UP Anganwadi Worker Bharti Online Form 2026 - 962 Posts (Hardoi, Ballia, Budaun)
The District Programme Officers (Bal Vikas Sewa evam Pushtahar / ICDS) of three Uttar Pradesh districts have invited online applications for Anganwadi Karyakatri (Worker) posts on the departmental website upanganwadibharti.in. These are honorarium-based posts filled under Government Order No. 1/1092245/2025/3313/58-1-2025 dated 17 September 2025. There are 962 posts in all: Hardoi 329, Ballia 242 and Budaun 391. Last dates differ by district: Budaun closes on 24 November 2026, while Hardoi and Ballia close on 26 November 2026 (midnight 12:00). Only women can apply. 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 and on the departmental website.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Anganwadi Karyakatri – Hardoi (20 projects) | 329 |
| Anganwadi Karyakatri – Ballia (18 projects; UR 113, OBC 58, SC 66, ST 5) | 242 |
| Anganwadi Karyakatri – Budaun (16 projects; Gen 204, OBC 95, SC 92, ST 0) | 391 |
Eligibility
Only women are eligible. The minimum qualification is Intermediate (12th) or equivalent, and the merit list is prepared on the basis of 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. In Budaun, if no eligible candidate of that category is available in the Gram Sabha, a resident of the concerned Nyaya Panchayat may be considered. 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 Hardoi order follows ₹46,080 a year in rural areas and ₹56,460 a year in urban areas. Two women of the same family cannot be appointed as Karyakatri and Sahayika at the same Anganwadi centre (Ballia and Budaun orders).
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 district orders do not mention any age relaxation.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| District Orders Issued | Budaun 03.11.2026; Hardoi and Ballia 04.11.2026 |
| Online Application – Hardoi | 06 November 2026 to 26 November 2026 (midnight 12:00) |
| Last Date – Ballia | 26 November 2026 (midnight 12:00) |
| Last Date – Budaun | 24 November 2026 (midnight 12:00) |
| Note | Last dates differ by district; check your district order |
Application Fee
Refer to the official notification for fee details.
Salary / Pay
The posts are honorarium-based (मानदेय आधारित). None of the three district orders states the amount of honorarium, so please check the departmental website for it. The orders also do not mention any application fee.
Selection Process
There is no written exam in the orders. 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. For widows, a death certificate from the Gram Panchayat Officer/urban local body and an attested copy of the family register are required; for divorced/abandoned women, a court order is required. If any marks or documents are found wrong or forged, the application will be cancelled.
How to Apply
Apply only online on upanganwadibharti.in; offline or postal applications are not accepted in any case. In Hardoi, the online window is 6 November to 26 November 2026. In Ballia, the last date is 26 November 2026, and in Budaun it is 24 November 2026 (midnight 12:00). Read your district order first, choose the correct centre/Gram Sabha, fill the form carefully and upload clear self-attested copies of all documents mentioned in the form. No offline correction is allowed after submission. For more information, contact the Child Development Project Office in your block or the District Programme Officer office at Vikas Bhawan on working days.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Anganwadi Worker posts are open?
962 posts: Hardoi 329, Ballia 242 and Budaun 391.
What is the last date?
It differs by district: Budaun 24 November 2026; Hardoi and Ballia 26 November 2026.
Who can apply?
Only women who have passed Intermediate (12th) or equivalent, 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.
Is there any application fee?
The district orders do not mention any application fee.
What is the honorarium?
The posts are honorarium-based, but the district orders do not state the amount.
Can I apply offline?
No. Only online applications on upanganwadibharti.in are accepted.