The role of Anganwadi Sahayika is a highly significant grassroots position under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme. These workers assist in everyday operations of Anganwadi centres and support services related to early childhood care, nutrition, and community welfare. For 2025–26, the Sitapur district has announced 1408 vacancies, making it one of the largest recruitment cycles for this post in the region. The recruitment is open exclusively for women, ensuring local women get a meaningful opportunity to serve in their own community while earning a government-approved honorarium. All details including vacancy distribution, eligibility, age limit, application rules, and selection preferences must be understood carefully before applying.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 11 November 2025
- Last Date to Submit Application: 01 December 2025 (till midnight 12:00 AM)
- Mode of Application: Online only
- Offline forms: Not accepted under any circumstances
- Correction Window: No offline correction allowed; candidates are responsible for correct data entry
Total Vacancies
The combined number of vacancies for Anganwadi Sahayika posts in Sitapur district is:
Total Posts: 1408
These vacancies are distributed across 20 ICDS project areas, covering both rural and urban zones.
Project-Wise Vacancy List (1408 Posts)
- Rampur Mathura – Rural – 53
- Pehla – Rural – 101
- Sakran – Rural – 71
- Reusa – Rural – 70
- Biswan – Rural – 104
- Sidhauli – Rural – 54
- Khairabad – Rural – 109
- Maholi – Rural – 43
- Machhrehata – Rural – 59
- Pisawan – Rural – 55
- Mahmoodabad – Rural – 37
- Parsehndi – Rural – 49
- Laharpur – Rural – 49
- Behta – Rural – 72
- Kasmanda – Rural – 95
- Mishrikh – Rural – 52
- Hargao – Rural – 148
- Gondlamau – Rural – 99
- Elliya – Rural – 41
- Sitapur City – Urban – 47
Application Fees
The recruitment authority has not mentioned any application fee requirement for submitting the online form. Traditionally, Anganwadi recruitment is conducted without any application fees to ensure accessibility for all eligible women applicants. Candidates should apply within the specified dates and ensure all required documents are uploaded correctly.
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility conditions must be strictly followed. Applications not meeting essential criteria will be rejected automatically.
Gender Requirement
- Only female candidates are eligible to apply.
Educational Qualification
- Minimum Qualification: Intermediate (12th Pass)
- Maximum Qualification: Postgraduate (Higher qualifications above this will not be used for merit ranking)
The merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained according to the educational qualifications within this prescribed range.
Domicile Requirement
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of the same Gram Sabha (for rural areas) or Ward (for urban areas) where the vacancy is announced.
- Residents of other Gram Sabhas or wards are not eligible for that specific vacancy.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 35 years
- Age will be calculated as on 01 July 2025.
Age Proof
- The date of birth recorded in the High School Marksheet and Certificate will be accepted as the final and valid proof.
Required Certificates and Verification Rules
Income Certificate
- Must be issued with digital signature from the Tehsil.
- Income limit requirements:
- Rural Areas: Up to ₹46,080 annual income
- Urban Areas: Up to ₹56,460 annual income
- Only certificates that can be verified online will be considered valid.
Caste Certificate
- Must be digitally signed and verifiable online.
Residence Certificate
- Must be digitally signed from the Tehsil and verifiable online.
Special Status Certificates
Certain categories receive priority during selection. For this, the following documents must be valid:
- Widow: Certificate issued by Gram Panchayat Officer or relevant urban body; plus certified copy of the family register.
- Divorced or Abandoned Woman: A valid legal or court-issued order must be provided.
Selection Process
The selection process for Anganwadi Sahayika is merit-based, with strict adherence to the preference system. The authority will consider educational marks and specific category preferences in the order given below.
Preference Order for Selection
- Widow applicants belonging to BPL category from the same Gram Sabha or Ward
- Divorced or abandoned women belonging to BPL category from the same Gram Sabha or Ward
- Other BPL women from the same Gram Sabha or Ward
- Widow applicants belonging to APL category from the same Gram Sabha or Ward
- Divorced or abandoned women from APL category from the same Gram Sabha or Ward
- Other APL applicants from the same Gram Sabha or Ward
This preference system ensures fair and transparent selection, prioritizing economically weaker and socially vulnerable women.
Merit Preparation
- Merit will be based strictly on academic qualifications within the allowed range (Intermediate to Postgraduate).
- No marks outside this range will be considered.
- Incorrect, manipulated, or fake documents will result in immediate cancellation of the application.
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.
Job Role of Anganwadi Sahayika
The Anganwadi Sahayika performs support duties under the Anganwadi Worker and assists in:
- Child nutrition distribution
- Preschool activities and early childhood care
- Record keeping and community mobilisation
- Health and immunization coordination
- Support in cleanliness and maintenance of the Anganwadi centre
- Helping in awareness campaigns related to health, education, and women welfare
This is a community-oriented role requiring dedication, discipline, and a service-minded approach.
Important Instructions for Applicants
- Only online applications will be accepted.
- Offline submissions, handwritten forms, photocopies, or emails are strictly not allowed.
- Candidates must ensure all entries in the online form match their certificates exactly.
- Any mismatch or incorrect entry may lead to disqualification.
- No offline correction requests will be entertained.
- Vacancies may increase or decrease based on administrative requirements.
- The detailed Gram Sabha-wise and Ward-wise vacancy list will be displayed at local government offices including Collectorate, Vikas Bhawan, Tehsils, Block offices, and also uploaded online.
Application Process (Step-by-Step)
Even though the link is removed as per your instruction, here is the general method:
- Visit the official recruitment portal (without link mentioned, as requested).
- Click on the “Apply Online” option for Anganwadi Sahayika Recruitment 2025.
- Read the eligibility conditions and instructions carefully.
- Select the correct project and Gram Sabha/Ward for which you are eligible.
- Fill in personal details exactly as per certificates.
- Upload all required documents, ensuring clarity and validity.
- Submit the form within the given dates.
- Take a printout or save a copy for future reference.
Why This Recruitment is Important
This recruitment drive is significant because:
- It provides employment opportunities to 1408 women.
- It strengthens the grassroots functioning of child development programs.
- It empowers local women to take part in community development.
- It offers steady income through government honorarium.
- It supports families from economically weaker backgrounds through priority preference.
