Big job Opportunity for women Candidates
The Uttar Pradesh government has started district-wise recruitment for Anganwadi Worker posts in 2026 , offering thousands of vacancies across various districts.
This recruitment is part of the Integrated Child Development services (ICDS) scheme under the state's women & Child Development department.
️ What is this recruitment about?
The recruitment is being conducted by:
Government of Uttar Pradesh
under the Anganwadi system for:
- Anganwadi Worker (Karyakarta)
- Anganwadi Helper (in some districts)
- District-level ICDS projects
Vacancy Details (2026 update)
- Total vacancies: 60,000+ (district-wise distribution)
- ️ Example district posts:
- Mau: 100 posts
- Rampur: 227 posts
- Many other districts have separate notifications
Vacancies are released separately for each district, not in one single list.
Eligibility Criteria
✔️ Education
- Minimum: 12th pass (Intermediate)
✔️ Age limit
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 35 years (relaxation as per rules)
✔️ Other condition
- Candidate must be a female resident of the same village/ward (important rule)
Salary / Honorarium
- Monthly pay is generally:
- ₹3,500 to ₹8,000+ (varies by state updates and allowances)
- Recently, the UP government has also discussed increase in honorarium for Anganwadi workers
Selection Process
Good news for candidates:
- ❌ No written exam in most districts
- ✔️ Selection based on merit list (12th marks)
- Document verification
- Final selection list
Application Process
- Online application through district ICDS portals
- Separate forms for each district
- No application fee in most cases
Simple Summary
UP Anganwadi recruitment 2026 = 12th pass womengovernment job
Selection = merit-based (no exam in most cases)
Vacancies = 60,000+ across UP districts
Conclusion
The UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 is one of the biggest opportunities for 12th-pass women candidates in Uttar Pradesh, offering stable government employment at the grassroots level in child welfare and nutrition services.
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Source: India Herald - Kokila Chokkanathan