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UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 140 Posts in Prayagraj District

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Recruiting authorityDepartment of Child Development (Bal Vikas), Government of Uttar Pradesh
Last successful check12 Nov 2026
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  • Updated April 28, 2026 10:02 AM
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  • The District Programme Officer (ICDS), Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) has officially announced the Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 with 140 vacancies. The detailed notification was published on 22 April 2026 at the upanganwadibharti.in. Candidates who meet the age criteria of 18 to 35 years and hold Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent qualification can now submit their online applications from 22 April 2026 to 13 May 2026. Direct links to download the notification and apply online are shared below.

UP Anganwadi Prayagraj Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 Overview

Recruiting OrganisationDistrict Programme Officer (DPO), ICDS, Prayagraj
DepartmentDepartment of Child Development (Bal Vikas), Government of Uttar Pradesh
Notice ReferenceLetter No. /Ji0.0a.0Adhi0/Bal0.0Par0/3ai0n.0 Chayan/2026-27, Dated 22 April 2026
Governing GOGO No. Sn0-1/1092245/2025/3313/58-1-2025 (1917687), Dated 17 September 2025
Post NameAnganwadi Worker (Anganwadi Karyakatri)
Total Vacancies140 Posts (3 under Full Selection Process + 137 under New Selection Process)
GenderFemale Candidates Only
Application ModeOnline only – https://www.upanganwadibharti.in
Last Date for Online Application13.05.2026 (up to 12:00 midnight)
Age Cut-off Date01 January 2026
Official Websitehttps://www.upanganwadibharti.in

UP Anganwadi Prayagraj Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

EventDate
Notice Date22 April 2026
Age Eligibility Cut-off Date01 January 2026
Last Date for Online Application13.05.2026 (up to 12:00 midnight)
Merit List / Selection UpdatesPublished only on https://www.upanganwadibharti.in

UP Anganwadi Prayagraj Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Sl. No.Project NameTotal
1Geja2
2Shahar-Dwitiya (Urban-Second)1
Total3
Sl. No.Project NameTotal
1Shankargarh06
2Soraon (Sidaon)03
3Shahar-Dwitiya (Urban-Second)12
4Shahar-Pratham (Urban-First)19
5Pratappur03
6Geja12
7Majhuaima01
8Koraon07
9Kothdwar06
10Jasra14
11Handia01
12Dhanpur02
13Chaka12
14Bahria08
15Bahadurpur11
16Phulpur07
17Manda05
18Holagarh04
19Karchana04
Total137
  • A total of 140 Anganwadi Worker vacancies have been announced across various Child Development Projects (CDPs) in Prayagraj district - 3 posts under the Full (Purna) Selection Process and 137 posts under the New (Navin) Selection Process. The vacancies are distributed across Urban and Rural CDPs with category-wise breakup (UR, OBC, SC) for each project.
  • Detailed gram sabha/ward-wise and project-wise vacancy information is available on the notice boards of the District Collectorate, Vikas Bhavan, Tehsil offices, and all Child Development Project and District Programme Officer offices of Prayagraj, as well as on the departmental website.
  • (i) Full Selection Process Vacancies (3 Posts)
  • (ii) New Selection Process Vacancies (137 Posts)

UP Anganwadi Prayagraj Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

PriorityPreference Category
(i)Woman from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family who is a permanent resident of the same Gram Sabha/Ward (Urban areas: same Ward)
(ii)Legally separated / Divorced woman from a BPL family who is a permanent resident of the same Gram Sabha/Ward (Urban: same Ward)
(iii)Widow woman from a BPL family - if no candidate found in (i) and (ii): woman from a BPL family in the same Gram Sabha/Ward (Urban: same Ward)
(i)Widow woman from an Above Poverty Line (APL) family in the same Gram Sabha/Ward
(ii)Legally separated / Divorced woman from an APL family in the same Gram Sabha/Ward
(iii)Widow/Divorced woman from an APL family - if no candidate found in (i) and (ii), women from APL families in the same Gram Sabha/Ward
  • Only female candidates are eligible to apply. The applicant must be a permanent resident (Sthayi Nivasini) of the same Gram Sabha/Ward (in urban areas: the same Ward) in which the Anganwadi Centre vacancy exists - applications from candidates of other districts or other states will be rejected. The minimum educational qualification for the Anganwadi Worker post is Intermediate (12th pass) or equivalent.
  • Where more than one candidate with the same minimum qualification (Intermediate) is available, a merit list will be prepared for all candidates of the same category taking into account both the minimum qualification (Intermediate or equivalent) and the highest educational qualification (Post-Graduate).
  • No written examination or interview will be conducted for the selection - merit will be based entirely on educational qualifications. Additionally, for the Anganwadi Worker post specifically, the applicant must meet one of the following preference criteria related to her socioeconomic background in the Gram Sabha/Ward.
  • Preference Order for Anganwadi Worker Selection (Category 'Ka')
  • Sub-category 'Kha' (if no eligible candidate found in category 'Ka')
  • If no eligible candidate from any of the above categories is available in the Gram Sabha, selection will be done as per the priority list from the concerned Nyaya Panchayat.

