Thumbnail: Viksit Haryana | Lucknow Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 — 428 posts, women only
Lucknow district has announced 428 Anganwadi vacancies — and they are open to women only. The Office of the District Programme Officer, Lucknow has invited online applications for 356 Anganwadi Helper (Sahayika) and 72 Anganwadi Worker (Karyakartri) posts across 10 Child Development Projects. The last date to apply online is 3 December 2026.
The best part is that there is no written examination — selection is made on merit and preference. Women who have passed Intermediate (Class 12) can apply for the Worker post, and the age limit is 18 to 35 years. Women from the same village or ward where the post is vacant get priority.
Quick Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Benefit | 428 posts in government Anganwadi centres — honorarium-based contractual engagement, work in your own village or ward |
| Eligibility | Women only; Worker post needs Intermediate (Class 12), age 18–35 years as on 01.07.2026; must live in the same gram sabha/ward as the vacancy |
| Documents | High School marksheet and certificate, residence and caste certificates (online, Tehsil-issued), income certificate, widow/divorced women’s certificates as applicable |
| Last Date | 3 December 2026 — online only; postal applications will not be accepted |
| Notification | No. C-1487/जि0का0अधि0/विज्ञप्ति/2026-27, dated 12 November 2026 |
Who Benefits Directly From This Recruitment?
This recruitment is for women of Lucknow district who want a government-linked job in their own village or neighbourhood. For the Anganwadi Worker post, the applicant must be a resident of the same gram sabha (village) or urban ward where the post is vacant.
Preference goes first to widows, legally divorced or abandoned women from below-poverty-line (BPL) families, then to women from BPL families, and then to widows, abandoned or divorced women from above-poverty-line families — all within the same gram sabha or ward.
How Many Posts Are There in Each Block?
The 428 posts are spread over 10 Child Development Projects in Lucknow. Alamnagar (67) and Sarojini Nagar (59) have the most Helper posts, while Aliganj (19) and Mohanlalganj (11) have the most Worker posts.
| Project (Block) | Helper | Worker |
|---|---|---|
| Alamnagar | 67 | 10 |
| Aliganj | 48 | 19 |
| B.K.T. | 30 | 5 |
| Chinhat | 44 | 5 |
| Gosainganj | 26 | 7 |
| Kakori | 28 | 6 |
| Malihabad | 19 | 1 |
| Mal | 9 | 5 |
| Mohanlalganj | 26 | 11 |
| Sarojini Nagar | 59 | 3 |
| Total | 356 | 72 |
The notice states that the number of vacancies may increase or decrease. The gram sabha and ward-wise list of posts is displayed on the notice boards of the district Collectorate, Vikas Bhawan, Tehsil and Development Block offices.
What Are the Eligibility and Age Limits?
For the Anganwadi Worker post, the minimum qualification is Intermediate or its equivalent. The age must be at least 18 years and not more than 35 years as on 1 July 2026. Only the date of birth recorded in the High School marksheet and certificate is accepted as proof of age.
For the Anganwadi Helper post, the notice does not state the qualification, age limit or residence condition — those details must be checked in the Government Order, on the district notice boards, and on the departmental website upanganwadibharti.in. Do not assume a qualification for the Helper post.
How Will Selection Be Made — Is There an Exam?
There is no written examination in this recruitment. Selection will be made on the basis of preference and merit, with merit decided on marks from Intermediate to Post-graduation. Preference is given as per the rules to BPL, widow and divorced or abandoned women, under the Government Order.
If the selection committee does not make a selection for any advertised post for any reason, the applications received for that post will not be considered. Giving wrong or incorrect information can lead to rejection of the application, and the applicant alone will be responsible.
How to Apply Online
- Read Government Order No. 2025/3313/58-1-2025 (1917687) dated 17 September 2025 carefully before applying, as the notice asks.
- Fill in the application online only, on the format available on the departmental website upanganwadibharti.in.
- Upload clean, legible, self-attested copies of the documents mentioned in the online form.
- Complete the online application by 3 December 2026 — offline or postal applications will not be accepted.
Documents You Will Need
- High School marksheet and certificate (for date of birth)
- Residence and caste certificates issued online by the Tehsil with a digital signature, verifiable online
- Income certificate issued by the competent level, verifiable online
- For widows: death certificate issued by the Gram Panchayat Officer or the urban local body, and a certified copy of the family register
- For divorced or abandoned women: the legal order issued by a court
What to Keep in Mind
These are contract-based posts on honorarium — not permanent government jobs. The notice does not print the honorarium amount, so do not trust any monthly figure quoted elsewhere. The notice also does not specify an application fee and does not print an application start date — only the last date, 3 December 2026, is given.
Read the official notice and the Government Order before applying. Also read: SLRC Assam Field Assistant Recruitment 2026 — 72 posts and PM RAHAT in Haryana — Rs 1.5 lakh free treatment. For another women-focused scheme, see Haryana Lado Lakshmi 13th instalment.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | By 3 December 2026 — upanganwadibharti.in |
| Official Notification & Website | Notice dated 12 November 2026 (C-1487) — upanganwadibharti.in |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How many vacancies are there in Lucknow Anganwadi Recruitment 2026?
A: There are 428 vacancies — 356 Anganwadi Helper and 72 Anganwadi Worker posts. The notice says the number may increase or decrease.
Q2: What is the last date to apply?
A: The last date for the online application is 3 December 2026. Apply only at upanganwadibharti.in.
Q3: What is the qualification for the Anganwadi Worker post?
A: The minimum qualification is Intermediate or its equivalent, with age 18 to 35 years as on 01.07.2026.
Q4: Can men apply for these Anganwadi posts?
A: No. The notice states that only women candidates are eligible.
Q5: Is there an exam for this recruitment?
A: No. Selection is on preference and merit (marks from Intermediate to Post-graduation) — there is no written examination.
Q6: How much honorarium will be paid?
A: This information has not been officially announced yet. The notice does not print the honorarium amount — these are honorarium-based contractual posts.
Next Action: Eligible women should apply online at upanganwadibharti.in before 3 December 2026, after reading the official notice and the Government Order.
Sources: Notice No. C-1487 of the District Programme Officer, Lucknow dated 12 November 2026 (available on the departmental website upanganwadibharti.in); facts corroborated by FreeJobAlert, FreshersLive, 9curry and other sources.
