The District Programme Officer, Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh has released the Shahjahanpur Anganwadi Sahayika Recruitment 2026 notification for 460 Anganwadi Helper posts across 15 Child Development Project areas.
Only local women candidates who meet the prescribed residence, education and age requirements can apply. Candidates must have passed Intermediate (12th) and be residents of the concerned Ward or Gram Panchayat.
The online application process started on 17 September 2026, and the last date to apply is 8 October 2026, midnight.
ELIGIBILITY IMPORTANT: This recruitment is only for eligible local women candidates. Residence in the concerned Ward/Gram Panchayat is mandatory.
Shahjahanpur Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation | District Programme Officer, Shahjahanpur |
| Post Name | Anganwadi Sahayika (Helper) |
| Total Posts | 460 |
| Age Limit | 18–35 Years |
| Qualification | Intermediate / 12th Pass |
| Application Fee | Not specified |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary / Benefit | Honorarium as per Government Rules |
| Experience | Not Required |
| Eligibility | Local women resident of concerned Ward/Gram Panchayat |
| Selection | Educational Merit |
| Job Location | Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh |
Vacancy Details
The 460 vacancies are distributed across 15 Child Development Project areas:
| Project Area | Vacancies |
| Banda | 44 |
| Bhawalkhera | 46 |
| Dadraul | 33 |
| Jaitipur | 20 |
| Jalalabad | 10 |
| Kant | 19 |
| Kalan | 26 |
| Khutar | 13 |
| Khudaganj | 33 |
| Madanapur | 21 |
| Mirzapur | 15 |
| Nigohi | 26 |
| Puwayan | 85 |
| Sindhauli | 42 |
| Tilhar | 27 |
| Total | 460 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Starts | 17 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 8 October 2026, Midnight (12:00 AM) |
| Age Cut-off Date | 1 July 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed Intermediate (12th) or an equivalent qualification.
The merit calculation is carried out through the departmental portal based on educational marks from the minimum qualifying level through the prescribed higher qualification level.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 35 Years
- Age calculated as on 1 July 2026
- High School certificate/marksheet will be used as proof of date of birth.
Local Residence Requirement
IMPORTANT: Applicants must be local women candidates.
- For an urban vacancy, the candidate must be a resident of the concerned Ward.
- For a rural vacancy, the candidate must be a resident of the concerned Gram Panchayat.
Residence and caste certificates must be digitally signed, issued by the competent Tehsil authority and verifiable online.
Experience
No prior work experience is required for Anganwadi Sahayika posts.
Selection Process
Selection is completely merit-based.
- Educational qualification marks are calculated through the departmental portal.
- No written examination is required.
- No interview is required.
- Original documents will be checked for verification.
How to Apply for Shahjahanpur Anganwadi Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates should complete the application only through the official Anganwadi recruitment portal.
- Visit the official application portal.
- Register and enter personal and educational details.
- Select the appropriate vacancy based on the eligible Ward/Gram Panchayat.
- Upload the required educational, residence and category documents.
- Mention applicable widow/divorced/abandoned status while applying.
- Check all information carefully.
- Submit the application before 8 October 2026, midnight.
- Save the submitted application for future reference.
Official Apply Link
Candidates can submit their application through the UP Anganwadi recruitment portal. Since this recruitment is exclusively online, applications sent through offline mode will not be accepted.
Official Apply Online – UP Anganwadi Recruitment Portal
Details PDF Link
Candidates should read the official notification before applying. The notification contains the complete eligibility conditions, local residence requirements, merit calculation, documents and application instructions.
Download Official Shahjahanpur Anganwadi Notification PDF
Important Links
| Link | Details |
| Apply Online | Click Here to Apply Online |
| Details PDF | Click Here to Download Notification |
| Official Website | Visit Official UP Anganwadi Portal |
FAQs – Shahjahanpur Anganwadi Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many Anganwadi Helper vacancies are available?
There are 460 Anganwadi Sahayika vacancies across 15 project areas of Shahjahanpur district.
Q2. Who can apply for these posts?
Only eligible local women candidates meeting the prescribed Ward/Gram Panchayat residence requirement can apply.
Q3. What is the qualification?
Candidates must have passed Intermediate (12th) or an equivalent qualification.
Q4. What is the age limit?
The age limit is 18 to 35 years, calculated as on 1 July 2026.
Q5. Is experience required?
No. Prior work experience is not required.
Q6. Is there a written examination?
No. Selection is based on educational merit, and no written examination or interview is specified.
Q7. What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 8 October 2026, midnight (12:00 AM).
Q8. What is the application fee?
The notification does not specify an application fee.