Kanpur Nagar Anganwadi Karyakatri Recruitment 2026: 259 Posts

📅 Posted: 24/06/2026 📝 Updated: 27/06/2026

Total Vacancy259

SalaryMandeya ₹8,000–₹9,000/Month (Contractual Honorarium)

LocationUttar Pradesh

Last Date15/07/2026

Short Information: If you are a woman resident of Kanpur Nagar district looking for a stable government-supported job close to home, the Anganwadi Karyakatri (AWW) Recruitment 2026 from the Office of District Programme Officer, Kanpur Nagar is worth your attention. A total of 259 vacant posts have been notified across 12 blocks and urban areas — including Bhitargaon (22), Ghatampur (35), Kalyanpur (33), Shivrajpur (20), and two urban zones (Shahar Pratham: 24, Shahar Dwitiya: 27).

This is a contractual (Mandeya-based) position under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme run by the UP government. The monthly honorarium for Anganwadi Karyakatri is approximately ₹8,000–₹9,000 per month plus performance incentives, along with identity as a frontline government worker.

Eligibility is simple: minimum Intermediate (10+2) pass — or higher education, which gives additional merit points. Age must be between 18 to 35 years as on 01 January 2026. Only female candidates from the same Gram Sabha or Ward where the vacancy exists are eligible — this is a strict residency condition.

Applications must be submitted online only at http://upanganwadibharti.in by 15 July 2026. No offline applications will be accepted under any circumstance.

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Kanpur Nagar Anganwadi Karyakatri Recruitment 2026 2026Important Dates

Notification Released	24/06/2026
Application Begin	24/06/2026
Last Date to Apply Online	15/07/2026
Selection / Merit List	To be notified

Kanpur Nagar Anganwadi Karyakatri Recruitment 2026 2026Application Fee

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Kanpur Nagar Anganwadi Karyakatri Recruitment 2026: 259 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 18–35 Years (as on 01/01/2026)

(Age relaxation as per UP Government rules for reserved categories, High School Marksheet (10th) is the valid proof of date of birth)

Block / Area	Rural / Urban	Total Post	Eligibility
Bhitargaon	Gramin	22	Intermediate (10+2) Pass or higher. Female candidates only.
Bithnu	Gramin	19	Intermediate (10+2) Pass or higher. Female candidates only.
Bilhaur	Gramin	26	Intermediate (10+2) Pass or higher. Female candidates only.
Chaubeypur	Gramin	15	Intermediate (10+2) Pass or higher. Female candidates only.
Ghatampur	Gramin	35	Intermediate (10+2) Pass or higher. Female candidates only.
Kakwan	Gramin	4	Intermediate (10+2) Pass or higher. Female candidates only.
Kalyanpur	Gramin	33	Intermediate (10+2) Pass or higher. Female candidates only.
Patara	Gramin	17	Intermediate (10+2) Pass or higher. Female candidates only.
Sarsaul	Gramin	17	Intermediate (10+2) Pass or higher. Female candidates only.
Shivrajpur	Gramin	20	Intermediate (10+2) Pass or higher. Female candidates only.
Shahar Pratham	Shahari	24	Intermediate (10+2) Pass or higher. Female candidates only.
Shahar Dwitiya	Shahari	27	Intermediate (10+2) Pass or higher. Female candidates only.
Total Vacancy		259
Note: All posts are for Female candidates only. Candidates must be permanent residents of the respective Gram Sabha / Ward.

Recruitment Table: Selection Priority / Reservation Order (Within Gram Sabha / Ward)

Priority	Category	Condition
I (Highest)	BPL Widow / Divorced (Same Gram Sabha)	Must be legally divorced / widowed with valid court order
II	APL Widow / Divorced (Same Gram Sabha)	Must be legally divorced / widowed with valid court order
III	General Women (Same Gram Sabha)	Any other eligible woman from that Gram Sabha / Ward
Note:Selection priority is fixed by UP Government order. Higher priority category is selected first within the same Gram Sabha.

