Meerut Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026: Apply for 180 Posts

📅 Posted: 25/06/2026 📝 Updated: 29/06/2026

Total Vacancy180

SalaryApprox. ₹13,500–₹15,000/Month (Honorarium + Incentives as per UP Govt. rates)

LocationUttar Pradesh

Last Date17/07/2026

Short Information: The District Programme Officer (ICDS), Meerut has notified 180 Anganwadi Worker (Karyakatri) vacancies across 13 ICDS projects in Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh. These positions cover both urban (Shahar) and rural (Gramin) Anganwadi Centres — the largest share being 56 posts in the Urban Meerut project alone, followed by 22 posts in Daurala and 17 posts in Hastinpur.

Anganwadi Workers play a central role in delivering nutrition, health, and pre-school education services at the grassroots level. The monthly honorarium for Anganwadi Workers in Uttar Pradesh is approximately ₹13,500–₹15,000 per month plus performance-based incentives linked to immunisation, nutrition survey, and POSHAN targets — making it a stable, community-based government position.

Only female candidates are eligible. Minimum qualification is Intermediate (Class 12th pass) and maximum is Postgraduate. Merit is prepared based on educational qualification marks. The candidate must be a permanent resident of the same gram sabha (rural) or ward (urban) where the vacancy exists — this is mandatory and strictly enforced.

Age limit is 18 to 35 years as on cut-off date 01/01/2026. Applications are accepted only through the official portal upanganwadibharti.in from 27 June 2026 to 17 July 2026 (midnight 12:00).

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Meerut Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 2026Important Dates

Notification Released	25/06/2026
Application Begin	27/06/2026
Last Date to Apply	17/07/2026 (12:00 Midnight)

Meerut Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 2026Application Fee

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Meerut Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026: Apply for 180 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit

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

(SC/ST/OBC: As per Uttar Pradesh Government rules, PwD: As per Government of India / UP Govt. rules)

Post Name	Total Vacancy	Eligibility
Anganwadi Worker (Karyakatri)	180	Female only; Intermediate (12th) to Postgraduate; Permanent resident of same gram sabha/ward; Age 18–35 yrs (as on 01/01/2026)
Total Vacancy	180
Note: Patra Sankhya: /Ji0Ka0Adhi0/Ba0Vi0Pari0/Vigyapti/2026-27. Only local women residents of the respective gram sabha (rural) or ward (urban) are eligible.

Recruitment Table: Project Wise Vacancy — Meerut District (180 Posts)

S. No.	Project Name	Area Type	Vacancy
1	Shahar (Urban Meerut)	Urban	56
2	Gramin Meerut	Rural	6
3	Rajpura	Rural	11
4	Jani	Rural	5
5	Rohta	Rural	7
6	Kharkhoda	Rural	9
7	Mawana	Rural	8
8	Hastinpur (Rural + Hastinpur Nagar Panchayat Ward 15)	Rural + Urban	17
9	Parikshitgarh	Rural	5
10	Machhra (Rural + Shahjahanpur Nagar Panchayat Wards 6,7)	Rural + Urban	12
11	Sardhana	Rural	14
12	Daurala (Rural + Daurala Nagar Panchayat Wards 6,7,8,9)	Rural + Urban	22
13	Saroorpur (Rural + Harna Nagar Panchayat Wards 6,15)	Rural + Urban	8
Total			180
Note:Urban (Shahar) candidates must be resident of the respective ward. Rural (Gramin) candidates must be resident of the respective gram sabha.

