The Office of the District Programme Officer, ICDS, Ballia (Child Development Department, Uttar Pradesh) has released the notification dated 04 November 2026 for the recruitment of 242 Anganwadi Worker (Anganwadi Karyakartri) posts in Ballia district. Eligible women candidates can apply online from 04 November 2026 to 26 November 2026 (up to midnight) only through the official portal upanganwadibharti.in.
This recruitment is for women candidates only. The posts are honorarium-based, and there is no application fee. Candidates must be permanent residents of the Gram Sabha or urban ward for which they are applying.
This article covers the complete details of the UP Anganwadi Ballia Recruitment 2026 — important dates, vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, application fee and the application procedure — all taken from the official notification.
Recruitment Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Office of the District Programme Officer, ICDS, Ballia (Child Development Department, Uttar Pradesh) |
| Recruitment Name | UP Anganwadi Ballia Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | C-2350/Ji.Ka.Adhi./Aa.Ba. Saha./Vigyapti/2025-26 |
| Notification Date | 04 November 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 242 |
| Posts | Anganwadi Worker (Karyakartri) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Job Location | Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh (18 Child Development Projects) |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Official Website | https://upanganwadibharti.in/ |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 04 November 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 04 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 26 November 2026 (up to 12:00 midnight) |
Vacancy Details
Ballia district has announced 242 vacancies for the post of Anganwadi Worker across 18 Child Development Projects in the district.
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Anganwadi Worker (Karyakartri) | 242 |
| Total | 242 |
The notice states that the number of vacancies may increase or decrease in special circumstances. The project-wise and village / ward-wise vacancy list is available on the official portal upanganwadibharti.in.
Educational Qualification (Eligibility)
- Anganwadi Worker: Intermediate (12th pass) or equivalent from a recognised board. Higher qualifications up to postgraduate level are considered while preparing the merit list.
- Only women candidates can apply.
- The candidate must be a permanent resident of the Gram Sabha (rural) or urban ward for which the post is advertised.
- The candidate’s date of birth is taken from the High School marksheet and certificate only.
- The detailed format and information on qualification and the application process are available on the official portal upanganwadibharti.in.
Age Limit
Women applicants must be between 18 and 35 years of age as on 01 July 2026. The candidate must have completed 18 years of age on 01 July 2026. Age relaxation, if any, will be as per the rules stated in the official notification.
Application Fee
There is no application fee for the UP Anganwadi Ballia Recruitment 2026. Candidates of all categories can apply free of cost.
Salary / Honorarium
The posts are honorarium-based. The official notification does not state the honorarium amount. Candidates should check the official portal for the applicable honorarium details.
Selection Process
Selection will be made by merit, based on the highest educational qualification (up to postgraduate level), as prescribed in the official notification and Government Order No. 1/1092245/2025/3313/58-1-2025(1917687) dated 17 September 2025. Preference is given to widowed, divorced or abandoned women from below-poverty-line families of the same Gram Sabha or ward. Candidates must read the complete official notification for the selection procedure before applying. No offline applications will be accepted in any case.
How to Apply
- Visit the official portal https://upanganwadibharti.in/.
- Select the Ballia district advertisement for Anganwadi Worker posts.
- Read the official notification carefully and check the village / ward-wise vacancy list.
- Register using a valid mobile number and email ID, and fill in the online application form with personal, educational and residence details.
- Upload the required documents, photograph and signature as instructed on the portal.
- Submit the form before 26 November 2026 (up to 12:00 midnight) and download and print a copy for future reference.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website — UP Anganwadi Bharti Portal | https://upanganwadibharti.in/ |
| Apply Online (Ballia district) | https://upanganwadibharti.in/ |
| Official Notification — District Programme Officer, Ballia (dated 04-11-2026) | Available on the official portal upanganwadibharti.in |
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in the UP Anganwadi Ballia Recruitment 2026? A total of 242 vacancies for the post of Anganwadi Worker across 18 Child Development Projects in Ballia district.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for the UP Anganwadi Ballia Recruitment 2026? The last date to submit the online application is 26 November 2026, up to 12:00 midnight.
Q3. Who can apply for the UP Anganwadi Ballia posts? Only women candidates who have passed Intermediate (12th) and are permanent residents of the Gram Sabha or urban ward for which the post is advertised can apply.
Q4. What is the age limit for the UP Anganwadi Ballia Recruitment 2026? Women applicants must be between 18 and 35 years of age as on 01 July 2026.
Q5. Is there any application fee? No, there is no application fee for this recruitment.
Q6. How can candidates apply? Candidates must apply online only through the official portal upanganwadibharti.in between 04 November 2026 and 26 November 2026. Offline applications will not be accepted.