The Office of the District Programme Officer, Gorakhpur, under the Bal Vikas Seva Evam Pushtahar Vibhag, Uttar Pradesh, has released the Gorakhpur Anganwadi Karyakatri Recruitment 2026 notification for 326 Anganwadi Worker posts.
Eligible female candidates who have passed Intermediate (12th) and satisfy the prescribed local residency conditions can apply online. The application process will remain open until 5 October 2026, 12:00 midnight.
EXPERIENCE IMPORTANT: No separate previous work-experience requirement is specified for this recruitment. However, local residency in the same Gram Sabha or urban ward for which the vacancy is advertised is mandatory.
Gorakhpur Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organisation | District Programme Office, Gorakhpur |
| Department | Bal Vikas Seva Evam Pushtahar Vibhag, Uttar Pradesh |
| Post Name | Anganwadi Karyakatri (Anganwadi Worker) |
| Total Vacancies | 326 |
| Age Limit | 18–35 Years |
| Qualification | Intermediate (12th) / Equivalent |
| Experience | No separate experience required |
| Eligibility | Female candidates + prescribed local residency |
| Application Fee | Not specified / Online process |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary | Honorarium as per applicable government norms |
| Job Location | Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh |
| Nature of Post | Honorarium-based / Contractual |
Vacancy Details
A total of 326 Anganwadi Worker vacancies are distributed across different Child Development Project areas of Gorakhpur district, including Gorakhpur City, Bansgaon, Belghat, Gagaha, Khorabar, Sahjanwa and other areas.
Total Vacancies: 326 Posts
The project-wise and category-wise vacancy details should be checked in the official notification before applying.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 15 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 05 October 2026, 12:00 Midnight |
| Age Cut-off Date | 01 July 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates should have passed Intermediate (12th standard) or equivalent qualification.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 35 Years
- Age calculated as on 01 July 2026
Local Residency – Important
The candidate must ordinarily be a resident of the same Gram Sabha for rural vacancies or the same urban ward for urban vacancies against which the post is advertised.
This local-residency requirement is an important eligibility condition.
Gender Eligibility
Only female candidates are eligible to apply.
Experience
No separate prior work experience requirement is specified for the Anganwadi Karyakatri post. Selection is primarily based on eligibility and the prescribed educational merit process.
Selection Process
There will be no written examination or interview.
Selection will be conducted through the prescribed online merit-based process, with educational qualification being considered as per the applicable government rules.
How to Apply for Gorakhpur Anganwadi Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official departmental portal.
- Visit the official Anganwadi recruitment portal.
- Select the Gorakhpur district recruitment/application link.
- Choose the relevant Child Development Project/vacancy.
- Enter personal, educational, caste, income and residency details.
- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
- Carefully verify all information before submission.
- Submit the application online before 05 October 2026, 12:00 midnight.
- Keep the submitted application/acknowledgement for future reference.
Offline, postal or courier applications will not be accepted.
Official Apply Online Link
Candidates should use the official departmental portal to select the Gorakhpur vacancy and complete the online application. Residency and other certificate details may be verified online.
Apply Online – UP Anganwadi Recruitment Portal
Details Notification PDF
Before applying, candidates should read the official notification for complete information regarding project-wise vacancies, local residency, reservation, documents, merit rules and application instructions.
Download Gorakhpur Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Important Links
| Link | Details |
| Apply Online | UP Anganwadi Official Application Portal |
| Details PDF | Gorakhpur Anganwadi Official Notification PDF |
| Official Website | UP Anganwadi Recruitment Portal |
About Uttar Pradesh Anganwadi Recruitment
Anganwadi Karyakatri posts are part of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) system, which supports child development, nutrition and maternal and child welfare services at the community level.
FAQs – Gorakhpur Anganwadi Recruitment 2026
Q.1 How many vacancies are available?
There are 326 Anganwadi Karyakatri posts in Gorakhpur district.
Q.2 Who can apply?
Female candidates who have passed 12th/Intermediate and meet the prescribed local residency conditions can apply.
Q.3 Is experience required?
No separate previous work experience is specified.
Q.4 What is the age limit?
The age limit is 18 to 35 years as on 01 July 2026.
Q.5 Is local residency mandatory?
Yes. Candidates generally need to belong to the concerned Gram Sabha or urban ward against which the vacancy is advertised.
Q.6 Is there a written exam?
No. The recruitment follows the prescribed online merit-based selection process without a written examination or interview.