UP Anganwadi Recruitment 2026: Recruitment for Anganwadi worker and helper positions has begun in several new districts of UP..
A large-scale recruitment drive for Anganwadi Workers and Anganwadi Helpers is underway across various districts of Uttar Pradesh. While the application process had already commenced in several districts, registration for these positions has now started in many additional districts as well. Female candidates who have passed Class 12 and are seeking government employment can apply online for these roles, adhering to the specific dates designated for each district.
**Educational Qualification and Age**
Only female candidates are eligible to apply for the UP Anganwadi Worker/Helper positions. Applicants must be residents of the district for which they are applying. Passing Class 12 from a recognized board is mandatory, while a postgraduate degree is the maximum qualification. Candidates must be between 18 and 35 years of age. Female candidates belonging to reserved categories will be granted age relaxation in accordance with the rules.
Application Deadline and Number of Posts by District
District / No. of Posts / Anganwadi Worker | Application Deadline | District / No. of Posts / Anganwadi Helper | Application Deadline
Maharajganj - 164 | 1 September 2026 | Maharajganj - 141 | 1 September 2026
Etawah - 110 | 30 August 2026 | Ambedkar Nagar - 105 | 24 August 2026
Sonbhadra - 201 | 26 August 2026 | Farrukhabad - 140 | 19 August 2026
Bareilly - 174 | 25 August 2026 | Hapur - 197 | 18 August 2026
Ambedkar Nagar - 2 | 24 August 2026 | Etah - 130 | 17 August 2026
Sant Kabir Nagar - 192 | 20 August 2026 | Sitapur - 306 | 16 August 2026
Kushinagar - 245 | 19 August 2026 | - | -
Etah - 133 | 17 August 2026 | - | -
Hapur - 120 | 18 August 2026 | - | -
Sitapur - 365 | 16 August 2026 | - | -
Firozabad - 101 | 13 August 2026 | - | -
Apply from home using your mobile
Female candidates can apply for this recruitment online from the comfort of their homes using their mobile phones. The application steps and the link are provided here for your convenience.
Visit the official website upanganwadibharti.in to fill out the UP Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 application form.
Next, click on the 'New Anganwadi Recruitment Registration' link.
Register by entering the required details on the new page.
After registration, complete the form by filling in the remaining details. After this, submit the form, take a printout, and keep it safe.
Female candidates are not required to pay any application fee; women from all categories can apply free of cost.
Selection without exam or interview
Selection for the posts of Anganwadi Worker and Helper will be made without any examination or interview. Applicants will be shortlisted based on their qualifications. Candidates who make it to the merit list will be called for the next stage—document verification.
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