Fresh district-level Anganwadi recruitment notifications have been issued in Uttar Pradesh for a total of 758 Anganwadi Helper vacancies in Mathura and Kushinagar districts. Of these, Mathura accounts for 544 posts, while Kushinagar has announced 214 vacancies.
The recruitment is open only to eligible female candidates. Applications are being accepted online through the UP Anganwadi recruitment portal. The application deadline is September 11, 2026, for Kushinagar and September 13, 2026, for Mathura. Candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualifications, age, and local residence requirements before applying.
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UP Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | UP Anganwadi Sahayika Recruitment 2026 |
| Districts | Mathura and Kushinagar |
| Total Vacancies | 758 |
| Post | Anganwadi Helper |
| Eligible Candidates | Female candidates only |
| Minimum Qualification | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years |
| Age Cut-off Date | July 1, 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Basis | Educational merit |
The two recruitment drives are district-specific. Candidates must therefore follow the vacancy position, reservation category, residence requirement, and closing date applicable to the district and Anganwadi center for which they are eligible.
District-Wise Vacancy Details
| District | Vacancies | Last Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mathura | 544 | September 13, 2026 |
| Kushinagar | 214 | September 11, 2026 |
| Total | 758 | District-wise |
Mathura has the larger recruitment drive with vacancies spread across 11 project areas, while Kushinagar has vacancies across 15 Child Development Project areas.
Kushinagar Anganwadi Recruitment 2026: 214 Vacancies
The District Program Officer, Kushinagar, has invited online applications for 214 Anganwadi Helper vacancies.
According to the project-wise vacancy table in the notification, Padrauna has the highest number of openings, with 40 posts, followed by Tamkuhiraj, Khadda, and Kasaya, each with 19 vacancies.
| Project Area | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Seorahi | 13 |
| Shahar Padrauna | 6 |
| Vishunpura | 10 |
| Hata | 10 |
| Padrauna | 40 |
| Tamkuhiraj | 19 |
| Kaptanganj | 8 |
| Motichak | 10 |
| Khadda | 19 |
| Dudahi | 15 |
| Nebua Naurangia | 6 |
| Sukrauli | 13 |
| Fazilnagar | 9 |
| Ramkola | 17 |
| Kasaya | 19 |
| Total | 214 |
The category-wise breakup mentioned in the Kushinagar notification includes 55 Scheduled Caste posts, 2 Scheduled Tribe posts, 57 Other Backward Class posts, and 100 unreserved vacancies.
Online applications for these posts can be submitted until midnight on September 11, 2026.
Mathura Anganwadi Recruitment 2026: 544 Vacancies
Mathura district has advertised 544 Anganwadi Helper posts across 11 rural and urban project areas.
Mathura City alone accounts for 154 vacancies, making it the largest project-wise allocation under the notification. Mathura Rural has 58 posts, while Govardhan has 54 vacancies.
| Project Area | Area | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Baldev | Rural | 44 |
| Chaumuhan | Rural | 42 |
| Chhata | Rural | 24 |
| Farah | Rural | 28 |
| Govardhan | Rural | 54 |
| Mant | Rural | 34 |
| Mathura City | Urban | 154 |
| Mathura Rural | Rural | 58 |
| Nandgaon | Rural | 42 |
| Nohjheel | Rural | 26 |
| Raya | Rural | 38 |
| Total | 544 |
The Mathura application window will remain open until midnight on September 13, 2026.
Who Can Apply for Anganwadi Helper Posts?
Only female candidates are eligible to apply for the advertised Anganwadi Helper vacancies.
The minimum educational qualification prescribed in both notifications is Intermediate or an equivalent qualification. The recruitment notices indicate that educational merit will be determined based on the prescribed academic qualifications, starting with Intermediate.
In the Kushinagar notification, the merit calculation is expressly linked to qualifications from the Intermediate level up to the postgraduate level.
