The Office of the District Programme Officer (Bal Vikas Seva Evam Pushtahar), Gorakhpur has released two vigyaptis dated 14 September 2026 inviting online applications for 533 honorarium-based Anganwadi posts across the district — 326 Anganwadi Karyakatri (Worker) and 207 Anganwadi Sahayika (Helper) vacancies in the rural and urban Bal Vikas Pariyojanas of Gorakhpur. Only women candidates are eligible, the minimum qualification is Intermediate (12th) pass, and applications are accepted online only through the departmental portal upanganwadibharti.in. The last date to apply is 05.10.2026 up to 12:00 midnight, and selection is made purely on merit through the portal — there is no written exam and no interview.
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Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Anganwadi Karyakatri (Anganwadi Worker) and Anganwadi Sahayika (Anganwadi Helper) |
| Organization | Office of the District Programme Officer, Gorakhpur — Bal Vikas Seva Evam Pushtahar Vibhag (ICDS), Government of Uttar Pradesh |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Ji0Ka0Adhi0 / Aa0Ba0 / Chayan / 2026-27, dated 14.09.2026 (endorsement C-2315 for Karyakatri, C-2316 for Sahayika), issued under Government Order No. 1/1092245/2025/3313/58-1-2025(1917687) dated 17.09.2025 |
| Location | Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh (all 20 rural and urban Bal Vikas Pariyojanas) |
| Total Vacancies | 533 — Anganwadi Karyakatri 326 (SC/ST 67, OBC 95, UR 164) and Anganwadi Sahayika 207 (SC/ST 58, OBC 52, UR 97) |
| Qualification | Intermediate (12th) pass or equivalent — same for both posts |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years, calculated as on 01.07.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Gender | Women candidates only |
| Selection Process | Online application → Online verification of certificates → Merit list on educational qualification → Final selection through portal (no written exam, no interview) |
| Pay Scale | Honorarium-based contractual engagement — the honorarium amount is not stated in this notification |
| How to Apply | Online only at upanganwadibharti.in — offline and postal applications are not accepted |
| Official Notification | Download Karyakatri Notification PDF | Download Sahayika Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | upanganwadibharti.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of notification (both vigyaptis) | 14.09.2026 |
| Notification uploaded on the portal | 14.09.2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 05.10.2026, up to 12:00 midnight |
| Age reference date (as on) | 01.07.2026 |
| Written exam or interview | Not applicable — no exam or interview is held for these posts |
Application Fee
Neither vigyapti mentions any application fee for the Anganwadi Karyakatri or Anganwadi Sahayika posts, so no fee table is shown here. Candidates should confirm the fee status on the application screen at upanganwadibharti.in before submitting.
Vacancy Details — Anganwadi Karyakatri (326 Posts)
| Bal Vikas Pariyojana | Total Posts | SC / ST | OBC | Unreserved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bansgaon | 32 | 04 | 05 | 23 |
| Barhalganj | 11 | 02 | 03 | 06 |
| Belghat | 38 | 07 | 10 | 21 |
| Bhathat | 17 | 05 | 05 | 07 |
| Brahmpur | 04 | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| Campierganj | 15 | 04 | 04 | 07 |
| Chargawan | 04 | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| Gagaha | 10 | 02 | 03 | 05 |
| Gola | 19 | 07 | 04 | 08 |
| Gorakhpur Shahar (Urban) | 77 | 19 | 22 | 36 |
| Jangal Kaudiya | 05 | 00 | 02 | 03 |
| Kaudiram | 15 | 02 | 04 | 09 |
| Khajni | 24 | 06 | 07 | 11 |
| Khorabar | 07 | 01 | 03 | 03 |
| Pali | 04 | 00 | 01 | 03 |
| Pipraich | 07 | 01 | 02 | 04 |
| Piprauli | 06 | 00 | 03 | 03 |
| Sahjanwa | 08 | 03 | 02 | 03 |
| Sardarnagar | 12 | 01 | 07 | 04 |
| Urwa | 11 | 01 | 06 | 04 |
| Total | 326 | 67 | 95 | 164 |
Vacancy Details — Anganwadi Sahayika (207 Posts)
| Bal Vikas Pariyojana | Total Posts | SC / ST | OBC | Unreserved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bansgaon | 12 | 03 | 03 | 06 |
| Barhalganj | 08 | 03 | 03 | 02 |
| Belghat | 06 | 01 | 02 | 03 |
| Bhathat | 05 | 00 | 01 | 04 |
| Brahmpur | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Campierganj | 03 | 01 | 01 | 01 |
| Chargawan | 04 | 02 | 01 | 01 |
| Gagaha | 10 | 02 | 04 | 04 |
| Gola | 05 | 03 | 01 | 01 |
| Gorakhpur Shahar (Urban) | 116 | 36 | 28 | 52 |
| Jangal Kaudiya | 03 | 01 | 01 | 01 |
| Kaudiram | 03 | 00 | 01 | 02 |
| Khajni | 08 | 02 | 01 | 05 |
| Khorabar | 02 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
| Pali | 03 | 00 | 00 | 03 |
| Pipraich | 02 | 02 | 00 | 00 |
| Piprauli | 03 | 01 | 01 | 01 |
| Sahjanwa | 02 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
| Sardarnagar | 07 | 01 | 03 | 03 |
| Urwa | 04 | 00 | 01 | 03 |
| Total | 207 | 58 | 52 | 97 |
Note: The above figures are the project-wise totals given in the two vigyaptis. The Gram Panchayat-wise and ward-wise breakup, along with the reservation and eligibility details for each individual post, is uploaded separately on upanganwadibharti.in and is also displayed on the notice boards of the Bal Vikas Pariyojana office, Block Development Officer office, Primary Health Centre, Tehsil office, District Programme Officer office, Chief Medical Officer office, Chief Development Officer office and District Magistrate office. The number of vacancies may increase or decrease, as displayed on the website.
