The Office of the District Programme Officer, Gorakhpur, under the Child Development Services and Nutrition Department, Uttar Pradesh, has released the UP Anganwadi Sahayika Recruitment 2026 notification for 207 Anganwadi Sahayika (Helper) posts.
Eligible female candidates can apply online through the official UP Anganwadi recruitment portal. The last date to submit the application is 5 October 2026 up to 12:00 midnight.
EXPERIENCE IMPORTANT: No prior work experience is required for the Anganwadi Sahayika posts. Candidates must fulfill the prescribed educational, age and local-residence conditions.
UP Anganwadi Sahayika Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Organisation | Office of the District Programme Officer, Gorakhpur |
| Department | Child Development Services & Nutrition Department, UP |
| Post Name | Anganwadi Sahayika |
| Total Vacancies | 207 Posts |
| Age Limit | 18–35 Years |
| Qualification | Intermediate (12th Pass) or Equivalent |
| Application Fee | Not Mentioned in Notification |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary | Honorarium as per Government rules |
| Experience | No Prior Experience Required |
| Eligibility | Female candidates meeting qualification, age and residence conditions |
| Job Location | Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh |
Gorakhpur Anganwadi Sahayika Vacancy 2026
A total of 207 Anganwadi Sahayika vacancies are available across different Child Development Projects in Gorakhpur.
| Area/Project | Vacancies |
| Gorakhpur City | 116 |
| Bansgaon | 12 |
| Gagaha | 10 |
| Badhalganj | 8 |
| Khajni | 8 |
| Sardarnagar | 7 |
| Belghat | 6 |
| Bhathat | 5 |
| Gola | 5 |
| Other Projects | 30 |
| Total | 207 |
The detailed Gram Panchayat/ward-wise vacancy and reservation information should be checked in the official notification and recruitment portal.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 14 September 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 14 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 05 October 2026 |
| Closing Time | 12:00 Midnight |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed Intermediate (12th) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board/institution.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 35 Years
- Age calculated as on 01 July 2026
The High School certificate will be considered for date-of-birth verification.
Residence Requirement
Local residence is an important eligibility condition:
- Rural vacancy: Candidate should be a resident of the concerned Gram Sabha.
- Urban vacancy: Candidate should be a resident of the concerned ward.
If an eligible candidate is not available in the relevant category, selection may be made according to the applicable government rules.
Income Limit
The notification mentions the following annual family-income limits:
- Rural: ₹46,080
- Urban: ₹56,460
The required income certificate should be issued by the competent authority.
Experience
No separate work experience is required for UP Anganwadi Sahayika Recruitment 2026.
Selection Process
Selection will be carried out according to the applicable Uttar Pradesh Government rules.
- Merit-based selection
- No written examination
- No interview
- Document and eligibility verification
Application Fee
The recruitment notification does not specify an application fee. Candidates should check the official portal for any fee requirement during the application process.
How to Apply for UP Anganwadi Sahayika Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official UP Anganwadi recruitment portal.
- Open the Gorakhpur Anganwadi Sahayika Recruitment 2026 section.
- Check the applicable Gram Sabha/ward vacancy.
- Complete the online registration.
- Enter personal, educational, residence and other required details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Carefully verify all information.
- Submit the application before 05 October 2026.
- Save or print the final application for future reference.
Official Apply Link
Eligible women candidates can submit their application through the official UP Anganwadi recruitment portal:
Official Apply Link – UP Anganwadi Sahayika Recruitment 2026
Details PDF Link
Before applying, candidates should read the official notification for complete information about 207 vacancies, reservation, residence requirements, documents and selection rules:
Details PDF – UP Anganwadi Sahayika Recruitment 2026
Important Links
| Particular | Link |
| Apply Online | UP Anganwadi Sahayika Apply Online |
| Official Notification PDF | UP Anganwadi Sahayika Details PDF |
| Official Website | UP Anganwadi Recruitment Portal |
FAQs – UP Anganwadi Sahayika Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are available?
There are 207 Anganwadi Sahayika posts in Gorakhpur.
Q2. Who can apply for these posts?
Eligible female candidates who meet the prescribed qualification, age and local-residence requirements can apply.
Q3. What is the qualification?
Candidates must have passed Intermediate (12th) or equivalent.
Q4. Is experience required?
No. Prior work experience is not required.
Q5. What is the age limit?
The age limit is 18 to 35 years as on 01 July 2026.
Q6. What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 05 October 2026 up to midnight.
Q7. Is there a written examination?
No. Selection is based on the applicable merit and verification process.