The Office of the District Programme Officer (Zila Karyakram Adhikari), Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, has released a recruitment notification dated 13 August 2026 for 307 vacant honorarium-based posts of Anganwadi Sahayika (Anganwadi Helper) across 12 Anganwadi projects in Kanpur Nagar district under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) programme. The recruitment is governed by Government Order No. 1/1092245/2025/3313/58-1-2025(1917687) dated 17 September 2025. Only female candidates are eligible. Candidates must be permanent residents of the same Gram Sabha (rural) or the same ward (urban) for which they are applying. Selection is merit-based with no written exam and no interview – merit is calculated from the candidate’s highest qualification from Intermediate level to Postgraduate level. Minimum qualification is Intermediate (Class 12) or equivalent. Age limit is 18 to 35 years as on 1 July 2026. Applications are online only through upanganwadibharti.in with the last date being 5 September 2026.
Important Note: Three things every applicant must confirm before submitting. First, permanent residency in the same Gram Sabha or ward is compulsory – not just district residency. You can apply only for the Anganwadi Sahayika vacancy in the specific Gram Sabha or ward where you permanently reside. Applying for any other area results in rejection. Verify the exact Gram Sabha-wise vacancy for your area from the notice boards at the District Programme Office, CDPO office, or from upanganwadibharti.in before submitting. Second, merit is based entirely on your highest qualification from Intermediate to Postgraduate – Class 10 marks are not counted. The formula divides your qualifying percentage by 10 and prepares the list to three decimal places without rounding. A postgraduate degree with 75% gives 7.5 merit points, compared to an Intermediate with the same marks. Every additional percentage point matters. Third, all certificates (residence, caste, income) must be digitally signed and verifiable through the e-District portal – if the caste certificate fails online verification, you are treated as Unreserved; if the income certificate fails, you are treated as non-BPL. This directly affects your priority in selection. Upload only certificates already live on e-District.
UP Anganwadi Kanpur Nagar Sahayika Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Office | Office of the District Programme Officer, Kanpur Nagar (Bal Vikas Seva Evam Pushtahar Vibhag), UP |
| Programme | Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) |
| Notification Date | 13 August 2026 |
| Governing Order | Government Order No. 1/1092245/2025/3313/58-1-2025(1917687) dated 17 September 2025 |
| Post | Anganwadi Sahayika (Anganwadi Helper) |
| Nature of Engagement | Honorarium-based (Manadey). Not a regular government service post |
| Total Posts | 307 |
| Eligible Candidates | Women only |
| Residency Requirement | Permanent resident of the same Gram Sabha (rural) or same ward (urban) as the Anganwadi centre being applied for |
| Minimum Qualification | Intermediate (Class 12) or equivalent |
| Merit Qualification | Highest qualification held from Intermediate to Postgraduate level |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years as on 1 July 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online only through upanganwadibharti.in |
| Selection Process | Merit list from academic marks. No exam, no interview |
| Last Date to Apply | 5 September 2026 |
| Official Website | upanganwadibharti.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 13 August 2026 |
| Application Start Date | Not specified; check upanganwadibharti.in |
| Last Date for Online Application | 5 September 2026 |
| Age Reckoning Date | 1 July 2026 |
No correction window is mentioned. Verify all details carefully before submitting, as offline correction of errors is not accepted.
Vacancy Details – Project-wise
| S. No. | Project | Area Type | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patara | Rural | 40 |
| 2 | Shahar Dwitiya (City Zone 2) | Urban | 54 |
| 3 | Shahar Pratham (City Zone 1) | Urban | 41 |
| 4 | Kalyanpur | Rural | 32 |
| 5 | Vidhnu | Rural | 28 |
| 6 | Bilhaur | Rural | 26 |
| 7 | Ghatampur | Rural | 20 |
| 8 | Sarsaul | Rural | 19 |
| 9 | Shivrajpur | Rural | 19 |
| 10 | Bhitargaon | Rural | 13 |
| 11 | Chaubepur | Rural | 13 |
| 12 | Kakwan | Rural | 2 |
| Total | 307 |
The complete Gram Sabha-wise and ward-wise vacancy list with category-wise reservation is displayed on the notice boards of the Collectorate, District Programme Office, CDPO offices and on upanganwadibharti.in. Vacancy numbers may increase or decrease.
