Overview
Office of the District Programme Officer, Azamgarh (Bal Vikas Seva evam Pushtahar Vibhag, U.P.) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Anganwadi Sahayika (Anganwadi Helper) (265 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only before 31 August 2026 (till midnight).
Key Details
- Organization
- Office of the District Programme Officer, Azamgarh (Bal Vikas Seva evam Pushtahar Vibhag, U.P.)
- Qualification
- • Only female candidates are eligible to apply for these posts. • The candidate must be a permanent resident of the ward/gram sabha of the vacant post. • If an eligible candidate from the relevant category is not available in that ward/gram sabha, a permanent resident of the concerned Nyaya Panchayat is eligible.
- Vacancies
- 265
- Posted
- 28 July 2026
- Last date to apply
- 31 August 2026 (till midnight)
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 28 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 August 2026 (till midnight) |
| Notification Release Date | 28 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31 August 2026, midnight (12:00 AM) |
| Age Reckoning / Cut-off Date | 1 July 2026 |
| Age Reckoning Date | 1 July 2026 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
S. No.: Post Name | No. of Posts 1: Anganwadi Sahayika | 265 (UR-139, OBC-71, SC-55, ST-0) The 265 posts are distributed across 23 Anganwadi projects (blocks/areas) within Azamgarh district. The project-wise and category-wise breakup is given below.
Eligibility
• Only female candidates are eligible to apply for these posts. • The candidate must be a permanent resident of the ward/gram sabha of the vacant post. • If an eligible candidate from the relevant category is not available in that ward/gram sabha, a permanent resident of the concerned Nyaya Panchayat is eligible.
Age Limit
Criteria: Details Minimum Age: 18 years Maximum Age: 35 years Age Reckoning Date: 1 July 2026 As per the notification, the applicant's age as on the cut-off date of 1 July 2026 should not be less than 18 years and not more than 35 years.
Selection Process
• Selection will be based on a merit list prepared according to the provisions laid out in the relevant government recruitment order. • No written examination or interview will be conducted for these posts.
How to Apply
• Applications must be submitted only online through the official departmental website: upanganwadibharti.in • Offline application forms will not be accepted under any circumstances. • Candidates are advised to carefully read the government order and instructions available on the website before applying, to avoid errors. • Applications must be completed before the last date, 31 August 2026, midnight (12:00 AM). • Only the information filled in on the website will be used for the selection process; offline records will not be accepted.
Important Instructions
• The entire selection process will be governed by the U.P. Government Order dated 17 September 2025. • Only female candidates are eligible to apply. • Detailed proformas and information are available on the official website and can also be obtained from the concerned Block Child Development Project Office or Vikas Bhawan during office hours. • The number of advertised posts is subject to increase or decrease. • No written examination or interview will be held; selection is merit-based as per the recruitment order. • The Anganwadi Sahayika post is honorarium-based; state service rules do not apply, and services can be terminated as per the provisions of the order at any time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for UP Anganwadi Helper Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 265 Posts in Azamgarh District?
Notification Date: 28 July 2026; Last Date to Apply: 31 August 2026 (till midnight); Notification Release Date: 28 July 2026; Last Date to Apply Online: 31 August 2026, midnight (12:00 AM); Age Reckoning / Cut-off Date: 1 July 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 As per the notification, the applicant's age as on the cut-off date of 1 July 2026 should not be less than 18 years and not more than 35 years.
What is the selection process?
• Selection will be based on a merit list prepared according to the provisions laid out in the relevant government recruitment order. • No written examination or interview will be conducted for these posts.