The Office of the District Programme Officer, Hardoi has issued a fresh district recruitment notice for 644 honorarium-based Anganwadi posts, comprising 329 Anganwadi Worker posts and 315 Anganwadi Sahayika posts across 20 Child Development Projects in Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. The district notice is dated 4 November 2026, and online applications are scheduled from 6 November to 26 November 2026 at midnight through the official Uttar Pradesh Anganwadi recruitment portal. This recruitment is for women candidates who meet the local-residence condition for the concerned Gram Sabha or urban ward. The basic educational requirement is Intermediate / Class 12 or equivalent, while selection follows the notified educational-merit and local-preference framework rather than a written competitive examination. Applicants should pay close attention to the exact centre, village or ward vacancy before applying because eligibility is tied to the local area. The age range is 18 to 35 years as on 1 July 2026. The district notice does not state a fixed monthly honorarium amount or an application fee, so candidates should rely on the live official portal for any later payment or engagement instructions.
Hardoi Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting office | District Programme Officer, Hardoi |
| Department | Child Development Department, Uttar Pradesh |
| Recruitment | Anganwadi Worker and Anganwadi Sahayika |
| Notice date | 4 November 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 644 |
| Anganwadi Worker | 329 |
| Anganwadi Sahayika | 315 |
| Application mode | Online only |
| Application start | 6 November 2026 |
| Last date | 26 November 2026, midnight |
| Basic qualification | Intermediate / Class 12 or equivalent |
| Age limit | 18–35 years as on 1 July 2026 |
| Eligible applicants | Women meeting the notified local-residence condition |
| Selection | Educational merit and local-priority rules; no written exam stated |
| Location | Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh |
Project-Wise Vacancy Details
| Child Development Project | Worker | Sahayika | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahirori | 27 | 6 | 33 |
| Bawan | 16 | 10 | 26 |
| Behendar | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| Bharkhani | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| Bharawan | 13 | 6 | 19 |
| Bilgram | 17 | 29 | 46 |
| Hardoi City | 3 | 11 | 14 |
| Hariyawan | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| Harpalpur | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| Kachhauna | 16 | 19 | 35 |
| Kothawan | 29 | 47 | 76 |
| Madhoganj | 15 | 7 | 22 |
| Mallawan | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| Pihani | 26 | 7 | 33 |
| Sandi | 8 | 17 | 25 |
| Sandila | 14 | 33 | 47 |
| Shahabad | 21 | 46 | 67 |
| Surasa | 25 | 5 | 30 |
| Tadiyawan | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| Todarpur | 15 | 11 | 26 |
| Total | 329 | 315 | 644 |
Village-/ward-level vacancy and reservation details should be checked on the official portal and local notice boards before choosing a post.
Eligibility and Educational Qualification
The basic educational qualification is Intermediate / Class 12 or equivalent.
The recruitment is open to women candidates. Applicants must satisfy the local-residence condition for the vacancy they select. In practice, this means the candidate should apply only against a vacancy for the concerned Gram Sabha or urban ward where she is eligible under the district rules.
Educational merit may consider higher qualifications under the applicable departmental framework, but candidates should not assume that higher education removes the local-residence requirement.
Age Limit
Applicants should be 18 to 35 years old as on 1 July 2026.
Use the Regal Naukri Age Calculator with 1 July 2026 as the cut-off date before submitting the form.
Honorarium / Pay
These are honorarium-based Anganwadi positions. The reviewed Hardoi notice does not state a fixed monthly honorarium amount.
No salary figure from another district or older recruitment has been used in this package.
Application Fee
The district notice reviewed for this recruitment does not state an application fee.
Candidates should check the live application portal before making any payment and should not pay through an unofficial website.
Selection Process
No written examination or interview is announced in the district notice.
Selection follows the applicable educational merit, local-residence, reservation and priority rules under the Uttar Pradesh Anganwadi recruitment framework. The district/selection authority verifies the candidate’s records and local eligibility before final selection.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| District notice dated | 4 November 2026 |
| Online application starts | 6 November 2026 |
| Online application closes | 26 November 2026 |
| Closing time | 12:00 midnight |
| Age cut-off | 1 July 2026 |
How to Apply for Hardoi Anganwadi Recruitment 2026
- Read the official Hardoi Anganwadi notice and identify whether you are applying for Worker or Sahayika.
- Check the project, Gram Sabha or ward vacancy and confirm that you meet the local-residence condition.
- Check your age as on 1 July 2026 using the Age Calculator.
- Keep your Intermediate certificate, residence proof and other supporting records ready with the Government Job Document Checklist.
- From 6 November 2026, open the official UP Anganwadi recruitment portal and select the Hardoi recruitment.
- Enter marks, category, locality and certificate details exactly as shown in your official records.
- If the portal specifies an image size or file limit, use the Photo Resizer only after checking those upload instructions.
- Review the form carefully because incorrect academic or locality information can lead to rejection.
- Submit the online application before 26 November 2026 at midnight and save the acknowledgement.
- For a broader application workflow, see How to Apply for Government Jobs in India.
Documents to Keep Ready
- Class 10 certificate for date-of-birth proof
- Intermediate / Class 12 certificate and marksheet
- Permanent residence / locality certificate for the concerned Gram Sabha or ward
- Category certificate where applicable
- Widow / divorced / abandoned-woman supporting document where a notified priority is claimed
- Aadhaar or other accepted identity proof
- Photograph and other files requested by the portal
- Clear self-attested copies of supporting records where required
Important Candidate Notes
- Only women candidates are eligible under this district recruitment.
- Apply only for a vacancy for which you satisfy the local-residence rule.
- Hardoi has 644 combined posts: 329 Worker + 315 Sahayika.
- The district may revise vacancy numbers under the applicable rules.
- Offline applications are not accepted.
- The notice does not state a fixed honorarium amount or application fee.
- Merit and locality details entered in the form must match official records.
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Hardoi notification | Open District Recruitment Notice |
| Online application portal | UP Anganwadi Recruitment Portal |
| Official recruitment website | UP Anganwadi Bharti |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available in Hardoi Anganwadi Recruitment 2026?
The district recruitment contains 644 vacancies: 329 Anganwadi Worker and 315 Anganwadi Sahayika posts.
When can candidates apply?
Online applications are scheduled from 6 November to 26 November 2026.
What is the basic qualification?
The basic qualification is Intermediate / Class 12 or equivalent.
Who can apply?
Eligible women candidates who satisfy the local-residence condition for the concerned Gram Sabha or urban ward can apply.
What is the age limit?
Applicants should be 18 to 35 years old as on 1 July 2026.
Is there a written examination?
No written examination is stated in the district notice. Selection follows the applicable merit and local-priority framework.
What is the salary or honorarium?
The posts are honorarium-based, but the Hardoi notice reviewed here does not state a fixed monthly amount.
Is there an application fee?
No application-fee amount is stated in the district notice reviewed for this recruitment.