UP Anganwadi Prayagraj Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

CategoryAge Limit (as on 01 January 2026)
General (UR) / EWS18 to 35 years
OBC / SC / STAge relaxation as per UP Government rules
  • The age of the applicant must be minimum 18 years and maximum 35 years as on the cut-off date of 01 January 2026. The date of birth as mentioned in the High School (10th) Marksheet and Certificate will be the only accepted proof for age verification. No other age proof document will be entertained.
  • Age relaxation as per Government of Uttar Pradesh rules will be applicable to SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen and other eligible reserved category candidates as per prevailing government orders.

UP Anganwadi Prayagraj Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

All CategoriesNIL (No application fee)
  • The official notification does not mention any application fee for Anganwadi Worker recruitment in Prayagraj 2026. The online application is available free of cost through the departmental website https://www.upanganwadibharti.in. Candidates are advised to apply only through the official government portal and not through any third-party website or agent. Be cautious of any individual or agency demanding payment for application processing or selection facilitation - the application process is entirely free. Applications submitted via any medium other than the official website will not be accepted.

UP Anganwadi Prayagraj Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

StageDetails
Stage 1: Online ApplicationCandidates apply online on https://www.upanganwadibharti.in by 13.05.2026 (up to midnight). Upload self-attested documents as required. No offline / email / postal applications accepted.
Stage 2: Application ScreeningApplications screened for eligibility - domicile, age, gender, qualifications, and category. Incomplete or incorrect applications rejected without intimation.
Stage 3: Merit List PreparationMerit list prepared based on educational qualifications. Minimum qualification (Intermediate/equivalent) + highest qualification (up to PG) considered. No written test or interview.
Stage 4: Document VerificationShortlisted candidates called for physical verification of original documents. Residence proof, caste certificate, income/BPL certificate, age proof, educational certificates, and other documents verified.
Stage 5: Final Selection & AppointmentSelection list published on departmental website. No separate letter/communication sent to candidates. Selected candidates must join within the prescribed period.

How to Apply for Anganwadi Worker Recruitment Prayagraj 2026

  • The application process is entirely online - only applications submitted through the departmental website https://www.upanganwadibharti.in within the prescribed time limit will be accepted. Applications submitted by post, email, in person, or through any other medium will not be accepted.
  • Candidates must upload self-attested copies of all required documents while filling the online application form. The online application form will not be available for filling after the last date. Before applying, candidates must read all State Government guidelines and instructions available on the website.
  • If any error is found in the submitted application or if the details uploaded are found to be unclear, incorrect, or incomplete - including mismatched or altered information - the candidature will be cancelled. In urban (city) areas, candidates must upload a Residence Certificate (Nivas Praman Patra) issued online by the Tehsil, along with the Ward Number and Ward Name.
  • Visit the official website: https://www.upanganwadibharti.in
  • Read all the Government guidelines and notification details available on the website before applying.
  • Fill the online application form carefully with correct and accurate information.
  • Upload self-attested copies of all required documents clearly.
  • Submit the online application on or before 13.05.2026 (up to 12:00 midnight).
  • No offline, postal, email, or in-person application will be accepted.
  • For more information: Contact the Child Development Project Office or the District Programme Officer (DPO) office at Vikas Bhavan, Prayagraj on any working day.

