UP Anganwadi Hardoi Worker & Sahayika Recruitment 2026: 644 Posts, Block-Wise Vacancy & Apply Guide
Good news for women in Hardoi district. The District Programme Officer, Hardoi has invited online applications for 329 Anganwadi Worker (Karyakatri) and 315 Anganwadi Sahayika (Helper) posts, 644 vacancies in all. These are honorarium-based posts under the Bal Vikas Pariyojana (ICDS) in the Uttar Pradesh government jobs space, spread over 20 blocks.
Applications are open from 6 November 2026 and close at midnight on 26 November 2026. Only women can apply, and only for a post in their own Gram Sabha or ward. Read this guide fully, because one wrong detail can cancel your form. GovtJobsAlert.in has put every rule in simple tables below.
What Are the Key Highlights of Hardoi Anganwadi Worker & Sahayika Recruitment 2026?
The Hardoi district office runs the Anganwadi centres under the Child Development (ICDS) scheme in rural and urban areas. This is a direct recruitment on honorarium (मानदेय), not a regular pay-scale job. The notice follows a Uttar Pradesh government order dated 17 September 2025. The notification date is 4 November 2026.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | District Programme Officer, Hardoi (ICDS, Uttar Pradesh) |
| Posts | Anganwadi Worker (Karyakatri) and Anganwadi Sahayika |
| Total Vacancies | 644 (329 Worker + 315 Sahayika) |
| Who Can Apply | Women only |
| Minimum Qualification | Intermediate (12th) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years on 1 July 2026 |
| Honorarium | Not stated in the notice |
| Job Location | Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Last Date | 26 November 2026 (till midnight) |
How Many Vacancies Are There in Hardoi Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Block-Wise?
Before you read the table, a quick tip. Both posts are open in most blocks, but the numbers differ a lot. Kothawan has the most posts (29 Worker and 47 Sahayika), followed by Shahabad (21 Worker and 46 Sahayika). Hardoi City is the only urban project, with 3 Worker and 11 Sahayika posts.
The notice lists vacancies for 20 Bal Vikas Pariyojanas (19 rural, 1 urban). Find your block first. The vacancy count may go up or down in special circumstances, as the notice says.
| Block (Pariyojana) | Worker Posts | Sahayika Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Ahirori | 27 | 6 |
| Bawan | 16 | 10 |
| Behndar | 18 | 12 |
| Bharkhani | 13 | 8 |
| Bharawan | 13 | 6 |
| Bilgram | 17 | 29 |
| Hardoi City (Urban) | 3 | 11 |
| Hariyawan | 15 | 10 |
| Harpalpur | 14 | 12 |
| Kachhauna | 16 | 19 |
| Kothawan | 29 | 47 |
| Madhoganj | 15 | 7 |
| Mallawan | 6 | 7 |
| Pihani | 26 | 7 |
| Sandi | 8 | 17 |
| Sandila | 14 | 33 |
| Shahabad | 21 | 46 |
| Sursa | 25 | 5 |
| Tadiyawan | 18 | 12 |
| Todarpur | 15 | 11 |
| All 20 Blocks Combined | 329 | 315 |
The Gram Sabha-wise and ward-wise list with reservation details is not in this PDF. It will be pasted on notice boards of the Collectorate, Vikas Bhawan, Tehsil and Vikas Khand offices, and uploaded on the official website. Check it before you apply, because you can apply only where a post is vacant in your own Gram Sabha or ward.
What Is the Eligibility for Hardoi Anganwadi Worker & Sahayika Recruitment 2026?
Read each rule carefully. Missing even one can make your form invalid. The same conditions apply to both the Worker and the Sahayika posts, so choose the post that suits you and apply only from your own Gram Sabha or ward.
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Gender | Only female candidates are eligible |
| Education | Minimum Intermediate (12th) for both posts. Merit counts qualifications from Intermediate up to Post Graduation |
| Residence | Must be a permanent resident of the same Gram Sabha (or ward in urban areas) as the vacant post. Applications from other Gram Sabhas or wards are not valid |
| Age | 18 years minimum, 35 years maximum, counted on 1 July 2026 |
| Age Proof | Date of birth on the High School marksheet or certificate only |
| Income | The notice applies an income limit of ₹46,080 a year (rural) and ₹56,460 a year (urban) |
If you have passed 12th and want government jobs, this is a good fit. The notice states no age relaxation for any category.
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Certificates matter a lot here. Income, caste and residence certificates must be online digitally signed certificates issued by the Tehsil, which can be verified online. Income certificates must be from a competent authority and verifiable online. Certificates that cannot be verified online will not be accepted.
Salary: Honorarium for Anganwadi Worker & Sahayika
The notice says these posts are honorarium-based (मानदेय), but it does not state the amount. We will not guess a figure. Please check the official website or ask at the Bal Vikas Pariyojana office in your block for the current honorarium. Do not trust any amount quoted by agents or social media pages.
What Is the Selection Process for Hardoi Anganwadi Worker & Sahayika 2026?
The notice says online merit will be prepared from the qualifications of candidates, from Intermediate up to Post Graduation. Within the same Gram Sabha or ward, candidates are preferred in the order below.
| Preference | Candidate Category (same Gram Sabha / ward) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Widow, BPL |
| 2 | Divorced or abandoned, BPL |
| 3 | BPL |
| 4 | Widow, APL |
| 5 | Divorced or abandoned, APL |
| 6 | APL, on merit |
For a widow, only a certificate from the Gram Panchayat Adhikari or the concerned urban body, plus an attested copy of the family register (परिवार पंजिका), is valid. For a divorced or abandoned woman, only a legal or court order is valid.
How to Apply Online for Hardoi Anganwadi Worker & Sahayika Recruitment 2026?
Keep your High School marksheet, education marksheets, and the income, caste and residence certificates ready before you start. Mistakes cannot be corrected offline.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the official application portal (link in Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Choose the post and your own block, Gram Sabha or ward |
| 3 | Fill in your details exactly as in your High School marksheet and other records |
| 4 | Enter your qualification marks and details of your certificates carefully |
| 5 | Submit the form between 6 and 26 November 2026, before midnight |
| 6 | Download and keep a copy of the submitted form |
Offline applications are not accepted in any case. If any detail, mark or fact is found wrong or forged, the candidature will be cancelled, and you alone are responsible. No offline request for error correction will be considered. For more help, visit the Bal Vikas Pariyojana office in your block or the District Programme Officer office at Vikas Bhawan, Hardoi, on any office day.
What Are the Important Dates for Hardoi Anganwadi Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 4 November 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 6 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 November 2026 (till midnight) |
| Age Cut-Off Date | 1 July 2026 |
Application Fee
The notice does not mention any application fee, so we cannot say whether one is charged. Do not pay money to anyone outside the official portal. Check the portal for the latest details before you submit.
Essential Links for Hardoi Anganwadi Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF for Hardoi Anganwadi Worker & Sahayika Recruitment 2026
- Apply Online for UP Anganwadi Hardoi Worker & Sahayika Recruitment 2026 (644 Posts)
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram for Uttar Pradesh Govt Jobs
Women of Hardoi, this is a rare chance to work close to home in your own village or ward. Check the Gram Sabha list, keep your online-verifiable certificates ready, and submit your form by 26 November 2026. Do not wait for the last night, as the portal may be slow. Share this article with other women in your village who may be eligible, so that no one misses the date. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more other government jobs updates.