Age Limit
Applicants must fulfill the following age conditions as of July 1, 2026:
| Age Requirement | Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 35 years |
The date of birth recorded in the applicant’s High School marksheet and certificate will be treated as the relevant proof for age determination under the Kushinagar notification.
Local Residence Condition Is Crucial
Candidates should pay particular attention to the residence condition before submitting an application.
The notifications require the applicant to be a resident of the Gram Sabha concerned with the advertised Anganwadi center. For vacancies situated in urban areas, the applicant should be a resident of the relevant ward.
The Kushinagar notification further states that where an eligible candidate is not available from the concerned Gram Sabha, selection may be made from the relevant Nyaya Panchayat in accordance with the applicable recruitment rules.
This means an applicant should not select a vacancy merely because it falls within her district. The ward or Gram Sabha attached to the specific vacancy must also match the prescribed residence condition.
How Will Candidates Be Selected?
The recruitment will be conducted through a merit-based selection process.
The Kushinagar notification clearly states that no written examination or interview will be conducted for selection. An appointment will be made through the prescribed merit procedure in accordance with the applicable Uttar Pradesh government order.
Candidates should therefore enter their educational marks and certificate details with particular care. Incorrect marks, dates, or qualification information can affect both eligibility and the merit position.
Priority for Widows, Divorced, and Deserted Women
The recruitment notices contain preference provisions for certain eligible female candidates.
Subject to the applicable government rules, priority may be provided to widowed, divorced, and deserted women. Applicants claiming such a preference must possess the relevant valid supporting certificate issued by the competent authority.
Income-related conditions and certificates may also apply where priority is linked to the prescribed poverty-line criteria.
Documents Candidates Should Keep Ready
Applicants should arrange all relevant certificates before filling out the online form. Important documents may include:
- Intermediate marksheet and certificate
- Higher educational qualification certificates, where applicable
- High School certificate for proof of date of birth
- Residence certificate
- Caste certificate, where applicable
- Income certificate, where required
- Widow, divorce, or desertion certificate, where applicable
- Other documents required for reservation or preference claims
The Kushinagar notification specifies that residence and caste certificates should be digitally issued through the competent tehsil authority and be capable of online verification.
One Family Rule at the Same Anganwadi Center
The Kushinagar notification contains another important condition: two women from the same family cannot be appointed as Anganwadi Workers or Sahayikas at the same Anganwadi center.
Candidates applying under the Kushinagar recruitment should take this provision into account while checking their eligibility.
How to Apply for UP Anganwadi Recruitment 2026
Applications must be submitted online through the designated UP Anganwadi recruitment portal.
Candidates can follow these steps:
- Open the UP Anganwadi recruitment portal.
- Select the relevant district — Mathura or Kushinagar.
- Check the available Anganwadi Sahayika vacancies.
- Identify the vacancy corresponding to the applicant’s Gram Sabha or ward.
- Verify the reservation category attached to the vacancy.
- Complete online registration.
- Enter personal and educational details.
- Upload the prescribed certificates.
- Recheck marks, date of birth, residence, and reservation information.
- Submit the application before the district-specific deadline.
- Save a copy of the submitted form for future reference.
The notices specify that applications submitted through offline or other modes will not be accepted.
Important Dates
| Event | Kushinagar | Mathura |
|---|---|---|
| Recruitment Notice | August 19, 2026 | August 29, 2026 |
| Application Closing Date | September 11, 2026 | September 13, 2026 |
| Closing Time | Midnight | Midnight |
With both deadlines approaching, eligible candidates should complete the application after checking the specific center-wise vacancy and residence eligibility rather than waiting until the closing date.
What Candidates Should Check Before Submitting the Form
The 758 vacancies are not a common statewide pool. Each Anganwadi Helper vacancy is attached to a particular district, project area, Gram Sabha, or urban ward and may also carry a specific reservation category.
Applicants should therefore confirm their local eligibility first, followed by their age, educational qualification, reservation status, and supporting certificates. Errors in marks or other factual information can lead to the cancellation of candidature.
