UP Anganwadi Bharti Online Form 2026 Launched; Massive Recruitment Across State
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The Uttar Pradesh Government, under the Child Development Services & Nutrition Department (Anganwadi), has officially opened the UP Anganwadi Bharti Online Form 2026, launching one of the state’s largest recruitment drives aimed at filling tens of thousands of Anganwadi Worker and Helper vacancies across Uttar Pradesh. The notification and application process went live in November 2025, and eligible candidates are now actively submitting forms through the official portal upanganwadibharti.in.
According to the most recent information released, the Anganwadi Bharti 2026 is offering a total of 60,751 posts for various positions including Anganwadi Workers and Helpers across district-level project offices throughout the state. These roles are critical to supporting the government’s initiatives in child development, nutrition services, early childhood education and women’s welfare, especially in rural and semi-urban areas.
Eligibility and Age Criteria
The recruitment drive is open only to female candidates, as per official criteria. Candidates must be permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh and satisfy essential educational requirements — typically a minimum of 10th or 12th pass depending on the specific post applied for. The age range for applicants is between 18 and 35 years as on 1 July 2025, with age relaxation available for candidates from SC/ST, OBC, and other reserved categories under government rules.
Application Process and Important Dates
The online application window initially opened in November 2025 and continues into early 2026 on a district-wise schedule. Candidates can fill the form, upload all required documents, and submit their applications only through the official Anganwadi recruitment portal — upanganwadibharti.in. No offline applications are accepted for this recruitment.
A key advantage of this recruitment process is that there is no application fee for any applicant, making it more accessible for women across socio-economic backgrounds in Uttar Pradesh.
Selection Process
Selection for the Anganwadi posts is generally merit-based, where candidates are shortlisted based on their educational qualifications and eligibility details submitted in the online form. A written examination is not always part of the process; instead, a district-wise merit list is prepared followed by document verification. The exact format and dates for any subsequent stages, including interviews or verification timelines, will be published on the official portal in the coming weeks.
Significance and Impact
The UP Anganwadi Bharti 2026 represents a significant employment opportunity for women across the state, particularly in rural areas where Anganwadi centers serve as vital hubs for maternal and child welfare, nutrition programs and preschool education. With over 60,000 openings, this recruitment is among the state’s largest social-service hiring initiatives in recent years.
Prospective applicants are strongly advised to review the official notification carefully, ensure they meet all eligibility conditions, and submit their applications before their respective district-wise deadlines to avoid last-minute issues. The government continues to update key details, including posting dates for merit lists and verification schedules, on the official Anganwadi recruitment platform.