Meerut Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026Eligibility Criteria

Only female candidates are eligible — male candidates cannot apply.
Candidate must be a permanent resident of the same gram sabha (rural areas) or ward (urban/Nagar Panchayat areas) where the vacancy exists.
Minimum educational qualification: Intermediate (Class 12th pass) from a recognized board.
Maximum educational qualification: Postgraduate — merit is prepared based on qualification level and marks.
Age: Minimum 18 years and maximum 35 years as on cut-off date 01/01/2026.
Age proof: Only date of birth as recorded in High School (Class 10th) marksheet/certificate is accepted.
Caste and residence certificates must carry digital signature from the Tehsildar — handwritten certificates are not valid.
Income certificate must be issued by competent revenue authority with online verification (as per UP Govt. Rajasva Anubhag-9 GO No. 3959/1-9-11).
Candidates employed in any government service are not eligible.
Applications from outside the respective gram sabha/ward will not be accepted under any circumstances.

Meerut Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Anganwadi Worker (Karyakatri)	Approx. ₹13,500–₹15,000/Month (Honorarium + Performance Incentives as per UP Govt. rates)

Meerut Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026Selection Process Steps

Merit-based selection — No Written Examination
Merit list prepared based on educational qualification marks (Intermediate to Postgraduate level)
Higher qualification (Postgraduate > Graduate > Intermediate) carries higher merit weightage
Selection as per Government Order No. 1/1092245/2025/3313/58-1-2025 (1917687) dated 17 September 2025
Final selection by District-level Selection Committee (Janapad Chunav Samiti)
Document verification of shortlisted candidates

Meerut Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026How to Apply

Visit the official UP Anganwadi portal: http://upanganwadibharti.in
Click on the Meerut District Anganwadi Worker recruitment notification.
Register with your valid mobile number and Aadhaar details.
Select the specific AWC (Anganwadi Centre) vacancy in your gram sabha (rural) or ward (urban/Nagar Panchayat).
Fill personal details, residential details, educational qualification marks, and category details accurately.
Upload self-attested copies of: Photo, Signature, 10th Marksheet (age proof), 12th/Graduate/PG Marksheet, Residence Certificate (with Tehsildar digital signature), Caste Certificate (with Tehsildar digital signature), Income Certificate.
Submit application before 17/07/2026 (midnight 12:00).
Offline/postal applications are not accepted under any circumstances.
For more information, contact the Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) of the relevant block or the District Programme Officer (Bal Vikas Vibhag), Meerut.

Recruitment Note: About ICDS & Anganwadi Programme in Meerut

The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme is one of India's flagship programmes for early childhood care, nutrition, and pre-school education, operating through a network of Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) across rural and urban areas. Meerut district in Uttar Pradesh runs 13 ICDS projects covering thousands of AWCs across urban wards and rural gram sabhas. The District Programme Officer (ICDS), Meerut, under the Bal Vikas Vibhag (Child Development Department), Government of Uttar Pradesh, oversees all Anganwadi recruitments and operations in the district. Anganwadi Workers form the backbone of the POSHAN Abhiyan, mother-child health programmes, and pre-school education delivery at the village level.

Recruitment Note: Benefits & Perks for Anganwadi Workers

Anganwadi Workers in Uttar Pradesh receive a monthly honorarium of approximately ₹13,500–₹15,000 as per UP Government revised rates, along with performance-based incentives linked to immunisation coverage, POSHAN targets, and nutrition surveys. Additional benefits include group accident insurance, maternity support, and leave entitlements as per department rules. Long-serving Anganwadi Workers may be considered for promotion to Mini Anganwadi Worker or Anganwadi Supervisor positions through departmental channels.

Recruitment Note: Locality Condition — Critical Rule

UP Anganwadi recruitment strictly enforces a locality condition. For rural AWCs, the applicant must be a permanent resident of the same gram sabha where the vacancy exists. For urban AWCs (including Nagar Panchayat wards), the applicant must be a resident of the same ward. Applications from other gram sabhas or wards are not accepted. Residency must be proved through a Tehsildar-issued residence certificate with digital signature — handwritten certificates are not valid.

