The Office of the District Programme Officer (Zila Karyakram Adhikari), Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh has released Notice Reference No. District Magistrate/AWW/Recruitment/2026-27 dated 11 August 2026 for direct recruitment to 305 vacant honorarium-based posts of Anganwadi Karyakartri (Anganwadi Worker) – 164 posts and Anganwadi Sahayika (Anganwadi Helper) – 141 posts across 13 Anganwadi projects of Maharajganj district, under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) programme. The recruitment is governed by Administrative Order No. I/2025/3313/58-1-2025 (1917687) dated 17 September 2025. Only women candidates are eligible. Candidates must be residents of the same Gram Sabha (for rural areas) or the same ward (for urban areas) for which they are applying – local residency is mandatory, not just district residency. Selection is merit-based with no written exam and no interview. Applications are online only through upanganwadibharti.in, with the last date being 1 September 2026, midnight (12:00 am).
Important Note: Three things every applicant must confirm before applying. First, local residency at the Gram Sabha or ward level is compulsory – district residency alone is not sufficient. You can only apply for the Anganwadi centre in the specific Gram Sabha or ward where you actually reside. If you apply for a centre outside your Gram Sabha or ward, your candidature will be rejected. Check the project-wise and Gram Sabha-wise vacancy list on the notice boards of the District Programme Office, CDPO office, Development Block and Anganwadi project offices, or on upanganwadibharti.in, before submitting. Second, your merit score is calculated entirely from your Intermediate-to-Postgraduate marks – High School (Class 10) marks are not counted. The formula divides your qualifying percentage by 10 (e.g., 75% becomes 7.5 points), and the merit list is prepared to three decimal places without rounding. This means every additional percentage point in your highest qualification matters, and a postgraduate degree will score significantly higher than an Intermediate pass alone. Third, all certificates must be digitally signed and verifiable online – the residence certificate must be digitally signed by the Sub-Divisional Officer, and the income and caste certificates must be digitally signed by the Tehsildar, all verifiable through the e-District portal. If any of these certificates fails online verification, you will be treated as Unreserved (if caste certificate fails) or as not belonging to BPL category (if income certificate fails), which directly affects your selection rank. Do not upload certificates that are not yet verifiable online.
UP Anganwadi Maharajganj Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Office | Office of the District Programme Officer (Zila Karyakram Adhikari), Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh |
| Programme | Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) |
| Notice Reference | District Magistrate/AWW/Recruitment/2026-27 dated 11 August 2026 |
| Governing Order | Administrative Order No. I/2025/3313/58-1-2025 (1917687) dated 17 September 2025 |
| Posts | Anganwadi Karyakartri (Worker) and Anganwadi Sahayika (Helper) |
| Nature of Engagement | Honorarium-based (Manadey). Not a regular government service post |
| Total Posts | 305 (164 Karyakartri + 141 Sahayika) |
| Eligible Candidates | Women only |
| Residency Requirement | Must be 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 |
| Maximum Qualification for Merit | Postgraduate |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years as on 1 July 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online only through upanganwadibharti.in |
| Application Fee | Not specified (UP Anganwadi recruitments are typically free) |
| Selection Process | Merit list based on academic marks from Intermediate to Postgraduate level. No exam, no interview |
| Last Date to Apply | 1 September 2026, midnight (12:00 am) |
| Official Website | upanganwadibharti.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 11 August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | Not specified in the notification – check upanganwadibharti.in |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 1 September 2026, midnight (12:00 am) |
| Age Reckoning Date | 1 July 2026 |
Vacancy Details
Total: 305 posts across 13 Anganwadi projects in Maharajganj district
Anganwadi Karyakartri (Worker) – 164 Posts
| S. No. | Project | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paratawal | 12 |
| 2 | Brijmanganj | 7 |
| 3 | Mithaura | 6 |
| 4 | Ghughli | 8 |
| 5 | Dhani | 3 |
| 6 | Nichlaul | 11 |
| 7 | Lakshmipur | 14 |
| 8 | Nautanwa | 6 |
| 9 | City | 4 |
| 10 | Paniyara | 25 |
| 11-13 | Three additional projects | 68 (remaining) |
| Total | 164 |
Anganwadi Sahayika (Helper) – 141 Posts
| S. No. | Project | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paratawal | 15 |
| 2 | Brijmanganj | 10 |
| 3 | Mithaura | 5 |
| 4 | Ghughli | 14 |
| 5 | Dhani | 1 |
| 6 | Nichlaul | 15 |
| 7 | Lakshmipur | 12 |
| 8 | Nautanwa | 12 |
| 9 | City | 19 |
| 10 | Paniyara | 17 |
| 11-13 | Three additional projects | 21 (remaining) |
| Total | 141 |
The complete project-wise, Gram Sabha-wise and category-wise (SC, ST, OBC, Unreserved) vacancy breakup is displayed on the notice boards of the Collectorate, Vikas Bhavan, District Programme Office, Tehsil, Nagar Palika or Nagar Panchayat, Development Block and every Anganwadi project office, and is uploaded on upanganwadibharti.in. Verify the exact vacancy in your specific Gram Sabha or ward before applying. The number of vacancies may increase or decrease.
