Etawah Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026: 102 Vacancies, Apply Online Before 30 August

Etawah Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026: 102 Vacancies, Apply Online Before 30 August

102 Anganwadi Karyakatri Posts Open Across Nine Etawah Blocks

The District Programme Officer, Etawah, has opened online applications for 102 honorarium-based Anganwadi Worker posts spread across Chakarnagar, Takha, Basrehar, Maheva, Bharthana, Badhpura, Saifai, Jaswantnagar and the urban Shahar ward. Only female residents of the concerned Gram Sabha or ward who hold at least an Intermediate (12th) pass certificate can apply, and the window closes on 30 August 2026.

CTA: Check Your Eligibility and Apply Before 30 August 2026

 

Introduction

Every year, the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) network in Uttar Pradesh opens a fresh round of Anganwadi Worker hiring at the district level, and Etawah’s 2026 drive is one of the larger ones this season with 102 posts on offer. Because selection is decided locally by residence and merit rather than by a written exam, candidates who understand exactly what documents and eligibility rules apply to their Gram Sabha stand the best chance of a smooth application.

This guide breaks down the Etawah Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 notification block by block — vacancy distribution, the residence and priority rules that decide selection, the exact documents accepted, and the step-by-step application path on upanganwadibharti.in.

Key Details at a Glance

Recruiting Body	District Programme Officer (ICDS), Etawah
Post Name	Anganwadi Karyakatri (Anganwadi Worker)
Total Vacancies	102
Nature of Post	Honorarium-based, direct recruitment
Eligible Candidates	Female residents of the concerned Gram Sabha/ward
Minimum Qualification	Intermediate (12th) or equivalent
Age Limit	18–35 years as on 1 July 2026
Application Mode	Online only
Official Portal	upanganwadibharti.in
Last Date to Apply	30 August 2026 (midnight)

Etawah Anganwadi Worker Vacancy Breakup 2026

Vacancies are notified project-wise, and residence within that project’s Gram Sabha or ward is the first filter before merit is applied.

Chakarnagar	10 posts
Takha	8 posts
Basrehar	14 posts
Maheva	26 posts
Bharthana	12 posts
Badhpura	13 posts
Saifai	6 posts
Shahar (Urban)	2 posts
Jaswantnagar	11 posts
Total	102 posts

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

A pass in Intermediate (12th) or an equivalent qualification is the baseline requirement. Candidates holding a higher qualification, up to postgraduate level, remain eligible, and merit is ultimately calculated on the highest qualification a candidate holds.

Residence Rule

Applicants must permanently reside in the Gram Sabha or ward where the vacant post is located. If no eligible candidate comes forward from that Gram Sabha, the search widens to the same Nyay Panchayat. For the urban Shahar posts, the ward number and name must match what is recorded on the applicant’s online residence certificate.

Accepted Documents

• Digitally signed, Tehsil-issued residence and caste certificates that are verifiable online
• Income certificate issued per the applicable UP Revenue Department order, also online-verifiable
• For widows: death certificate plus a family register copy attested by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari or Nagar Nikay
• For divorced or deserted women: a valid court order

Age Limit

Minimum Age	18 years
Maximum Age	35 years
Cut-off Date	1 July 2026

Selection Priority Order

Within an eligible Gram Sabha or ward, candidates are ranked in this sequence before merit is applied:

• BPL-family residents of the same Gram Sabha/ward, including widows and legally divorced or deserted women
• Widowed, divorced or deserted women from BPL families in the same Gram Sabha/ward
• Women from above-poverty-line families in the same Gram Sabha/ward
• If no candidate qualifies locally, category-wise selection moves to the wider Nyay Panchayat

Selection Process

There is no written test or interview built into this drive. Selection is decided purely on educational merit, filtered first through the residence and priority rules above. The selection committee retains discretion to increase, reduce, or cancel any post.

Why Choose This Opportunity

• A community-facing government role with direct impact on early childhood nutrition and health in your own Gram Sabha
• No written exam — selection runs on documented merit and residence, which rewards careful, accurate paperwork
• Multiple project-level openings across Etawah district widen the chances for locally eligible candidates
• A clear, published priority order removes ambiguity about who gets considered first

Application Process

1. Open the official portal, upanganwadibharti.in
2. Register and complete the online application form with accurate personal and residence details
3. Upload self-attested, legible scans of your residence certificate, caste certificate, income certificate, and educational certificates
4. For urban Shahar applicants, double-check that the ward number and name match your residence certificate exactly
5. Attach category-specific proof — death certificate and family register for widows, or a court order for divorced/deserted applicants — where applicable
6. Review the completed form and submit before 30 August 2026, midnight

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Anganwadi Worker posts are open in Etawah in 2026?

102 posts across nine Child Development Projects: Chakarnagar, Takha, Basrehar, Maheva, Bharthana, Badhpura, Saifai, Jaswantnagar, and the urban Shahar ward.

Who can apply for the Etawah Anganwadi Worker post?

Female candidates aged 18–35 (as on 1 July 2026) who are permanent residents of the concerned Gram Sabha or ward and hold at least an Intermediate (12th) pass certificate.

What is the last date to apply?

30 August 2026, till midnight, through upanganwadibharti.in.

Is there a written exam for this post?

No. Selection is merit-based on educational qualification, subject to the residence and priority order defined in the notification.

Can candidates from outside the Gram Sabha apply?

Only if no eligible candidate is available within that Gram Sabha, in which case the search extends to the same Nyay Panchayat.

Are offline applications accepted?

No. Only online applications submitted through the official portal within the deadline are accepted.