Overview
District Programme Officer (DPO), Farrukhabad, under Uttar Pradesh Child Development Services and Nutrition Department has released a recruitment notification for the post of Anganwadi Sahayika (Helper) (140 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online before 19 August 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- District Programme Officer (DPO), Farrukhabad, under Uttar Pradesh Child Development Services and Nutrition Department
- Qualification
- • Only female candidates are eligible to apply for these posts. • A candidate must be an original resident of the Gram Sabha or Ward (in urban areas) against which the post is vacant. • Preference in selection is given to a widow, legally divorced woman, or an abandoned (deserted) woman belonging to a family living below the poverty line (BPL) in that Gram Sabha/Ward. • If no such widow/divorced/abandoned BPL candidate is available in that Gram Sabha/Ward, other women from a BPL family in the same Gram Sabha/Ward are eligible. • If no BPL widow/divorced/abandoned or other BPL woman candidate is available, women from an above-poverty-line (APL) family residing in the same Gram Sabha/Ward are eligible.
- Vacancies
- 140
- Posted
- Not specified in the notification
- Last date to apply
- 19 August 2026
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | Not specified in the notification |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 August 2026 |
| Notification Release Date | 29 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | Not specified in the provided notification |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 19 August 2026 |
| Age Reckoning Date | 1 July 2026 |
Important Links
Eligibility
• Only female candidates are eligible to apply for these posts. • A candidate must be an original resident of the Gram Sabha or Ward (in urban areas) against which the post is vacant. • Preference in selection is given to a widow, legally divorced woman, or an abandoned (deserted) woman belonging to a family living below the poverty line (BPL) in that Gram Sabha/Ward. • If no such widow/divorced/abandoned BPL candidate is available in that Gram Sabha/Ward, other women from a BPL family in the same Gram Sabha/Ward are eligible. • If no BPL widow/divorced/abandoned or other BPL woman candidate is available, women from an above-poverty-line (APL) family residing in the same Gram Sabha/Ward are eligible.
Age Limit
Criteria: Details Minimum Age: 18 years Maximum Age: 35 years Age Reckoning Date: 1 July 2026 Valid Proof of Age: Date of birth as recorded in the High School mark sheet/certificate only As on 1 July 2026, a candidate's age must not be less than 18 years and not more than 35 years. The notification does not mention any age relaxation for reserved categories.
Selection Process
The notification states that the selection process will be carried out based on the decisions and government orders issued by the District Magistrate and the Selection Committee. Specific stages of selection (such as written exam, interview, or merit list criteria beyond the marks-based formula mentioned above) are not specified in the provided notification. The number of vacancies is also subject to increase or decrease based on any court case, order, or decision of the Selection Committee.
How to Apply
• Visit the official departmental website: https://upanganwadibharti.in • Fill in the online application form available on the website carefully and accurately. • Enter all facts, figures, marks, and date of birth correctly, as no correction opportunity will be given after submission. • Upload self-attested, clean, and clearly legible copies of the required documents as mentioned in the online form. • Submit the application on or before the last date, 19 August 2026. The notification places full responsibility on the applicant for the accuracy of the information submitted; an application found to contain incorrect facts, figures, marks, or date of birth will be rejected, with no opportunity for correction.
Required Documents
• Residence certificate - only an online, digitally signed certificate issued by the Tehsil, verifiable online, is valid. • Caste certificate - only an online, digitally signed certificate issued by the Tehsil, verifiable online, is valid. • Income certificate - a certificate issued by the competent authority as per UP Government Revenue Section-09 Order No. 3959/1-9-11-Ra0-9 dated 30.09.2011 (or a lower-level valid certificate), verifiable online. • High School mark sheet/certificate, for proof of date of birth. • For a widow candidate: death certificate and family register copy certified by the Gram Panchayat Officer or the concerned Nagar Nikay (Municipal Body). • For a divorced/abandoned candidate: only an order issued by a court of law is valid proof. • Self-attested, clear, and legible scanned copies of all relevant documents, as mentioned in the online application form.
Important Instructions
• Only female candidates are eligible to apply. • Complete details of vacancies, Gram Sabha/Ward-wise break-up, and reservation for these posts are displayed on the notice boards of the District Collectorate, Vikas Bhawan (Development House), Tehsil, and Block Development Office in Farrukhabad district, as well as on the departmental website. • Residence and caste certificates are valid only if they are online, digitally signed certificates issued by the Tehsil and verifiable online. • Income certificates are valid only if issued by a competent authority as per the specified UP Government order and verifiable online. • The number of vacancies may increase or decrease based on any court order or Selection Committee decision. • Applications with incorrect information will be rejected without a chance for correction; the applicant is fully responsible for the accuracy of the submitted information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for UP Anganwadi Helper Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 140 Posts in Farrukhabad District?
Application Start Date: Not specified in the notification; Last Date to Apply: 19 August 2026; Notification Release Date: 29 July 2026; Online Application Start Date: Not specified in the provided notification; Last Date to Apply Online: 19 August 2026; Age Reckoning Date: 1 July 2026
What is the age limit?
Criteria: Details Minimum Age: 18 years Maximum Age: 35 years Age Reckoning Date: 1 July 2026 Valid Proof of Age: Date of birth as recorded in the High School mark sheet/certificate only As on 1 July 2026, a candidate's age must not be less than 18 years and not more than 35 years. The notification does not mention any age relaxation for reserved categories.
What is the selection process?
The notification states that the selection process will be carried out based on the decisions and government orders issued by the District Magistrate and the Selection Committee. Specific stages of selection (such as written exam, interview, or merit list criteria beyond the marks-based formula mentioned above) are not specified in the provided notification. The number of vacancies is also subject to increase or decrease based on any court case, order, or decision of the Selection Committee.