Barabanki Anganwadi Karyakatri Recruitment 2026 - 166 Posts

Barabanki Anganwadi 2026: Apply for 166 Anganwadi Karyakatri Posts

The District Program Officer of Barabanki has released an official notification for the recruitment of Anganwadi Karyakatri (Anganwadi Workers) under the Integrated Child Development Programme (ICDS) in Uttar Pradesh. This recruitment drive aims to fill 166 contract-based positions to support community child development and maternal health services.

Short Information

The recruitment is being conducted by the Integrated Child Development Programme (ICDS), Barabanki. A total of 166 vacancies are available for female candidates, and the last date to submit the online application is August 4, 2026.

Application Fee

Eligibility Criteria & Vacancies

Eligible candidates must be female and possess a minimum educational qualification of Intermediate (12th pass) or its equivalent. While the minimum requirement is 12th grade, the merit list will be prepared by considering educational qualifications up to the Postgraduate level.

Age Limit (as of 01-07-2026):

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 35 Years

Project-Wise Vacancy Details

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The selection for the Barabanki Anganwadi 2026 recruitment is based on merit and specific preference criteria rather than a written examination.

Selection Criteria:

• Merit-Based: Selection is based on educational qualifications (up to Postgraduate level).
• Preference Order: Within a Gram Sabha/Ward, preference is given to:
  1. Women living Below Poverty Line (BPL).
  2. Widows.
  3. Legally divorced or deserted women living BPL.
• Family Restriction: Two women from the same family cannot be appointed as Anganwadi Karyakatri and Sahayika.
• Application Limit: A candidate can apply for only one center or post.

How to Apply Online

Interested female candidates who meet the eligibility criteria should follow these steps to apply:

1. Visit the official recruitment portal.
2. Carefully read the detailed notification and project-wise vacancy list.
3. Fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and category details.
4. Explicitly mark the category if applying as a widow, divorced, or deserted woman.
5. Upload self-attested, clear, and legible scanned copies of all required documents.
6. Review all entered information and submit the application before August 4, 2026.

Required Documents Checklist:

• Residence certificate (mentioning Gram Panchayat/Ward).
• Digitally signed and online-verifiable Income, Residence, and Caste certificates.
• Death certificate or Voter List copy (for widow candidates).
• Valid legal court order (for divorced/deserted women).
• High School mark sheet/certificate for age verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the total number of vacancies for Barabanki Anganwadi 2026? There are a total of 166 vacancies for the post of Anganwadi Karyakatri across 16 different projects.

Q2. Who is eligible to apply for these posts? Only female candidates who are residents of the respective areas and meet the educational and age criteria are eligible.

Q3. What is the minimum educational qualification required? The minimum qualification is Intermediate (12th pass) or its equivalent. However, higher qualifications up to Postgraduate level are considered for merit.

Q4. Is there a written exam for the selection process? No, there is no written exam. Selection is based on educational merit and specific preference criteria (such as BPL status, widowhood, etc.).

Q5. What is the deadline for submitting the application? The last date to submit the online application is August 4, 2026.