UP Anganwadi Notification 2026 Out, Apply Online for 778 Anganwadi Worker Posts

The Child Development and Nutrition Department of Uttar Pradesh has released three separate recruitment notices for Anganwadi posts in Mathura, Farrukhabad, and Pratapgarh districts for total 778 vacancies. All three notices were issued on 29 June 2026 and invite applications from eligible women candidates for filling vacant posts under the honorarium-based contractual system. Candidates who meet the eligibility conditions can apply online through the official portal. This article covers the vacancy details, eligibility criteria, application process, and other important information for all three districts.

UP Anganwadi Notification 2026

The District Programme Officer, Mathura has issued notice number 336/जि0का0अ0/विज्ञप्ति/2025-26 for 236 posts, the District Programme Officer, Farrukhabad has issued notice number जि0का0अ0/आ0बा0कार्य-विज्ञप्ति/2026-27 for 292 posts, and the District Programme Officer (ICDS), Pratapgarh has issued notice number 1700/जि0का0अधि0/विज्ञप्ति/2025-26 for 250 posts. It should be noted that the Mathura notice is for Anganwadi Sahayika (Helper) posts, whereas the Farrukhabad and Pratapgarh notices are for Anganwadi Karyakatri (Worker) posts, so candidates should check the exact post type before applying. Together, all three notices bring the combined vacancy count to 778 posts across the three districts.

UP Anganwadi Notification 2026: Overview

Candidates can check the important details of this recruitment in the table below before proceeding further.

UP Anganwadi Vacancy 2026

The vacant posts have been distributed project-wise in all three districts. Mathura has released 236 posts for Anganwadi Sahayika across 11 projects, Farrukhabad has released 292 posts for Anganwadi Karyakatri across 8 projects with category-wise reservation, and Pratapgarh has released 250 posts for Anganwadi Karyakatri across 18 projects. Candidates should apply only for the project related to their own gram sabha or ward, as applications from other areas will not be accepted.

UP Anganwadi Eligibility Criteria

Candidates need to fulfil certain conditions related to gender, education, and domicile before applying for these posts. The table below explains the eligibility criteria across the three districts.

Apply Link of UP Anganwadi Recruitment 2026

Candidates can submit their applications only through the official departmental website, which is common for Mathura, Farrukhabad, and Pratapgarh recruitments. Offline forms will not be accepted under any circumstances. The direct link to apply online is upanganwadibharti.in, and candidates are advised to read the detailed advertisement available on this website before filling the form. Below is the link to apply online for UP Anganwadi recruitment:

Apply Link of UP Anganwadi Recruitment 2026

How to Apply for UP Anganwadi Recruitment 2026

Candidates who fulfil the UP Anganwadi eligibility conditions can follow the steps given below to submit their online application.

• Visit the official website upanganwadibharti.in.
• Find and click on the notification link for Mathura, Farrukhabad, or Pratapgarh, as applicable.
• Read the detailed advertisement carefully before proceeding.
• Register with basic details and fill in the online application form.
• Upload self-attested copies of required documents in clear and readable format.
• Verify all entries such as figures, marks, and date of birth carefully.
• Submit the form before the last date and keep a printout for future reference.

UP Anganwadi Age Limit

Candidates need to meet the prescribed age limit as on 1 January 2026 to be considered eligible for these UP Anganwadi posts. The minimum age required and the maximum age allowed applies uniformly to Mathura, Farrukhabad, and Pratapgarh recruitments.

UP Anganwadi Worker Selection Process

The selection of candidates will be based on merit and domicile-based preference, as explained in the points below.

• Merit list will be prepared based on educational qualification, from minimum Intermediate to maximum Postgraduate.
• In Mathura and Farrukhabad, preference will be given first to widow, divorced, and deserted women living below the poverty line.
• In Pratapgarh, if an eligible candidate is not available in the concerned ward or gram sabha, permanent residents of the same nyay panchayat will be considered.
• Domicile of the same gram sabha or ward is compulsory for selection in all three districts.
• Selection will be finalised by the District Magistrate or the selection committee as per government orders.
• Applications with incorrect facts, documents, or figures will be rejected without any chance of correction.