The District Programme Officer (Jila Karyakram Adhikari), Etawah, under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), Child Development Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, has released a recruitment notification dated 07 August 2026 (approved by the Chief Development Officer and District Magistrate, Etawah on 05 August 2026) for 102 Anganwadi Worker (Anganwadi Karyakatri) posts on an honorarium basis across nine Child Development Projects in Etawah district. The recruitment follows the framework of Uttar Pradesh Government Order No. 1092245/2025/3313/58-1-2025(1917687) dated 17 September 2025. Online applications can be submitted at upanganwadibharti.in until **30 August 2026 (till midnight)**. Only female candidates aged 18 to 35 years as on 01 July 2026 who have passed Intermediate (12th) or equivalent are eligible. Selection is merit-based on the highest educational qualification held (from 12th up to postgraduate level) – there is no written examination. A critical eligibility requirement is permanent residence of the Gram Sabha/ward where the vacancy exists; candidates who are not permanent residents of the relevant Gram Sabha (or concerned Nyay Panchayat, in the absence of local candidates) are not eligible for that vacancy.
Important Note: Three things every applicant must check before 30 August 2026. First, Gram Sabha/ward-level residence is the primary eligibility gate – you must be a permanent resident of the specific Gram Sabha or ward where the Anganwadi centre vacancy exists; check the vacancy list for each project carefully against your Gram Sabha to ensure you are applying for the correct vacancy; if you apply for a vacancy in a Gram Sabha where you are not a permanent resident, your application will be rejected. Second, only online-verifiable documents with digital signatures from the Tehsil are accepted – residence certificates, caste certificates, and income certificates that are not online-verifiable at the Tehsil level will not be accepted; verify before uploading. Third, this is an honorarium-based post, not a salaried government job – the specific honorarium amount is not published in the notification; candidates should confirm the current honorarium amount with the Child Development Project Office before applying.
Etawah UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | District Programme Officer (Jila Karyakram Adhikari), Etawah |
| Department | Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), Child Development Department, UP |
| Government Order Reference | GO No. 1092245/2025/3313/58-1-2025(1917687) dated 17 September 2025 |
| Post Name | Anganwadi Worker (Anganwadi Karyakatri) |
| Total Vacancies | 102 |
| Recruitment Type | Direct recruitment, honorarium-based |
| Eligible Candidates | Female candidates only |
| Application Mode | Online only – upanganwadibharti.in |
| Notification Date | 07 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30 August 2026 (till 12:00 midnight) |
| Age Cut-off Date | 01 July 2026 |
| Job Location | Nine Child Development Projects, Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh |
| Official Portal | upanganwadibharti.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Issued | 07 August 2026 |
| Approved by CDO and DM, Etawah | 05 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30 August 2026 (till 12:00 midnight) |
| Age Reckoning (Cut-off) Date | 01 July 2026 |
| Merit List and Result | To be notified at upanganwadibharti.in |
Project-wise Vacancy Details
| S. No. | Project Name | Area | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chakarnagar | Rural | 10 |
| 2 | Takha | Rural | 08 |
| 3 | Basrehar | Rural | 14 |
| 4 | Maheva | Rural | 26 |
| 5 | Bharthana | Rural | 12 |
| 6 | Badhpura | Rural | 13 |
| 7 | Saifai | Rural | 06 |
| 8 | Shahar (City) | Urban | 02 |
| 9 | Jaswantnagar | Rural | 11 |
| Total | 102 |
Note: The number of vacancies may increase or decrease as per administrative requirements. The final decision on filling, not filling, or cancelling any post rests with the selection committee.
Eligibility Conditions
Gender: Only female candidates are eligible. Male candidates cannot apply under any circumstances.
Educational Qualification:
- Minimum: Intermediate (12th) or equivalent from a recognised Board.
- Candidates with higher qualification (Graduation, Post-Graduation) are also eligible and will be given merit preference based on their highest qualification.
- Merit is prepared from the highest qualification held – a postgraduate applicant will be considered on the basis of postgraduate marks, not 12th marks.
Residence Requirement (Critical):
A candidate must be a permanent resident of the ward/Gram Sabha where the vacant Anganwadi centre exists. The residency cascades in the following order if no local eligible candidate is available:
- First preference: Permanent residents of the same Gram Sabha/ward.
- If no eligible candidate from that Gram Sabha/ward: Permanent residents of the concerned Nyay Panchayat.
