Only female candidates are eligible to apply. The applicant must be a permanent resident (Sthayi Nivasini) of the same Gram Sabha/Ward (in urban areas: the same Ward) in which the Anganwadi Centre vacancy exists - applications from candidates of other districts or other states will be rejected. The minimum educational qualification for the Anganwadi Worker post is Intermediate (12th pass) or equivalent. Where more than one candidate with the same minimum qualification (Intermediate) is available, a merit list will be prepared for all candidates of the same category taking into account both the minimum qualification (Intermediate or equivalent) and the highest educational qualification (Post-Graduate). No written examination or interview will be conducted for the selection - merit will be based entirely on educational qualifications. Additionally, for the Anganwadi Worker post specifically, the applicant must meet one of the following preference criteria related to her socioeconomic background in the Gram Sabha/Ward. Preference Order for Anganwadi Worker Selection (Category 'Ka') Priority Preference Category (i) Woman from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family who is a permanent resident of the same Gram Sabha/Ward (Urban areas: same Ward) (ii) Legally separated / Divorced woman from a BPL family who is a permanent resident of the same Gram Sabha/Ward (Urban: same Ward) (iii) Widow woman from a BPL family - if no candidate found in (i) and (ii): woman from a BPL family in the same Gram Sabha/Ward (Urban: same Ward) Sub-category 'Kha' (if no eligible candidate found in category 'Ka') (i) Widow woman from an Above Poverty Line (APL) family in the same Gram Sabha/Ward (ii) Legally separated / Divorced woman from an APL family in the same Gram Sabha/Ward (iii) Widow/Divorced woman from an APL family - if no candidate found in (i) and (ii), women from APL families in the same Gram Sabha/Ward If no eligible candidate from any of the above categories is available in the Gram Sabha, selection will be done as per the priority list from the concerned Nyaya Panchayat.

The official notification does not mention any application fee for Anganwadi Worker recruitment in Prayagraj 2026. The online application is available free of cost through the departmental website https://www.upanganwadibharti.in. Candidates are advised to apply only through the official government portal and not through any third-party website or agent. Be cautious of any individual or agency demanding payment for application processing or selection facilitation - the application process is entirely free. Applications submitted via any medium other than the official website will not be accepted. All Categories NIL (No application fee)

Stage Details Stage 1: Online Application Candidates apply online on https://www.upanganwadibharti.in by 13.05.2026 (up to midnight). Upload self-attested documents as required. No offline / email / postal applications accepted. Stage 2: Application Screening Applications screened for eligibility - domicile, age, gender, qualifications, and category. Incomplete or incorrect applications rejected without intimation. Stage 3: Merit List Preparation Merit list prepared based on educational qualifications. Minimum qualification (Intermediate/equivalent) + highest qualification (up to PG) considered. No written test or interview. Stage 4: Document Verification Shortlisted candidates called for physical verification of original documents. Residence proof, caste certificate, income/BPL certificate, age proof, educational certificates, and other documents verified. Stage 5: Final Selection & Appointment Selection list published on departmental website. No separate letter/communication sent to candidates. Selected candidates must join within the prescribed period.