UP Anganwadi Helper Bharti Online Form 2026 - Hardoi 315 Posts
The District Programme Officer, Hardoi (Bal Vikas Sewa evam Pushtahar / ICDS, Uttar Pradesh) has issued an order dated 4 November 2026 inviting online applications for 315 Anganwadi Sahayika (Helper) posts in 20 child development projects of the district. These are honorarium-based posts filled under Government Order No. 1/1092245/2025/3313/58-1-2025 dated 17 September 2025. Apply on upanganwadibharti.in from 6 November to 26 November 2026 (midnight 12:00). Anganwadi recruitment dates are set district-wise; at present Hardoi is the only district with an open Sahayika notice. The largest numbers of posts are in Kothawan (47), Shahabad (46), Sandila (33) and Bilgram (29). The same order also has 329 Anganwadi Karyakatri posts.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Anganwadi Sahayika – Hardoi (20 projects) | 315 |
Eligibility
Only women are eligible. The minimum qualification is Intermediate (12th), and the merit list is prepared on qualifications up to Post-Graduation. You must be a permanent resident of the same Gram Sabha or Ward (urban area) where the post is vacant; applications from other Gram Sabhas/Wards are not accepted. Income, caste and residence certificates must be issued online with a digital signature by the Tehsil so that they can be verified online. For the BPL income limit, the order follows ₹46,080 a year in rural areas and ₹56,460 a year in urban areas.
Your age must be at least 18 years and not more than 35 years on the cut-off date 1 July 2026. Only the date of birth written in your High School marksheet/certificate is accepted. The order does not mention any age relaxation.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Hardoi District Order Issued | 04 November 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 06 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 26 November 2026 (midnight 12:00) |
| Note | Dates are set district-wise; currently only Hardoi has an open Sahayika notice |
Application Fee
Refer to the official notification for fee details.
Salary / Pay
The posts are honorarium-based (मानदेय आधारित). The Hardoi order does not state the amount of honorarium, and it does not mention any application fee.
Selection Process
There is no written exam in the order. An online merit list is prepared on your educational qualification (Intermediate minimum, up to Post-Graduation). Within the same Gram Sabha/Ward, preference is given in this order: BPL widow, then BPL divorced/abandoned woman, then other BPL candidates, then APL widow, then APL divorced/abandoned woman, and then APL candidates on merit. Widows need a certificate from the Gram Panchayat Officer/urban local body and an attested copy of the family register; divorced/abandoned women need a court order. If any marks or documents are found wrong or forged, the application will be cancelled.
How to Apply
Apply only online on upanganwadibharti.in between 6 November and 26 November 2026 (midnight 12:00). Offline applications are not accepted in any case, and no offline correction is allowed after submission. The Gram Sabha/Ward-wise list of vacancies with reservation is put up on the notice boards of the Collectorate, Vikas Bhawan, Tehsil and Block offices in Hardoi and on the departmental website. For more information, contact the Child Development Project Office in your block or the District Programme Officer office at Vikas Bhawan, Hardoi, on working days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Anganwadi Helper posts are open?
315 Sahayika posts in Hardoi district, across 20 projects.
What are the application dates?
6 November 2026 to 26 November 2026 (midnight 12:00).
Who can apply?
Only women who have passed Intermediate (12th), are 18–35 years old on 1 July 2026, and permanently live in the Gram Sabha/Ward of the vacant post.
Is there a written exam?
No. Selection is on online merit of qualifications, with preference for BPL widows and divorced/abandoned women.
Are other districts open for Sahayika?
Dates are district-wise. At present only the Hardoi Sahayika notice is open; earlier district notices have closed.
Is there any application fee?
The Hardoi order does not mention any application fee.