Overview
District Programme Officer, ICDS, Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Anganwadi Worker (220 posts vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only, via upanganwadibharti.in as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- District Programme Officer, ICDS, Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh)
- Qualification
- • Only female candidates are eligible to apply. • The applicant must be a permanent resident of the same ward/gram sabha where the vacant Anganwadi centre is located. • As per the priority order for direct recruitment specified in the notification, preference is given in this sequence (within the same gram sabha/ward): widow (BPL family) → legally divorced/deserted woman (BPL family) → other women from BPL families → if no BPL candidate is available, the same order is followed among women living above the poverty line. • If no eligible candidate is found in a gram sabha in any of the above categories, candidates will be considered category-wise from the concerned Nyaya Panchayat area.
- Vacancies
- 220 posts
- Advertisement No
- C-1088/District Magistrate/B.Sc./Notification/2026-27
- Posted
- 21 July 2026
- Last date to apply
- 11 August 2026 (till midnight, 12:00 AM)
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 21 July 2026 |
| Notification Release Date | 21 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 22 July 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 11 August 2026 (till midnight, 12:00 AM) |
| Age Reckoning / Cut-off Date | 1 July 2026 |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Vacancy Details
The 220 vacant posts are spread across 12 Child Development Project (Bal Vikas Pariyojana) offices in Ayodhya district, with reservation applied as per Scheduled Caste (SC), Other Backward Class (OBC), and Unreserved/General category norms. S.No: Project (CDPO) Name | Total Vacant Posts | SC | OBC | Unreserved (General) 1: Amaniganj | 15 | 03 | 03 | 09 2: Ayodhya Shahar (City) | 72 | 16 | 18 | 38 3: Bikapur | 12 | 01 | 03 | 08 4: Haringtonganj | 11 | 01 | 04 | 06 5: Maya Bazar | 20 | 04 | 04 | 12 6: Milkipur | 13 | 02 | 03 | 08 7: Mawai | 09 | 00 | 02 | 07 8: Masaudha | 08 | 00 | 02 | 06 9: Pura Bazar | 20 | 05 | 08 | 07 10: Sohawal | 22 | 02 | 04 | 16 11: Rudauli | 09 | 02 | 02 | 05 12: Tarun | 09 | 01 | 01 | 07 Total: - | 220 | 37 | 54 | 129
Eligibility
• Only female candidates are eligible to apply. • The applicant must be a permanent resident of the same ward/gram sabha where the vacant Anganwadi centre is located. • As per the priority order for direct recruitment specified in the notification, preference is given in this sequence (within the same gram sabha/ward): widow (BPL family) → legally divorced/deserted woman (BPL family) → other women from BPL families → if no BPL candidate is available, the same order is followed among women living above the poverty line. • If no eligible candidate is found in a gram sabha in any of the above categories, candidates will be considered category-wise from the concerned Nyaya Panchayat area.
Age Limit
Category: Age Limit (as on cut-off date 01 July 2026) Minimum Age: 18 years Maximum Age: 35 years The date of birth mentioned in the High School mark sheet and certificate will be treated as valid for age calculation. The notification does not mention any age relaxation for reserved categories for this specific recruitment cycle.
Salary
This post is a mandeya-adharit (honorarium-based) contractual engagement, not a regular salaried government job. However, the specific monthly honorarium amount is not mentioned in this notification. Candidates should check the official portal (upanganwadibharti.in) or the ICDS Directorate, Lucknow, for the current honorarium structure applicable to Anganwadi Karyakatri.
