Lucknow’s district office has opened 428 Anganwadi vacancies for women, and most of them (356) are helper (Sahayika) posts. The other 72 are worker (Karyakatri) posts. The notice is dated 12.11.2026 and online applications close on 03.12.2026. You can apply only for a post in the village council area (Gram Sabha) or city ward where you live.
Anganwadi Karyakatri (Anganwadi Worker) and Anganwadi Sahayika (Anganwadi Helper)
Organization
Office of the District Programme Officer, Lucknow (Bal Vikas Seva Evam Pushtahar, Uttar Pradesh)
Notification / Advertisement No.
Vigyapti No. C-1487 / Ji.Ka.Adhi. / Vigyapti / 2026-27, dated 12.11.2026. Based on Government Order No. 2025/3313/58-1-2025 (1917687) dated 17.09.2025
Location
Lucknow district, Uttar Pradesh (10 child development projects)
Total Vacancies
428 (72 Karyakatri + 356 Sahayika)
Qualification
Karyakatri: minimum Intermediate (12th pass) or equivalent. Sahayika: not stated in this notice. Merit is made from marks, Intermediate up to Postgraduate
No application fee is mentioned in the notification
Vacancy Details — Project-wise (428 Posts)
S.No.
Project (Bal Vikas Pariyojana)
Karyakatri (Worker)
Sahayika (Helper)
1
Alamnagar
10
67
2
Aliganj
19
48
3
B.K.T.
5
30
4
Chinhat
5
44
5
Gosainganj
7
26
6
Kakori
6
28
7
Malihabad
1
19
8
Mal
5
9
9
Mohanlalganj
11
26
10
Sarojininagar
3
59
Total
72
356
Karyakatri means Anganwadi worker and Sahayika means Anganwadi helper. The notice does not give category-wise numbers (UR, OBC, SC and so on). The village-wise and ward-wise vacancy list with reservation is pasted on the notice boards of the Collectorate, Vikas Bhawan, tehsils and blocks, and is also uploaded on the portal. The number of posts can go up or down.
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Who can apply
Women only. Men cannot apply for these posts.
Educational Qualification
Karyakatri: minimum Intermediate (12th pass) or equivalent. Sahayika: the notice does not state a qualification, so check the village or ward notice on the portal before applying
Age Limit
18 to 35 years as on 01.07.2026. Your age is counted from the date of birth on your High School marksheet or certificate. The notice gives no age relaxation and states this limit under the Karyakatri post Check your age eligibility →
Residence
You must live in the same Gram Sabha (village council area) or city ward where the post is vacant. This is compulsory
Preference
Widows, divorced or abandoned women, and women from BPL (Below Poverty Line, meaning officially poor) families get preference, as the Government Order says
Certificates
Residence and caste certificates must be digitally signed ones issued online by the tehsil. An income certificate must be issued by a competent authority under UP Revenue Department Order No. 3959/1-9-11-Ra-9 dated 30.09.2021 (as amended) and must be verifiable online
In short, a woman from a neighbouring village or ward cannot apply for a post that is vacant elsewhere, even if that place has more posts.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
The age band is 18 to 35 years and the cut-off date is 01.07.2026. Enter your date of birth, that cut-off date and your category to see instantly whether you are inside the limit.
Choose this only if you are a woman living in the Gram Sabha or ward where a post is vacant. Living in a nearby area does not count.
These are contract-based posts (the notice calls them ‘sanvida adharit’). The notice does not say how much they pay, so check the portal before you apply.
There is no exam. Your marks from Intermediate up to postgraduate decide the merit list, so keep every marksheet ready.
For the Karyakatri post you need to be 12th pass. For the Sahayika post this notice does not state a qualification, so read the village or ward notice first.
Widows, divorced or abandoned women, and women from BPL families are picked first within their own village or ward. See the preference order below.
Selection Process
Stage
Details
1. Online application
Fill the form on the portal and upload clear, self-signed copies of your documents. A wrong or false detail can get your form rejected, and the responsibility is yours.
2. Merit list
Made from your marks, counted from Intermediate up to postgraduate. No written test or interview is mentioned in the notice.
Preference 1
A widow, divorced or abandoned woman from a BPL family of the same village or ward
Preference 2
If none is found: a woman from a BPL family of the same village or ward
Preference 3
If none is found: a widow, abandoned or divorced woman from a family above the poverty line, in that order
Preference 4
If none is found: a woman from a family above the poverty line in the same village or ward
Proof for widows, divorced and abandoned women
Widow: a death certificate from the Gram Panchayat officer or urban body, plus a certified copy of the family register. Divorced or abandoned: a legal order from a court
If a post is not filled
If the selection committee does not fill a post for any reason, the applications received for that post will not be considered
In short: no exam is mentioned. Marks build the merit list, and inside your own village or ward the four-step preference order decides who is picked first.
Check the village-wise or ward-wise vacancy list and reservation for the area where you live.
Fill the online form carefully. Use only the format given on the portal.
Upload clear, self-signed copies of the documents named in the form.
Submit the form before 03.12.2026 and save or print a copy.
Note: offline or postal applications are not accepted.
Photograph or signature rejected by the upload form?
The notice does not give file sizes. If the online form asks for a photo or signature and rejects your file, resize it to the exact pixel and KB size the form accepts.
Do not apply for a village or ward where you do not live. Living in the same Gram Sabha or ward is compulsory.
Give only true details. A wrong or false detail can get your form rejected, and the responsibility is yours.
Do not send an offline or postal form. Only online forms on the official portal are accepted.
Use only digitally signed residence and caste certificates from the tehsil. Paper certificates that cannot be checked online are not valid.
Check your date of birth. Age is counted only from the High School marksheet or certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for Lucknow Anganwadi Bharti 2026?
The last date to apply online is 03.12.2026. The notice does not state a closing time.
How many posts are there?
There are 428 posts: 72 Anganwadi Karyakatri (worker) and 356 Anganwadi Sahayika (helper) across 10 child development projects of Lucknow.
Who can apply?
Only women who live in the same Gram Sabha (village council area) or city ward where the post is vacant.
What is the qualification?
For Karyakatri you need at least Intermediate (12th pass) or equivalent. This notice does not state a qualification for Sahayika.
What is the age limit?
18 to 35 years as on 01.07.2026, counted from the date of birth on your High School marksheet or certificate.
Is there any exam or interview?
No exam or interview is mentioned. The merit list is made from your marks, counted from Intermediate up to postgraduate.
Is there an application fee?
The notice does not mention any application fee.
How do I apply?
Apply online only on the official portal upanganwadibharti.in. Offline or postal applications are not accepted.
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.
