Mainpuri Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 — 144 Vacancies

The District Programme Officer, Mainpuri is hiring 144 Anganwadi Karyakatri (Worker) and Sahayika (Helper) posts across 10 Child Development Projects in Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh. If you are a woman with a minimum Intermediate (12th) qualification, you can apply online at upanganwadibharti.in. The last date to apply is 30 July 2026. You should be between 18 and 35 years old as on 01 July 2026.

District Programme Officer Mainpuri Anganwadi Karyakatri & Sahayika Recruitment 2026 - 144 Posts

The Department of Women and Child Development (Bal Vikas Seva evam Pushtahar), Uttar Pradesh has released a notification through the District Programme Officer, Mainpuri for 144 Anganwadi Karyakatri and Sahayika vacancies spread across 10 Child Development Projects in Mainpuri district. This is a women-only recruitment drive done purely on merit — there is no written exam. Priority goes to women who already live in the same gram sabha or ward as the vacant post, so local candidates have a strong chance of selection. Applications are accepted only through the state-run upanganwadibharti.in portal, which handles Anganwadi recruitment for every district in Uttar Pradesh.

This recruitment follows the government order dated 17 September 2025, under which vacant Karyakatri and Sahayika posts across Mainpuri's Child Development Projects are being filled through the department's online portal. A detailed, project-wise list of vacant posts is also displayed on the notice boards of the District Magistrate, Chief Development Officer, and Child Development Project Officer offices, in addition to the department website.

Vacancy Breakdown

Out of 144 total posts, 74 are Anganwadi Karyakatri (Worker) and 70 are Anganwadi Sahayika (Helper):

• Anganwadi Karyakatri (Worker): 74 posts (UR: 38, OBC: 20, SC/ST: 16)
• Anganwadi Sahayika (Helper): 70 posts (UR: 31, OBC: 20, SC/ST: 19)

These posts are further divided project-wise across the 10 Child Development Projects in Mainpuri district:

Note: The number of vacancies can increase or decrease before final selection, at the discretion of the department.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need a minimum of Intermediate (12th) or an equivalent qualification. Your merit is prepared based on your highest qualification, up to Postgraduate level — so a higher degree can improve your rank.
• Gender: Only women candidates can apply for these posts.
• Domicile: Preference is given to women residing in the same gram sabha or ward as the vacant post. As this recruitment is run through the Uttar Pradesh state portal, you must be a resident of Mainpuri district for the specific project/ward you are applying for.

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 35 years old as on 01 July 2026. Your date of birth as recorded in your high school marksheet or birth certificate will be treated as valid for age calculation.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

There is no written exam for these posts. Your selection is based on merit prepared from your marks and your social/economic background, following this priority order:

1. Below Poverty Line (BPL) women: Widow > Legally divorced/deserted woman > Other BPL woman
2. Above Poverty Line (APL) women (considered only if not enough BPL candidates apply): Widow > Legally divorced/deserted woman > Other APL woman

Within each of these groups, preference is given to women from the same ward or gram sabha as the vacant post. Widow status is verified using a death certificate and family register issued by the gram panchayat officer or municipal body; divorce/desertion status must be backed by a valid court order.

You will need to upload documents such as your high school and Intermediate mark sheets, residence and caste certificate, income certificate, and, if applicable, a widow/divorce/desertion certificate during the application process. All residence and caste certificates must be digitally signed and online-verifiable — physical copies without online verification are not accepted, and income certificates must be issued by a competent revenue authority as per department rules.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official portal at upanganwadibharti.in.
2. Register as a new Anganwadi Worker candidate.
3. Fill in the online application form carefully and correctly.
4. Upload self-attested, clear scanned copies of your certificates and photograph.
5. Submit the form before the deadline.

Offline or postal applications are not accepted for these posts — you must apply online only. If any information, marks, or documents in your form turn out to be incorrect or fabricated, your candidature will be rejected.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 09 July 2026
• Online Application Start: 10 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 30 July 2026 (till midnight)

• Run daily pre-school and early learning activities for children aged 3-6 years at the Anganwadi centre
• Distribute supplementary nutrition to children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers
• Conduct growth monitoring and basic health check-ups of children
• Maintain attendance, ration, and other records of the Anganwadi centre
• Create awareness in the community about immunization, nutrition, and hygiene
• Coordinate with ASHA workers and health department staff during outreach visits
• Help cook and serve meals to children (Sahayika)
• Conduct home visits to track children who need special care