For urban (Shahri) posts (Shahar project): The ward number and ward name must be correctly mentioned in the online residence certificate. Candidates must be permanent residents of the specific ward where the vacancy exists.
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 35 years |
| Age Cut-off Date | 01 July 2026 |
Honorarium
This is an honorarium-based post, not a regular salaried position. The exact honorarium amount applicable to Anganwadi Workers in UP is as per Government of Uttar Pradesh/Government of India orders currently in force. Candidates may verify the current honorarium amount from the Child Development Project Office of the concerned development block or the District Programme Officer (Child Development), Vikas Bhawan, Etawah.
Priority Order for Selection within Eligible Gram Sabha/Ward
Within candidates from the eligible Gram Sabha/ward, the selection follows this priority order:
| Priority | Category |
|---|---|
| 1st | Permanent residents of the same Gram Sabha/ward from families below the poverty line (BPL), including widows and legally divorced/deserted women |
| 2nd | Widowed/divorced/deserted women from BPL families in the same Gram Sabha/ward (if no Priority 1 candidate is available) |
| 3rd | Women from families above the poverty line (APL) in the same Gram Sabha/ward (if no Priority 1 or 2 candidate is available) |
| 4th | If no eligible candidate is available in the Gram Sabha under categories 1-3, selection is made category-wise from the concerned Nyay Panchayat |
BPL status is determined as per Social Welfare Department (Anubhag-2) Order No. 22/2015/2123/26-2-2015 dated 14 September 2015 and applicable amendments. SC, ST, and OBC reservation follows applicable Government of Uttar Pradesh orders.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Scrutiny | Applications screened for eligibility – residence requirement, age, qualification, category |
| Merit List | Prepared based on the highest educational qualification held by the candidate (12th to postgraduate) |
| Priority Application | Within eligible candidates, BPL/widow/divorced priority applied as per the order above |
| Final Selection | Based on merit within the priority order; the selection committee’s decision is final |
No written examination or interview is conducted. Selection is entirely merit-based on educational qualifications, subject to the residence and priority rules.
Documents Required (at Application Stage – Upload Scanned Copies)
| Document | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Residence Certificate | Online-verifiable, digitally signed certificate from Tehsil; for urban posts, must mention correct ward number and ward name |
| Caste Certificate | Online-verifiable, digitally signed from Tehsil (for SC/ST/OBC candidates) |
| Income/BPL Certificate | Issued by competent authority as per UP Government Revenue Department Order; must be online-verifiable |
| Educational Qualification Certificates | Mark sheets and certificates from Intermediate (12th) up to highest qualification held |
| For Widows | Death certificate and family register copy issued/attested by Gram Panchayat Adhikari or concerned Nagar Nikay |
| For Divorced/Deserted Women | Valid court order |
| Photograph | Recent passport-size colour photograph |
Important: Only documents that are issued online with digital signature and are verifiable online will be accepted. Offline/manually issued certificates not verifiable online will be rejected.
How to Apply for Etawah UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official Uttar Pradesh Anganwadi recruitment portal – Click Here
- Download and read the complete official notification PDF – Click Here
- Check the vacancy list for each project carefully to identify the specific Gram Sabha/ward where your permanent residence falls.
- Click on the online application link on the homepage.
- Fill in the online application form carefully with accurate personal, educational, category, and residence details.
- For urban posts (Shahar project), mention the correct ward number and ward name exactly as on your online residence certificate.
- Upload clean, legible, self-attested scanned copies of all required documents (residence certificate, caste certificate, income/BPL certificate, educational certificates, and category-specific documents such as death certificate/family register or court order, as applicable).
- Review all details and submit the application before 30 August 2026 (till midnight).
- Applications are accepted online only – no offline applications or postal applications are accepted in any form.
Important Instructions
- Online applications only – submitted through upanganwadibharti.in before 30 August 2026 (midnight); offline applications in any form are not accepted.
- Residence requirement is strictly enforced – apply only for the vacancy in the Gram Sabha/ward of your permanent residence.
- Only online-verifiable, digitally signed residence, caste, and income certificates from the Tehsil are valid – offline/manually issued certificates are not accepted.
- Any false, fabricated, or erroneous information or document found at any stage will lead to immediate rejection of candidature.
- The number of vacancies may increase or decrease; the decision to fill, not fill, or cancel any post rests entirely with the selection committee.