Meerut Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026Important Official Links

Apply Online Application Window: 27/06/2026 to 17/07/2026	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Advt No. /Ji0Ka0Adhi0/Ba0Vi0Pari0/Vigyapti/2026-27 Dt. 25/06/2026	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

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Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	ICDS Meerut
Post Name	Anganwadi Worker (Karyakatri)
Total Vacancy	180
Salary	Approx. ₹13,500–₹15,000/Month (Honorarium + Incentives as per UP Govt. rates)
Job Location	Uttar Pradesh
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	17/07/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

💡 Expert Tip

The locality condition is non-negotiable in UP Anganwadi recruitment — your application will be rejected if you are not a permanent resident of the exact gram sabha (rural) or ward (urban) where the vacancy exists. Applications from other gram sabhas or wards are not accepted under any circumstances. For merit, your educational qualification percentage is the deciding factor — a Postgraduate degree carries more weight than Intermediate in the merit calculation. Make sure your caste and residence certificates carry a digital signature from the Tehsildar — handwritten certificates are not accepted as per the notification. Apply only at upanganwadibharti.in; offline/postal applications are not accepted.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the honorarium for Anganwadi Worker in Meerut 2026? ▼

Ans: Anganwadi Workers (Karyakatri) in Uttar Pradesh receive a monthly honorarium of approximately ₹13,500–₹15,000 as per UP Government revised rates, plus performance-based incentives for achieving POSHAN, immunisation, and nutrition survey targets. This is an honorarium-based position under the ICDS scheme, not a regular salary-scale government post.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply for Meerut Anganwadi Recruitment 2026? ▼

Ans: The last date to submit the online application at upanganwadibharti.in is 17 July 2026 by midnight (12:00 AM). The application window opened on 27 June 2026. Offline or postal applications are not accepted under any circumstances. Candidates should apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.

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

Ans: No written examination and no negative marking. Selection is entirely merit-based on educational qualification marks — Postgraduate carries the highest merit, followed by Graduate, then Intermediate (12th). There is no exam or interview at the initial stage. Final selection is done by the District Selection Committee (Janapad Chunav Samiti) formed at the district level.

Q.4 What is the age limit for Meerut Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026? ▼

Ans: The minimum age is 18 years and maximum age is 35 years as on the cut-off date 01/01/2026. Age is reckoned only from the date of birth recorded in the High School (Class 10th) marksheet or certificate — no other age proof document is accepted.

Q.5 How to download the Meerut Anganwadi Notification PDF? ▼

Ans: The notification is issued by the District Programme Officer (ICDS), Meerut vide Patra Sankhya /Ji0Ka0Adhi0/Ba0Vi0Pari0/Vigyapti/2026-27 dated 25/06/2026. The detailed notification and vacancy list (gram sabha/ward wise) will be available at upanganwadibharti.in, and is also posted on the notice boards of the Collectorate, Tehsil, and Vikas Khand offices in Meerut district.

Q.6 What is the educational qualification for Anganwadi Worker (Karyakatri)? ▼

Ans: Minimum qualification is Intermediate (Class 12th pass) from a recognized board. Maximum qualification is Postgraduate. Merit is prepared based on the level and percentage of educational qualification — Postgraduate candidates rank higher than Graduate and Intermediate candidates. Candidates with higher academic marks within the same qualification level rank higher in the merit list.

Q.7 What is the selection process for Meerut Anganwadi Worker 2026? ▼

Ans: Selection is through a merit-based process as per UP Government Order No. 1/1092245/2025/3313/58-1-2025 dated 17 September 2025. Merit is determined by the level and percentage of educational qualification (Postgraduate > Graduate > Intermediate). The District Selection Committee (Janapad Chunav Samiti) prepares the merit list and takes the final decision. Document verification is conducted for shortlisted candidates before final appointment.

Q.8 Can I apply for an Anganwadi centre outside my village or ward in Meerut? ▼

Ans: No — the locality condition is strictly mandatory. For rural AWCs, you must be a permanent resident of the exact gram sabha where the vacancy exists. For urban/Nagar Panchayat AWCs, you must be a resident of the specific ward. Applications from outside the designated gram sabha or ward are rejected outright. Residency must be proved through a Tehsildar-issued residence certificate with digital signature.