Eligibility Criteria
| Particulars | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Gender | Women only |
| Permanent Residency | Must be a permanent resident of the same Gram Sabha (rural) or same ward (urban) as the Anganwadi centre being applied for |
| Minimum Qualification | Intermediate (Class 12) or equivalent from a recognised Board |
| Merit Calculation | Based on highest qualification held, from Intermediate to Postgraduate level |
| Age | 18 to 35 years as on 1 July 2026. Date of birth as per High School certificate only |
BPL Income Limits
| Area | Annual Income Limit for BPL Category |
|---|---|
| Rural Area | Up to Rs. 46,080 per annum |
| Urban Area | Up to Rs. 56,460 per annum |
These income limits apply for determining BPL status, which affects selection priority. The income certificate must be issued by the competent authority and verifiable online through the e-District portal.
Selection Priority Order (within the same Gram Sabha or ward)
Where more than one eligible candidate is available in the same Gram Sabha or ward, the following priority order applies:
| Priority | Category |
|---|---|
| 1 | Widow – BPL |
| 2 | Divorced or Legally Separated Woman – BPL |
| 3 | Other BPL women |
| 4 | Widow – APL |
| 5 | Divorced or Legally Separated Woman – APL |
| 6 | Other APL women |
If no eligible candidate is available in the same Gram Sabha or ward, the selection may be extended to the concerned Nyaya Panchayat.
Documents for widow candidates: Death certificate from Gram Panchayat Officer or concerned urban local body, along with a certified copy of the family register (Parivar Panjika).
Documents for divorced or legally separated candidates: A court-issued legal order from a competent court confirming the divorce or separation.
Age Limit (as on 1 July 2026)
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 35 years |
| Age Reckoning Date | 1 July 2026 |
| Valid Proof | High School certificate only |
Merit Calculation
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Formula | Percentage of marks in the highest qualification (from Intermediate to Postgraduate) divided by 10 |
| Example | 70% = 7.0 merit points; 85% = 8.5 merit points |
| Precision | Merit list prepared to three decimal places, without rounding |
| CGPA Conversion | Using the formula prescribed by the concerned Board or University |
| Class 10 Marks | NOT included |
Certificate Verification Requirements
| Certificate | Authority | Verification Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Certificate | Digitally signed by Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) | Online – e-District portal verifiable |
| Caste Certificate | Digitally signed by Tehsildar | Online – e-District portal verifiable |
| Income Certificate (BPL) | Digitally signed by competent authority | Online – e-District portal verifiable |
Certificates that fail the online e-District verification result in the candidate being treated as Unreserved (failed caste certificate) or non-BPL (failed income certificate), directly affecting priority and ranking.
Honorarium
These are honorarium-based (Manadey) posts and are not regular government service. The honorarium is as per the rates notified by the Government of Uttar Pradesh and the Government of India from time to time under the ICDS programme. Verify from upanganwadibharti.in for current figures.
How to Apply for Kanpur Nagar Anganwadi Sahayika Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official UP Anganwadi recruitment portal – Click Here
- Before applying, verify the exact Gram Sabha-wise or ward-wise vacancy for your area from the notice boards at the District Programme Office, CDPO offices, or from the portal.
- Download and read the official notification PDF – Click Here
- Open the online application form for Kanpur Nagar district Anganwadi Sahayika Recruitment 2026.
- Fill in all details accurately in the prescribed format.
- Upload self-attested, clear and legible copies of all required documents.
- Review all details carefully before final submission.
- Submit before 5 September 2026.
- Save a copy of the submitted application.
Applications are accepted online only. No offline application or correction is accepted.
Important Instructions
- Women only are eligible to apply.
- Permanent residency in the same Gram Sabha or ward is mandatory.
- Class 10 marks are NOT counted. Merit is from the highest qualification from Intermediate to Postgraduate.
