The Uttar Pradesh Government, through the Office of the District Programme Officer (Child Development), Varanasi, has announced recruitment for 187 Anganwadi Karyakartri (Anganwadi Worker) posts in both urban and rural areas of Varanasi district. The selection will be based solely on a merit list, and applications are accepted online from 1 July 2026 to 31 July 2026.
Highlights
| Organisation |
Office of the District Programme Officer, Child Development, Varanasi |
| Post Name |
Anganwadi Karyakartri (Anganwadi Worker) |
| Total Vacancies |
187 |
| Application Mode |
Online only |
| Start Date |
1 July 2026 |
| Last Date |
31 July 2026 (midnight 12:00 AM) |
| Official Website |
upanganwadibharti.in |
Post & Organization Details
- Recruiting Body: Office of the District Programme Officer, Child Development, Varanasi
- Post: Anganwadi Karyakartri (Anganwadi Worker)
- Total Posts: 187
- Notification No.: 1219/Ji0Ka0Adhi0/Vigyapti/2026-27
- Notification Date: 1 July 2026
- Eligibility: Women candidates only, permanent residents of the respective Ward/Gram Sabha
Vacancy Details
| Project (Post Location) |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
Unreserved |
Total Posts |
| Araziline |
06 |
01 |
07 |
12 |
26 |
| Sevapuri |
02 |
00 |
03 |
04 |
09 |
| Kashi Vidyapeeth |
05 |
01 |
08 |
13 |
27 |
| Harhua |
00 |
00 |
03 |
04 |
07 |
| Pindra |
02 |
01 |
01 |
07 |
11 |
| Baragaon |
03 |
01 |
04 |
06 |
14 |
| Cholapur |
02 |
00 |
04 |
07 |
13 |
| Chiraigaon |
00 |
00 |
02 |
06 |
08 |
| Nagarkshetra |
13 |
00 |
26 |
33 |
72 |
| Total |
33 |
04 |
58 |
92 |
187 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Gender |
Only women candidates are eligible |
| Domicile |
Permanent resident of the Ward/Gram Sabha of the vacant post |
| Minimum Educational Qualification |
Intermediate (12th) or its equivalent |
Additional conditions include online verification of domicile, caste and income certificates, and specific document requirements for widowed, divorced or deserted applicants.
Age Limit
| Minimum Age (as on 01‑07‑2026) |
18 years |
| Maximum Age (as on 01‑07‑2026) |
35 years |
Age will be calculated on the basis of the date of birth mentioned in the High School marksheet/certificate.
Pay Scale & Salary
- Honorarium: ₹4,500 per month
- Additional Honorarium: ₹1,500 per month
- Total monthly remuneration: ₹6,000
The post is temporary and honorarium‑based; it is not covered by the Uttar Pradesh State Employee Service Rules.
Application Fee
The official notification does not mention any application fee. Candidates should verify the website for any future updates.
Important Dates
| Notification Released |
1 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date |
1 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
31 July 2026 (till midnight, 12:00 AM) |
| Age Reckoning / Cut‑off Date |
1 July 2026 |
Selection Process
- Preparation of a merit list based on marks obtained in Intermediate up to Post‑Graduate level.
- No written examination or interview will be conducted.
- Final selection will be made strictly as per the merit list.
How to Apply
- Visit the official departmental website: upanganwadibharti.in.
- Read the government order and detailed instructions posted on the portal.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link and fill in the application form with accurate personal, educational, and residential details.
- Upload the required documents (photograph, signature, domicile certificate, educational certificates, etc.) as specified.
- Review all entered information carefully and submit the application before 31 July 2026 (midnight 12:00 AM).
- After submission, note down the application reference number for future correspondence.
Important Links
FAQs
- What is the last date to submit the application?
The last date is 31 July 2026 (midnight 12:00 AM).
- Who can apply for these posts?
Only women candidates who are permanent residents of the respective Ward/Gram Sabha and have at least an Intermediate (12th) qualification.
- Is there any application fee?
No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
- What is the age limit for candidates?
Candidates must be between 18 and 35 years as of 1 July 2026.
- How will the selection be made?
Selection will be purely on the basis of a merit list prepared from marks obtained in Intermediate up to Post‑Graduate level; no written exam or interview is conducted.
- What is the monthly remuneration?
The honorarium is ₹4,500 per month plus an additional ₹1,500 per month, totaling ₹6,000 per month.
