The Office of the District Program Officer, Agra has released the Agra Anganwadi Bharti 2026 notification for 386 Anganwadi Karyakartri and 322 Anganwadi Sahayika vacant posts across urban and rural project areas of Agra district. Only female candidates aged 18 to 35 years (as on 01 January 2026) can apply online at upaganwadibharti.in from now until 20 July 2026 (midnight). Selection is merit-based with no written exam or interview.
Agra Anganwadi Bharti 2026 PDF Download Link
Candidates looking for the Agra Anganwadi Bharti 2026 PDF Download link can access the complete official notification, including ward/gram sabha-wise vacancy details and reservation criteria, from the notice boards at the District Collectorate, Vikas Bhawan, Tehsil, and Block Development offices, or from the departmental website upaganwadibharti.in. Reading the detailed notification thoroughly before applying is recommended to avoid mistakes that could lead to rejection.
Agra Anganwadi Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview
Candidates wondering about the basic details of the Agra Anganwadi Karyakartri Sahayika Recruitment 2026 can refer to this quick overview table. It summarizes the organization, total vacancies, application mode, and closing date in one glance.
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Agra Anganwadi Bharti 2026 Important Dates
Candidates applying for the Agra Anganwadi Karyakartri Recruitment 2026 should keep track of the application timeline to avoid missing the deadline. The recruitment process follows the government order dated 17.09.2025, and applications are accepted only within the notified window.
Agra Anganwadi Karyakartri & Sahayika Vacancy 2026: Project-wise Breakdown
The Agra Anganwadi Vacancy 2026 is spread across 16 Child Development Projects (Bal Vikas Pariyojana) in the district, covering both urban and rural areas. Out of the total vacancies, 386 posts are for Anganwadi Karyakartri and 322 posts are for Anganwadi Sahayika (vacancies arising from a prior selection process).
Anganwadi Karyakartri Vacancy (Category-wise)
Anganwadi Sahayika Vacancy (from Prior Selection Process)
Note: The number of advertised posts may increase or decrease, and updates will be reflected on the official website.
Agra Anganwadi Bharti 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Only female candidates are eligible to apply for the Agra Anganwadi Karyakartri and Sahayika Recruitment 2026. Applicants must be a permanent resident of the ward (urban)/gram sabha where the vacant post is located, and they must meet the prescribed age and educational qualification.
Educational Qualification
The minimum educational qualification for both Anganwadi Karyakartri and Sahayika posts is Intermediate or equivalent. Merit will be prepared based on qualification ranging from minimum Intermediate to maximum Postgraduate, and no written exam or interview will be conducted.
Age Limit
Candidates applying for the Agra Anganwadi Vacancy 2026 must be at least 18 years old and not more than 35 years old as on 01 January 2026. Age will be verified based on the date of birth mentioned in the High School marksheet and certificate, and no age relaxation is available to any category — SC, ST, OBC, or General.
Local Residency Requirement
The applicant must be a permanent (Sthai) resident of the ward (in urban areas) or gram sabha (in rural areas) where the vacant post is advertised. Applications from candidates residing outside the relevant ward or gram sabha will not be considered for that specific vacancy.
Agra Anganwadi Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
The official notification does not mention any application fee for the Agra Anganwadi Karyakartri Sahayika Bharti 2026. Candidates should refer to the online application form on upaganwadibharti.in for any updated fee details before submitting the form.
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Agra Anganwadi Karyakartri Sahayika Selection Process 2026
The selection process for Agra Anganwadi Bharti 2026 is entirely merit-based, meaning there is no written examination or interview involved. All selection procedures and terms will follow the rules laid out in the Bal Vikas evam Pushtahar Anubhag government order dated 17.09.2025.
- Step 1: Online application submission on upaganwadibharti.in (until 20 July 2026)
- Step 2: Verification of ward/gram sabha residency and educational documents
- Step 3: Preparation of merit list based on educational qualification (Intermediate to Postgraduate)
- Step 4: Preference given to widows, divorced women, and candidates living below the poverty line
- Step 5: Final merit list display at Collectorate, Vikas Bhawan, Tehsil, and Block Development offices
Candidates who are widowed, divorced, or living below the poverty line will get priority in the merit-based selection, as specified in the government order. Widow applicants must submit their husband’s death certificate issued by the Gram Panchayat/Gram Vikas Adhikari or Nagar Nigam, along with an attested copy of the family register.
Agra Anganwadi Karyakartri Sahayika Apply Online 2026
Candidates who want to complete the Agra Anganwadi Bharti Apply Online 2026 process must visit the departmental website and fill the form carefully, since incorrect entries lead to automatic rejection. Only online applications will be accepted — offline forms are not valid under any circumstances.
- Visit the official website: upaganwadibharti.in
- Select the relevant vacant post (Karyakartri or Sahayika) for your ward/gram sabha.
- Fill in personal, educational, and residency details accurately in the online form.
- Upload a recent self-attested photograph, signature, and all required certificates in a clear and readable format.
- Review all entries carefully before final submission, as errors in facts, figures, or marks can lead to rejection.
- Submit the form before the deadline of 20 July 2026, midnight 12:00.
- Save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Important: If any error, incorrect figure, or forged document is found in the online application, the candidature will be cancelled, and the applicant alone will be responsible for such rejection.
Agra Anganwadi Karyakartri Sahayika Honorarium (Salary) 2026
Anganwadi Karyakartri and Sahayika posts in Agra are honorarium-based rather than salaried government positions. The monthly honorarium structure is fixed as per government norms and will be revised from time to time as per future government orders.
Income Certificate & Document Requirements
Candidates applying under reserved or income-based preference categories must submit an income certificate that follows the limits set by the Samaj Kalyan Anubhag-2 government order dated 14 September 2025. The prescribed annual income limit is ₹46,080 for rural areas and ₹56,460 for urban areas.
- Income certificate, caste certificate, and residence certificate must be online certificates issued at the level of Sub-Divisional Magistrate/Tehsildar.
- Widow applicants need a husband’s death certificate from the Gram Panchayat/Gram Vikas Adhikari or Nagar Nigam along with a family register copy.
- Divorced women must submit a court order/decree regarding the divorce.
- All certificates and photographs must be self-attested, clear, and legible before uploading.
Common Mistakes to Avoid While Applying for Agra Anganwadi Bharti 2026
Many candidates lose their chance of selection in the Agra Anganwadi Karyakartri Sahayika Recruitment 2026 due to avoidable errors during the application process. Being aware of these mistakes in advance can help candidates submit an error-free application.
- Applying for a ward or gram sabha other than one’s permanent residence — such applications are not considered.
- Uploading blurry, old, or unclear photographs and signatures that fail document verification.
- Entering incorrect date of birth that does not match the High School certificate, leading to rejection.
- Submitting income, caste, or residence certificates not issued through the proper SDM/Tehsildar online process.
- Waiting until the last date of 20 July 2026 to apply, risking website traffic issues or last-minute errors.
- Failing to keep certificates ready in scanned, self-attested format before starting the online form.
- Not reading the full government order dated 17.09.2025 before applying, resulting in avoidable disqualification.