The Women and Child Development Department, Uttar Pradesh, through the District Program Officer, announced the UP Anganwadi Bharti 2026 recruitment drive. This initiative aims to fill 760 vacant Anganwadi Worker and Helper positions across the Bagpat and Kannauj districts. Qualified female aspirants looking forward to serving their local communities participated in the online submission window, which operated from 25 June to 16 July 2026 and is currently closed.
For those tracking their application progress or looking for official notification references, the official recruitment portal UP Anganwadi Online Application Form 2026- Inactive served as the central hub. Candidates can also review official district-specific details via the UP Anganwadi Bharti 2026 Notification PDF (Kannauj) and the UP Anganwadi Bharti 2026 Notification PDF (Bagpat).
UP Anganwadi Recruitment Overview
A quick snapshot of the important parameters regarding the 2026 recruitment cycle is structured in the table below:
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Recruitment | UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 |
| Authority | District Program Officer, Uttar Pradesh |
| Posts Available | Worker & Helper |
| Total Vacancies | 760 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Closing Date | 16 July 2026 (Closed) |
| Application Fee | No Fees |
| Selection Process | Merit List (District-wise) |
| Official Portal | upanganwadibharti.in |
Eligibility Criteria and Requirements
Applicants must fulfill specific criteria laid down by the District Program Officer to qualify for appointment:
- Candidates must have passed Class 12th / Intermediate
- from a recognized board.
- Only female candidates (महिला अभ्यर्थी) are eligible to apply.
- The applicant should be a resident of the local area (स्थानीय निवासी) where the Anganwadi center is located.
Age Limit Guidelines
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 35 years
- Age relaxation will be provided as per Uttar Pradesh government rules (राज्य सरकार के नियमों के अनुसार).
Checklist: Documents Required for Online Application
During the online application window, participants were required to upload scanned copies of vital credentials:
- Passport size photograph (पासपोर्ट साइज फोटो)
- Signature (हस्ताक्षर)
- Educational certificates (शैक्षिक प्रमाण पत्र)
- Residence certificate (निवास प्रमाण पत्र)
- Caste certificate / Income certificate if applicable (जाति / आय प्रमाण पत्र)
Bagpat and Kannauj District Vacancy Breakdowns
The 760 openings are distributed strategically across administrative blocks in Bagpat and Kannauj.
Bagpat District Vacancy 2026: Worker & Helper
| S. No. | Block / Area | Category | Anganwadi Worker Vacancies | Anganwadi Helper Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baghpat City | Urban | 2 | 21 |
| 2 | Baghpat Rural | Rural | 6 | 26 |
| 3 | Baraut | Rural | 154 | 150 |
| 4 | Binauli | Rural | 15 | 35 |
| 5 | Chhaprauli | Rural | 29 | 39 |
| 6 | Khekra | Rural | 22 | 47 |
| 7 | Pilana | Rural | 33 | 50 |
| Total | — | — | 261 | 374 |
Kannauj District Vacancy 2026: Worker
| S. No. | Project / Block Name | General | OBC | SC | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chhibramau | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 |
| 2 | Gugarapur | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Haseran | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| 4 | Jalalabad | 4 | 4 | 9 | 17 |
| 5 | Kannauj Gramin | 2 | 4 | 10 | 16 |
| 6 | Kannauj Nagar | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 7 | Saurikh | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12 |
| 8 | Talgram | 2 | 4 | 5 | 11 |
| 9 | Umarda | 14 | 8 | 17 | 39 |
| Total | — | 29 | 32 | 64 | 125 |
Selection Procedure and Subsequent Steps
Understanding how candidates are evaluated helps set clear expectations for the upcoming stages:
- केवल योग्यता और अंक (Merit List) के आधार पर उम्मीदवारों का चयन होगा।
- चयनित उम्मीदवारों की प्रमाण पत्र सत्यापन (Document Verification) की जाएगी।
- आवेदन करने वाले उम्मीदवारों को अपने शैक्षिक प्रमाण पत्र, निवास प्रमाण पत्र, जाति/आय प्रमाण पत्र, फोटो और हस्ताक्षर सही और निर्धारित प्रारूप में अपलोड करने होंगे।
Once merit lists are published, candidates must prepare for document verification by keeping their physical certificates, residence proof, and category documents handy. For further details regarding remuneration, you can check UP Anganwadi Salary which outlines compensation guidelines, where workers receive up to Rs. 8000 monthly along with additional government incentives.
Important Dates Schedule
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Release Date | 25 June 2026 |
| Online Application Started | 25 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 16 July 2026 |
| Application correction Window | Not Announced |
| Merit List Release | To Be Announced |
| Document verification | To Be Announced |
| Final Selection List | To Be Announced |