UP Anganwadi Helper Online Form 2026 – 1,814 Posts District Wise
The Uttar Pradesh Department of Women & Child Development (ICDS) has opened online applications for the Anganwadi Helper (Sahayika) recruitment 2026, with 1,814 posts being filled on a district-wise basis. This is a female-only recruitment for candidates who have passed Intermediate (12th), and the best part is that there is no application fee for any category. Applications are being invited district by district, so your last date depends on your chosen district — the reported window runs up to 24 August 2026. If you are a woman living in one of the notified districts and meet the 18–35 age criteria, this is a direct chance to secure an Anganwadi position without any written exam. Full details on vacancies, eligibility, dates, fee, pay, selection process, and how to apply are given below.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Post |
|---|---|
| Anganwadi Helper (Sahayika) | 1,814 |
| Total | 1,814 |
Eligibility
| Educational Qualification | You must have passed the 10+2 (Intermediate) examination from any board recognised in India. This recruitment is open only to female candidates. Some districts may also give preference to local residents of the concerned Anganwadi area or project — check your district notification for any local-residence condition. |
| Age Limit | The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 35 years. Age is calculated as per the cut-off date given in your district notification. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules — confirm the exact relaxation and cut-off date in the official notification for your district. |
| Age Relaxation | Age relaxation for reserved categories as per UP Government rules. |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 03 August 2026 |
| Application Start | District-wise |
| Last Date to Apply | District-wise (up to 24 August 2026) |
| Application Fee | No fee for any category |
| Exam | No written exam |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹0 (No Fee) |
| SC / ST | ₹0 (No Fee) |
| All Categories | No Application Fee |
Salary / Pay
The exact honorarium is not stated in the notification available on the source page, so treat this as indicative. Anganwadi Helpers (Sahayika) in Uttar Pradesh are paid a monthly honorarium fixed by the State Government and ICDS, and this amount is revised from time to time. Please confirm the current honorarium figure in your district's official notification before applying.
Selection Process
As per the standard Anganwadi Helper process, there is no written examination. Selection is generally made on the basis of a merit list prepared from your educational qualification marks, followed by document verification. The final process for this recruitment is not detailed on the source page, so refer to your official district notification for the exact merit and selection criteria.
How to Apply
Apply online only through the official UP Anganwadi Bharti portal at upanganwadibharti.in. Applications are district-wise, so first select your district on the portal. Steps: register with your mobile number and email, fill in your personal, educational and address details, upload your photo and required documents, and submit the form. There is no application fee for any category, so you do not need to make any payment. Take a printout of the final submitted form for your records. Apply within your district's window (reported up to 24 August 2026).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are there in UP Anganwadi Helper 2026?
A total of 1,814 Anganwadi Helper (Sahayika) posts are being filled district-wise across Uttar Pradesh.
What is the qualification for UP Anganwadi Helper 2026?
You must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) from any recognised board. The recruitment is open to female candidates only.
Is there any application fee?
No. There is no application fee for any category — General, OBC, EWS, SC and ST candidates all apply free of cost.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date is district-wise and varies; the reported window runs up to 24 August 2026. Check the exact date for your district on the portal.
Is there a written exam for selection?
There is no written examination. Selection is generally based on a merit list from your qualification marks followed by document verification — confirm in your district notification.
What is the official website to apply?
Apply online at upanganwadibharti.in, the official UP Anganwadi Bharti portal.