Kanpur Anganwadi Sahayika Recruitment 2026 — 307 Vacancies

The District Programme Officer, Kanpur Nagar is hiring 307 Anganwadi Sahayika (Helper) posts under the ICDS scheme in Uttar Pradesh. Only women candidates can apply, and you need at least an Intermediate (12th) pass certificate. Applications must be submitted online at upanganwadibharti.in. The last date to apply is 5 September 2026. You should be between 18 and 35 years old.

District Programme Officer Kanpur Nagar Anganwadi Sahayika Recruitment 2026 - 307 Posts

The District Programme Officer, Kanpur Nagar has released a notification for 307 Anganwadi Sahayika (Helper) vacancies across Anganwadi Centres run under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme in Kanpur Nagar district. These are village/ward-level posts filled through a direct selection process based on merit — there is no written exam. Only women residing in the same Gram Sabha or Ward as the vacant post can apply — candidates from other panchayats or wards will not be considered.

Who Can Apply?

• Gender: Only women candidates are eligible for these posts.
• Qualification: Minimum Intermediate (12th) pass or equivalent. The merit list gives extra weightage for higher qualification, up to Graduate level.
• Domicile: You must be a permanent resident of the same Gram Sabha/Ward (in rural areas) or the same city ward (in urban areas) where the Anganwadi Centre vacancy exists.
• Preference will be given to Below Poverty Line (BPL) women if no other eligible woman candidate from the same ward is available.
• Two women from the same family cannot be appointed as Anganwadi Sahayika/Worker at the same centre.

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 35 years old as on 1 July 2026.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection for Anganwadi Sahayika posts is based on merit, not a written test:

1. Application Screening: Your online application and documents are checked for eligibility, including domicile and age proof.
2. Merit List: A merit list is prepared based on your educational qualification — a higher qualification (up to Graduate level) gets more weightage.
3. Document Verification: Selected candidates must submit self-attested, true copies of documents along with their application; incomplete applications are rejected.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official portal at upanganwadibharti.in.
2. Find the notification for Kanpur Nagar Anganwadi Sahayika recruitment.
3. Fill in the online application form completely and accurately.
4. Upload self-attested copies of your age, qualification and domicile documents.
5. Submit the form before 5 September 2026.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted, and applications cannot be corrected after submission — so double-check all your details before submitting.

Important Dates

• Last Date to Apply Online: 5 September 2026
• Age Reference Date: 1 July 2026

• Assist the Anganwadi Worker in daily centre activities and record-keeping
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals to children and pregnant/lactating women
• Help maintain cleanliness and hygiene at the Anganwadi Centre
• Support health check-ups, immunization drives and growth monitoring sessions
• Mobilise children and mothers from the community to attend the centre
• Assist in organising pre-school activities for children
• Report attendance and centre activities to the Anganwadi Worker