- All certificates (residence, caste, income) must be digitally signed and e-District verifiable.
- No offline correction is accepted after submission. Verify every detail before clicking submit.
- Vacancy numbers may increase or decrease at the Selection Committee’s discretion.
- All updates are published only on upanganwadibharti.in.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| UP Anganwadi Recruitment Portal | Click Here |
Kanpur Nagar Anganwadi Sahayika Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is Kanpur Nagar Anganwadi Sahayika Recruitment 2026?
✅ It is a recruitment notification dated 13 August 2026 from the Office of the District Programme Officer, Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh for 307 honorarium-based posts of Anganwadi Sahayika (Anganwadi Helper) across 12 Anganwadi projects in Kanpur Nagar district under the ICDS programme, governed by Government Order No. 1/1092245/2025/3313/58-1-2025(1917687) dated 17 September 2025.
Q2. Is this a regular government job?
✅ No. These are honorarium-based (Manadey) posts under the ICDS programme. They are not regular government service positions and do not carry a regular pay scale, pension or government service benefits.
Q3. What is the last date to apply?
✅ 5 September 2026 through upanganwadibharti.in. The application start date is not specified in the notification – check the portal from when the form is live.
Q4. What is the minimum qualification and how is merit calculated?
✅ Minimum Intermediate (Class 12) or equivalent. Merit is based on the highest qualification from Intermediate to Postgraduate using the formula: percentage divided by 10 (e.g., 75% = 7.5 merit points). Class 10 marks are NOT counted. The merit list is prepared to three decimal places without rounding.
Q5. What is the priority order for selection?
✅ Within the same Gram Sabha or ward: Widow BPL first, then Divorced or Legally Separated BPL, then other BPL women, then Widow APL, then Divorced or Legally Separated APL, then other APL women. BPL income limit is Rs. 46,080 per annum (rural) or Rs. 56,460 per annum (urban).
Q6. Can I apply for any Anganwadi centre in Kanpur Nagar?
✅ No. You can apply only for the centre in the Gram Sabha or ward where you are a permanent resident. Applying for any other area is not valid.
Q7. What are the age limits?
✅ 18 to 35 years as on 1 July 2026, as per the High School certificate. No age relaxation details are specified in the notification.
Q8. What certificate verification rules apply?
✅ Residence, caste and income certificates must all be digitally signed and verifiable online through the e-District portal. If the caste certificate fails verification, you are treated as Unreserved. If the income certificate fails, you are treated as non-BPL. Upload only certificates already live on the e-District system.
Q9. What documents are needed for widow or divorced status?
✅ Widow candidates must provide a death certificate from the Gram Panchayat Officer or urban local body plus a certified copy of the family register (Parivar Panjika). Divorced or legally separated candidates must provide a court-issued legal order from a competent court.
Q10. Where can I find the Gram Sabha-wise vacancy list?
✅ On the notice boards of the Collectorate, District Programme Office, CDPO offices and all Anganwadi project offices of Kanpur Nagar, and on upanganwadibharti.in. Contact the concerned CDPO office during working hours for specific Gram Sabha-level details.
Disclaimer
The information above relates to the recruitment notification dated 13 August 2026 issued by the Office of the District Programme Officer, Kanpur Nagar (Bal Vikas Seva Evam Pushtahar Vibhag), Uttar Pradesh, for 307 honorarium-based posts of Anganwadi Sahayika (Anganwadi Helper) across 12 Anganwadi projects of Kanpur Nagar district, under Government Order No. 1/1092245/2025/3313/58-1-2025(1917687) dated 17 September 2025, as published on the official UP Anganwadi recruitment portal upanganwadibharti.in. These are honorarium-based posts and are not regular government service. The official notification PDF on upanganwadibharti.in is the sole authoritative source for the complete Gram Sabha-wise and ward-wise vacancy list, category-wise reservation, BPL income limits and all other terms. Vacancy numbers may increase or decrease. No offline correction of submitted applications is accepted. All updates will be published only on upanganwadibharti.in. All links above lead only to the official UP Anganwadi recruitment portal.