Kanpur Nagar Anganwadi Karyakatri Recruitment 2026Eligibility Criteria

Only female candidates are eligible to apply.
Minimum educational qualification: Intermediate (10+2) pass from a recognized board. Higher qualification (Graduation, PG) gives additional merit weightage.
Minimum age: 18 years. Maximum age: 35 years as on 01 January 2026.
Candidate must be a permanent resident (Sthayi Niwasi) of the same Gram Sabha or Ward where the vacancy is advertised. Applications from other Gram Sabhas will be rejected.
Income proof (Aay Praman Patra): For rural areas, annual family income below ₹46,080 (BPL limit). For urban areas, below ₹56,460.
Only one woman from a single family can be appointed as Anganwadi Karyakatri at one Anganwadi centre.
Residence and caste certificates must be digitally signed (issued online by Tehsil) to be valid.
Widow candidates must provide death certificate of husband and family register copy issued by Gram Panchayat / Nagar Palika.

Kanpur Nagar Anganwadi Karyakatri Recruitment 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Anganwadi Karyakatri (AWW)	Mandeya (Honorarium) ₹8,000–₹9,000/Month + Performance Incentives (Contractual)

Kanpur Nagar Anganwadi Karyakatri Recruitment 2026Selection Process Steps

Merit list prepared based on educational qualification marks (10+2 / Graduation / PG scores)
Higher education gives additional merit points — no written exam
Priority given to BPL Widow / Divorced women from same Gram Sabha
Document verification of residence, income, caste, and education certificates
Final selection approved by District Selection Committee

Kanpur Nagar Anganwadi Karyakatri Recruitment 2026How to Apply

Visit the official UP Anganwadi portal: http://upanganwadibharti.in
Click on 'Online Application Form' for Anganwadi Karyakatri vacancy.
Fill in all personal, educational, and residential details carefully.
Upload self-attested photo (passport size, clear) and self-signed certificate copies as required.
Ensure your Gram Sabha / Ward matches the vacancy you are applying for — cross-Gram Sabha applications are rejected.
Submit the form before 15 July 2026. No offline applications will be accepted.
No correction / modification is allowed after final submission — fill carefully.
Keep the application acknowledgement copy for future reference.

Recruitment Note: About Bal Vikas Seva Evam Pushtahar (ICDS), Uttar Pradesh

The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme, implemented in Uttar Pradesh through the Bal Vikas Seva Evam Pushtahar department, is one of India's largest grassroots welfare programs. Launched in 1975, it operates through a network of Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) across every district to deliver nutrition, health, and early childhood education services to children under 6 years and pregnant/lactating mothers. UP has over 1.89 lakh Anganwadi centres — among the highest in India. The Anganwadi Karyakatri (Worker) is the frontline functionary of this scheme, directly serving her own community and reporting to the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) at the block level.

Recruitment Note: Job Profile — Anganwadi Karyakatri

An Anganwadi Karyakatri (AWW) operates a government Anganwadi centre in her own village or ward. Daily responsibilities include providing supplementary nutrition to children aged 0–6 years and pregnant/nursing mothers, conducting pre-school non-formal education sessions, growth monitoring and recording of children's weight and height, organizing health and immunization awareness drives with ANM/ASHA workers, maintaining registers (beneficiary, stock, nutrition), and reporting data through the Poshan Tracker app. The AWW also identifies malnourished children and refers them to the appropriate health facility. Being from the same community, she serves as a trusted health and nutrition ambassador for local families.

Recruitment Note: Benefits & Perks Beyond Salary

Anganwadi Karyakatri receives a monthly honorarium (Mandeya) of approximately ₹8,000–₹9,000 from the UP government, plus performance-linked incentives for achieving nutrition and immunization targets. Additional benefits include: central government top-up honorarium (as per latest revision), maternity benefit entitlement, group insurance coverage under government schemes, and access to government welfare schemes applicable to frontline workers. The position also provides social recognition and identity as an official government frontline worker, which opens doors to future regularization drives announced by the state government from time to time.