Applying from another district? See our roundup of UP Anganwadi vacancies in other districts released under the same government order.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Gender | Only women candidates are eligible for these posts. Applications from male candidates are not accepted. |
| Educational Qualification | Intermediate (12th) or its equivalent is the prescribed minimum for both Anganwadi Karyakatri and Anganwadi Sahayika. Where more than one eligible candidate is available in the same category, the merit list is prepared on the basis of the highest educational qualification up to postgraduate level. |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years and maximum 35 years, calculated as on 01.07.2026. Only the date of birth recorded on the High School marksheet or certificate is accepted as proof. No age relaxation category is mentioned in either vigyapti. Check your age eligibility → |
| Residence Requirement | For a rural vacancy, the candidate must be a resident of that same Gram Sabha. For an urban vacancy, she must be a resident of that same ward. This is compulsory. |
| If no candidate is available | If no eligible candidate of any category is available in the Gram Sabha, the selection for that category is made from within the related Nyay Panchayat. |
| Widow candidates | A death certificate of the husband issued by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari or the concerned Nagar Nikaya, along with an attested copy of the family register, is accepted. |
| Divorced or separated candidates | Only a valid legal order issued by the Hon’ble Court is accepted in such cases. |
| Income limit (BPL reference) | As fixed by the Social Welfare Department order dated 14.09.2015 — Rs. 46,080 per family per year for rural areas and Rs. 56,460 per family per year for urban areas. |
| Application Restriction | Applications are accepted online only. No application, record or document sent offline or by post is valid at any level. |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Online application | The candidate applies on the departmental portal upanganwadibharti.in against a vacancy in her own Gram Sabha (rural) or her own ward (urban). The form is filled on the format available on the departmental website, and self-attested scanned copies of the records — clean and legible — are uploaded. The entire process is online; nothing is received in hard copy at any level. |
| 2. Online verification of certificates | The portal itself verifies the application numbers, registration numbers and issue dates of the income, caste and domicile certificates online. Residence and caste certificates must be the ones issued online from the Tehsil with a digital signature so that online verification is possible. If any entry is found wrong, the candidature is cancelled automatically and the candidate alone is responsible. |
| 3. Merit list preparation | No written exam and no interview is held. Where more than one eligible candidate is available in the same category, a merit list of all candidates is prepared, and merit is decided on the basis of the highest educational qualification up to postgraduate level. |
| 4. Category-wise selection at Nyay Panchayat level | If no eligible candidate of a given category is available in the Gram Sabha, the selection for that category is made category-wise from within the related Nyay Panchayat. |
| 5. Final selection through the portal | The complete selection is done through the portal on the basis of the online applications received, following the directions of Government Order No. 1/1092245/2025/3313/58-1-2025(1917687) dated 17.09.2025. Appointment is on a mandeya (honorarium) based contractual basis. |
Salary and Benefits
Both vigyaptis describe the engagement as mandeya aadharit (sanvida) — honorarium-based and contractual — but neither document states the honorarium amount, the pay scale or any allowance. No salary table is shown here because inventing a figure would be misleading. Candidates should check the honorarium payable under the prevailing Uttar Pradesh ICDS rules on the departmental portal.
How to Apply
- Open the official portal upanganwadibharti.in and go to the Important Links section on the home page.
- Choose the correct registration link for your post — Anganwadi Worker (Karyakatri) Vacancy Registration or Anganwadi Helper (Sahayika) New Registration. The two posts use separate registration modules, so registering on the wrong one means your application will not count.
