IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 has been announced for 14 vacancies across Assistant Director, Technical Manager and Technical Assistant posts. Indira Gandhi National Open University published the recruitment announcement on 23 September 2026. Online registration is scheduled from 3 October to 2 November 2026.
Total vacancies: 14
Assistant Director: 2
Technical Manager: 4
Technical Assistant: 8
Applications open: 3 October 2026
Last date: 2 November 2026, 11:59 PM
IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organisation | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Teaching Recruitment |
| Total Vacancies | 14 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Opens | 3 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 2 November 2026, 23:59:59 |
Vacancy Details
| Post | UR | SC | OBC-NCL | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Technical Manager | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Technical Assistant | 5 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| Total | 10 | 1 | 3 | 14 |
Pay Level
| Post | Pay Level |
|---|---|
| Assistant Director | Level-10 of 7th CPC |
| Technical Manager | Level-10 of 7th CPC |
| Technical Assistant | Level-8 of 7th CPC |
Age Limit
| Post | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Assistant Director | 48 years |
| Technical Manager | 42 years |
| Technical Assistant | 37 years |
Age relaxation, where applicable, will be governed by the detailed IGNOU advertisement and Government of India rules.
Educational Qualification
The three posts have different technical and professional eligibility requirements. Candidates should use the detailed IGNOU advertisement to confirm the exact degree, specialisation, experience and other essential/desirable requirements for their chosen post before applying.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must apply online through the official IGNOU recruitment/application portal during the notified registration period. Prepare educational certificates, experience documents, category certificate where applicable, photograph, signature and other documents specified in the detailed advertisement before starting the application.
Important Dates
| Recruitment Announcement | 23 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Starts | 3 October 2026 |
| Online Registration Closes | 2 November 2026 at 23:59:59 |
Official IGNOU Link
IGNOU Official Announcements – Recruitment
Why We Are Publishing This Early
The official announcement is already live, but the online application window begins only on 3 October 2026. Publishing before registration opens gives candidates time to check their post-specific eligibility and prepare documents, while also targeting search interest before the application window becomes crowded.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many IGNOU non-teaching vacancies are announced?
IGNOU has announced 14 vacancies.
Which posts are included?
Assistant Director, Technical Manager and Technical Assistant.
When does online registration start?
Online registration begins on 3 October 2026.
What is the last date?
The last date is 2 November 2026 at 11:59:59 PM.
Which post has the most vacancies?
Technical Assistant has 8 vacancies.
Applicants should read IGNOU’s detailed advertisement when the application window opens and verify all post-specific eligibility conditions before submitting the form.
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