Documents Required for Anganwadi Worker Recruitment Prayagraj 2026

S.No.DocumentRemarks
1High School (10th) Marksheet & CertificateProof of Date of Birth - mandatory
2Intermediate (12th) or Higher Educational Qualification Marksheets & CertificatesAll educational certificates from Intermediate to highest qualification
3Residence / Nativity Certificate (Nivas Praman Patra)Online digitally signed certificate from Tehsil. For urban (city) areas: Tehsil-issued online certificate with Ward No. and Ward Name. No manual certificate accepted.
4Caste Certificate (SC / OBC)Online digitally signed certificate from Tehsil. No manual certificate accepted.
5Income Certificate / BPL / APL ProofAs per U.P. Govt. norms - online verified income certificate from Revenue Officer (Tehsildar and above). New Government orders/income ceiling guidelines apply.
6Death Certificate of Husband (for Widow applicants)Issued by Gram Panchayat Officer / Concerned Urban Local Body - attested copy valid
7Family Court Legal Separation / Divorce OrderFor legally separated or divorced women applicants - Court Order required
8Self-Attested PhotographUploaded on the online application form

Important Instructions for Candidates

  • Only women candidates who are permanent residents of the same Gram Sabha/Ward as the Anganwadi Centre can apply.
  • Applications from other districts or other states will be rejected outright.
  • Online application only - no offline/postal/email applications accepted.
  • Last date: 13.05.2026 (up to 12:00 midnight). No late applications will be considered.
  • Age: 18 to 35 years as on 01 January 2026.
  • No written test or interview - merit based entirely on educational qualifications.
  • Only Tehsil-issued online digitally signed Residence and Caste Certificates are valid - manual certificates not accepted.
  • This is NOT a regular government job - no state service rules apply.
  • All selection updates published only on https://www.upanganwadibharti.in - no separate communication to candidates.
  • Submitting forged/tampered documents or false information will lead to cancellation of candidature at any stage.

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Q2. How many vacancies are available in UP Anganwadi Prayagraj Recruitment 2026?

  • A total of 140 Anganwadi Worker vacancies have been announced for Prayagraj district under this recruitment drive. Out of these, 3 posts are under the Full (Purna) Selection Process and 137 posts are under the New (Navin) Selection Process, distributed across various Child Development Projects in urban and rural areas of Prayagraj.

Q3. What is the age limit for UP Anganwadi Prayagraj Worker posts?

  • Candidates must be between 18 to 35 years of age as on 01 January 2026. The date of birth mentioned in the High School (10th) Marksheet and Certificate will be the only acceptable proof for age verification. Age relaxation as per UP Government rules is applicable to SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen and other reserved category candidates.

Q4. What is the educational qualification required for Anganwadi Worker posts in Prayagraj?

  • The minimum educational qualification required is Intermediate (12th pass) or equivalent from any recognized board. When multiple candidates with the same minimum qualification apply, a merit list will be prepared considering both the minimum qualification (Intermediate) and the highest educational qualification up to Post-Graduate level.

Q5. Is there any application fee for UP Anganwadi Prayagraj Recruitment 2026?

  • No, there is no application fee for UP Anganwadi Prayagraj Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026. The entire online application process is completely free of cost through the official departmental website upanganwadibharti.in. Candidates are advised to beware of any individual or agency demanding payment for application processing or selection facilitation.

Q7. Will there be a written exam or interview for selection?

  • No, there will be no written examination or interview conducted for the Anganwadi Worker selection process. Merit will be based entirely on educational qualifications - both minimum qualification (Intermediate or equivalent) and highest educational qualification (up to Post-Graduate) will be considered while preparing the merit list.

Q8. What documents are required for UP Anganwadi Prayagraj Worker application?

  • Candidates must upload self-attested copies of High School (10th) and Intermediate (12th) or higher educational certificates, Tehsil-issued online digitally signed Residence Certificate (Nivas Praman Patra) with Ward Number for urban areas, online Caste Certificate (for SC/OBC), Income Certificate/BPL proof, Death Certificate of husband (for widow applicants), Family Court Legal Separation/Divorce Order (if applicable), and a recent photograph. Manual certificates will not be accepted - only online digitally signed certificates from Tehsil are valid.

Q9. What is the monthly salary or honorarium for Anganwadi Worker posts?

  • The Anganwadi Worker post is a part-time, honorarium-based position (not a regular government job) under the ICDS scheme. Selected workers receive a monthly honorarium as fixed by the Government of India and Government of Uttar Pradesh, which is revised from time to time. This engagement does not confer any right to regular government employment, pension, provident fund, gratuity, or service seniority benefits.
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