IGNOU Non Teaching Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 14 Technical Assistant, Technical Manager and More Posts

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Maidan Garhi, New Delhi has released the IGNOU Recruitment 2026 notification for the recruitment of Assistant Director, Technical Manager and Technical Assistant posts. The recruitment is being conducted through online applications, with the online registration process scheduled from 03 October 2026 to 02 November 2026. Download IGNOU Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF Official Website

The common essential qualification across all posts is B.E/B.Tech (CS/IT), M.Sc (CS/IT), or MCA from a recognized University/Institute with 55% marks or equivalent grade. Additional working-knowledge requirements apply for Assistant Director - LMS (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JAVA, MySQL/RDBMS, MongoDB/NoSQL DB, API integration, SSO, app development for Android/iOS, and more - see the official notification for the full list). At least 3 years of relevant working experience in the specific technical domain (LMS, Networking, Animation, Game Design, VR/AR, or AI) in PSUs, Universities, Educational Institutions, GoI organizations, or reputed IT organizations. At least 5 years of relevant working experience in the corresponding technical domain, in similar organizations as above. At least 10 years of relevant working experience in the corresponding technical domain (LMS or Networking), in similar

Age is reckoned as on the closing date for submission of the online application. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD, Government employees, and Ex-servicemen will be as per prevailing Government of India rules; relaxation for IGNOU employees will be as per the University's R&P Rules. Category candidates opting for unreserved vacancies are not entitled to age relaxation.

Fee must be paid online through Debit Card (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, or Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets. The fee, once paid, is neither refundable nor adjustable under any circumstances. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected.

Salary is based on the applicable Pay Matrix Level under the 7th CPC: The notification does not specify additional allowances or gross in-hand salary figures.

The official notification indicates that the University reserves the right to shortlist candidates based on merit, experience, and a written test and/or skill test, as applicable, and to fix screening criteria in case of a large number of applications. It also states that a Computer-Based Test (CBT)/Written Test/Skill Test/Interview may be conducted where required. The exact stages, weightage, and syllabus are not specified in the provided notification and will be communicated separately on the IGNOU website if applicable.

Only citizens of India, or subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, Tibetan refugees (pre-1962), or persons of Indian origin migrated from specified countries (with an eligibility certificate from the Government of India), may apply. Candidates claiming reserved-category benefits must submit the requisite SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwBD certificate in the prescribed format from a Competent Authority. Candidates already employed with Central/State Government/PSU must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of document verification. All original certificates (age, qualification, experience, caste) must be produced at the time of document verification/interview. Experience gained on a part-time, daily-wage, or visiting/guest-faculty basis will not be counted for shortlisting. IGNOU reserves the right to amend, cancel, or modify any part of the recruitment process at any stage. For queries, candidates