal Vikas Pariyojnas (rural and urban) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only, via the departmental website upanganwadibharti.in as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Office of the District Programme Officer, Banda, Uttar Pradesh
- Qualification
- • This post is open only to women candidates. • Candidate's age must be a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 35 years, calculated as on 1 July 2026. • Candidate must be a resident of the same Gram Sabha, or of the relevant Ward for urban-area posts, where the vacant centre is located; residence, income and caste proof are required. For urban-area posts, the ward number and ward name must be mentioned in the residence certificate, which must be digitally signed at the Tehsil level. • Merit list is prepared based on marks obtained from Intermediate up to Post-Graduate level qualifications. Note: While the age is determined strictly from the date of birth recorded in the High School (10th standard) certificate, the merit list for selection is prepared using marks scored from Intermediate (12th standard) through Post-Graduate qualifications.
- Vacancies
- 122, across 9 Bal Vikas Pariyojnas (rural and urban)
- Posted
- 22 August 2026
- Last date to apply
- 22 September 2026, till midnight (12:00 AM)
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 22 August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 22 September 2026, till midnight (12:00 AM) |
| Age Reckoning Date | 1 July 2026 |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Eligibility
• This post is open only to women candidates. • Candidate's age must be a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 35 years, calculated as on 1 July 2026. • Candidate must be a resident of the same Gram Sabha, or of the relevant Ward for urban-area posts, where the vacant centre is located; residence, income and caste proof are required. For urban-area posts, the ward number and ward name must be mentioned in the residence certificate, which must be digitally signed at the Tehsil level. • Merit list is prepared based on marks obtained from Intermediate up to Post-Graduate level qualifications. Note: While the age is determined strictly from the date of birth recorded in the High School (10th standard) certificate, the merit list for selection is prepared using marks scored from Intermediate (12th standard) through Post-Graduate qualifications.
Age Limit
Particulars: Details Minimum Age: 18 years Maximum Age: 35 years Age Reckoning Date: 1 July 2026 Basis for Age Calculation: Date of birth recorded in the High School (10th standard) certificate only
Selection Process
Selection is on a merit-list basis – there is no written examination or interview mentioned in the notification. Key points: • Merit is determined from marks scored in qualifications from Intermediate (12th standard) up to Post-Graduate level. • Income eligibility is assessed against the rural/urban poverty-line income limits fixed under the Revenue Section-9 Government Order dated 30.09.2011 and the Social Welfare Section-2 (UP Government) Order No. 22/2015/2123/26-2-2015 dated 14.09.2015 (as amended); the merit list within the applicable income limit is prepared and selection is carried out accordingly. • For widowed candidates, a death certificate of the spouse and a copy of the family register, attested by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari (or the concerned Nagar Nikay for urban areas), is required. • For legally divorced or deserted (Parityakta) women, a valid legal order issued by a competent court is required.
How to Apply
• Visit the official departmental website upanganwadibharti.in. • Select the vacant centre/post you are eligible for – based on your Gram Sabha/Ward of residence – and fill in the online application form. • Upload clear, readable, self-attested scans of all required certificates on the portal, as mentioned in your online application. • Review the application carefully before final submission and submit it online by the last date. Important: Only online applications submitted through upanganwadibharti.in will be accepted. Offline or postal applications will not be accepted or recognized.
Required Documents
• Residence proof, showing residence within the specific Gram Sabha or, for urban posts, the ward number and ward name, digitally signed at the Tehsil level • Income certificate, issued as per the applicable rural/urban poverty-line Government Orders • Caste certificate, if claiming SC/OBC reservation • High School (10th standard) certificate, for age proof • Mark sheets for all qualifications from Intermediate up to Post-Graduate, for merit calculation • For widows: spouse's death certificate and an attested copy of the family register • For legally divorced/deserted women: the relevant court order Note: All certificates must be self-attested, clear and readable, and uploaded on the portal exactly as declared by the applicant in the online application; incomplete or faulty applications are liable to be rejected.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Banda Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 122 Posts?
Notification Date: 22 August 2026; Online Application Last Date: 22 September 2026, till midnight (12:00 AM); Age Reckoning Date: 1 July 2026
What is the age limit?
Particulars: Details Minimum Age: 18 years Maximum Age: 35 years Age Reckoning Date: 1 July 2026 Basis for Age Calculation: Date of birth recorded in the High School (10th standard) certificate only
What is the selection process?
Selection is on a merit-list basis – there is no written examination or interview mentioned in the notification. Key points: • Merit is determined from marks scored in qualifications from Intermediate (12th standard) up to Post-Graduate level. • Income eligibility is assessed against the rural/urban poverty-line income limits fixed under the Revenue Section-9 Government Order dated 30.09.2011 and the Social Welfare Section-2 (UP Government) Order No. 22/2015/2123/26-2-2015 dated 14.09.2015 (as amended); the merit list within the applicable income limit is prepared and selection is carried out accordingly. • For widowed candidates, a death certificate of the spouse and a copy of the family register, attested by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari (or the concerned Nagar Nikay for urban areas), is required. • For legally divorced or deserted (Parityakta) women, a valid legal order issued by a c…