Overview
District Programme Officer, Child Development (Bal Vikas), Sonbhadra has released a recruitment notification for the post of Anganwadi Karyakartri (Anganwadi Worker) (201 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only before 26 August 2026 (till midnight, 12:00 AM).
Key Details
- Organization
- District Programme Officer, Child Development (Bal Vikas), Sonbhadra
- Qualification
- Eligibility for UP Anganwadi Karyakartri Recruitment 2026 is based on gender, residency, qualification, and age, as detailed below. • Only female candidates are eligible to apply. • The applicant must be a resident of the same Gram Sabha (village) or urban ward for which the post is vacant. This is stated as mandatory in the notification.
- Vacancies
- 201
- Posted
- 06 August 2026
- Last date to apply
- 26 August 2026 (till midnight, 12:00 AM)
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 06 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 August 2026 (till midnight, 12:00 AM) |
| Online Application Start Date | 06 August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 26 August 2026 (till 12:00 midnight) |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01 July 2026 |
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Vacancy Details
Vacancies are distributed project-wise across Sonbhadra district, with reservation as per SC/ST/OBC/UR categories. Project (Pariyojana): Total Posts | SC | ST | OBC | UR Bamni: 12 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 Chatra: 16 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 9 Chopan: 25 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 15 Duddhi: 12 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 Ghorawal: 36 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 18 Myorpur: 20 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 10 Nagwa: 27 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 8 Robertsganj: 53 | 18 | 3 | 14 | 18 Total: 201 | 56 | 7 | 53 | 85
Eligibility
Eligibility for UP Anganwadi Karyakartri Recruitment 2026 is based on gender, residency, qualification, and age, as detailed below. • Only female candidates are eligible to apply. • The applicant must be a resident of the same Gram Sabha (village) or urban ward for which the post is vacant. This is stated as mandatory in the notification.
Age Limit
• Minimum age: 18 years • Maximum age: 35 years • Age reckoning date: 01 July 2026 • Age will be determined based on the date of birth recorded in the High School mark sheet/certificate. Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our online Age Calculator to calculate your exact age instantly.
Selection Process
Selection for Anganwadi Karyakartri follows a merit-and-priority system rather than a written exam, as per the notification: • Merit is prepared based on the percentage of marks obtained from Intermediate up to postgraduate qualification (High School marks excluded). • Within the same Gram Sabha/ward, priority order is given as follows: First, widowed women from families living below the poverty line (BPL) in that Gram Sabha/ward. Next, legally divorced or deserted women from BPL families in the same Gram Sabha/ward. If no such candidate is available, other women from BPL families in the same Gram Sabha/ward. If BPL candidates are unavailable in the above categories, the same order of priority (widowed, then divorced/deserted, then general) applies to women from families above the poverty line in the same Gram Sabha/ward. • First, widowed women from families living below the poverty line (BPL) in that Gram Sabha/ward. • Next, legally divorced or deserted women from BPL families in the same Gram Sabha/ward. • If no such candidate is available, other women from BPL families in the same Gram Sabha/ward. • If BPL candidates are unavailable in the above categories, the same order of priority (widowed, then divorced/deserted, then general) applies to women from families above the poverty line in the same Gram Sabha/ward. • As per an existing government order, two women from the same family cannot be appointed to Anganwadi Karyakartri and Anganwadi Sahayika posts at the same centre.…
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online only, through the official departmental website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 201 Posts in Sonbhadra District?
Application Start Date: 06 August 2026; Last Date to Apply: 26 August 2026 (till midnight, 12:00 AM); Online Application Start Date: 06 August 2026; Online Application Last Date: 26 August 2026 (till 12:00 midnight); Age Reckoning Date: 01 July 2026
What is the age limit?
• Minimum age: 18 years • Maximum age: 35 years • Age reckoning date: 01 July 2026 • Age will be determined based on the date of birth recorded in the High School mark sheet/certificate. Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our online Age Calculator to calculate your exact age instantly.
What is the selection process?
Selection for Anganwadi Karyakartri follows a merit-and-priority system rather than a written exam, as per the notification: • Merit is prepared based on the percentage of marks obtained from Intermediate up to postgraduate qualification (High School marks excluded). • Within the same Gram Sabha/ward, priority order is given as follows: First, widowed women from families living below the poverty line (BPL) in that Gram Sabha/ward. Next, legally divorced or deserted women from BPL families in the same Gram Sabha/ward. If no such candidate is available, other women from BPL families in the same Gram Sabha/ward. If BPL candidates are unavailable in the above categories, the same order of priority (widowed, then divorced/deserted, then general) applies to women from families above the poverty line in the same Gram Sabha/ward. • First, widowed women from families living below the poverty l…