Overview
Office of the District Programme Officer (Jila Karyakram Adhikari), Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh has released a recruitment notification for the post of Anganwadi Sahayika (Helper) (460 (across 15 project areas) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only, via http://upanganwadibharti.in before 08.10.2026, midnight (12:00 AM).
Key Details
- Organization
- Office of the District Programme Officer (Jila Karyakram Adhikari), Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Qualification
- • Only local women (female) candidates are eligible to apply for the advertised posts. • Educational Qualification: Minimum qualification is Intermediate (12th pass) or its equivalent. Merit is determined by adding marks from the minimum qualifying level (Intermediate/equivalent) up to a maximum of Graduate/Postgraduate, calculated through the departmental portal as per the applicable Government Order. • Residency: The applicant must be a resident of the Ward (in the case of a post in a Municipal body area) or of the Gram Panchayat (in the case of a post in a rural area) where the vacant post is located. • Applications for a reserved post are valid only from candidates of that specific reserved category; applications from candidates of any caste are accepted for unreserved posts.
- Vacancies
- 460 (across 15 project areas)
- Posted
- 17.09.2026
- Last date to apply
- 08.10.2026, midnight (12:00 AM)
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 17.09.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 08.10.2026, midnight (12:00 AM) |
| Press Notice Date | 17.09.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 17.09.2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Age | 01.07.2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 08.10.2026, midnight (12:00 AM) |
| Merit List/Selection Publication | Not specified in the notification |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Vacancy Details
Vacancies are distributed project-wise (Pariyojna-wise) across 15 Child Development Project areas of Shahjahanpur district. S.No.: Project Name | Area Type | Vacant Anganwadi Sahayika Posts 1: Banda | Rural/Urban | 44 2: Bhawalkhera | Rural/Urban | 46 3: Dadraul | Rural | 33 4: Jaitipur | Rural | 20 5: Jalalabad | Rural | 10 6: Kant | Rural/Urban | 19 7: Kalan | Rural/Urban | 26 8: Khutar | Rural | 13 9: Khudaganj | Rural | 33 10: Madanapur | Rural | 21 11: Mirzapur | Rural | 15 12: Nigohi | Rural/Urban | 26 13: Puwayan | Rural/Urban | 85 14: Sindhauli | Rural | 42 15: Tilhar | Rural/Urban | 27 Total: 460 The complete Gram Sabha/Ward-wise vacancy list and reservation eligibility details are uploaded on the departmental website http://upanganwadibharti.in and are also available at the notice boards of the Collectorate, Vikas Bhavan, Tehsil, Vikas Khand, and Child Development Project offices in the district. The number of vacant posts may increase or decrease, as updated on the website.
Eligibility
• Only local women (female) candidates are eligible to apply for the advertised posts. • Educational Qualification: Minimum qualification is Intermediate (12th pass) or its equivalent. Merit is determined by adding marks from the minimum qualifying level (Intermediate/equivalent) up to a maximum of Graduate/Postgraduate, calculated through the departmental portal as per the applicable Government Order. • Residency: The applicant must be a resident of the Ward (in the case of a post in a Municipal body area) or of the Gram Panchayat (in the case of a post in a rural area) where the vacant post is located. • Applications for a reserved post are valid only from candidates of that specific reserved category; applications from candidates of any caste are accepted for unreserved posts.
Age Limit
• Minimum age: 18 years • Maximum age: 35 years • Cut-off date for determining age: 01.07.2026 • Only the date of birth recorded in the High School marksheet/certificate will be considered valid proof of age for the Anganwadi Sahayika post.
Application Fee
The application fee is not specified in this notification.
Selection Process
• All selection proceedings are governed by Government Order No. 1/1092245/2025/3313/58-1-2025 (1917687) dated 17.09.2025. • Selection is fully online and merit-based. Merit is determined by educational qualification - marks from the minimum qualifying level (Intermediate/equivalent) through to a maximum of Graduate/Postgraduate are computed via the departmental portal, as per the Government Order. • No written examination or interview is mentioned in this notification for the selection of Anganwadi Sahayika. • Any discrepancy between the details entered on the online portal and the candidate's original documents will be resolved in favour of the details recorded in the original documents.
How to Apply
• Visit the departmental website, http://upanganwadibharti.in. • Register and fill the online application form with all required personal, educational, residency, and category details, correctly and carefully, in the format provided on the website. • Mention Widow/Divorced/Abandoned status in the application form at the time of applying, if applicable - this cannot be claimed later if not indicated at this stage. • Upload self-attested, clear and legible scanned copies of all documents mentioned in the online form. • Ensure the Residence and Caste Certificates are online, digitally-signed documents issued by the Tehsil, verifiable through the online portal. • Applications sent offline will not be accepted or considered valid under any circumstances - online submission through the portal is the only valid mode. • Submit the completed application before the last date, 08.10.2026, midnight (12:00 AM).
Important Instructions
• Only local women candidates are eligible to apply for the advertised Anganwadi Sahayika posts. • No application sent offline will be considered valid - only the online application submitted through the portal will be accepted. • All uploaded documents must be self-attested, clean, and legible copies as referenced in the online application form. • If any error, incorrect data, or fabricated document/marks is found in the application, the candidature will be summarily rejected - the applicant will be solely responsible for such errors. • The number of vacant posts indicated is provisional and may increase or decrease, as reflected on the website. • Detailed eligibility criteria and the full application procedure are available on the departmental website http://upanganwadibharti.in, and further information can be obtained from the concerned Tehsil/Block Development Officer's office, Child Development Project Officer's office, or the District Programme Officer's office at Vikas Bhavan, Shahjahanpur, during office hours within the prescribed time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for Shahjahanpur Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 460 Anganwadi Helper Posts?
Application Start Date: 17.09.2026; Last Date to Apply Online: 08.10.2026, midnight (12:00 AM); Press Notice Date: 17.09.2026; Online Application Start Date: 17.09.2026; Cut-off Date for Age: 01.07.2026; Last Date for Online Application: 08.10.2026, midnight (12:00 AM); Merit List/Selection Publication: Not specified in the notification
What is the application fee?
Not specified in the notification
What is the age limit?
• Minimum age: 18 years • Maximum age: 35 years • Cut-off date for determining age: 01.07.2026 • Only the date of birth recorded in the High School marksheet/certificate will be considered valid proof of age for the Anganwadi Sahayika post.
What is the selection process?
• All selection proceedings are governed by Government Order No. 1/1092245/2025/3313/58-1-2025 (1917687) dated 17.09.2025. • Selection is fully online and merit-based. Merit is determined by educational qualification - marks from the minimum qualifying level (Intermediate/equivalent) through to a maximum of Graduate/Postgraduate are computed via the departmental portal, as per the Government Order. • No written examination or interview is mentioned in this notification for the selection of Anganwadi Sahayika. • Any discrepancy between the details entered on the online portal and the candidate's original documents will be resolved in favour of the details recorded in the original documents.