The Department of Child Development Services and Nutrition, Uttar Pradesh has officially invited online applications for the post of Anganwadi Sahayika (Helper) in Lakhimpur Kheri district for the year 2025–26. These appointments will be made on a contractual, honorarium-based basis under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) projects running in urban and rural areas of the district. Eligible women candidates belonging to the concerned Gram Sabha or urban ward can submit online applications before the closing date. This recruitment offers an important opportunity for women to engage in community development while ensuring effective service delivery to children and mothers under the Anganwadi programme.
Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Issue Date | 10 November 2025 |
| Starting Date for Online Application | Already Started |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 01 December 2025 |
Total Vacancies
A total of 1407 posts of Anganwadi Sahayika are available across various projects in Lakhimpur Kheri district.
Project-wise Vacancy Details (1407 Posts)
| Project Name | Total Vacancies | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City (Urban) | 21 | 14 | 02 | 05 | 00 |
| Dhaurahara | 44 | 24 | 12 | 08 | 00 |
| Bankeganj | 113 | 51 | 33 | 27 | 02 |
| Pasgawan | 99 | 48 | 26 | 25 | 00 |
| Nighasan | 210 | 105 | 56 | 45 | 04 |
| Isanagar | 113 | 56 | 32 | 25 | 00 |
| Bijua | 111 | 59 | 28 | 23 | 01 |
| Lakhimpur Rural | 112 | 55 | 28 | 27 | 02 |
| Nakaha | 71 | 37 | 21 | 13 | 00 |
| Mitauli | 92 | 52 | 25 | 15 | 00 |
| Behjam | 101 | 50 | 25 | 25 | 01 |
| Palia | 109 | 47 | 30 | 23 | 09 |
| Phoolbehad | 43 | 20 | 11 | 12 | 00 |
| Kumbhi Gola | 38 | 20 | 05 | 15 | 00 |
| Ramiyabehad | 54 | 25 | 16 | 13 | 00 |
| Mohammadi | 76 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 00 |
Grand Total: 1407 Posts
Application Fee
There is no application fee for applying to the post of Anganwadi Sahayika.
Applications are completely free of cost for all eligible women candidates.
Eligibility Criteria
Gender Requirement
Only female candidates are eligible to apply.
Educational Qualification
- Minimum qualification: Intermediate (Class 12) or equivalent
- Maximum qualification: Postgraduate
Merit will be prepared based on educational qualifications.
Domicile Requirement
The applicant must be a resident of:
- The same Gram Sabha (for rural areas), or
- The same Ward (for urban areas)
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2025)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 35 years
The date of birth mentioned in the High School certificate will be considered final.
Priority Rules in Selection
Selection will follow a structured priority order:
- Widows, legally divorced women, or abandoned women belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) category from the same Gram Sabha or Ward.
- If candidates from the above category are not available, BPL-category women from the same Gram Sabha/Ward will be considered.
- If still unavailable, widows, divorced, or abandoned women from Above Poverty Line (APL) category from the same Gram Sabha/Ward.
- If none of the above categories are available, any APL woman from the same Gram Sabha/Ward.
Valid Proofs Required for Priority Categories
For Widows
- Death certificate issued by Gram Panchayat or local municipal body
- Updated family register copy
For Divorced or Abandoned Women
- Legal order issued by a competent court
Required Documents
Candidates must upload clear, self-attested, readable scanned copies of the following documents:
- High School certificate (age proof)
- Intermediate mark sheet or certificate
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile certificate
- Income certificate
- Widow/divorce/abandonment proof (if applicable)
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Aadhaar card (for identity verification)
Only digitally signed online caste and domicile certificates issued by Tehsil authorities will be accepted.
Selection Process
The recruitment will be conducted through a direct merit-based selection system.
The process includes:
- Examination of online application forms
- Verification of uploaded documents
- Preparation of merit list on the basis of educational marks
- Application of priority rules
- Issuance of final selection and appointment order
Salary / Honorarium
Anganwadi Sahayika : between ₹4,000 and ₹5,000
Job Responsibilities of Anganwadi Sahayika
The Anganwadi Sahayika plays an important supportive role in the functioning of an Anganwadi center. Major duties include:
- Supporting the Anganwadi Worker in providing nutrition services
- Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene at the center
- Assisting in pre-school education activities
- Helping in the distribution of supplementary nutrition
- Managing attendance and assisting beneficiaries
- Helping maintain records and registers
- Supporting overall daily functioning of the center
How to Apply Online
Applications must be submitted online only through the official portal. Offline or postal applications will not be accepted.
Steps to Apply:
- Visit the official recruitment website
- Select the option to apply for Anganwadi Sahayika posts
- Choose district: Lakhimpur Kheri
- Select the project/area you belong to
- Fill in personal and educational details carefully
- Upload all required documents
- Recheck the form before submission
- Submit the application
- Keep a printout of the final application for future reference
Any mistake or incorrect information may lead to cancellation of the application.
Important Instructions for Applicants
- Fill the online form very carefully. Editing options may not be available later.
- Only clear and readable documents should be uploaded.
- Candidates must belong to the same Gram Sabha or Ward.
- Number of vacancies may be revised.
- Only women candidates are eligible.
- Documents must be digitally verified and valid.
- Final date for submission is 01 December 2025.
