UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 — 259 Vacancies

About This Job

The District Programme Officer, Kanpur Nagar is hiring 259 Anganwadi Workers (Anganwadi Karyakatri) across 12 rural and urban projects in Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. This is a women-only recruitment. If you have passed Intermediate (12th class) and live in the same Gram Sabha or Ward where the post is vacant, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 15 July 2026. There is no written exam — selection is based on your high school (10th class) marks.

UP Anganwadi Worker (Kanpur Nagar) Recruitment 2026 - 259 Posts

The Office of the District Programme Officer, Kanpur Nagar has released a notification to fill 259 vacant Anganwadi Worker posts in Anganwadi centres running under urban and rural projects of the district. These posts are filled on an honorarium (mandeya) and contract basis through a direct merit-based process. Only women candidates who are residents of the concerned Gram Sabha or Ward can apply. This is a great chance for local 12th-pass women who want to serve their own community and earn a monthly honorarium.

An Anganwadi Worker is the face of the government in her village or ward. You will look after the health, nutrition and early education of small children, and support pregnant women and new mothers. Because the post is filled only from your own Gram Sabha or Ward, you get a respected government-linked role close to your home without travelling far. The selection is done online and is free of cost, so any eligible local woman can apply easily from her phone.

Vacancy Breakdown by Project

The 259 posts are spread across 10 rural projects and 2 urban projects:

The number of posts shown can go up or down depending on the situation. The selection committee also has the right to cancel any vacancy.

Who Can Apply?

• Gender: Only women can apply for these posts.
• Qualification: You must have passed Intermediate (12th class) or an equivalent exam. Selection is done on merit from your high school marks.
• Residence: You must be a permanent resident of the same Gram Sabha (for rural) or Ward (for urban) where the post is vacant. Applications from other Gram Sabhas or Wards will not be accepted.
• Income (Rural): For rural centres, your family income must be up to Rs. 46,080 per year (below poverty line preference).
• Income (Urban): For urban centres, your family income must be up to Rs. 56,460 per year.
• Only one woman from a family can be appointed at a single Anganwadi centre.

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 35 years old.
• Age will be counted as on 01 January 2026.
• Only the date of birth printed on your high school marksheet and certificate will be accepted.

Salary (Honorarium)

• This is an honorarium-based (mandeya) post, not a regular pay-scale job.
• UP Anganwadi Workers usually get a monthly honorarium of around Rs. 6,500 to Rs. 10,000 per month (state plus central share), as revised by the Uttar Pradesh government.
• POSHAN Abhiyan and other performance-linked incentives may also be paid as per government rules.
• Allowances like DA, HRA or TA do not apply, as this is not a pay commission post.

Application Fee

• There is no application fee for any candidate.
• The full online application process on the portal is completely free.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

There is no exam. Selection is done by merit and a priority order:

1. Merit List: A merit list is prepared based on your high school (10th class) marks.
2. Priority Order: Candidates are picked in this order — first, BPL widows / divorced / abandoned women; then other BPL women; then APL widows / divorced / abandoned women; then other APL women from the same Gram Sabha.
3. If no eligible candidate is found in a Gram Sabha, the selection moves to the related Nyay Panchayat in the same order.
4. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must show original documents at the district office.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official portal at upanganwadibharti.in.
2. Register and fill in the online application form in the given format.
3. Upload a clear, readable scanned copy of your self-attested documents (a clean, self-signed pass photo and required certificates).
4. Check all details carefully and submit the form online.
5. No offline application, form or document will be accepted. Wrong or incomplete forms will be rejected, and you alone will be responsible for any mistake.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 24 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 15 July 2026
• Document Verification: To be announced

The exact dates and the number of posts can change as per official orders. Always check the portal at upanganwadibharti.in for the latest updates before you apply.

• Run the Anganwadi centre and provide care for children aged 0 to 6 years in your area
• Give supplementary nutrition and pre-school education to small children
• Keep records of pregnant women, new mothers, and children in the area
• Help with health check-ups, immunisation, and growth monitoring of children
• Spread awareness about nutrition, hygiene, and child care among local families
• Support the POSHAN Abhiyan and other government schemes for women and children
• Maintain registers and submit reports to the supervisor as required