Agra Anganwadi Worker & Helper Recruitment 2026 — 708 Posts

About This Job

The District Programme Officer, Agra is hiring for 708 Anganwadi posts under the state ICDS (Bal Vikas) scheme — 386 Anganwadi Worker (Karyakatri) posts and 322 Anganwadi Helper (Sahayika) posts. Only women who have passed 12th class (Intermediate) can apply. There is no written exam — you are picked on merit from your marks. The last date to apply online is 20 July 2026. Workers get Rs. 6,000 per month and Helpers get Rs. 3,000 per month, plus a monthly incentive.

Agra Anganwadi Worker and Helper Recruitment 2026 - 708 Posts

The Office of the District Programme Officer, Agra (Bal Vikas Seva Evam Pushtahar Vibhag, Uttar Pradesh) has opened direct recruitment for 708 vacant Anganwadi posts spread across 16 child development projects in Agra district, covering both city and village areas. This is a strong chance for local women who want to work close to home in their own ward or gram sabha. Remember, these are honorarium-based posts under the ICDS programme, not regular pay-scale government jobs. The whole process is online at upanganwadibharti.in, and no paper or postal form will be accepted.

An Anganwadi centre is the ground-level unit of the ICDS scheme. It looks after the health, nutrition and early learning of children below 6 years, and supports pregnant women and new mothers in the area. As an Anganwadi Worker you become the face of this centre in your own neighbourhood, which is why only local resident women are picked for these posts. Once selected, you usually serve the same centre for many years.

Vacancy Breakdown

The 708 posts are split into two roles:

• Anganwadi Worker (Karyakatri): 386 posts
• Anganwadi Helper (Sahayika): 322 posts

Category-wise split for Anganwadi Worker (386 posts):

• Unreserved (General): 186
• OBC: 110
• SC: 90
• ST: 0

Category-wise split for Anganwadi Helper (322 posts):

• Unreserved (General): 122
• OBC: 101
• SC: 99
• ST: 0

The posts are spread over 16 projects including Agra Shahar, Akola, Bah, Barauli Aheer, Bichpuri, Etmadpur, Fatehabad, Fatehpur Sikri, Jagner, Jaitpur Kalan, Khandauli, Kheragarh, Kiraoli (Achhnera), Pinahat, Saiyan and Shamsabad. The full ward and village list is on the notice boards of the Collectorate, Vikas Bhawan, Tehsil and Block offices.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• You must have passed Intermediate (12th class) or an equal exam from a recognised board.
• Your merit is worked out from your 12th, graduation and post-graduation marks, so a higher degree helps your rank.

Other Requirements

• Only women candidates can apply.
• You must be a permanent resident of the same ward (in cities) or gram sabha (in villages) where the post is vacant.
• Your income, caste and residence certificates must be the online digital ones issued by the Tehsil so they can be checked online.
• Preference goes to widows, legally divorced or deserted women, and women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families.

To count as a BPL family for this preference, your family income must be within Rs. 46,080 per year in rural areas and Rs. 56,460 per year in urban areas.

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 35 years old as on 1 January 2026.
• Your date of birth will be taken only from your High School (10th) marksheet or certificate.
• There is no age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC or General candidates.

Salary

• Anganwadi Worker (Karyakatri): Rs. 6,000 per month (Rs. 4,500 basic + Rs. 1,500 extra honorarium).
• Anganwadi Helper (Sahayika): Rs. 3,000 per month (Rs. 2,250 basic + Rs. 750 extra honorarium).
• You also get a monthly incentive (Pratsahan Rashi) on top of the honorarium.

These posts are paid on an honorarium basis under the ICDS scheme, not as a regular government salary.

Application Fee

• There is no application fee for any category.
• You can apply completely free of cost.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

There is no written exam and no interview. Here is how you are selected:

1. Merit List: A merit list is made from your school and college marks (Intermediate, graduation and post-graduation). Higher marks mean a better rank.
2. Preference Category: Widows, divorced or deserted women and BPL families are given priority as per the government order.
3. Document Verification: If you are shortlisted, you must show your original certificates for checking before final selection.

Who gets preference: Widows, legally divorced or deserted women and women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families are given priority in selection as per the government order.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official portal at upanganwadibharti.in.
2. Register yourself and then log in.
3. Fill in the online form carefully with correct details.
4. Upload your latest photo, signature and self-attested documents.
5. Submit the form and take a printout for your record.

Offline or postal applications will not be accepted in any case.

Important: Fill every detail correctly. If any information, marks or certificate is later found to be wrong or fake, your form will be cancelled and you alone will be responsible. Apply early and do not wait for the last day, because the portal gets busy close to 20 July 2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 30 June 2026
• Application Start: 30 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 20 July 2026 (up to midnight)
• Exam Date: Not applicable (selection is merit-based)

• Run the local Anganwadi centre and take care of children up to 6 years of age.
• Give supplementary nutrition and hot cooked meals to children, pregnant women and nursing mothers.
• Teach basic pre-school lessons to small children through play, songs and activities.
• Keep records of every child's weight, growth and health in the register.
• Help ANM and health workers during immunisation drives and health check-up camps.
• Visit homes to guide mothers on child care, feeding and hygiene.
• Assist the Anganwadi Worker with daily centre work, cooking and cleaning (Helper role).