The Office of the District Programme Officer (Jila Karyakram Adhikari), Mainpuri has released an official notification on 09 July 2026 inviting online applications from eligible women candidates for the posts of Anganwadi Karyakartri (Worker) and Anganwadi Sahayika (Helper) across 10 Bal Vikas Pariyojnas (Child Development Projects) in Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh. A total of 144 vacancies – 74 Karyakartri and 70 Sahayika – have been notified under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme. This recruitment is conducted as per Government Order No. 1/1092245/2025/3313/58-1-2025(1917687) dated 17.09.2025. Eligible women candidates can apply online only from 10 July 2026 to 30 July 2026 through the state-level departmental portal at upanganwadibharti.in. Selection is merit-based as per a defined priority order, with no written exam or interview mentioned. Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification carefully before applying.
Important Note: Selection is merit-based as per a defined priority order (widow → legally divorced/abandoned → other, with BPL candidates prioritized over APL) – there is NO written exam or interview mentioned in the notification. The merit list is prepared using qualifications from Intermediate (12th) up to Postgraduate. The entire process is online only – hard-copy or postal applications will not be accepted. Only digitally signed, online-verifiable residence, caste, and income certificates will be accepted. In rural areas, priority is given to candidates residing in the same Gram Sabha/Ward.
Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Office of the District Programme Officer, Mainpuri |
| Post Names | Anganwadi Karyakartri (Worker), Anganwadi Sahayika (Helper) |
| Total Vacancies | 144 (74 Karyakartri + 70 Sahayika) |
| Governing Government Order | No. 1/1092245/2025/3313/58-1-2025(1917687) dated 17.09.2025 |
| Notification Date | 09 July 2026 |
| Eligible Candidates | Women candidates only |
| Application Mode | Online only (via upanganwadibharti.in) |
| Selection Mode | Merit-based (priority order); no written exam or interview mentioned |
| Job Location | Mainpuri District, Uttar Pradesh |
| Official Website | upanganwadibharti.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 09 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 10 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30 July 2026 (till midnight, 12:00 AM) |
| Age Limit Cut-off Date | 01 July 2026 |
Note: Admit card date, exam date, and result date are not mentioned in the official notification (selection is merit-based).
Application Fee
Not mentioned in the official notification. No application fee amount or category-wise fee structure has been specified in this notice.
Age Limit (As on 01 July 2026)
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 35 Years |
| Cut-off Date for Age Calculation | 01 July 2026 |
| Accepted Date of Birth Proof | Date of birth recorded in the High School certificate/marksheet |
Note: Category-wise age relaxation, if any, is not mentioned in the official notification.
Eligibility – Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Anganwadi Karyakartri (Worker) | Intermediate (12th) or equivalent (minimum) |
| Anganwadi Sahayika (Helper) | Intermediate (12th) or equivalent (minimum) |
Additional Eligibility Conditions:
- Only women candidates are eligible for both Karyakartri and Sahayika posts.
- The minimum qualification for both posts is Intermediate (12th) or equivalent; the maximum qualification considered for merit preparation is Postgraduate.
- In rural areas, priority is given to candidates residing in the same Gram Sabha/Ward as per the selection priority order.
Vacancy Details – Total 144 Posts (Project-Wise, Category-Wise)
Anganwadi Karyakartri (Worker) and Sahayika (Helper) – Project-Wise Breakup
| Sl. No. | Project | Karyakartri (UR / OBC / SC-ST) | Karyakartri Total | Sahayika (UR / OBC / SC-ST) | Sahayika Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnala | 0 / 0 / 2 | 2 | 1 / 5 / 3 | 9 |
| 2 | Save | 8 / 6 / 2 | 16 | 8 / 1 / 4 | 13 |
| 3 | Jagir | 4 / 2 / 0 | 6 | 1 / 1 / 0 | 2 |
| 4 | Ghiror | 1 / 2 / 3 | 6 | 2 / 1 / 2 | 5 |
| 5 | Karhal | 10 / 3 / 2 | 15 | 5 / 2 / 6 | 13 |
| 6 | Kishni | 1 / 4 / 2 | 7 | 2 / 3 / 1 | 6 |
| 7 | Kurawali | 4 / 2 / 0 | 6 | 0 / 1 / 1 | 2 |
| 8 | Mainpuri City | 6 / 0 / 2 | 8 | 7 / 3 / 0 | 10 |
| 9 | Mainpuri Dehat (Rural) | 1 / 0 / 2 | 3 | 2 / 1 / 2 | 5 |
| 10 | Sultanganj | 3 / 1 / 1 | 5 | 3 / 2 / 0 | 5 |
| Total | 38 / 20 / 16 | 74 | 31 / 20 / 19 | 70 |
Note: As stated in the official notification, the number of vacancies may increase or decrease. Detailed vacancy information is also available on the notice boards of the District Magistrate, Chief Development Officer, Sub-District Magistrate, District Programme Officer, Block Development Officer, and Child Development Project Officer, as well as on the official website upanganwadibharti.in.
