The Office of the District Programme Officer, Child Development (Bal Vikas), Sonbhadra has released the UP Anganwadi Karyakartri Notification 2026 on 05 August 2026 on the official website https://upanganwadibharti.in. A total of 201 vacancies have been announced for the post of Anganwadi Karyakartri (Anganwadi Worker) under the UP Anganwadi Karyakartri Recruitment 2026.
Female candidates aged 18 to 35 years who have passed Intermediate (12th) or an equivalent examination and are residents of the same Gram Sabha/Ward where the vacancy exists are eligible to apply for these Anganwadi Karyakartri vacancies. The online application process will commence on 06 August 2026 and will remain open until 26 August 2026.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.
Official Notification PDF For UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026
UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 – Quick Summary
UP Anganwadi Karyakartri Important Dates
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UP Anganwadi Karyakartri Vacancy Details 2026
Vacancies are distributed project-wise across Sonbhadra district, with reservation as per SC/ST/OBC/UR categories.
UP Anganwadi Karyakartri Eligibility Criteria
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.
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UP Anganwadi Karyakartri Qualification
As per the notification, the minimum educational qualification for Anganwadi Karyakartri is Intermediate (12th) or its equivalent. Candidates with qualifications up to postgraduate level may also apply, and merit will be prepared based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination up to postgraduate level. Marks obtained in High School (10th) will not be counted toward merit.
UP Anganwadi Karyakartri 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.
UP Anganwadi Karyakartri 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.
- 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.
- Residence and caste certificates must be digitally signed and verifiable online; income certificates must be issued by a competent authority as per applicable government orders.
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How to Apply for UP Anganwadi Karyakartri Recruitment 2026
Candidates must apply online only, through the official departmental website.
UP Anganwadi Karyakartri Apply Online – Steps
- Visit the official website: upanganwadibharti.in
- Locate and open the online application format for Anganwadi Karyakartri, Sonbhadra.
- Fill in personal, educational, residence, and category details carefully.
- Upload self-attested, clear, and legible scanned copies of required documents (income certificate, caste certificate, residence certificate, etc., in the applicant’s own name).
- Verify all entries, especially certificate numbers, before final submission.
- Submit the application within the window of 06 August 2026 to 26 August 2026 (till midnight).
Applications submitted offline or by post will not be accepted. If any information or document is found incorrect or fabricated during verification, the candidature will be rejected.
Candidates looking for more research opportunities can also explore the latest Uttar Pradesh Government Jobs across various departments. Applicants searching for openings closer to the NCR region can check Anganwadi Govt. Jobs 2026 for upcoming vacancies. Those holding a postgraduate degree in science can also browse more 12th Pass Government Jobs matching their qualification.