Introduction
The District Program Officer Office, Siddharthnagar has released a notification for the recruitment of 353 Anganwadi Worker posts for the year 2026‑27. The selection will be conducted entirely online, and only female candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can apply.
Highlights
| Organisation |
District Program Officer Office, Siddharthnagar |
| Post Name |
Anganwadi Worker |
| Total Vacancies |
353 |
| Application Mode |
Online only |
| Start Date |
07 July 2026 |
| Last Date |
28 July 2026 |
| Official Website |
upanganwadibharti.in |
Post & Organization Details
- Recruiting Agency: District Program Officer Office, Siddharthnagar
- Designation: Anganwadi Worker
- Advertisement / Release Letter No.: C-1262/District Magistrate/Anganwadi Worker Selection/Notification/2026-27, dated 07.07.2026
- Original Mandate: No. 1/1092245/2025/3313/58-1-2025(1917687), dated 17 September 2025
Vacancy Details
| S.No. |
Project Name |
Total Vacant Posts |
Unreserved |
Backward Caste |
Scheduled Caste |
Scheduled Tribes |
| 1 |
Naugarh |
27 |
15 |
7 |
5 |
0 |
| 2 |
City (Nagar Palika Parishad Siddharthnagar) |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 3 |
Birdpur |
58 |
30 |
19 |
9 |
0 |
| 4 |
His Market |
21 |
6 |
5 |
10 |
0 |
| 5 |
Lotan |
8 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
| 6 |
Jogia |
25 |
10 |
9 |
6 |
0 |
| 7 |
Shohratgarh |
17 |
7 |
5 |
5 |
0 |
| 8 |
Barhani |
17 |
3 |
8 |
6 |
0 |
| 9 |
Mithwal |
33 |
14 |
9 |
10 |
0 |
| 10 |
Flute |
15 |
8 |
1 |
6 |
0 |
| 11 |
Khesraha |
25 |
17 |
5 |
3 |
0 |
| 12 |
Dumriyaganj |
46 |
23 |
15 |
8 |
0 |
| 13 |
Bhanwapur |
16 |
8 |
3 |
5 |
0 |
| 14 |
Itwa |
22 |
13 |
4 |
5 |
0 |
| 15 |
Khuniyawan |
22 |
8 |
7 |
7 |
0 |
| Total |
353 |
165 |
100 |
88 |
0 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Only female candidates are eligible.
- Preference order:
- Widow / legally divorced / abandoned woman, resident of the same Gram Sabha/Ward, belonging to a family below the poverty line.
- If no such candidate, another woman below the poverty line.
- If still none, women residents of the same Gram Sabha/Ward from families above the poverty line.
- Maximum of two women from the same family can be appointed.
- Educational Qualification: Minimum Intermediate (12th) or equivalent. Candidates with higher qualifications up to Post‑Graduate will be considered, and merit will be prepared on the basis of the highest qualification.
- Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and maximum 35 years as on 01 July 2026. Date of birth as mentioned on the high‑school mark sheet/certificate will be considered.
- Only one application per candidate; multiple applications will be rejected.
Pay Scale & Salary
The official notification does not disclose the salary or honorarium for the Anganwadi Worker post.
Application Fee
No application fee has been mentioned in the notification.
Important Dates
| Date of issue of original Government Order |
17 September 2025 |
| Date of issue of recruitment notification |
7 July 2026 |
| Reference date for calculation of minimum age |
1 July 2026 |
| Last date for online application |
28 July 2026 |
Selection Process
- Preference order (widow/divorcee/abandoned, poverty‑line status) will be applied.
- Merit will be prepared on the basis of the highest educational qualification (up to Post‑Graduate).
- For widows, a death certificate issued by the Gram Panchayat/Municipal body and a certified copy of the family register will be required.
- For divorcees/abandoned women, a legal order from a competent court will be required.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website upanganwadibharti.in.
- Locate the notification/link for “Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026‑27” for Siddharthnagar district.
- Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational and preference details.
- Upload self‑attested, clear copies of all required documents (age proof, qualification certificates, residence, caste, income, and any special certificates for widows/divorcees).
- Review the entered information carefully and submit the application before the last date of 28 July 2026.
Important Links
FAQs
- What is the last date to submit the application?
The last date for online submission is 28 July 2026.
- Who can apply for the Anganwadi Worker post?
Only female candidates meeting the age (18‑35 years) and educational (minimum 12th) criteria are eligible.
- Is there any application fee?
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
- How many vacancies are there?
There are a total of 353 Anganwadi Worker vacancies across 15 projects in Siddharthnagar district.
- Where can I find the official notification?
The notification is available on the official website upanganwadibharti.in.
