Office of the District Programme Officer, Gorakhpur (Bal Vikas Seva evam Pushtahar Vibhag, Uttar Pradesh), has released a notification inviting applications for 326 posts of Anganwadi Karyakatri (Anganwadi Worker) across 20 Child Development Project areas in the district. This is a significant opportunity for women residents of Gorakhpur to serve their local community through India’s flagship early childhood care program.
Female candidates who have passed the Intermediate examination and reside in the specific Gram Sabha or ward of the vacancy are encouraged to apply online before the deadline. Selection is entirely merit-based with no written examination or interview.
UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 Overview
Particulars
Details
Organisation
Office of the District Programme Officer, Gorakhpur (UP CDSN Department)
Post Name
Anganwadi Karyakatri (Anganwadi Worker)
Total Vacancies
326 (SC/ST: 67, OBC: 95, Unreserved: 164)
Application Mode
Online
Application Deadline
5 October 2026, 12:00 midnight
Official Website
upanganwadibharti.in
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must be female and have passed the Intermediate (12th pass) examination or an equivalent qualification. The age limit is 18-35 years, with the reckoning date being 1 July 2026. Candidates must reside in the same Gram Sabha (rural) or ward (urban) as the vacancy, with category extension to the adjoining Nyaya Panchayat if needed. Widowed, divorced, or deserted candidates must provide relevant documentation.
Selection Process
Merit-based selection using educational qualification weighting, entirely online through the departmental portal; no written examination or interview will be conducted.
Application Fee
Not mentioned in the provided notification content.
How to Apply for UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026
Visit the official portal upanganwadibharti.in
Locate the application form for the relevant Child Development Project
Complete the online form with accurate personal, educational, and residence details
Upload self-attested, clear, and readable copies of required documents
Submit before 5 October 2026, 12:00 midnight
Women candidates seeking more Anganwadi and child welfare opportunities can check Bharat Rozgar for regular updates.
Q1: How many Anganwadi Worker posts are available in Gorakhpur district?
A: A total of 326 posts are available, distributed as 67 SC/ST, 95 OBC, and 164 Unreserved.
Q2: What is the last date to apply for UP Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026?
A: The last date to apply online is 5 October 2026, up to 12:00 midnight.
Q3: What is the educational qualification required for this post?
A: Candidates must have passed the Intermediate (12th pass) examination or an equivalent qualification.
Q4: What is the selection process for this recruitment?
A: Selection is merit-based on educational qualification weighting; no written exam or interview is conducted.
Q5: Which project area has the highest vacancy count?
A: Gorakhpur City has the highest allocation with 77 posts among the 20 project areas.
Practical Tip: Ensure your residence certificate and income certificate are digitally signed by the Tehsil as specified, since these are verified online and any discrepancy could disqualify your application during scrutiny.
