The Office of the District Programme Officer, ICDS, Ballia has opened a fresh district recruitment for 242 Anganwadi Worker (Anganwadi Karyakartri) posts across 18 Child Development Projects in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh. The official notice is dated 4 November 2026, and eligible women can submit the online application through the Uttar Pradesh Anganwadi recruitment portal up to midnight on 26 November 2026. The vacancies are distributed across rural and urban project areas, with Nagra, Siyar and Rasra carrying some of the larger project-level totals.
This recruitment is closely tied to the applicant’s local area. A candidate must satisfy the residence condition for the concerned Gram Sabha or urban ward, along with the notified age and category requirements. At a basic level, the minimum educational qualification is Intermediate or equivalent. The standard age range is 18 to 35 years, with age checked against 1 July 2026. Selection is merit-based under the applicable Uttar Pradesh Anganwadi rules; the district notice does not prescribe a written examination. Candidates should therefore give special attention to accurate academic entries, residence proof, income and category certificates, and any document used to claim widow, divorced or abandoned-woman preference. Because the vacancy is centre-specific, applicants should confirm the exact local vacancy and reservation position before submitting the form.
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting office | District Programme Officer, ICDS, Ballia |
| Department | Child Development Department, Uttar Pradesh |
| Post | Anganwadi Worker (Anganwadi Karyakartri) |
| Total vacancies | 242 |
| Official notice date | 4 November 2026 |
| Reference number | C-2380 |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | 26 November 2026, up to midnight |
| Job location | Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh |
| Who can apply | Women candidates meeting the notified local-residence and eligibility conditions |
| Selection | Educational merit with notified local-residence, reservation and preference rules |
Vacancy Details
| Child Development Project | Area | UR | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bairia | Rural / Urban | 6 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 20 |
| Bansdih | Rural | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Belhari | Rural | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| Beruarbari | Rural | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| City | Urban | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Chilkahar | Rural | 12 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 21 |
| Dubhad | Rural | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| Garwar | Rural | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| Hanumanganj | Rural | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Maniar | Rural | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Murlichhapra | Rural | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| Nagra | Rural / Urban | 19 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 39 |
| Navanagar | Rural | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| Pandah | Rural | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Rasra | Rural | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 22 |
| Reoti | Rural | 4 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 11 |
| Siyar | Rural / Urban | 13 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 31 |
| Sohav | Rural | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| Total | 113 | 58 | 66 | 5 | 242 |
The district notice states that the number of vacancies may change in special circumstances. Applicants should check the centre-wise list for the exact Gram Sabha or ward and reservation category before applying.
Eligibility / Educational Qualification
The basic educational requirement is Intermediate (Class 12) or equivalent. Only women candidates are eligible.
The applicant must meet the notified local-residence condition for the vacancy. The recruitment is linked to the concerned Gram Sabha or urban ward, so candidates should not choose a centre only because it is within Ballia district.
Age Limit
| Rule | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 18 years |
| Maximum age | 35 years |
| Age cut-off date | 1 July 2026 |
| Accepted date of birth | Date recorded in the High School marksheet/certificate |
Use the Regal Naukri Age Calculator with 1 July 2026 as the cut-off date before submitting the application.
Selection Process
The official notice does not prescribe a written examination. Selection is based on educational merit and the notified local-residence, reservation and preference rules.
Within the applicable local area, the notice gives preference to eligible widowed, legally divorced or abandoned women from BPL families, followed by other notified BPL/APL categories according to the recruitment rules. If an eligible candidate is not available in the concerned Gram Sabha, the applicable Nyay Panchayat provision may be used as stated in the notice.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| District Magistrate approval | 3 November 2026 |
| Official recruitment notice | 4 November 2026 |
| Last date for online application | 26 November 2026, up to midnight |
| Age cut-off date | 1 July 2026 |
How to Apply for Ballia Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026
- Read the official Ballia Anganwadi Worker notification and identify the vacancy available in your Gram Sabha or urban ward.
- Check your age on 1 July 2026 with the Age Calculator, and use the Eligibility Pre-check only as a preparation aid.
- Keep your High School record, Intermediate certificate, residence proof, income certificate, category certificate and any preference-related proof ready. The Government Job Document Checklist can help you organise the required records.
- Open the official UP Anganwadi recruitment portal and complete the online application for the relevant Ballia vacancy.
- Enter academic marks, category and residence details exactly as shown in your certificates. The notice warns that incorrect or forged entries can lead to cancellation.
- Upload clear, readable self-attested document copies where the portal asks for them.
- Review the complete form before final submission and submit it by 26 November 2026, midnight. Offline applications are not accepted.
- Save the submitted application or acknowledgement. For a broader application workflow, see the How to Apply for Government Jobs guide.
Documents Required
| Document | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| High School marksheet/certificate | Date-of-birth proof |
| Intermediate/equivalent certificate and marksheet | Basic educational qualification |
| Higher qualification records, if claimed | Merit calculation where applicable |
| Residence certificate | Local-residence eligibility |
| Caste/category certificate, where applicable | Reservation claim |
| Income certificate | BPL-related preference where claimed |
| Widow proof, where claimed | Preference claim |
| Court/legal order for divorced or abandoned status, where claimed | Preference claim |
| Other portal-requested records | Application support |
The notice requires residence, caste and income certificates to meet its issuing-authority and online-verification conditions. Candidates claiming a preference should use only the proof specified in the official rules.
Important Candidate Notes
- The recruitment is for women candidates only.
- The vacancy is tied to the relevant Gram Sabha or urban ward; verify the exact centre before applying.
- The official notice does not prescribe a written examination.
- The notice states that applications are accepted online only; offline applications are not valid.
- Income, residence and category certificates should meet the notice's digital-signature and online-verification conditions.
- For the BPL preference rules, the notice cites annual income limits of ₹46,080 for rural areas and ₹56,460 for urban areas.
- The district notice does not state a specific application fee or honorarium amount. Follow only the current instructions shown on the official recruitment portal.
- Two women from the same family cannot be appointed at the same Anganwadi centre under the stated rule.
Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Ballia recruitment notice | Open Official Notification |
| Online application / recruitment portal | Open UP Anganwadi Recruitment Portal |
| Age check | Open Age Calculator |
| Eligibility preparation | Open Eligibility Pre-check |
| Document preparation | Open Government Job Document Checklist |
FAQ
How many Anganwadi Worker vacancies are available in Ballia?
The official district notice lists 242 vacancies across 18 Child Development Projects: 113 UR, 58 OBC, 66 SC and 5 ST.
Who can apply for these posts?
Only women candidates who meet the notified education, age, local-residence and category conditions can apply.
What is the basic qualification?
The minimum educational qualification is Intermediate (Class 12) or equivalent.
What is the age limit?
Candidates should be 18 to 35 years old as on 1 July 2026, using the date of birth recorded in the High School marksheet/certificate.
What is the last date to apply?
The online application must be submitted by 26 November 2026, up to midnight.
Is there a written examination?
The district recruitment notice does not prescribe a written examination. Selection is merit-based with the notified local-residence, reservation and preference rules.
Can a candidate from another part of Ballia apply for any centre?
The recruitment is centre/local-area based. Candidates should verify the exact Gram Sabha or urban ward residence condition and vacancy before applying.
Where should candidates apply?
Applications are submitted through the official UP Anganwadi recruitment portal. Candidates should also read the official Ballia notification before final submission.