UP ICDS Anganwadi Worker and Helper Recruitment 2026
The ICDS department of Uttar Pradesh has opened the Anganwadi Worker and Helper recruitment 2026 for women candidates. Applications are online and run district by district, with no application fee for any category. Download your district's official order from the UP Anganwadi portal linked in the Important Links section to see the posts and last date for your district.
| Application Begin | District-wise (June–July 2026) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | District-wise — 15 July to 31 July 2026 (varies by district) |
| Application Mode | Online, separate form for each district |
| All Categories (General / OBC / EWS / SC / ST) | No Fee (Rs 0/-) |
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- 10 Jul 2026 Recruitment published
- 9 Jul 2026 Recruitment published
The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) department of Uttar Pradesh has opened the Anganwadi Worker (Karyakatri) and Anganwadi Helper (Sahayika) recruitment 2026. The drive is for women candidates only and is conducted district by district. Each participating district publishes its own vacancy order and runs a separate online application window, and there is no application fee for any category.
Eligibility at a Glance
- Gender: Only female candidates may apply.
- Anganwadi Worker: Must have passed Class 12 (10+2 / Intermediate) from a board recognised in India.
- Anganwadi Helper: The required qualification is fixed district-wise in the local order; refer to your district's notice for the exact standard.
- Residence: The applicant must be a resident of the village, ward or nyaya panchayat for which the post is advertised.
- Age: 18 to 35 years, with age relaxation as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules for this recruitment.
Selection Process
Candidates are shortlisted at the district level following the method laid down in each district's official order. The exact procedure and any merit rules are described in the district notice, which can be downloaded from the official UP Anganwadi website.
Anganwadi Worker — District-wise Vacancies
The table below lists the districts whose online application window is currently open, along with the number of Anganwadi Worker posts and the last date announced for each district. The Lalitpur district window (75 posts) closed on 09 July 2026 and is no longer accepting forms.
| District | Anganwadi Worker Posts | Last Date to Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Bijnor | 260 | 15 July 2026 |
| Kanpur Nagar | 259 | 15 July 2026 |
| Baghpat | 261 | 16 July 2026 |
| Kannauj | 125 | 16 July 2026 |
| Meerut | 180 | 17 July 2026 |
| Agra | 386 | 20 July 2026 |
| Aligarh | 237 | 20 July 2026 |
| Farrukhabad | 292 | 20 July 2026 |
| Moradabad | 207 | 23 July 2026 |
| Chandauli | 84 | 25 July 2026 |
| Bhadohi | 108 | 25 July 2026 |
| Shravasti | 60 | 27 July 2026 |
| Siddharth Nagar | 353 | 28 July 2026 |
| Auraiya | 292 | 28 July 2026 |
| Pratapgarh | 250 | 28 July 2026 |
| Varanasi | 187 | 31 July 2026 |
How to Apply Online
Registration is done online. Open the Anganwadi Worker or Anganwadi Helper registration link from the Important Links section, create your login, complete the application for your own district, upload the required documents and submit the form before the last date shown for that district. The complete district-wise vacancy order can be downloaded from the official UP Anganwadi website.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the UP Anganwadi Worker and Helper 2026 recruitment?
Only women candidates can apply. Applicants must also meet the age and education rules and be a resident of the village, ward or nyaya panchayat for which the post is advertised.
Is there any application fee?
No. There is no application fee. Women candidates from every category (General, OBC, EWS, SC and ST) can apply free of cost.
What education is required?
For the Anganwadi Worker post you must have passed Class 12 (Intermediate) from a recognised board. For the Anganwadi Helper post the required education is fixed district-wise, so check your district's official order for the exact qualification.
What is the age limit?
The age limit is 18 to 35 years. Age relaxation is given as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules for this recruitment.
How do I apply?
Apply online using the Anganwadi Worker or Anganwadi Helper registration link in the Important Links section. Create a login and complete the form for your own district before its last date.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date differs by district, ranging from 15 July to 31 July 2026. Some districts have already closed (for example, Lalitpur closed on 09 July 2026). Check your district's official order for the exact date.
How are candidates selected?
Candidates are shortlisted at the district level as per the method set out in each district's official order. Download your district notice from the official UP Anganwadi website to see the full procedure.
Where can I download the official notice?
Use the Official Website link in the Important Links section. Open the district vacancy section on the UP Anganwadi portal, find your district and download the order PDF.