Overview of the recruitment drive

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) in New Delhi has launched a fresh intake for fourteen non‑teaching positions. The notification, listed under Advertisement No. 69/2026/Admn., calls for applications for the posts of Assistant Director, Technical Manager and Technical Assistant.

Posts, vacancies and eligibility criteria

Assistant Director – 2 posts

Eligible candidates should possess a BE/B‑Tech, M.Sc. or MCA in Computer Science/IT with a minimum of 55 % marks and at least ten years of relevant experience. The upper age limit is 48 years. The post is classified under Pay Level‑10.

Technical Manager – 4 posts

Applicants must hold a BE/B‑Tech, M.Sc. or MCA in the relevant discipline, secure at least 55 % marks and have a minimum of five years’ experience. The maximum age is 42 years, and the position also falls under Pay Level‑10.

Technical Assistant – 8 posts

The qualification requirement mirrors the other posts: a BE/B‑Tech, M.Sc. or MCA in Computer Science/IT with at least 55 % marks. The age ceiling is 37 years and the salary is governed by Pay Level‑8.

Age relaxation will be provided as per Central Government norms for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, PwD, ex‑servicemen and government employees.

Application procedure and fee details

The online portal becomes active on 3 October 2026 and closes at 23:59:59 on 2 November 2026. Application fees are Rs 1,000 for General, OBC‑NCL and EWS candidates, and Rs 500 for SC, ST, PwD, ex‑servicemen and women. Payments can be made via debit/credit card, net‑banking or mobile‑wallet.

Selection process

Depending on the designation, the university may assess candidates through qualification screening, experience verification, written or computer‑based examinations, skill tests and personal interviews. Aspirants should refer to the official notification for the exact selection criteria applicable to their chosen post.

Submission of hard copy – mandatory

Completing the online form constitutes only half of the procedure. After submitting electronically, candidates must print the application, attach self‑attested copies of all required certificates (educational, experience and category, where relevant) and send the complete packet to the university.

All hard copies must be received by the Recruitment Cell no later than 12 November 2026.

Submission address:

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

Important dates to note

  • Online application opens: 3 October 2026
  • Online application closes: 2 November 2026, 23:59:59
  • Cut‑off for age, qualification and experience: 2 November 2026
  • Last day for hard‑copy receipt: 12 November 2026

Prospective candidates are advised to confirm their eligibility, gather the necessary documents and verify fee details before completing their applications.