UP Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 223 Anganwadi Worker Posts in Jhansi District

The Office of the District Programme Officer, Jhansi, under the Department of Women & Child Development (Mahila evam Bal Vikas Anubhag), Uttar Pradesh, has invited online applications for 223 posts of Anganwadi Karyakatri (Anganwadi Worker) against honorarium-based (mandey) vacancies in Child Development Projects (Bal Vikas Pariyojnas) operating in the urban and rural areas of Jhansi district. The recruitment follows Government Order No. 54/4/2025-Mahila evam Bal Vikas Anubhag-2, 1/1092245/2025/3313/58-1-2025(1917687) dated 17 September 2025, with the District Magistrate’s approval dated 11.08.2026. Applications must be submitted online only through the departmental website https://www.upanganwadibharti.in.

In short: the District Programme Officer, Jhansi is recruiting for 223 Anganwadi Karyakatri posts across 9 Child Development Projects; only female candidates who are permanent residents of the concerned Ward/Gram Sabha (or Nyay Panchayat, where no eligible candidate is available) can apply; applications are online only via upanganwadibharti.in; and the last date to apply is 7 September 2026 (midnight).

• UP Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

Jhansi Anganwadi Karyakatri Recruitment 2026 Overview

Jhansi Anganwadi Karyakatri Important Dates

Jhansi Anganwadi Karyakatri Vacancy 2026

A total of 223 Anganwadi Karyakatri vacancies have been notified across 9 Child Development Projects (Bal Vikas Pariyojnas) in Jhansi district, as per the table below.

The notification states that the complete village/ward-wise breakup of vacant posts, along with the applicable reservation, is not included in this summary advertisement – it has been displayed separately at the notice boards of the District Collectorate, Vikas Bhavan, Tehsil, Development Block, and Child Development Project offices, and uploaded on the departmental website. The number of vacant posts is subject to increase or decrease, and the final decision on filling the posts rests with the Selection Committee.

Jhansi Anganwadi Karyakatri Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Apply

• Only female candidates are eligible for the advertised posts.
• The applicant must be a permanent resident of the Ward/Gram Sabha to which the vacant post belongs. Where no eligible candidate from that category is available within the Gram Sabha, a permanent resident of the concerned Nyay Panchayat becomes eligible. In urban (Nagariya) areas, the online residence proof issued by the Tehsil must compulsorily mention the relevant ward number/name.

Educational Qualification

The minimum educational qualification for all advertised Anganwadi Karyakatri posts is Intermediate (12th) or its equivalent, and the maximum considered qualification is Postgraduate. The merit list will be prepared on the basis of educational qualification.

Documents & Verification

• Residence and caste certificates will be accepted only if issued by the Tehsil with an updated online digital signature and are verifiable online.
• Income certificates will be accepted only if issued by a competent authority as per UP Government Revenue Section-9 Order No. 3959/1-9-11-Raj0-9 dated 30.09.2011 (as amended), and are verifiable online.
• For widow applicants, a death certificate and an attested copy of the family register issued by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari/concerned Nagar Nikay will be valid.
• For divorced and abandoned/separated women, a legal order issued by the Hon’ble Court will be valid.

Jhansi Anganwadi Karyakatri Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 35 years
• Age will be calculated as on the cut-off date of 1 July 2026
• Only the date of birth entered in the High School marksheet/certificate will be considered valid for age calculation

Jhansi Anganwadi Karyakatri Honorarium

The Anganwadi Karyakatri posts are engaged on a mandey (honorarium) basis, as stated in the notification. The exact honorarium amount is not specified in this notification.

Jhansi Anganwadi Karyakatri Selection Process

Selection is merit-based – a merit list will be prepared on the basis of the candidate’s educational qualification (from minimum Intermediate to maximum Postgraduate). Preference in recruitment will be given to applicants belonging to the BPL (Below Poverty Line) category, with the BPL income limit determined as per Samaj Kalyan Anubhag-2, UP Government Order No. 22/2015/2123/26-2-2015 dated 14 September 2015 (as amended). The notification does not specify a written examination or interview stage for this recruitment. The final decision on recruitment to the vacant posts rests with the Selection Committee.

How to Apply for Jhansi Anganwadi Karyakatri Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the departmental website https://www.upanganwadibharti.in.
2. Fill the online application form carefully and accurately in the prescribed format available on the website.
3. Upload self-attested, clean and legible scanned copies of the required documents (residence certificate, caste certificate if applicable, income certificate if applicable, educational certificates, and other supporting documents as specified on the portal).
4. Verify all entries before final submission – applications with incorrect or fabricated facts/figures/educational records are liable to be rejected.
5. Submit the application online before the last date, 7 September 2026, midnight (12:00 AM).

Applications will be accepted online only through the departmental website within the prescribed timeframe; offline application forms will not be accepted under any circumstances.

Jhansi Anganwadi Karyakatri Important Instructions

• Complete eligibility details, village/ward-wise vacancy break-up, and reservation details are displayed at the notice boards of the District Collectorate, Vikas Bhavan, Tehsil, Development Block, and Child Development Project offices, and are also uploaded on the departmental website.
• Documents not specifically mentioned in the application will not be considered valid; any deficiency in the application, or any incorrect/fabricated facts, figures, or educational records, will result in rejection of candidature.
• Preference will be given to BPL category applicants, subject to the applicable income-limit government order.
• For more information, candidates may contact the District Child Development Project Officer’s office, Vikas Bhavan, or the District Programme Officer’s office, Jhansi, during office hours as per the prescribed schedule.
• The number of vacant posts may increase or decrease, and the final decision on recruitment rests with the Selection Committee.

Jhansi Anganwadi Karyakatri Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here 

District-wise UP Anganwadi Recruitment 2026