The Uttar Pradesh Government through the Women & Child Development Department (WCD) has released the Anganwadi Bharti 2026 notification for 61,601 posts of Anganwadi Worker (AWW) and Anganwadi Helper (AWH) under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme. This is the SINGLE LARGEST recruitment in 2026 by number of posts. Anganwadi centres operate in villages and urban wards across all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Anganwadi Workers and Helpers are the backbone of India's child nutrition, health, and early education system. They run local Anganwadi centres providing supplementary nutrition, pre-school education, immunisation, health checkup, and nutrition & health education to children (0–6 years), pregnant women, and lactating mothers under the ICDS programme. LOCAL RESIDENCY IS MANDATORY — candidates must belong to the same village/ward where the vacancy exists.
IMPORTANT DATES
| Notification Released | April 2026 |
| Online Apply Start Date | May 2026 (district-wise schedule) |
| Online Apply Last Date | 06 July 2026 |
| Document Verification | After merit list publication |
| Official Website | balvikasup.gov.in / integrated.up.nic.in |
APPLICATION FEE
| All Candidates (AWW & AWH) | NIL — No application fee for any category |
| Application Mode | Online through balvikasup.gov.in or district portal |
| Note | This is a free application. No fee to be paid at any stage. Beware of fraud agents asking for money. |
POST-WISE AGE LIMIT, EDUCATION & HONORARIUM
| Sr. | Post Name | Age Limit | Education | Honorarium/Month | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anganwadi Worker (AWW) | 21–45 Years | Class 10th (Matric) Pass from any recognized Board | Rs. 4,000 – Rs. 6,500/- + Performance incentives | ~38,000 |
| 2 | Anganwadi Helper (AWH) | 21–50 Years | Class 5th (Primary) Pass minimum (Class 8th preferred) | Rs. 2,000 – Rs. 3,250/- + Performance incentives | ~23,601 |
| TOTAL | — | Local Residency (Same village/ward) Mandatory | Central + State Govt performance incentives applicable | 61,601 Posts |
ELIGIBILITY & PREFERENCE CRITERIA
| Residency (MOST IMPORTANT) | Candidate MUST be permanent resident of the same village (rural) or ward (urban) where the vacancy exists — Address proof required |
| Gender Preference | Women candidates are strongly preferred. Widows, Divorcees (Parityakta Mahila) given priority in many districts. |
| Married Status | Preference to married women for AWW posts — social responsibility factor |
| Caste Reservation | SC/ST/OBC/EWS reservation applicable as per UP Government norms (50% reservation for women from reserved categories) |
| Computer Knowledge | AWW should have basic computer/smartphone literacy for entering data on ICDS-CAS mobile app |
| Language | Knowledge of Hindi essential for communication with beneficiaries and maintaining records |
| Additional Qualification | NTT (Nursery Teacher Training) certificate, Child Development Certificate preferred for AWW |
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & BENEFITS
| Daily Duties (AWW) | Open Anganwadi Centre, register attendance of children (6 months – 6 years), conduct pre-school activities, distribute supplementary nutrition (SNP), maintain ICDS registers |
| Health & Nutrition (AWW) | Track pregnant women, lactating mothers, record weight of children, ensure immunisation schedule, refer high-risk cases to PHC/hospital |
| ICDS-CAS App | Enter daily beneficiary data on Government ICDS-CAS mobile app — Digital attendance and nutrition tracking |
| Helper Duties (AWH) | Assist AWW, clean centre, prepare/distribute hot cooked meals, help in enrolment and data collection |
| Benefits — AWW | Rs. 4,000–6,500/month honorarium + Performance Incentive + Maternity benefit + Social Security cover |
| Benefits — AWH | Rs. 2,000–3,250/month honorarium + Performance Incentive |
| Career Path | AWH can be promoted to AWW on vacancy + merit. AWW can become Mini Anganwadi Worker or Supervisor with experience and exam. |
| Job Security | Government-backed positions. Anganwadi workers are considered government workers under ICDS. Union representation available. |
SELECTION PROCESS
| Stage | Process | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Online Application Submission | Apply on balvikasup.gov.in with local residency proof + educational certificates |
| 2 | Merit List Preparation | District-level selection committee prepares merit list based on educational marks (Class 5th/8th/10th percentage). Higher marks = higher rank. |
| 3 | Preference Criteria Applied | Local residency verification → Widow/Divorcee preference → Category reservation applied → Final merit finalized |
| 4 | Document Verification | Original certificates: Residential proof, Aadhaar, Caste certificate, Educational marksheets verified in person at district office |
| 5 | Appointment | Selected candidates given appointment order for specific Anganwadi centre in their village/ward |
HOW TO APPLY — STEP BY STEP
▶ Step 1: Visit balvikasup.gov.in (UP Bal Vikas official website)
▶ Step 2: Click on 'Anganwadi Bharti 2026' registration link for your district
▶ Step 3: Register with Aadhaar Number, Mobile Number, and Email ID
▶ Step 4: Select your District, Block, Gram Panchayat / Ward where you are a permanent resident
▶ Step 5: Fill AWW or AWH post selection as per your eligibility
▶ Step 6: Enter educational qualification details — Name of School, Passing Year, Percentage marks
▶ Step 7: Enter personal details — Name, Father/Husband Name, DOB, Category (SC/ST/OBC/General)
▶ Step 8: Upload residential proof (Aadhaar Card, Ration Card, Voter ID — showing same village/ward address)
▶ Step 9: Upload educational certificates (5th/8th/10th Marksheet)
▶ Step 10: Upload Passport Photo and Signature
▶ Step 11: Submit the application — Application fee is NIL, no payment required
▶ Step 12: Print Application Receipt — keep safe for document verification
▶ IMPORTANT: Only apply for the vacancy in YOUR village/ward. Applying for wrong area will disqualify your application.
