Job Description
Overview
The Office of the District Programme Officer, ICDS, Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has invited applications for 242 posts of Anganwadi Workers across 18 child development projects in the district. This recruitment drive aims to fill contractual community-level positions under Advt No. C-2350/जि0का0अधि0/आ0बा0 सहा0/विज्ञप्ति/2025-26. Eligible women candidates can submit their applications through the online portal up to 26 November 2026.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage local Anganwadi centers and coordinate community-level nutrition programs for children and mothers.
- Maintain records of beneficiary attendance, health check-ups, and supplementary nutrition distribution.
- Implement government welfare schemes and conduct grassroots awareness campaigns on health and hygiene.
Why Apply
Engaging as an Anganwadi Worker offers an impactful opportunity to serve the local community and contribute to grassroots child development. Candidates gain valuable administrative and social work experience while securing employment within their home wards or gram sabhas.
Important Dates
- Last date for online application: 26 November 2026
- Age calculation baseline: 1 July 2026
Quick Facts
- Total Vacancies: 242 Posts
- Location: Ballia, Uttar Pradesh
- Job Type: Contract
- Category: Other Jobs
ICDS Ballia Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 Overview
Vacancy Details
| Post | Posts | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Anganwadi Worker (Bairia) | 20 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (Bansdih) | 5 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (Belhari) | 8 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (Beruarbari) | 9 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (City) | 3 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (Chilkahar) | 21 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (Dubhad) | 11 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (Garwar) | 11 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (Hanumanganj) | 9 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (Maniar) | 3 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (Murlichhapra) | 11 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (Nagra) | 39 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (Navanagar) | 10 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (Pandah) | 8 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (Rasra) | 22 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (Reoti) | 11 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (Siyar) | 31 | 18 to 35 years |
| Anganwadi Worker (Sohav) | 10 | 18 to 35 years |
How to Apply
- Visit the official application portal at upanganwadibharti.in.
- Read the official notification and government order dated 17-09-2025 carefully before proceeding.
- Complete the online application form with accurate personal and educational details.
- Upload self-attested, clean, and legible digital copies of all mandatory documents including caste, income, and residence certificates.
- Submit the form online before the midnight deadline of 26 November 2026.
- Take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference.
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
Age Limit
Selection Process
The selection of candidates is carried out according to the government order dated 17-09-2025. A merit list is prepared based on educational qualifications up to a maximum of postgraduate level. First preference is given to widows, legally divorced, or abandoned women from BPL families residing in the same gram sabha or ward, followed by other women from BPL families of the same locality. If no eligible candidate is found within the gram sabha, category-wise selection proceeds from the concerned Nyay Panchayat.
Latest Current Affairs (Key Points)
Organization
The Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) program operates under the Department of Women and Child Development to deliver early childhood care, health, and nutritional support across various districts in India. The District Programme Officer in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, manages local implementation, worker deployments, and grassroots welfare initiatives to uplift women and children in rural and urban project areas.