Eligibility Criteria
| Particulars | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Gender | Women only |
| Residency | Must be a resident of the same Gram Sabha (rural area) or the same ward (urban area) for which she is applying. District residency alone is not sufficient |
| Minimum Qualification | Intermediate (Class 12) or equivalent from a recognised Board |
| Maximum Qualification for Merit | Postgraduate (merit is calculated from Intermediate up to Postgraduate level) |
| High School Marks | Not included in merit calculation |
| Age | 18 to 35 years as on 1 July 2026. Date of birth as per High School marksheet only |
| Same-family restriction | Two women from the same family cannot be appointed as Karyakartri and Sahayika at the same Anganwadi centre |
Special Category Provisions
| Category | Document Required |
|---|---|
| Widowed applicants | Husband’s death certificate and attested copy of family register (Parivar Panjika) from Gram Panchayat Officer or concerned Nagar Nikay |
| Divorced or deserted (Parityakta) women | Valid legal order issued by a competent court |
| Below Poverty Line (BPL) | Income certificate issued by competent authority as per UP Revenue Department GO No. 3959/1-9-11-Raj-9 dated 30 September 2011, verifiable online. BPL income limit as per Samaj Kalyan Anubhag-2 GO No. 22/2015/2123/26-2-2015 dated 14 September 2015 |
Certificate Verification Requirements
All certificates uploaded must be:
- Residence certificate: Digitally signed by the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), verifiable online through the e-District portal
- Income and Caste certificates: Digitally signed by the Tehsildar, verifiable online through the e-District portal
If the caste certificate fails online verification, the applicant is treated as Unreserved for selection. If the income certificate fails online verification, the applicant is treated as not belonging to the BPL category. These outcomes directly affect merit ranking. Upload only certificates that are already verifiable on the e-District portal.
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 of Date of Birth | High School marksheet and certificate only |
No age relaxation details are specified in the notification for reserved categories.
Honorarium
These are honorarium-based (Manadey) posts and are not regular government service. The notification does not specify the honorarium amount. The honorarium payable to Anganwadi Karyakartri and Sahayika in Uttar Pradesh is as per the rates notified by the Government of Uttar Pradesh and the Government of India from time to time. Refer to the official notification on upanganwadibharti.in for the applicable honorarium figures.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Screening | Eligibility checked as per qualification, age and residency |
| Merit Calculation | Based on marks scored in Intermediate to Postgraduate level qualifications. High School marks are not included |
| Merit Formula | Percentage obtained divided by 10 (e.g., 65% = 6.5 merit points; 80% = 8.0 merit points) |
| CGPA Conversion | Marks given under grading or CGPA systems are converted using the same formula |
| Merit List Preparation | Prepared to three decimal places; digits after the decimal are not rounded off |
| Written Exam | Not conducted |
| Interview | Not conducted |
| Tie-breaking | If more than one eligible candidate has identical merit, further rules as per the governing order apply |
The entire selection process is conducted online through the portal as per the Government Order. False or fabricated information in the application leads to cancellation of candidature.
Documents Required
Upload the following as self-attested, clear and legible copies through the online portal:
- Educational qualification certificates and marksheets from Intermediate to Postgraduate level (as applicable)
- Residence certificate, digitally signed by the Sub-Divisional Officer, verifiable through the e-District portal
- Income certificate, digitally signed by the Tehsildar, verifiable through the e-District portal (for BPL category)
- Caste certificate, digitally signed by the Tehsildar, verifiable through the e-District portal (where applicable)
- Husband’s death certificate and attested family register copy (for widowed applicants)
- Competent court order (for divorced or deserted applicants)
No document will be accepted offline or by post at any level.
How to Apply for Maharajganj Anganwadi 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 or from the portal.
- Locate and open the online application form for Maharajganj district Anganwadi Karyakartri or Sahayika Recruitment 2026.
- Fill in the application form accurately in the prescribed format.
- Upload self-attested, clear and legible copies of all required documents as specified in the form.
- Review all details carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application before 1 September 2026, midnight (12:00 am).
- Save a printout or digital copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Applications are accepted online only. No hard copy will be accepted at any level, including at the District Programme Office.
Important Instructions
- Only women candidates are eligible to apply.
- Residency in the same Gram Sabha or ward is compulsory. Candidates applying for a centre outside their Gram Sabha or ward will be rejected.
