- Recruitment drive for 250 honorarium-based positions in Basti district, Uttar Pradesh.
- Positions include Anganwadi Worker (Karyakatri) and Anganwadi Helper (Sahayika).
- Open exclusively to women candidates residing in the specified ward/gram sabha.
- Merit-based selection with preference for economically weaker sections.
- Applications accepted online via the official portal upanganwadibharti.in.
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Active Listing
đ 12th Pass (Intermediate)
UP Anganwadi Worker and Helper Recruitment 2026
Office of the District Programme Officer (Child Development), Basti, Uttar Pradesh
Total Vacancies
250
Job Location
Basti District, Uttar Pradesh
Apply Deadline
12 Aug 2026
đ Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Office of the District Programme Officer (Child Development), Basti, Uttar Pradesh (CDPO Basti) |
| Job Category | State PSC |
| Eligibility Qualification | 12th Pass (Intermediate) (12th-pass) |
| Number of Vacancies | 250 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Honorarium-based (specific amount not mentioned in notification). |
| Age Limits | 18 to 35 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | female |
| Application Fee | - Application fee details not mentioned in the official notification. |
đ Details & Description
đ Eligibility Criteria
- Only women candidates are eligible to apply.
- Must be a permanent resident of the ward/gram sabha where the vacancy exists.
- No two women from the same family can be appointed at the same Anganwadi center.
- Minimum educational qualification: Intermediate (12th) or equivalent.
- Maximum educational qualification: Postgraduate (merit calculated based on marks).
- Age limit: 18 to 35 years as of 1 July 2026 (age verified via High School marksheet).
- Must be a permanent resident of the ward/gram sabha where the vacancy exists.
- No two women from the same family can be appointed at the same Anganwadi center.
- Minimum educational qualification: Intermediate (12th) or equivalent.
- Maximum educational qualification: Postgraduate (merit calculated based on marks).
- Age limit: 18 to 35 years as of 1 July 2026 (age verified via High School marksheet).
âī¸ Selection Process
- Selection is merit-based, calculated as (percentage of marks obtained / 10).
- Preference order for selection within the same ward/gram sabha:
- Widow women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families.
- Legally divorced or deserted women from BPL families.
- Other women from BPL families.
- Widow women from above-poverty-line families.
- Legally divorced or deserted women from above-poverty-line families.
- Other women from above-poverty-line families.
- If no eligible candidate is found in the same gram sabha, selection is made category-wise from the concerned Nyay Panchayat.
- Preference order for selection within the same ward/gram sabha:
- Widow women from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families.
- Legally divorced or deserted women from BPL families.
- Other women from BPL families.
- Widow women from above-poverty-line families.
- Legally divorced or deserted women from above-poverty-line families.
- Other women from above-poverty-line families.
- If no eligible candidate is found in the same gram sabha, selection is made category-wise from the concerned Nyay Panchayat.
đˇī¸ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All (reservation as per UP government norms)
đ Required Documents
- Self-attested, clear, and legible educational certificates/marksheets.
- Residence and caste certificate (digitally signed by Tehsil).
- Income certificate (as per UP Government Revenue Department order).
- For widow applicants: death certificate issued by Gram Panchayat Officer/Nagar Nikay and attested family register copy.
- For divorced/deserted applicants: legal order issued by competent court.
- BPL income limit: Rs. 46,080 per year (rural), Rs. 56,460 per year (urban).
- Residence and caste certificate (digitally signed by Tehsil).
- Income certificate (as per UP Government Revenue Department order).
- For widow applicants: death certificate issued by Gram Panchayat Officer/Nagar Nikay and attested family register copy.
- For divorced/deserted applicants: legal order issued by competent court.
- BPL income limit: Rs. 46,080 per year (rural), Rs. 56,460 per year (urban).
đŗ Application Fee Details
- Application fee details not mentioned in the official notification.
â Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for UP Anganwadi Basti Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 12 August 2026, until midnight (12:00 AM).
Q.
How many vacancies are there in UP Anganwadi Basti Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 250 vacancies, including 138 for Anganwadi Karyakatri (Worker) and 112 for Anganwadi Sahayika (Helper). The number of vacancies may be subject to increase or decrease.
Q.
What is the minimum qualification required for Anganwadi Karyakatri/Sahayika posts?
The minimum qualification required is Intermediate (12th) or its equivalent. The maximum accepted qualification is Postgraduate.
Q.
What is the age limit for UP Anganwadi Basti Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between 18 and 35 years of age as of the cut-off date, which is 1 July 2026.
Q.
Can male candidates apply for Anganwadi Karyakatri/Sahayika posts?
No, only women candidates are eligible to apply for these posts.