ICDS Ballia Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 242 Anganwadi Worker Posts

ICDS Ballia Recruitment 2026: The Office of the District Programme Officer, Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has released a recruitment notification for 242 Anganwadi Worker vacancies across 18 Child Development Project areas. Eligible female candidates who have passed Intermediate (Class 12th) can apply online through the official website.

The online application process is open, and the last date to submit the application form is 26 November 2026. Interested candidates should check the eligibility criteria, age limit, vacancy details, selection process and application procedure before applying.

ICDS Ballia Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Vacancy Details

The department has announced a total of 242 Anganwadi Worker vacancies in 18 Child Development Project areas of Ballia district.

Note: Nagra has the highest number of vacancies with 39 posts, followed by Siyar with 31 vacancies.

Category-Wise Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates interested in ICDS Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 must fulfil the educational qualification, age and other eligibility requirements mentioned in the official notification.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed Intermediate (Class 12th) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.
• Only female candidates are eligible to apply.
• Educational qualifications up to the postgraduate level will be considered for preparing the merit list, subject to the notification’s selection rules.

Age Limit

The age limit for ICDS Ballia Anganwadi Worker Recruitment is:

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 35 Years

Age Calculation Date: 01 July 2026.

Candidates should refer to the official notification for applicable age-related conditions.

Other Eligibility Conditions

1. Only women candidates are eligible for these vacancies.
2. Residence and caste certificates must be issued online by the tehsil, carry a digital signature and be verifiable online.
3. The income certificate must be online-verifiable and issued within three years as of 26 November 2026.
4. Two women from the same family cannot be appointed at the same Anganwadi Centre.

Selection Process

The selection of candidates for Anganwadi Worker posts in Ballia will be conducted according to the Uttar Pradesh Government Order dated 17 September 2025.

The selection process includes:

1. Merit-Based Selection: Merit will be prepared based on educational qualifications, considering qualifications up to the postgraduate level.
2. Local Residence Preference: Preference will be given to eligible women belonging to the same Gram Sabha or ward.
3. Category-Wise Selection: If eligible candidates are not available in the concerned Gram Sabha or ward, selection will be made category-wise from the concerned Nyay Panchayat.

Priority in Selection

The notification provides the following preference:

• First preference: Widowed, legally divorced or abandoned women belonging to BPL families and residing in the same Gram Sabha or ward.
• Next preference: Women belonging to BPL families residing in the same Gram Sabha or ward.
• If no eligible candidate is available in the Gram Sabha or ward, category-wise selection will be conducted from the concerned Nyay Panchayat.

Candidates should carefully read the government order and official recruitment notification for complete selection rules.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready before filling out the online application form:

1. High School marksheet and certificate for date-of-birth verification.
2. Intermediate (12th) marksheet and certificate.
3. Residence certificate.
4. Caste certificate, wherever applicable.
5. Income certificate.
6. Self-attested copies of documents mentioned in the application form.
7. Death certificate issued by the Gram Panchayat Officer or urban local body for widowed candidates.
8. Certified copy of the family register for widowed candidates.
9. Court-issued legal order for divorced or abandoned women, as applicable.

All uploaded documents should be clear, legible and valid. The required certificates must meet the notification’s issuance and online-verification conditions.

Important Dates

Candidates are advised to complete the application process before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical problems.

How to Apply Online

Eligible female candidates can follow these steps to submit their ICDS Anganwadi Worker online application form:

1. Visit the official application website: **https://upanganwadibharti.in**.
2. Open the ICDS Ballia Anganwadi Worker Recruitment 2026 application link.
3. Read the official recruitment notification and eligibility conditions carefully.
4. Complete the online application form with the required personal, educational and residential details.
5. Select the appropriate Gram Sabha, ward or project area as permitted by the application.
6. Upload the required self-attested documents in the prescribed format.
7. Verify all the information entered in the application form.
8. Submit the application before 26 November 2026.
9. Save or print the submitted application details for future reference.

Important: Applications are accepted through online mode only. Offline applications will not be accepted.

Important Links

Check the official portal for the notification and the latest application instructions before submitting your form.

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