- The complete selection procedure is governed by Administrative Order No. I/2025/3313/58-1-2025 (1917687) dated 17 September 2025.
- High School (Class 10) marks are not considered for merit calculation.
- Merit is calculated to three decimal places and digits after the decimal are not rounded off, so every percentage point matters.
- Two women from the same family cannot be appointed as Karyakartri and Sahayika at the same centre.
- Caste and income certificates that are not verifiable online lead to downgrade to Unreserved or non-BPL status respectively. Upload only e-District-verifiable certificates.
- The vacancy count may increase or decrease.
- For Gram Sabha-wise or ward-wise vacancy details, contact the concerned Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) office or the District Programme Office on any working day, or check the notice boards of the District Programme Office and Anganwadi project offices.
- All further information is published only on upanganwadibharti.in.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| UP Anganwadi Recruitment Portal | Click Here |
UP Anganwadi Maharajganj Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is UP Anganwadi Maharajganj Recruitment 2026?
✅ It is a direct recruitment drive by the Office of the District Programme Officer, Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh under Notice Reference No. District Magistrate/AWW/Recruitment/2026-27 dated 11 August 2026 for 305 honorarium-based posts of Anganwadi Karyakartri (164 posts) and Anganwadi Sahayika (141 posts) across 13 Anganwadi projects of Maharajganj district, governed by Administrative Order No. I/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 posts and do not carry a regular pay scale, pension or other service benefits of a government employee. The engagement is governed by the ICDS rules and the applicable Government of Uttar Pradesh orders.
Q3. Who is eligible to apply?
✅ Women only, who are residents of the same Gram Sabha (rural) or the same ward (urban) as the Anganwadi centre they are applying for, aged 18 to 35 years as on 1 July 2026, and holding at least an Intermediate (Class 12) qualification. District-level residency alone is not sufficient.
Q4. What is the last date to apply?
✅ 1 September 2026, midnight (12:00 am), through the official portal at upanganwadibharti.in. The application start date is not specified in the notification – check the portal for when the form goes live.
Q5. How is merit calculated and is there an exam?
✅ No written exam and no interview. Merit is calculated entirely from academic marks from Intermediate to Postgraduate level using the formula: percentage divided by 10 (e.g., 72% = 7.2 merit points). High School marks are not counted. Merit is computed to three decimal places without rounding. A higher qualification (graduation, postgraduation) with a high percentage score gives a significant advantage over just an Intermediate pass.
Q6. What documents must be uploaded and what are the verification rules?
✅ Educational marksheets, a residence certificate digitally signed by the SDO (e-District verifiable), an income certificate digitally signed by the Tehsildar (for BPL category, e-District verifiable), a caste certificate digitally signed by the Tehsildar (e-District verifiable, where applicable). If the caste certificate is not verifiable online, you are treated as Unreserved. If the income certificate is not verifiable online, you are treated as non-BPL. Upload only certificates already live on the e-District portal.
Q7. Can two women from the same family apply for the same Anganwadi centre?
✅ No. Two women from the same family cannot be appointed as Karyakartri and Sahayika at the same Anganwadi centre. Applying is permitted but the restriction applies at the appointment stage.
Q8. What special documents are needed for widowed or divorced applicants?
✅ Widowed applicants must upload a husband’s death certificate and an attested copy of the family register (Parivar Panjika) from the Gram Panchayat Officer or Nagar Nikay. Divorced or deserted (Parityakta) women must upload a valid legal order from a competent court.
Q9. How do I find the vacancy for my specific Gram Sabha or ward?
✅ The Gram Sabha-wise and ward-wise vacancy list is displayed on the notice boards of the Collectorate, Vikas Bhavan, District Programme Office, Tehsil, Nagar Palika or Nagar Panchayat, Development Block and every Anganwadi project office, and is also uploaded on upanganwadibharti.in. You may also contact the concerned CDPO office or the District Programme Office on any working day.
Q10. What is the honorarium for Anganwadi Karyakartri and Sahayika?
✅ The notification does not specify the honorarium amount. The honorarium payable 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. Refer to the official notification on upanganwadibharti.in for current figures.
Disclaimer
The information above relates to the recruitment notification (Reference No. District Magistrate/AWW/Recruitment/2026-27 dated 11 August 2026) issued by the Office of the District Programme Officer, Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, for 305 honorarium-based posts of Anganwadi Karyakartri and Anganwadi Sahayika across 13 Anganwadi projects of Maharajganj district, under Administrative Order No. I/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 breakup, eligibility conditions and all other terms. The vacancy count may increase or decrease. All further announcements will be published only on upanganwadibharti.in. All links above lead only to the official UP Anganwadi recruitment portal.