- Register with your name, father’s name, district (select Gorakhpur), mobile number, Aadhaar number, email and password, and complete the captcha.
- Log in and fill the application form carefully and correctly, selecting the Gram Sabha or ward in which you actually reside, and enter the application or registration numbers and issue dates of your income, caste and domicile certificates exactly as printed on them.
- Upload clean, readable self-attested scanned copies of all the records mentioned in the online form, then submit the form and save a copy for your reference before 05.10.2026, 12:00 midnight.
Note: No application, record or document sent offline or by post is accepted at any level. If the application contains any error, or any fact, figure or marks and maximum marks of the educational records are found wrong or forged, the candidature will be cancelled.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| High School marksheet or certificate | Compulsory — only the date of birth recorded on this document is accepted as age proof. |
| Intermediate (12th) marksheet or certificate | The minimum qualification for both posts. Higher qualification certificates up to postgraduate level should also be uploaded, since merit is decided on the highest qualification. |
| Income certificate | Issued by the competent authority as per Revenue Anubhag-9 Government Order No. 3959/1-9-11-Raj0-9 dated 30.09.2011 (as amended). Must be online verifiable. |
| Caste certificate | Must be issued online from the Tehsil with a digital signature, so that online verification is possible. |
| Residence (Nivas) certificate | Must be issued online from the Tehsil with a digital signature, so that online verification is possible. |
| Death certificate of husband (widow candidates) | Issued by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari or the concerned Nagar Nikaya, together with an attested copy of the family register. |
| Court order (divorced or separated candidates) | Only a valid legal order issued by the Hon’ble Court is accepted. |
| Passport-size photograph and signature | Uploaded on the online form. The vigyapti does not state the pixel or KB specification — follow whatever the upload screen asks for. Resize your photo and signature → |
| Aadhaar number and mobile number | Required at the registration stage on the portal. |
| All uploads | Self-attested copies, clean and readable, as specified in the online form. |
Important Links
| Download Karyakatri (Worker) Notification PDF | Download Notification PDF |
| Download Sahayika (Helper) Notification PDF | Download Notification PDF |
| Apply Online — Karyakatri (Worker) | Anganwadi Worker Vacancy Registration |
| Apply Online — Sahayika (Helper) | Anganwadi Helper New Registration |
| Official Website | upanganwadibharti.in |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying against a Gram Sabha or ward where you do not actually reside — residence in that same Gram Sabha (rural) or same ward (urban) is compulsory, and this is the single most common reason applications are rejected.
- Registering on the wrong module — the Karyakatri (Worker) and Sahayika (Helper) posts have separate registration links on the portal, so use the one matching the post you want.
- Entering a wrong application number, registration number or issue date for your income, caste or domicile certificate — the portal verifies these online, and a wrong entry cancels the candidature automatically with the candidate alone responsible.
- Using a date of birth from any document other than your High School marksheet or certificate.
- Submitting a caste or residence certificate that was not issued online from the Tehsil with a digital signature, since such a certificate cannot be verified online.
- Sending the form or any document offline or by post — nothing is accepted in hard copy at any level.
- Believing any tout or agent who promises selection for money — both vigyaptis specifically warn candidates to stay away from such people, as the whole selection runs through the portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the Gorakhpur Anganwadi recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 05.10.2026, up to 12:00 midnight.
How many total posts are there in this Gorakhpur Anganwadi vacancy?
There are 533 posts in total — 326 Anganwadi Karyakatri (Worker) posts and 207 Anganwadi Sahayika (Helper) posts across the 20 Bal Vikas Pariyojanas of Gorakhpur district.
Can men apply for these Anganwadi posts?
No — both vigyaptis state that only women candidates are eligible for these vacancies.
What qualification is needed for Anganwadi Karyakatri and Sahayika in Gorakhpur?
Intermediate (12th) pass or an equivalent qualification is the prescribed minimum for both posts, and merit is decided on the highest educational qualification up to postgraduate level.
What is the age limit and how is it calculated?
The age limit is 18 to 35 years calculated as on 01.07.2026, and only the date of birth printed on the High School marksheet or certificate is accepted as proof.
Is there a written exam or interview for these posts?
No — the notification states plainly that no written exam and no interview is conducted, and the whole selection is done online through the portal on merit.
Where do I apply for the Gorakhpur Anganwadi Bharti 2026?
Applications are accepted online only on the departmental portal upanganwadibharti.in, using the separate registration links provided there for the Worker and Helper posts.
Can I apply for a vacancy in a different village or ward of Gorakhpur?
No — for a rural post you must be a resident of that same Gram Sabha and for an urban post a resident of that same ward, and only if no eligible candidate of a category is available in the Gram Sabha is the selection made from within the related Nyay Panchayat.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.






