UP Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 – Worker & Helper

UP Anganwadi recruitment applications are being released district-wise during 2026 for vacant Anganwadi Worker and Helper posts.

The official district notices show that application windows are different for different districts.

For example, an official Government of Uttar Pradesh district notice for Banda invites online applications from 24 August 2026 to 22 September 2026.

Therefore, candidates should not assume one common last date for the entire state.

UP Anganwadi vacancies are being notified district-wise during 2026.

Note: There is no single reliable statewide vacancy figure that should be used for every district notification. Candidates should check the official district advertisement for the exact number of posts.

• Recruitment is generally intended for female candidates as prescribed in the applicable UP Anganwadi recruitment notification.
• Candidates should be residents of the relevant district/area and satisfy the local residence requirements prescribed in the district advertisement.
• The candidate must satisfy the educational qualification specified for the particular post.
• Candidates must satisfy all other conditions relating to age, residence, category and documents as prescribed by the concerned district authority.

Important: Qualification requirements can vary depending on the post and current district advertisement. Candidates must check the official notification before applying.

The age limit is governed by the applicable UP Anganwadi recruitment rules and the individual district notification.

Candidates should use the age reckoning date mentioned in their district advertisement.

Candidates should nevertheless check the payment section displayed on the official portal for their district before final submission.

Selection is generally based on the merit and criteria prescribed in the applicable Anganwadi recruitment rules and district notification.

Candidates should not assume that a written competitive examination will be conducted unless specifically mentioned in the applicable district notification.

Anganwadi Worker and Helper positions are engaged on an honorarium-based basis under the applicable Integrated Child Development Services scheme and Government of Uttar Pradesh rules.

The applicable honorarium, incentives and other benefits may depend on the post and current government orders.

Candidates should check the latest official district notification and applicable government orders for the exact financial benefits.

1. Visit the official UP Anganwadi recruitment portal.
2. Select the applicable district recruitment notification.
3. Read the district-wise notification carefully.
4. Complete the candidate registration process.
5. Select the applicable Anganwadi Worker or Helper post.
6. Enter personal, educational and residence details.
7. Upload the required photograph, documents and certificates.
8. Check all information carefully before final submission.
9. Submit the application within the district-wise deadline.
10. Download and save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

UP Anganwadi recruitment notifications are being issued separately for different districts. Examples of districts where 2026 recruitment notices have appeared include:

This table is only an indicative list. Candidates should use the official recruitment portal to check the latest district notifications and current application status.

Q1. What is UP Anganwadi Recruitment 2026?

It is a district-wise recruitment process for Anganwadi Karyakatri (Worker) and Anganwadi Sahayika (Helper) posts under the Uttar Pradesh Anganwadi/ICDS system.

Q2. Is the UP Anganwadi recruitment statewide?

Recruitment notifications are being issued district-wise. Vacancy numbers and application dates can therefore differ between districts.

Q3. Who can apply for UP Anganwadi Recruitment?

Eligible female candidates who satisfy the residence, educational, age and other requirements of the applicable district notification can apply.

Q4. What is the qualification for Anganwadi Worker?

The applicable recruitment notices generally prescribe Intermediate/12th pass or equivalent for Anganwadi Worker, subject to the conditions of the specific district notification.

Q5. What is the age limit?

The commonly prescribed age range is 18 to 35 years, with applicable relaxation according to government rules and the district notification.

Q6. Is there any application fee?

Anganwadi applications are generally accepted without an application fee. Candidates should verify the current district application page before final submission.

Q7. What is the selection process?

Selection is generally based on the merit and criteria prescribed in the applicable district recruitment rules, followed by document verification and other required formalities.

Q8. Where can I apply?

Candidates should apply only through the official UP Anganwadi recruitment portal.