Selection Process
Selection is entirely merit-based - there is no written examination. The process, as described in the Government Order dated 17 September 2025 (referenced in this notification), works as follows: • 50% posts from serving Anganwadi Sahayikas (Helpers): Half of the vacant Karyakatri posts are first filled through eligible Anganwadi Sahayikas of the same gram sabha/ward who have completed a minimum of 5 years of regular service, are not above 50 years of age, and hold at least Intermediate qualification. Selection among eligible Sahayikas is done through merit. • Remaining 50% posts via direct recruitment: The remaining posts are filled through direct online applications from eligible women residents, following the priority order (widow/divorced/deserted/general, BPL first) described above. • Merit list preparation: Marks scored in Intermediate are divided by 10 to compute the merit score (for example, 45% marks = 4.5 points; 59% marks = 5.9 points). The same method applies to grading/CGPA-based results. If a candidate holds qualifications higher than Intermediate (up to postgraduate), those percentage-based scores are added to the Intermediate score to prepare the final merit. • Tie-breaker rule: If two or more candidates score equal merit marks, the older candidate is given preference. If age is also equal, the candidate with higher educational qualification is preferred. • Reservation: Reservation for SC, ST, and OBC categories is applied as per applicable Uttar Pradesh gover…
How to Apply
• Visit the official portal: upanganwadibharti.in • Click on "New Registration". • Enter required details - name, Aadhaar number, mobile number, and address - and create a secure password. • Verify your mobile number through OTP. • Log in using your registered credentials. • Select the District and the specific Anganwadi Centre for which you are applying. • Fill in all required details, including educational qualification and address. • Upload all required scanned documents listed above. • Review the filled application carefully, then submit it. • Note: Applications submitted offline or through post/courier are not accepted or considered valid under any circumstances.
Required Documents
As per the recruitment SOP, candidates must upload scanned copies (JPEG/PDF format, maximum 2MB each) of the following documents: • Domicile (Residence) Certificate • Caste Certificate (if applicable) • Income Certificate (not older than 3 years from the date of notification publication; otherwise treated as Above Poverty Line) • Widow/Divorce/Disability/Freedom Fighter Certificate (if applicable) • Mark sheet(s) - Intermediate and any higher qualification • Birth Certificate / High School certificate showing date of birth • Recent Photograph and Signature (self-attested, clear and legible) All certificates - income, residence, and caste - must be issued in the applicant's own name, and income/residence certificates must be verifiable online.
Important Instructions
• Only online applications through the official departmental website will be accepted; offline or postal applications are invalid. • If the application is incomplete, or if educational marks/percentages are entered incorrectly or found to be tampered with, the candidacy will be rejected - the applicant will be solely responsible for such errors, and no correction requests through offline letters will be entertained. • Uploading all relevant documents (educational certificates, caste, residence, photograph, and signature) is mandatory; failure to do so will lead to rejection of the application. • The number of vacant posts mentioned in this notification may change in special circumstances. • If discrepancies are found later regarding reservation or vacancies, they will be corrected, and further action will be taken only after resolution. • In Ayodhya Municipal Corporation area, 70 new Anganwadi Centres were sanctioned by the government in March 2025 across 15 wards; the list of these new centres, along with included localities and reservation status, is also available on the portal. • For further information, candidates can contact the concerned Block/Anganwadi Project Office or the District Programme Officer (Bal Vikas Vibhag) office, Ayodhya, on working days during office hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 220 Posts?
Notification Date: 21 July 2026; Notification Release Date: 21 July 2026; Online Application Start Date: 22 July 2026; Online Application Last Date: 11 August 2026 (till midnight, 12:00 AM); Age Reckoning / Cut-off Date: 1 July 2026
What is the age limit?
Category: Age Limit (as on cut-off date 01 July 2026) Minimum Age: 18 years Maximum Age: 35 years The date of birth mentioned in the High School mark sheet and certificate will be treated as valid for age calculation. The notification does not mention any age relaxation for reserved categories for this specific recruitment cycle.
What is the selection process?
Selection is entirely merit-based - there is no written examination. The process, as described in the Government Order dated 17 September 2025 (referenced in this notification), works as follows: • 50% posts from serving Anganwadi Sahayikas (Helpers): Half of the vacant Karyakatri posts are first filled through eligible Anganwadi Sahayikas of the same gram sabha/ward who have completed a minimum of 5 years of regular service, are not above 50 years of age, and hold at least Intermediate qualification. Selection among eligible Sahayikas is done through merit. • Remaining 50% posts via direct recruitment: The remaining posts are filled through direct online applications from eligible women residents, following the priority order (widow/divorced/deserted/general, BPL first) described above. • Merit list preparation: Marks scored in Intermediate are divided by 10 to compute the merit scor…