The Office of the District Programme Officer, Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), Ballia, Uttar Pradesh has announced an important recruitment notification to fill 242 Anganwadi Worker positions across 18 Child Development Projects spread throughout Ballia district. This is a contract-based employment opportunity for eligible candidates to work in child development and nutrition programmes at the grassroots level. Interested and qualified applicants must submit their online applications on or before 26 November 2026 at midnight through the official recruitment portal.
Overview
The ICDS Anganwadi Worker recruitment 2026 in Ballia is designed to strengthen the Integrated Child Development Services by recruiting dedicated workers to support mothers, caregivers, and children in rural and urban areas. Anganwadi Workers play a critical role in delivering nutrition, health monitoring, early childhood education, and health checkups at the community level.
This recruitment drive will fill vacancies in multiple locations including Nagra (39 posts), Siyar (31 posts), Rasra (22 posts), Chilkahar (21 posts), Bairia (20 posts), Dubhad, Garwar, Murlichhapra, Reoti (11 each), Navanagar, Sohav (10 each), Beruarbari, Hanumanganj (9 each), Belhari, Pandah (8 each), Bansdih (5 posts), City, and Maniar (3 each). The selection process will be merit-based, prepared according to educational qualification, with consideration given to qualifications up to postgraduate level.
All selected candidates will be employed on a contract basis. The recruitment aims to provide opportunities to educated women and men from the Ballia district who wish to contribute to community-level child development and nutrition programmes.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice Date | 4 November 2026 |
| Age Limit Reference Date (Minimum 18 years) | 1 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application (12:00 Midnight) | 26 November 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Location | Number of Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Anganwadi Worker (Nagra) | 39 | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (Siyar) | 31 | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (Rasra) | 22 | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (Chilkahar) | 21 | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (Bairia) | 20 | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (Dubhad) | 11 | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (Garwar) | 11 | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (Murlichhapra) | 11 | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (Reoti) | 11 | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (Navanagar) | 10 | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (Sohav) | 10 | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (Beruarbari) | 9 | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (Hanumanganj) | 9 | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (Belhari) | 8 | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (Pandah) | 8 | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (Bansdih) | 5 | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (City) | 3 | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Anganwadi Worker (Maniar) | 3 | Intermediate or equivalent |
| Total Posts | 242 |
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess Intermediate (Class XII) or an equivalent qualification as the minimum educational requirement. Merit for selection will be prepared on the basis of educational qualification, with consideration given to qualifications up to postgraduate level. Ensure that your educational documents (certificates, marksheets) are clearly scanned and available for upload.
Age Limit
Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years of age as on 1 July 2026. This reference date is fixed and used to determine age eligibility for all candidates. Calculate your age as on this date before applying.
Residency and Other Requirements
Candidates should be permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh or have other eligibility criteria as specified in the official notification. Reserved category candidates (OBC, SC, ST) must possess valid caste certificates issued by the competent authority.
Job Type and Nature of Employment
This is a contract-based position. Anganwadi Workers will be engaged to perform duties related to nutrition support, health monitoring, early childhood education, and community engagement at their assigned Child Development Projects.
How to Apply
- Visit the official ICDS recruitment portal at upanganwadibharti.in
- Create a new account with your email ID and mobile number, or log in if you are a returning user
- Fill in your personal details including full name, date of birth, gender, and contact information
- Enter your complete postal address, including district (Ballia) and other relevant details
- Provide your educational history starting from class X, ensuring you clearly document your Intermediate or equivalent qualification
- Upload scanned colour copies of required documents in the formats specified: photograph (passport-size), signature, Aadhaar card, Intermediate certificate and marksheet, caste certificate (if applicable), and any other documents as per notification requirements
- Review all information entered for accuracy, spelling, and completeness before final submission
- Click the 'Submit' button to finalise your application; make sure this is done before 26 November 2026 at midnight
- Save and note your application reference number for future tracking and correspondence with ICDS officials
Important Links
- Apply Online for ICDS Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Visit ICDS Official Website
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the age limit for ICDS Anganwadi Worker recruitment 2026?
A: Candidates must be between 18 to 35 years of age as on 1 July 2026. This reference date is strictly used to determine eligibility for all applicants.
Q: What is the minimum educational qualification required?
A: Applicants must possess Intermediate (Class XII) or an equivalent qualification as the minimum requirement. Merit ranking is prepared based on educational qualification, considering qualifications from Intermediate up to postgraduate level.
Q: How many total Anganwadi Worker positions are available in this recruitment?
A: A total of 242 Anganwadi Worker positions are being recruited across 18 Child Development Projects in Ballia district. The distribution includes major locations such as Nagra (39), Siyar (31), Rasra (22), Chilkahar (21), Bairia (20), and smaller centres in Dubhad, Garwar, Murlichhapra, Reoti, and other areas.
Q: What is the deadline for submitting online applications?
A: The last date to submit online applications is 26 November 2026 at 12:00 midnight. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Q: Is there any application fee for this recruitment?
A: See the official notification for fee details if applicable. Check the official notification PDF for complete information on fees.
Q: What is the nature of these Anganwadi Worker positions?
A: These are contract-based positions under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) programme. Anganwadi Workers will deliver services related to nutrition support, health monitoring, early childhood development, and community health programmes in their assigned areas.
Candidates must verify all details on the official website before applying.