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- Short Information: IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has released a recruitment notification for non-teaching positions. Under advertisement number 69/2026/Admn, the university is filling 14 vacancies across three key roles: Assistant Director, Technical Manager, and Technical Assistant. The online application process runs from October 3, 2026, to November 2, 2026 (until 11:59 PM). Eligible candidates can apply via IGNOU’s official website, ignou.ac.in. After submitting the online form, applicants must send a signed printout and self-attested documents to the Recruitment Cell by November 12, 2026.
- This recruitment drive offers an excellent opportunity for IT professionals with practical experience in Learning Management Systems (LMS), networking, animation, game design, Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality (VR/AR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). These are permanent positions, and the posting could be at the IGNOU headquarters or any of its Regional Centers or Regional Evaluation Centers across the country. The direct application link is provided below.
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IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Overview
IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
- Candidates are strongly advised to complete their online registration well before the deadline. The university will not accept applications through any other mode, and applications received after the closing date will be rejected outright.
Age Limit : IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026
- Technical Assistant: Up to 37 years
- Technical Manager: Up to 42 years
- Assistant Director: Up to 48 years
- The age limit will be calculated as on November 2, 2026. Age relaxation is available for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD candidates and government employees as per Government of India rules. However, reserved category candidates who apply for unreserved vacancies will not be eligible for age relaxation or cut-off mark relaxation.
Application Fees : IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026
- Payment can be made online through Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards, or Mobile Wallets. Fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances, and applications without the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected.
Vacancy Details: Post-Wise Breakup
Eligibility Criteria: IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026
- Educational Qualification
- For all posts, candidates must possess:
- B.E (CS/IT) / B.Tech (CS/IT) / M.Sc (CS/IT) / MCA from a recognized University or Institute
- Minimum 55% marks or equivalent grade
- Experience Requirements
- The experience requirement varies by post:
- Assistant Director: At least 10 years of relevant work experience
- Technical Manager: At least 5 years of relevant work experience
- Technical Assistant: At least 3 years of relevant work experience
- The experience must be in the relevant field — LMS, networking, animation, game design, VR/AR, or AI — in PSUs, Universities, Educational Institutions, GoI organisations, or reputed IT organisations. Importantly, part-time, daily wage, and visiting/guest faculty experience will not be counted while calculating valid experience.
Selection Process : IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026
- The selection process for IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 may include:
- Written Exam / Computer Based Test (CBT) — if required
- Skill Test / Interview
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
- The university reserves the right to shortlist candidates based on merit, experience, or a screening test if a large number of applications are received. The decision of the university in all matters related to the recruitment process will be final and binding on candidates.
How to Apply for IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official IGNOU website — www.ignou.ac.in
- Go to the recruitment section and find Advt. No. 69/2026/Admn
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number
- Fill in the online application form carefully with correct details
- Upload scanned copies of required documents
- Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway
- Submit the form and take a printout
- Send the signed printout along with self-attested copies of all relevant documents to:
- Recruitment Cell, Room No. 13, Block No. 7,Indira Gandhi National Open University,Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068Phone: 011-29571713
- The hard copy must reach the university by November 12, 2026
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Applications received through any mode other than online will be rejected.
- Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility conditions before applying. Ineligible applications will be rejected at any stage.
- The date for determining eligibility (age, qualification, experience) is the closing date of online application — November 2, 2026.
- Candidates can apply for more than one post if they fulfil the eligibility criteria for each.
- All educational qualifications must be from a recognized University/Institute, and results must be declared on or before the last date of application.
- Candidates employed in Central/State Govt./PSU must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of document verification.
- Caste/category certificates must be in the prescribed format and from a competent authority.
- Candidates claiming experience must produce a certificate from the Head/Authorised person of the organisation, clearly mentioning the duration of employment, basic pay, pay scale, and nature of duties performed.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
- Any dispute will be subject to the jurisdiction of Delhi courts only.
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Q1. How many vacancies are available?
Q5. What is the application fee?
- UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS: Rs. 1000/-SC/ST/PH/Ex-Servicemen/Women: Rs. 500/-Payment mode: Online only.
Q6. What is the age limit?
- Technical Assistant: 37 yearsTechnical Manager: 42 yearsAssistant Director: 48 yearsAge as on 02.11.2026. Relaxation as per rules.
Q7. What is the educational qualification?
- B.E/B.Tech (CS/IT)/M.Sc (CS/IT)/MCA with 55% marks.Experience: Technical Assistant – 3 years, Technical Manager – 5 years, Assistant Director – 10 years.
Q8. What is the selection process?
- Written Exam/Interview, Medical Examination, Document Verification. CBT/Skill Test may be conducted if required.
Q9. How to apply?
- Apply online at www.ignou.ac.in. Then send signed printout with documents to:Recruitment Cell, Room No. 13, Block No. 7, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068.
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