The District Program Office of Lalitpur has announced a new recruitment drive for the post of Anganwadi Sahayika under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) for the year 2025. This recruitment is being conducted to fill honorarium-based vacancies in various rural and urban development projects across the district. The recruitment process will be carried out entirely through online applications under a transparent and merit-based system. Only women candidates who are permanent residents of the concerned Gram Sabha or Ward are eligible to apply for these posts. The process aims to provide employment opportunities to eligible women in the district and also strengthen the functioning of Anganwadi Centres. The notification outlines eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limit, reservation policies, income norms, important documents, application process, and category-wise selection preference rules. Candidates must carefully read all instructions before applying online, as incorrect information, wrong document uploads, or incomplete applications may lead to rejection at any stage of the selection process.

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 11 November 2025
• Application Last Date: 01 December 2025 (till 12:00 midnight)
• Mode of Application: Online only
• Application Correction: No correction allowed after submission
• Document Verification: As per schedule by the department

Total Vacancies – 262 Posts

District Lalitpur has announced 262 vacancies for the post of Anganwadi Sahayika. The detailed project-wise breakup is as follows:

• Bar – 29 posts
• Birdha – 64 posts
• Jakhaura – 51 posts
• Mahroni – 17 posts
• Madawara – 52 posts
• Talbehat – 42 posts
• Lalitpur Urban Area – 7 posts
• Total: 262 Anganwadi Sahayika Posts

A detailed village/ward-wise vacancy list and reservation chart has been placed on district office notice boards and the official platform of the department.

Application Fee

• No application fee is required for this recruitment.
• Candidates can submit the application form free of cost.

Eligibility Criteria for Anganwadi Sahayika

Gender Requirement

• Only female candidates are eligible for these posts.

Educational Qualification

• Minimum: Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent.
• Maximum: Post Graduate.
• Merit will be prepared based on educational marks.

Local Resident Requirement

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of the same Gram Sabha or Ward where the vacancy exists.
• If no eligible candidate is available in that Gram Sabha, then candidates from the concerned Nyaya Panchayat may be considered.
• For urban vacancies, the residence certificate must clearly mention the ward number and ward name.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 35 years
• Age will be calculated as on 01 July 2025.
• Proof of age must match the date of birth in the educational certificate.

Caste and Residence Certificates

• Only digitally signed online certificates issued by the Tehsil will be accepted.
• They must be valid and verifiable through online systems.

Income Limit (for BPL Preference)

• Rural income limit: ₹46,080 annual
• Urban income limit: ₹56,460 annual
• Income certificate must be issued by a competent authority and must be digitally verified.

Widow / Divorced / Deserted Women Proof

• Widow applicants must provide a valid death certificate and copy of family register.
• Divorced or deserted applicants must provide legal court orders.

Salary Details – Anganwadi Helper (Sahayika)

Candidates selected for the post of Anganwadi Helper (Sahayika) will receive a monthly honorarium as per the norms of the Uttar Pradesh Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS). The salary structure is as follows:

• Monthly Honorarium: ₹4,000 to ₹5,000 per month
• Additional Benefits (if applicable):
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Leave benefits as per departmental rules
  • Provision for annual increment (as per government norms)

The salary may vary slightly depending on local guidelines, government revisions, and Gram Sabha–specific provisions.

Selection Process

Selection for the Anganwadi Sahayika post in Lalitpur district will be done strictly based on merit, eligibility, and preference categories as prescribed. The following steps will be followed:

Merit Preparation

• Merit will be based on academic marks (Intermediate to Post Graduation).
• Candidates must upload clear, readable, self-attested scanned copies of all certificates.

Local Resident Priority

• Candidates belonging to the same Gram Sabha/Ward will get priority.
• In absence of eligible candidates, applicants from the same Nyaya Panchayat may be considered.

Category-wise Preference Order

The selection preference for BPL and APL categories will be in the following order:

1. Widow candidate from the same Gram Sabha/Ward – BPL
2. Divorced/Deserted woman from same Gram Sabha/Ward – BPL
3. Any woman from the same Gram Sabha/Ward – BPL
4. Widow candidate from the same Gram Sabha/Ward – APL
5. Divorced/Deserted woman from same Gram Sabha/Ward – APL
6. Any woman from the same Gram Sabha/Ward – APL

Document Verification

• All selected candidates must appear for verification with original certificates.
• Any mismatch between online entries and original documents will result in cancellation.

Documents Required

Candidates must upload the following documents online and present them during verification:

• Intermediate mark sheet and certificate
• Higher educational certificates (if applicable)
• Valid residence certificate (digitally signed)
• Caste certificate (digitally signed)
• Income certificate (digitally signed)
• Widow certificate or family register extract, if applicable
• Divorce or desertion court order, if applicable
• Aadhaar card or identity proof
• Passport-size photograph
• Signature specimen

All documents must be self-attested, clear, and readable.

Important Instructions for Applicants

• Only online applications will be accepted.
• Offline or postal applications will not be considered under any circumstances.
• Details filled in the online form must match the certificates exactly.
• Incorrect, false, or forged documents will lead to immediate rejection.
• No correction facility is available after submitting the form.
• Upload documents in the specified format and size.
• The department has the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies.
• The final decision regarding selection lies solely with the selection committee.
• All applicants must keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

Job Responsibilities of Anganwadi Sahayika

Anganwadi Sahayika plays a crucial supporting role in Anganwadi Centres. Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Anganwadi Worker in daily activities
• Helping maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the centre
• Supporting pre-school education activities
• Helping distribute nutritional supplements
• Visiting households for awareness activities
• Assisting in maintaining records and registers
• Participating in health and nutrition meetings
• Supporting vaccination and health-related programs

Why This Recruitment is Important

This recruitment drive is a significant opportunity for eligible women in the Lalitpur district to be part of community development and child welfare initiatives. Anganwadi Sahayikas play a central role in improving child nutrition, early education, and maternal health at the grassroots level. The recruitment not only provides local employment opportunities but also strengthens the functioning of Anganwadi Centres, which form the backbone of ICDS services in rural and urban areas.

How to Apply Online (Simplified Steps)

1. Visit the official application portal.
2. Select the district and the specific project/Gram Sabha/Ward.
3. Fill in personal details, address, educational information, and category details.
4. Upload self-attested scanned copies of all required documents.
5. Review the form carefully to avoid errors.
6. Submit the application form online.
7. Save or print the acknowledgment.