UP Anganwadi Worker Bharti 2026 – 1,739 Posts (Multiple Districts)
Uttar Pradesh Women and Child Development Department (WCD) is recruiting 1,739 Anganwadi Workers (Karyakatri) across multiple districts. This recruitment is exclusively for female candidates who are residents of the respective village or ward. No written exam — merit is based on educational qualification. And best of all — no application fee.
Each district has its own advertisement and last date. The largest open district right now is Lalitpur with 75 posts and last date 09 July 2026. Apply through the UP Anganwadi Bharti portal.
District-Wise Vacancies & Last Dates
| District | Posts | Last Date |
|---|---|---|
| Lalitpur | 75 | 09 July 2026 |
| Hathras | 229 | 04 June 2026 |
| Lucknow | 198 | 16 May 2026 |
| Prayagraj | 137 | 13 May 2026 |
| Mau | 203 | 06 May 2026 |
| Sambhal | 203 | 05 May 2026 |
| Azamgarh | 159 | 15 April 2026 |
| Rampur | 227 | 01 April 2026 |
| Mirzapur | 159 | 27 February 2026 |
| Muzaffarnagar | 74 | 19 February 2026 |
| Other Districts | ~75 | Varies — check portal |
| Total | 1,739 | District-wise |
Application Fee
No Fee for all categories including General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS.
Eligibility
- Only Female Candidates can apply
- Education: 10+2 (Intermediate) from any recognized board
- Residence: Must be resident of the same village/ward where the Anganwadi centre is located
- Age: 18–35 years (SC/ST: 18–40 years, OBC: 18–38 years)
- Married women preferred (as per WCD norms)
Selection Process
- Online Application on upanganwadibharti.in with documents
- Merit List — Based on educational qualification marks
- Document Verification — 10th, 12th certificate, residency proof, Aadhaar, photo
- Final Appointment by CDPO (Child Development Project Officer)
How to Apply
- Visit upanganwadibharti.in
- Register with your name, mobile number, and district
- Select your district and Anganwadi centre
- Fill details and upload documents (10th/12th marksheet, Aadhaar, photo)
- Submit before your district's last date
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Register / Apply Online | upanganwadibharti.in/registration |
| Login | upanganwadibharti.in/login |
| Official Portal | upanganwadibharti.in |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can male candidates apply for UP Anganwadi Worker 2026?
No. This post is exclusively for female candidates (महिला उम्मीदवार) only, as per WCD norms across all districts.
Q: Is there a written exam for Anganwadi Worker?
No written test. Selection is purely based on merit (marks in 10th and 12th) plus document verification and residency check.
Q: What if I live in a different village than the Anganwadi centre?
Residency in the same village/ward as the centre is mandatory. Applications from outside the local area will not be considered.