Bal Vikas Vibhag, Hathras (UP) has announced recruitment for Anganwadi Karyakatri (Anganwadi Worker) posts. Published under Government Order No. 2025/3313/58-1-2025 (1917687) dated 17.09.2025, this recruitment drive offers 229 openings across 8 Child Development Projects (CDPs) in Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh. Female candidates within the 18 to 35 years age group (as on 01.01.2026) with minimum Intermediate (10+2) qualification can apply online within 21 days of advertisement publication at http://upanganwadibharti.in.

Child Development Department Hathras is hiring 229 Anganwadi Worker posts with minimum Intermediate qualification, apply online within 21 days of advertisement at http://upanganwadibharti.in.

Nature of Post: Village/Ward-level Anganwadi Worker (not a regular government employment).

IMPORTANT: This is not a regular government employment. Anganwadi Karyakatri is an honorary/contractual position under the Bal Vikas programme. Selected candidates will not be treated as regular government employees and will not be entitled to regular government employee benefits.

Age is calculated as on 01.01.2026. Only High School (Class 10th) mark sheet and certificate are valid for date of birth proof. No other document is accepted for age verification.

Selection is purely merit-based. No written examination is conducted. Final selection is subject to eligibility verification, domicile verification, category-wise vacancy, and document verification. In case of equal marks, tie-break is by age (older candidate preferred); if age is also equal, candidate with higher educational qualification gets preference.

Stage 1 - Merit List (Based on Combined Academic Marks)

A merit list will be prepared in descending order of combined marks from all qualifying examinations: Intermediate + Graduation + Post Graduation (total marks of all examinations added together). Candidates must correctly enter marks for each examination at the time of application. If two or more candidates have equal combined marks, the older candidate is given priority. If marks AND age are equal, the candidate with higher educational qualification is given priority.

Stage 2 - Selection Priority (Chayan ki Variyata)

Within the merit list, the following priority order applies for each Gram Sabha / Ward:

• Priority 1: Widow / legally divorced / deserted (Parityakta) woman from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family of the same Gram Sabha / Ward.
• Priority 2: If Priority 1 not available - any woman from a BPL family of the same Gram Sabha / Ward.
• Priority 3: If Priority 2 not available - Widow / legally divorced / deserted woman from an Above Poverty Line (APL) family of the same Gram Sabha / Ward.
• Priority 4: If Priority 3 not available - any woman from an APL family of the same Gram Sabha / Ward.
• Priority 5: If no eligible candidate found in the same Gram Sabha under any of the above categories - category-wise selection from the concerned Nyaya Panchayat (same priority order).

Valid documents for Widow status: Death Certificate issued by Gram Panchayat Officer / concerned Urban Local Body and certified copy of Family Register. For divorced / deserted women: valid legal order issued by the competent Court.

Stage 3 - Document Verification

Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification. All original documents and self-attested clean, readable photocopies must be produced. Documents not matching the online application will lead to cancellation. Forged / tampered documents will result in cancellation of candidature and legal action.

The official order does not mention any application fee for Anganwadi Worker recruitment. Candidates should verify on the official portal http://upanganwadibharti.in at the time of application, as fee details (if any) will be specified in the published advertisement.

A total of 229 Anganwadi Karyakatri posts are vacant across 8 Bal Vikas Pariyojanas in Hathras district. These are distributed category-wise (Unreserved / UR, OBC, SC) as per reservation roster. Note: Anganwadi centre "Kharg" under Hathras Gramin project is excluded from this advertisement as it is under consideration in the Hon'ble High Court. Candidates can apply for posts only in their own Ward / Gram Sabha (or Nyaya Panchayat if required).

Note: Anganwadi centre "Kharg" under Hathras Gramin CDP is excluded - matter is sub-judice before the Hon'ble High Court.

Reservation Details

Each Anganwadi Karyakatri vacancy is specific to a particular Anganwadi centre within a Gram Sabha / Ward. Candidates must apply only for the centre / Gram Sabha / Ward where they are residents. District-level summary is given below; detailed centre-wise vacancy will be in the published advertisement.

Candidates shall apply online through the UP Anganwadi Bharti portal (http://upanganwadibharti.in) only. No other mode of application will be accepted. Applications must be submitted within 21 days of the official advertisement publication date. The application form must be filled correctly and completely in the format available on the departmental website. Self-attested, clean, and legible copies of all documents mentioned in the application must be uploaded. Any error, incorrect data, or forged/fabricated documents will result in cancellation of candidature.

Documents Required to be Uploaded (Self-attested, clean and readable copies):

• High School (Class 10th) marksheet and certificate - for Date of Birth proof
• Intermediate (Class 12th) marksheet and certificate - mandatory for all applicants
• Graduation (Snatak) marksheet and degree certificate (if applicable)
• Post Graduation (Parasnaatak) marksheet and degree certificate (if applicable)
• Residence certificate (Nivas Praman Patra) - online issued, digitally signed by Tehsil, online verifiable
• Caste certificate (Jati Praman Patra) for OBC / SC candidates - online issued, digitally signed by Tehsil, online verifiable
• Income / BPL certificate - for BPL priority claim; must be issued per GO No. 3959/1-9-11-10-9 dated 30.09.2011 and online verifiable
• Death certificate and certified copy of Family Register - for widow claimants (issued by Gram Panchayat Officer / Urban Local Body)
• Court legal order - for legally divorced / deserted women claimants
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Any other document as specified in the published advertisement

Documents to be Produced at Document Verification:

• All original documents as listed above with self-attested photocopies
• Printout of submitted online application
• High School certificate / marksheet (original) for Date of Birth
• All academic mark sheets (originals) - Intermediate, Graduation, Post Graduation
• Original residence and caste certificates (Tehsil-issued, digitally signed)
• Original income / BPL certificate (if claimed) - online verifiable
• Any other supporting documents mentioned in the application

NO DOCUMENTS TO BE SENT BY POST TO THE DEPARTMENT. All submissions are online only. Candidates appear for document verification at their own expense.

Apply Online at: http://upanganwadibharti.in → Register / Login → Apply for Hathras Anganwadi Karyakatri Vacancy

For queries: Contact Bal Vikas Pariyojana Adhikari of the respective project or Jila Karyakram Adhikari, Hathras.