IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 – 14 Vacancies
Compiled by AnyNear.in Editorial Team · Posted 25 Sep 2026
Job Description & Details
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has invited online applications from eligible candidates for direct recruitment to various Non-Teaching posts under Advertisement No. 69/2026/Admn. A total of 14 vacancies are available for Assistant Director, Technical Manager and Technical Assistant posts.
Recruitment Details
Organization: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Advertisement No.: 69/2026/Admn.
Post Names: Assistant Director, Technical Manager & Technical Assistant
Total Vacancies: 14 Posts
Job Location: IGNOU Headquarters / Regional Centres across India
Age Limit: 37 to 48 years, depending on the post
Pay Scale: Level-8 to Level-10 as per 7th CPC
Application Mode: Online
Last Date: 02 November 2026, 11:59 PM
Post-wise Vacancy Details
Assistant Director – 02 Posts
Pay Level: Level-10
Age Limit: Maximum 48 years
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc./MCA (CS/IT) with 55% marks
Experience: At least 10 years relevant post-qualification experience, depending on the post.
Technical Manager – 04 Posts
Pay Level: Level-10
Age Limit: Maximum 42 years
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc./MCA (CS/IT) with 55% marks
Experience: At least 5 years relevant post-qualification experience in areas such as LMS, Networking, VR/AR or Artificial Intelligence, as applicable.
Technical Assistant – 08 Posts
Pay Level: Level-8
Age Limit: Maximum 37 years
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc./MCA (CS/IT) with 55% marks
Experience: At least 3 years relevant post-qualification experience in LMS, Networking, VR/AR, Animation/Game Design, VR-AR/Artificial Intelligence, etc., as applicable.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the prescribed B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc./MCA (CS/IT) qualification with a minimum of 55% marks, along with the required relevant post-qualification experience.
Experience will be counted only on a post-qualification basis. Part-time, daily-wage and guest-faculty experience will not be counted.
Age Limit
Assistant Director: Maximum 48 years
Technical Manager: Maximum 42 years
Technical Assistant: Maximum 37 years
Age will be calculated as on 02 November 2026.
Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD, Government employees, Ex-Servicemen and IGNOU employees will be applicable as per the prescribed rules.
Salary / Pay Scale
Assistant Director: Pay Level-10
Technical Manager: Pay Level-10
Technical Assistant: Pay Level-8
Salary and allowances will be applicable as per the 7th Central Pay Commission and IGNOU rules.
Selection Process
The selection process may include:
• Screening / Shortlisting as per University criteria
• CBT / Written Test / Skill Test, wherever applicable
• Interview, wherever applicable
• Document Verification
The exact post-wise selection procedure will be as prescribed by IGNOU.
Application Fee
UR / OBC-NCL / EWS: ₹1,000/-
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Women: ₹500/-
The application fee is payable online. The fee once paid is generally non-refundable.
Important Dates
Notification Release: 23 September 2026
Online Application Starts: 03 October 2026
Last Date for Online Application: 02 November 2026, 11:59 PM
Last Date for Signed Printout + Documents: 12 November 2026
Exam Date: To be notified later
Job Location
Selected candidates may be posted at IGNOU Headquarters, New Delhi, or Regional Centres / Regional Evaluation Centres across India, as decided by the University.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official IGNOU website.
Step 1: Visit www.ignou.ac.in from 03 October 2026.
Step 2: Read the detailed recruitment advertisement carefully.
Step 3: Fill in the online application form with correct personal, educational and experience details.
Step 4: Upload the required documents and photograph/signature as prescribed.
Step 5: Pay the applicable application fee online.
Step 6: Submit the application before 02 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
Step 7: Take a printout of the submitted application and send the signed printout along with self-attested copies of relevant documents to the prescribed address by 12 November 2026.
Postal Address:
Recruitment Cell, Room No. 13, Block No. 7,
Indira Gandhi National Open University,
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068.
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