Salary / Honorarium
Not mentioned in the official notification. The recruitment notice does not specify a fixed monthly honorarium/salary amount. Candidates are advised to refer to the honorarium structure prescribed under Government Order No. 1/1092245/2025/3313/58-1-2025(1917687) dated 17.09.2025 for details.
Selection Process
Selection is merit-based, prepared according to educational qualification, with a defined priority order applicable in rural areas for candidates residing in the same Gram Sabha/Ward. The official notification specifies the following selection priority flow:
For candidates Below the Poverty Line (BPL)
- Widow
- Legally divorced / abandoned (Parityakta) woman
- Other BPL woman
For candidates Above the Poverty Line (APL) – applicable only if no eligible BPL candidate is available
- Widow
- Legally divorced / abandoned (Parityakta) woman
- Other APL woman
If no candidate below the poverty line is found in the above priority order, preference within the same priority order will then be given to a woman living above the poverty line. Details of any separate written examination or interview are not mentioned in the official notification.
Required Documents
- Widow candidates: Death certificate issued by the Gram Panchayat Officer / concerned Nagar Nikay, along with a certified copy of the family register (Parivar Panjika).
- Legally divorced / abandoned candidates: A valid legal order issued by the competent court.
- Residence and caste certificates: Only online, digitally signed certificates issued from the Tehsil level, verifiable online, will be accepted.
- Income certificate: Issued by the competent authority as per Government Order No. 3959/1-9-11-Raj0-9 dated 30.09.2011 (as amended), verifiable online.
- Educational qualification certificates / marksheets (High School and above, as applicable).
- Self-attested, clean and legible scanned copies of all documents mentioned in the online application form.
How to Apply for UP Anganwadi Mainpuri Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official departmental portal at upanganwadibharti.in.
- Fill the online application form carefully and accurately, following the format available on the portal.
- Upload self-attested, clean and legible scanned copies of all documents as specified in the online application form.
- Review all entered details carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application within the prescribed window – from 10 July 2026 to 30 July 2026 (till midnight, 12:00 AM).
Important Note: No application or document will be accepted offline or by post. Only applications submitted online through upanganwadibharti.in are valid. Apply early to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Important Instructions
- Applications must be submitted only through the online portal upanganwadibharti.in; offline or postal applications/documents will not be accepted.
- If any error, discrepancy, or forged/incorrect data or marks is found in the application, educational records, or supporting documents, the candidature will be cancelled.
- The number of advertised vacancies may increase or decrease.
- Only online-verifiable, digitally signed residence, caste, and income certificates will be accepted.
- Detailed vacancy information is also available on the notice boards of the District Magistrate, Chief Development Officer, Sub-District Magistrate, District Programme Officer, Block Development Officer, and Child Development Project Officer, as well as on the official website.
How to Apply – Quick Summary
- Eligibility check: Women candidates, 18-35 years (as on 01.07.2026), Intermediate (12th) or above.
- Portal: upanganwadibharti.in (online only).
- Window: 10 July 2026 to 30 July 2026 (midnight).
- Documents: Educational certificates + online-verifiable residence/caste/income certificates (plus widow/divorce documents if applicable).
- Selection: Merit-based as per priority order – no exam, no interview.
Important Links
| Action | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many vacancies are there in UP Anganwadi Mainpuri Recruitment 2026?
✅ A total of 144 vacancies have been notified – 74 for Anganwadi Karyakartri (Worker) and 70 for Anganwadi Sahayika (Helper) – across 10 Bal Vikas Pariyojnas in Mainpuri district.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for Anganwadi Bharti Mainpuri 2026?
✅ The online application process starts on 10 July 2026 and closes on 30 July 2026 at midnight (12:00 AM), through the portal upanganwadibharti.in.
Q3. Who can apply for Anganwadi Karyakartri and Sahayika posts?
✅ Only eligible women candidates can apply, subject to meeting the prescribed educational qualification and age limit.
Q4. What is the minimum educational qualification required?
✅ Candidates must have passed at least Intermediate (12th) or equivalent. Merit is prepared considering qualifications up to the Postgraduate level.
Q5. What is the age limit for Anganwadi Bharti 2026?
✅ The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 35 years, calculated as on the cut-off date of 01 July 2026.
Q6. What is the application fee for this recruitment?
✅ The application fee is not mentioned in the official notification.
Q7. Is there any exam or interview for Anganwadi Mainpuri Recruitment 2026?
✅ No. Selection is merit-based as per a defined priority order. Details of any separate written examination or interview are not mentioned in the official notification.
Q8. How is selection priority decided in this recruitment?
✅ Selection follows a priority order – within Below Poverty Line (BPL) candidates first (Widow → Legally divorced/abandoned → Other), and only if no eligible BPL candidate is available, the same priority order is applied to Above Poverty Line (APL) candidates.
Disclaimer: All information provided is for reference purposes only. Salary/honorarium and application fee details are governed by the applicable Government Order. Candidates are advised to verify all details including project-wise vacancy, eligibility, age limit, certificate rules, and application procedure from the official notification and portal at upanganwadibharti.in before applying. Vacancy figures may change – check the official website for updates.
