IGNOU Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 14 Non-Teaching Posts

IGNOU Recruitment 2026

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has released the Detailed Advertisement No. 69/2026/Admn. for recruitment to 14 non-teaching vacancies, including Technical Assistant, Technical Manager and Assistant Director posts. Eligible candidates can apply online from 3 October 2026 to 2 November 2026.

The recruitment includes technical positions in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Networking, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Animation, Game Design and Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality (VR/AR). Candidates with relevant computer science qualifications and professional experience can check the eligibility criteria and apply through the official IGNOU website.

Important Dates – IGNOU Recruitment 2026

Candidates must submit the online application within the prescribed deadline. The signed printout of the submitted application, along with self-attested documents, must be sent to the IGNOU Recruitment Cell by 12 November 2026.

The advertised vacancies cover specialized technical roles. The detailed advertisement specifies the discipline and category-wise distribution for each post.

Technical Assistant – 8 Posts

The Technical Assistant vacancies include the following specializations:

• Technical Assistant – LMS

• Technical Assistant – Networking

• Technical Assistant – Animator

• Technical Assistant – Game Designer

• Technical Assistant – Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality Application Development

• Technical Assistant – Artificial Intelligence

The posts require relevant computer science or IT qualifications and professional experience in the respective technical field.

Technical Manager – 4 Posts

Technical Manager vacancies are available in the following areas:

• Learning Management System (LMS)

• Networking

• Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality Application Development

• Artificial Intelligence

Assistant Director – 2 Posts

Assistant Director vacancies are available in:

• Assistant Director – LMS

• Assistant Director – Networking

IGNOU Recruitment 2026 – Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the required educational qualifications and post-qualification work experience for the relevant position.

Relevant experience must be in areas such as LMS administration, enterprise networking, AI/ML development, or VR/AR application development, depending on the post.

Important: The detailed advertisement contains separate essential and desirable qualifications for each specialization. Candidates should read the official notification before applying. Experience is counted on a post-qualification basis.

Age Limit

Age eligibility will be determined as of the closing date of the online application. Age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, ex-servicemen and eligible government employees will be applicable as per the rules specified in the advertisement and Government of India guidelines.

The application fee must be paid online. The fee is non-refundable, and applications without the prescribed fee will be rejected.

Selected candidates will receive salary under the 7th Central Pay Commission pay matrix.

The advertised pre-revised pay scales are ₹15,600–₹39,100 for Level 10 positions and ₹9,300–₹34,800 for Level 8 positions. The applicable allowances and other benefits will be governed by IGNOU rules.

Selection Process

The selection process may include the following stages, as applicable:

1. Screening and shortlisting based on qualifications and experience.

2. Computer-Based Test (CBT) or written examination, if conducted.

3. Skill test and/or interview, wherever applicable.

4. Document verification.

IGNOU reserves the right to shortlist candidates based on merit, experience, written examination or skill tests and interview. The final selection procedure will be as prescribed by the University.

Eligible candidates can follow these steps to submit their applications:

1. Visit the official IGNOU website at https://www.ignou.ac.in .

2. Open the recruitment section and find Advertisement No. 69/2026/Admn.

3. Read the detailed notification and verify the eligibility criteria for the desired post.

4. Complete the online registration and application form with the required personal, educational and experience details.

5. Upload the required documents and pay the application fee online.

6. Submit the application form and download the confirmation page.

7. Take a printout of the submitted application, sign it and send it along with self-attested documents to the Recruitment Cell, IGNOU, by 12 November 2026.

Postal Address

Recruitment Cell, Room No. 13, Block No. 7, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068.

For recruitment queries: recruitmentcell@ignou.ac.in | Phone: 011-29571713. Refer to the official notification for complete submission instructions.

Important Links

The online application window is scheduled to open on 3 October 2026. Candidates should check the IGNOU recruitment page for the application link and subsequent updates.

FAQs

1. How many vacancies are available in IGNOU Recruitment 2026?

There are 14 non-teaching vacancies, including 8 Technical Assistant, 4 Technical Manager and 2 Assistant Director posts.

2. What is the last date to apply for IGNOU Recruitment 2026?

The last date for online applications is 2 November 2026.

3. What is the educational qualification for IGNOU technical posts?

Candidates generally need a B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT), M.Sc. (CS/IT) or MCA with at least 55% marks, along with relevant professional experience.

4. What is the application fee for IGNOU Recruitment 2026?

The fee is ₹1,000 for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST/PwBD/ex-servicemen/women candidates.

5. Where can candidates apply for IGNOU Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can visit the official website at ignou.ac.in  to access the recruitment section and online application.

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