- Candidates who want to verify details offline may visit the Child Development Project Office of the concerned Development Block or the District Programme Officer (Child Development), Vikas Bhawan, Etawah on working days.
- Monitor upanganwadibharti.in regularly for merit lists and further updates.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF (Dated 07 August 2026) | Click Here |
| Apply Online – UP Anganwadi Bharti Portal | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Etawah UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is Etawah UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026?
✅ It is a direct recruitment drive by the District Programme Officer, Etawah (ICDS, Child Development Department, UP) for 102 Anganwadi Worker (Anganwadi Karyakatri) posts on an honorarium basis across nine Child Development Projects in Etawah district – Chakarnagar (10), Takha (8), Basrehar (14), Maheva (26), Bharthana (12), Badhpura (13), Saifai (6), Shahar/City (2), and Jaswantnagar (11). The notification was issued on 07 August 2026 under UP Government Order dated 17 September 2025.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for Etawah Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026?
✅ The last date to submit the online application is 30 August 2026 (till 12:00 midnight) at upanganwadibharti.in. No offline applications are accepted under any circumstances.
Q3. Who is eligible to apply for Etawah Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026?
✅ Only female candidates who are permanent residents of the Gram Sabha/ward where the vacancy exists, aged 18 to 35 years as on 01 July 2026, and have passed Intermediate (12th) or equivalent (or higher up to postgraduate) from a recognised Board/University, are eligible. Candidates with higher qualifications are preferred in the merit list.
Q4. What is the educational qualification required?
✅ The minimum qualification is Intermediate (12th) or equivalent from a recognised Board. Candidates with higher qualifications up to postgraduate level are also eligible and will be given merit advantage. The merit list is prepared based on the highest educational qualification held by the candidate.
Q5. What is the age limit for Etawah Anganwadi Worker 2026?
✅ Minimum 18 years and maximum 35 years as on 01 July 2026 (the age cut-off date). Age relaxation details for reserved categories are as per applicable Government of Uttar Pradesh orders.
Q6. What is the selection process for Etawah Anganwadi Worker 2026?
✅ Selection is merit-based on the highest educational qualification held – no written examination or interview is conducted. Within eligible candidates from the same Gram Sabha/ward, selection follows the BPL/widow/divorced-deserted priority order: (1) BPL women including widows and divorced/deserted women, (2) widowed/divorced/deserted BPL women, (3) APL women, then (4) Nyay Panchayat-level candidates if no Gram Sabha candidate qualifies.
Q7. Is this a salaried government job or honorarium-based?
✅ This is an honorarium-based post, not a regular salaried government job. The specific honorarium amount is not published in the notification. Candidates may verify the current applicable honorarium from the Child Development Project Office or District Programme Officer, Vikas Bhawan, Etawah.
Q8. What documents are required for the application?
✅ Candidates must upload scanned, self-attested copies of: online-verifiable residence certificate (with ward number/name for urban posts), caste certificate (if applicable), income/BPL certificate, educational qualification certificates (12th to highest qualification held), and category-specific documents – death certificate and family register (for widows) or valid court order (for divorced/deserted women). All certificates must be digitally signed and online-verifiable from the Tehsil.
Q9. Can candidates from outside the Gram Sabha apply?
✅ No, not directly. Candidates must first be permanent residents of the Gram Sabha/ward where the vacancy exists. Only if no eligible candidate is found from the relevant Gram Sabha does consideration extend to permanent residents of the concerned Nyay Panchayat.
Q10. What is the Government Order reference for this recruitment?
✅ The recruitment follows the framework of Uttar Pradesh Government Order No. 1092245/2025/3313/58-1-2025(1917687) dated 17 September 2025. The specific notification was issued by the District Programme Officer, Etawah on 07 August 2026, approved by the Chief Development Officer and District Magistrate, Etawah on 05 August 2026.
Disclaimer
The information above is compiled from the official Etawah UP Anganwadi Worker (Anganwadi Karyakatri) Recruitment 2026 notification dated 07 August 2026, issued by the District Programme Officer (Jila Karyakram Adhikari), Etawah, Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), Child Development Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, as available on the official UP Anganwadi recruitment portal upanganwadibharti.in. The vacancy count of 102 is provisional and may change. This is an honorarium-based engagement – not a regular salaried government position. Candidates must download and read the complete official notification from upanganwadibharti.in before applying. All links above lead only to the official UP Anganwadi Bharti portal.
