The Directorate of Child Development Services and Nutrition, Uttar Pradesh (Bal Vikas Seva Evam Pushtahar, UP) has released an official recruitment notification through the District Program Officer (DPO) Gorakhpur for the engagement of Anganwadi Workers (आंगनबाडी कार्यकत्री – AWW). The district has announced 326 contractual, honorarium-based vacancies across urban and rural Child Development Projects in Gorakhpur District. Only female candidates residing in the respective Gram Sabha or Ward are eligible to apply online via the official portal upanganwadibharti.in. The online application process is open, and candidates must submit their forms on or before October 5, 2026.
WCD UP Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruiting Body | Child Development Services and Nutrition Dept (WCD UP / DPO Gorakhpur) |
| Post Name | Anganwadi Worker (आंगनबाडी कार्यकत्री – AWW) |
| Total Vacancies | 326 Posts |
| Job Location | Gorakhpur District, Uttar Pradesh |
| Category | Honorarium-Based Contractual Job (संविदा) |
| Gender Eligibility | Female Candidates Only |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | upanganwadibharti.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Issue Date | September 14, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | October 5, 2026 (Midnight 12:00 AM) |
| Merit List Release Date | To be notified on portal |
WCD UP Anganwadi Vacancy Details
A total of 326 Anganwadi Worker vacancies are available across 20 Child Development Projects in Gorakhpur. Below is the project-wise and category-wise breakdown of vacancies:
| Child Development Project | SC / ST | OBC | Unreserved (UR) | Total Vacancies |
| Bansgaon | 05 | 04 | 23 | 32 |
| Barhalganj | 03 | 02 | 06 | 11 |
| Belghat | 10 | 07 | 21 | 38 |
| Bhathat | 05 | 05 | 07 | 17 |
| Bramhapur | 01 | 01 | 02 | 04 |
| Campierganj | 04 | 04 | 07 | 15 |
| Chargawan | 01 | 01 | 02 | 04 |
| Gagaha | 03 | 02 | 05 | 10 |
| Gola | 04 | 07 | 08 | 19 |
| Gorakhpur Shahar | 22 | 19 | 36 | 77 |
| Jangal Kauria | 02 | 00 | 03 | 05 |
| Kauriram | 04 | 02 | 09 | 15 |
| Khajni | 07 | 06 | 11 | 24 |
| Khorabar | 03 | 01 | 03 | 07 |
| Pali | 01 | 00 | 03 | 04 |
| Pipraich | 02 | 01 | 04 | 07 |
| Piprauli | 03 | 00 | 03 | 06 |
| Sahjanwa | 02 | 03 | 03 | 08 |
| Sardarnagar | 07 | 01 | 04 | 12 |
| Uruwa | 06 | 01 | 04 | 11 |
| Total | 95 | 67 | 164 | 326 |
WCD UP Anganwadi Jobs 2026 Education Details
Minimum Qualification: Candidates must have passed Intermediate (10+2) or its equivalent examination from a recognized board.
Higher Education Weightage: If multiple eligible candidates apply in the same category, a combined merit list will be prepared where higher qualifications up to Post Graduation will be given weightage.
Local Domicile Requirement: Candidates must be permanent residents of the specific Gram Sabha (for rural areas) or Ward (for urban areas) where the vacancy exists.
Income Limit Criteria: Applicants must produce a valid online-verifiable Income Certificate issued by the competent Revenue Authority:
Rural Area: Maximum annual family income limit is Rs. 46,080/- per annum.
Urban Area: Maximum annual family income limit is Rs. 56,460/- per annum.
Special Category Proofs: Widows must produce a husband’s death certificate issued by the Gram Panchayat Officer / Urban Local Body along with a certified family register copy. Divorced/destitute women must produce a valid court order.
Salary
The post of Anganwadi Worker is a honorarium-based contractual position (मानदेय आधारित संविदा).
Monthly honorarium and allowances will be paid as per Uttar Pradesh Government standards and norms.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 35 Years
Crucial Date for Age Calculation: July 1, 2026
Proof of Age: Only the Date of Birth recorded in the High School (10th) mark sheet/certificate will be considered valid.
Selection Process
The selection process is automated, merit-based, and fully online via the portal:
No Written Exam or Interview: There will be no written examination or interview for these positions.
Merit List Generation: Merit lists will be generated automatically by the system based on academic marks obtained in 10th, 12th, Graduation, and Post-Graduation qualifications.
Online Verification: Income, caste, and domicile certificates will be verified online through the UP e-District portal database.
Certificate Verification: Shortlisted candidates will undergo physical document verification at the District Program Office, Gorakhpur.
Application Fee
All Categories (UR / OBC / SC / ST / EWS): Rs. 0/- (No Application Fee)
How to Apply
Visit the official UP Anganwadi Bharti portal at
upanganwadibharti.in.Read the instructions carefully and locate the Gorakhpur district recruitment link.
Select your respective Child Development Project, Gram Sabha, or Ward.
Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and certificates (Income, Domicile, and Caste certificate numbers).
Ensure all application application numbers, registration numbers, and issue dates of income/caste/domicile certificates are entered correctly for automated online verification.
Upload self-attested, clear, and legible scanned copies of required educational and category documents.
Review all entries before submitting the application form online.
Print and save a copy of the completed online application form for future reference.
Important Links
| WCD UP Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| WCD UP Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link | Click Here |
