Job Description

Overview

The Office of the District Programme Officer, Banda, has announced a recruitment drive for 122 Anganwadi Worker positions. This initiative aims to strengthen grassroots child development and nutrition services across various rural and urban projects in the Banda district. Candidates are invited to apply for these honorarium-based roles, which play a vital role in community welfare and early childhood education.

Key Responsibilities

  • Facilitate early childhood education activities for children in the assigned centre.
  • Monitor and record the nutritional status of children and pregnant women in the locality.
  • Distribute supplementary nutrition as per government guidelines and maintain accurate records.
  • Conduct home visits to provide health and nutrition counseling to families.
  • Maintain registers and documentation related to center activities and beneficiary data.
  • Coordinate with local health workers for immunization and health check-up drives.

Why Apply

Serving as an Anganwadi Worker offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the health and education of your local community. It provides a stable platform for social impact and professional engagement within the government's welfare framework.

Important Dates

  • Notification Date: 22 August 2026
  • Application Deadline: 22 September 2026

Quick Facts

  • Total Vacancies: 122
  • Location: Banda, Uttar Pradesh
  • Category: Other Jobs

Banda Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 Overview

Registration Date
22 Aug 2026 – 22 Sep 2026
Salary
Honorarium-based
Vacancies
122
Eligibility
Intermediate to Post-Graduate
Application Link

Vacancy Details

ProjectVacancies
Baberu15
Badokhar Khurd22
Banda City3
Bisanda10
Jaspura1
Kamasin14
Mahuwa19
Naraini22
Tindwari16

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official portal at upanganwadibharti.in.
  2. Identify the vacant center corresponding to your Gram Sabha or Ward of residence.
  3. Fill out the online application form with accurate personal and academic details.
  4. Upload clear, self-attested digital copies of all required certificates, including residence, income, and educational mark sheets.
  5. Review all entries for accuracy before final submission.
  6. Submit the application online before the midnight deadline on 22 September 2026.
  7. Download and print a copy of the submitted application for your personal records.

Cutoff Marks

Not applicable; selection is merit-based.

Application Fee

Nil

Age Limit

Minimum 18 years and maximum 35 years as of 1 July 2026, based on 10th standard certificate.

Selection Process

The selection process is entirely merit-based, with no written examination or interview. The merit list is calculated using the marks obtained in academic qualifications from Intermediate to Post-Graduate levels.

Candidates are evaluated based on their income status relative to the poverty line. Priority is assigned to specific groups, starting with widows below the poverty line, followed by legally divorced or deserted women below the poverty line, and then other women candidates below the poverty line. If vacancies remain, the same priority order is applied to candidates above the poverty line.

Exam Pattern

Not applicable; selection is based on a merit list of academic qualifications.

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Organization

The Office of the District Programme Officer in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, operates under the Department of Women and Child Development. Its primary mandate is to implement the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme, which focuses on improving the nutritional and health status of children under six years, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. The office oversees the management of Anganwadi centres, ensuring the effective delivery of supplementary nutrition, immunization, and health education services across the district.

Frequently Asked Questions

A total of 122 posts are available across 9 Bal Vikas Pariyojnas: Baberu (15), Badokhar Khurd (22), Banda Shahar (3), Bisanda (10), Jaspura (1), Kamasin (14), Mahuwa (19), Naraini (22), and Tindwari (16). Check the official notification for the full center-wise breakdown.

This recruitment is open exclusively to women candidates who are permanent residents of the specific Gram Sabha or urban ward where the vacant center is located. Candidates must also meet the age and educational requirements specified in the notification.

The online application window closes on 22 September 2026, at midnight. It is recommended to submit your application well before the deadline to avoid potential technical issues on the official portal.

The age limit is 18 to 35 years as of 1 July 2026. The date of birth recorded in your High School (10th standard) certificate will be used as the official proof for age calculation.

No, there is no written examination or interview. The selection is based on a merit list prepared using marks obtained in academic qualifications from Intermediate (12th standard) up to Post-Graduate level, along with income and priority-category criteria.

No, offline or postal applications are not accepted. You must submit your application exclusively through the official departmental website at upanganwadibharti.in.

You will need self-attested scans of your residence proof (digitally signed at the Tehsil level), income certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), 10th standard certificate, and mark sheets for all qualifications from Intermediate to Post-Graduate. Widows or divorced/deserted women must also provide relevant legal documentation.

No, there is no application fee for this recruitment. The application process is free of cost for all eligible candidates.
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