Ballia is the third Uttar Pradesh district to open Anganwadi Worker applications this week. The District Programme Officer, ICDS Ballia has advertised 242 Karyakartri posts across 18 child development projects, with the notice dated 04-11-2026. Applications close at midnight on 26-11-2026, and selection runs on merit — your highest qualification, up to postgraduate level, decides where you stand.
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Department | Child Development Department (Bal Vikas Vibhag), Uttar Pradesh — ICDS |
| Recruiting Office | District Programme Officer, ICDS, Ballia |
| Post Name | Anganwadi Worker (Karyakartri) |
| Total Vacancies | 242 |
| Child Development Projects | 18 |
| Advertisement No. | C-2380/Ji.Ka.Adhi./Aa.Ba. Saha./Vigyapti/2025-26 |
| Notification Date | 04-11-2026 |
| Official Website | upanganwadibharti.in |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Issued | 04-11-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 26-11-2026 (up to 12:00 midnight) |
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 113 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 58 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 66 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 |
| Total | 242 posts across 18 child development projects |
Only women candidates can apply. Applicants must have passed the Intermediate examination or an equivalent qualification, and must meet the local residence conditions of the Gram Sabha or urban ward they apply for. Certificates relied upon must have been issued within three years before 26-11-2026 and be verifiable online.
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 35 years |
| Age Counted As On | 01-07-2026 |
The notification does not mention any application fee. The form is submitted online only.
Selection follows the provisions of the state government order dated 17-09-2025. Merit is prepared on the basis of the highest educational qualification, up to postgraduate level. Offline applications are not accepted in any case.
The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme in Uttar Pradesh runs through the Child Development Department, with each district's programme officer handling Anganwadi Worker and Helper appointments for its child development projects. These are village-level posts that support nutrition, health and pre-school education work in the community.
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online / Official Portal | upanganwadibharti.in |
| Ballia Notification | Advt. C-2380/Ji.Ka.Adhi./Aa.Ba. Saha./Vigyapti/2025-26, dated 04-11-2026 |
The District Programme Officer, ICDS Ballia has advertised 242 Anganwadi Worker (Karyakartri) posts across 18 child development projects.
Online applications are accepted until 26-11-2026, up to 12:00 midnight.
Only women candidates who have passed the Intermediate examination or equivalent and meet the local Gram Sabha or urban ward residence conditions.
Candidates must be between 18 and 35 years of age as on 01-07-2026.
113 Unreserved, 58 OBC, 66 SC and 5 ST posts — 242 in all. The notice warns that the number of posts may go up or down.
Only online, through the departmental portal upanganwadibharti.in. Offline applications are not accepted.
Selection follows the state government order dated 17-09-2025, with merit prepared on the basis of the highest educational qualification, up to postgraduate level.