Fresh Anganwadi recruitment notices have been issued for Balrampur and Fatehpur districts of Uttar Pradesh, together covering 884 vacancies for Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper posts. Recruitment is being conducted by the respective District Program Officer offices for Child Development Projects operating in the two districts.
Balrampur has notified 495 vacancies, comprising 236 Anganwadi Worker and 259 Anganwadi Helper posts. Fatehpur has announced 389 vacancies, including 150 Worker and 239 Helper positions. Applications are being accepted online through the departmental Anganwadi recruitment portal. The two districts have different application deadlines, so candidates should follow the schedule applicable to their district.
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UP Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | UP Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 |
| Districts Covered | Balrampur and Fatehpur |
| Posts | Anganwadi Worker, Anganwadi Helper |
| Balrampur Vacancies | 495 |
| Educational Qualification | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Balrampur Last Date | September 23, 2026 |
| Fatehpur Last Date | September 17, 2026 |
| Eligible Candidates | Female candidates are subject to prescribed local-residence conditions |
The vacancies are linked to individual Child Development Projects and local areas. Candidates should therefore check the vacancies available in their Gram Sabha or urban ward before applying.
Balrampur Vacancy Details
The Balrampur notification, dated September 2, 2026, covers vacancies under 11 Child Development Projects.
The district has notified:
- Anganwadi Worker: 236 posts
- Anganwadi Helper: 259 posts
- Total: 495 posts
Project-wise vacancies mentioned in the notice include Balrampur City, Balrampur Rural, Haraiya Satgharwa, Tulsipur, Gainsari, Pachpedwa, Shriduttganj, Gaindas Buzurg, Rehra Bazar, Utraula, and Sadulla Nagar.
Among these, Haraiya Satgharwa has 44 Worker vacancies, while Sadulla Nagar has 40 Helper vacancies. The exact reservation-wise distribution has also been specified project-wise in the notification.
The last date for submitting the Balrampur online application is September 23, 2026.
Fatehpur Vacancy Details
Fatehpur district has announced recruitment across 14 Child Development Projects. The notification provides the following vacancy position:
- Anganwadi Worker: 150 posts
- Anganwadi Helper: 239 posts
- Total: 389 posts
The projects covered include Devmai, Bhitaura, Malwan, Asothar, Airayan, Haswa, City, Vijayipur, Dhata, Hathgam, Teliyani, Amauli, Khajuha, and Bahua.
Among the larger vacancy groups, Malwan has 15 Worker and 39 Helper posts, while Dhata has 20 Worker and 28 Helper vacancies. Khajuha has 31 Helper posts.
Candidates applying in Fatehpur must submit their online applications by September 17, 2026, up to 12 midnight.
Educational Qualification
For both Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Helper recruitment, the minimum educational qualification prescribed in the notices is:
An intermediate or equivalent qualification.
Candidates should ensure that they possess the required qualification before submitting the online form. The Balrampur notice also states that merit will be prepared according to the prescribed rules, with educational qualifications considered as part of the selection process.
Applicants should enter their marks and qualification details carefully, as incorrect academic information may result in the rejection of their candidature.
Age Limit
The age criteria stated in the district notices are:
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 35 years
- Age calculation date: July 1, 2026
The notices state that the date of birth recorded in the candidate’s High School marksheet and certificate will be treated as valid for age verification.
Only Female Candidates Can Apply
These vacancies are specifically meant for female candidates.
The recruitment is also locally based. A candidate is generally required to be a permanent resident of the Gram Sabha or urban ward against which the vacancy has been advertised.
The Fatehpur notice further specifies that where no eligible candidate is available from the concerned Gram Sabha, consideration may extend to eligible women belonging to the corresponding Nyaya Panchayat, subject to the recruitment rules.
Candidates should therefore verify the exact residency requirement for the vacancy they intend to apply for.
Priority in Selection
The Balrampur notice specifies an order of preference for selection to Anganwadi Worker posts.
Priority is given, subject to eligibility and the applicable rules, to categories such as:
- Widowed women from eligible families residing in the concerned Gram Sabha or ward.
- Legally divorced or deserted women from eligible families.
- Other eligible women from the concerned local area.
The notice also refers to income-related conditions while determining priority under certain categories. Candidates claiming such a preference must possess valid supporting certificates issued by the competent authority.
Reservation Rules
Reservations for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and other applicable categories will be implemented in accordance with the relevant Uttar Pradesh government orders.
The district-wise vacancy tables specify category-wise positions, and candidates should apply only after checking whether a suitable vacancy exists in their local area and category.
How to Apply for UP Anganwadi Recruitment 2026
Applications for the advertised vacancies are being accepted online only.
Candidates should:
- Visit the official Uttar Pradesh Anganwadi recruitment portal.
- Select the relevant district.
- Check the Child Development Project, Gram Sabha, or ward vacancy.
- Complete candidate registration.
- Enter personal, educational, and residence details.
- Select the appropriate vacancy.
- Upload the required documents and certificates.
- Review the entire application carefully.
- Submit the online form before the district-specific deadline.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
| Important Links | |
|---|---|
| Anganwadi Worker Registration | Register Here |
| Anganwadi Worker Login | Login Here |
| Anganwadi Helper Registration | Register Here |
| Anganwadi Helper Login | Login Here |
Applications submitted through any mode other than the prescribed online process are not to be accepted, according to the notices.
Documents Candidates Should Keep Ready
Candidates should keep their Intermediate certificate and marksheet, High School certificate for date-of-birth verification, residence certificate, and relevant category documents ready.
Where applicable, candidates claiming preference as a widow, divorced woman, or deserted woman should also keep the prescribed supporting certificates available. Income-related certificates may additionally be required under the applicable priority provisions.
Important Dates
| District | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fatehpur | September 17, 2026 |
| Balrampur | September 23, 2026 |
Candidates should not assume that both districts have the same closing date. Fatehpur applications close earlier, while Balrampur candidates get additional time until September 23.