Kanpur Nagar Anganwadi Karyakatri Recruitment 2026Important Official Links

Apply Online Application Window: 24/06/2026 to 15/07/2026	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Advt No. C-814/जि0का0अधि0/आंग0बा0स्थ0/विज्ञप्ति/2026-27	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

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Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	Kanpur Nagar DPO
Post Name	Anganwadi Karyakatri (AWW)
Total Vacancy	259
Salary	Mandeya ₹8,000–₹9,000/Month (Contractual Honorarium)
Job Location	Uttar Pradesh
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	15/07/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

💡 Expert Tip

The single most important rule here: you MUST be a permanent resident (Sthayi Niwasi) of the exact Gram Sabha or Ward where the vacancy is advertised. Applications from women of other Gram Sabhas will be rejected outright — no exceptions. Before applying, verify the exact vacancy against your Gram Sabha on the official notice board or the departmental website. Also, merit is built purely on educational qualification score — higher education (graduation, PG) gives you a direct advantage over 10+2 candidates. Upload a clean, self-attested photo and self-signed certificate copy as instructed — any correction after submission is not allowed.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the salary for Anganwadi Karyakatri in Kanpur Nagar 2026? ▼

Ans: The Anganwadi Karyakatri post is contractual (Mandeya-based), not a regular pay-scale job. The monthly honorarium is approximately ₹8,000–₹9,000 per month as per the current UP government revision, plus performance-linked incentives for nutrition and immunization targets. Central government also provides an additional top-up honorarium periodically.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply for Kanpur Nagar Anganwadi Bharti 2026? ▼

Ans: The last date to submit the online application is 15 July 2026. Applications must be submitted only through the official portal http://upanganwadibharti.in. No offline applications are accepted under any circumstance. No extension has been announced as of now.

Q.3 Is there any written exam or negative marking for Anganwadi Karyakatri selection? ▼

Ans: No written examination is conducted. There is no negative marking. Selection is entirely merit-based on educational qualification marks. Higher education (Graduation, PG) gives additional points over 10+2. In case of equal marks, the older candidate gets priority. No exam syllabus is applicable.

Q.4 What is the age limit for Anganwadi Karyakatri Kanpur Nagar 2026? ▼

Ans: Minimum age is 18 years and maximum age is 35 years, calculated as on 01 January 2026. Age proof must be the High School (10th) marksheet or certificate. Age relaxation is available for reserved category candidates as per UP Government rules.

Q.5 How to download the Kanpur Nagar Anganwadi Karyakatri Notification PDF? ▼

Ans: The official notification (Advt No. C-814/2026-27, dated 24/06/2026) is issued by the District Programme Officer, Kanpur Nagar. It is available on the departmental website http://upanganwadibharti.in and on the notice boards of Block Development Offices, Tehsil, and Zila Karyakram Adhikari office, Kanpur Nagar.

Q.6 What is the educational qualification required for Anganwadi Karyakatri? ▼

Ans: Minimum qualification is Intermediate (10+2 / HSC) pass from any recognized board. However, higher qualifications like Graduation or Post-Graduation are preferred as merit is built on percentage marks of the highest qualification held. Better marks and higher degree = higher position in merit list.

Q.7 What is the selection process for Anganwadi Karyakatri Kanpur Nagar? ▼

Ans: Selection is merit-based with no written exam. Priority order: (1) BPL Widow/Divorced woman from same Gram Sabha, (2) APL Widow/Divorced woman from same Gram Sabha, (3) General women from same Gram Sabha. Merit within each category is based on academic percentage. Final selection is by the District Selection Committee after document verification.

Q.8 Can women from other villages apply for Anganwadi Karyakatri Kanpur Nagar? ▼

Ans: No. This is a strict residency-based recruitment. Candidates must be permanent residents (Sthayi Niwasi) of the exact Gram Sabha or Ward where the vacancy exists. Applications from women belonging to other Gram Sabhas or Wards will not be accepted under any circumstances, regardless of qualification or merit.