The Women and Child Development Department of Uttar Pradesh has announced a major recruitment drive for the post of Anganwadi Sahayika (Assistant) across multiple districts, offering a total of 2969 vacancies. This recruitment is an excellent opportunity for eligible women who wish to work at the community level and contribute to child development and women welfare under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme. The positions are available in several districts such as Fatehpur, Hardoi, and Siddharthnagar, and the application process will be conducted entirely online. Women who meet the educational requirements and are permanent residents of the respective Gram Sabha or Ward can apply. This article provides detailed information on the recruitment process, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary scale, selection method, important dates, district-wise vacancies, required documents, and instructions for submitting the online application form.

UP Anganwadi Sahayika Recruitment 2025 – Overview

Important Dates

Applicants must ensure they submit their online form before the closing date, as late submissions will not be accepted.

Total Vacancies – 2969 Posts

The recruitment covers three major districts, and the combined total vacancy is 2969.

District-Wise Breakdown

• Fatehpur District: 598 Posts
• Hardoi District: 1180 Posts
• Siddharthnagar District: 1191 Posts

A detailed district and block-wise vacancy chart has been included later in this article.

Application Fee

There is no application fee for applying to the post of Anganwadi Sahayika.
The application process is completely free of charge for all eligible women.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

• Minimum required qualification: 12th Pass (Intermediate)
• Applicants with higher qualifications (Graduation or Postgraduation) are also eligible.
• The merit list will be based on marks obtained in the qualifying educational examination.

2. Age Limit (as on 1 July 2025)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 35 Years
• Age relaxation is applicable as per Uttar Pradesh Government rules for SC, ST, and OBC categories.

3. Nationality and Domicile

• Applicant must be a female Indian citizen.
• She must be a permanent resident of the specific Gram Sabha or Ward for which she is applying.
• Applications from candidates outside the targeted Gram Sabha/Ward will not be accepted.

4. Priority Criteria for Selection

Selection will follow this strict priority order within the same Gram Sabha/Ward:

1. Widows from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families
2. Divorced/abandoned women from BPL families
3. Women from BPL families
4. Widows from Above Poverty Line (APL) families
5. Divorced/abandoned women from APL families
6. Women from APL families

If no eligible candidate is available in the same Gram Sabha/Ward, then women from the same Nyay Panchayat may be considered.

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.

District-wise Vacancy Details

1. Fatehpur District – 598 Posts

2. Hardoi District – 1180 Posts

3. Siddharthnagar District – 1191 Posts

Documents Required

Applicants must prepare the following documents:

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signature
• High School (10th) mark sheet for age proof
• Intermediate (12th) certificate
• Higher education certificates (if applicable)
• Domicile certificate
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Income certificate (for APL/BPL category)
• Proof of priority:
  • Widow: Husband’s death certificate
  • Divorced: Court order

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

Selection Process

The selection process will be merit-based. No written exam or interview is required.

Merit will be prepared based on:

• Marks obtained in Intermediate (12th) or highest educational qualification
• Priority category rules listed earlier
• Local residence eligibility

If two candidates have the same marks, priority order and age criteria may be used.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official online portal for UP Anganwadi recruitment.
2. Select the “Anganwadi Sahayika Recruitment 2025” option.
3. Register using your name, mobile number, and email ID.
4. Fill out the online application form with personal and educational details.
5. Upload required documents in the correct size and format.
6. Review the application to ensure all details are correct.
7. Submit the application form.
8. Take a printout of the final submitted form for future reference.

Note: Only one application is allowed per candidate.

Important Instructions

• Only female candidates can apply.
• Candidate must belong to the specific Gram Sabha/Ward.
• Duplicate or incorrect applications will be rejected.
• Two women from the same family cannot be appointed in the same Anganwadi center.
• The number of vacancies may increase or decrease.