Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Maidan Garhi, New Delhi has released Advertisement No. 01/2026/ACD dated 19 September 2026 for recruitment to teaching positions. The university has invited online applications for Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor posts on a direct recruitment basis across various Schools of Studies.
A total of 42 teaching vacancies are advertised, comprising 21 Professor, 17 Associate Professor and 04 Assistant Professor posts. The vacancies cover subjects including English, Urdu, Anthropology, Sociology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, Child Development, Home Science, Nutritional Science, Commerce, Health Science, Nursing, Law, Journalism & New Media Studies, Tourism, Social Work, Foreign Languages, Translation Studies and Visual Arts.
IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indira Gandhi National Open University |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026/ACD |
| Advertisement Date | 19 September 2026 |
| Post Names | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor |
| Total Vacancies | 42 Posts |
| Professor | 21 |
| Associate Professor | 17 |
| Assistant Professor | 04 |
| Recruitment Basis | Direct Recruitment |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | IGNOU, New Delhi / as per University requirements |
| Official Website | ignou.ac.in |
IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 19 September 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 20 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Hard Copy | 30 October 2026 |
IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/EWS/OBC | Rs 500/- |
| SC/ST/Other | Rs 0/- |
| Payment Mode | Online |
IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | 21 | Check Notification |
| Associate Professor | 17 | Check Notification |
| Assistant Professor | 04 | Check Notification |
IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
There is no upper age limit specified for direct recruitment to the posts of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor in the IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 notification. The advertisement states that the minimum eligibility conditions will be governed by the UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments, along with applicable regulatory-body norms.
IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 Salary
The advertised teaching posts carry the following 7th CPC Academic Levels:
| Post | Academic Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Academic Level 14 | ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200/- |
| Associate Professor | Academic Level 13A | ₹1,31,400 – ₹2,17,100/- |
| Assistant Professor | Academic Level 10 | ₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400/- |
These pay scales are stated directly in the recruitment advertisement.
IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- Shortlisting
- Interview
- Documents Verification
- Medical Test
IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 Important Documents
Candidates claiming reservation benefits should upload the required documents supporting their respective category. The advertisement specifically states that OBC (NCL) certificates must be issued for the current financial year 2026–27, between 01 April 2026 and the last date of receipt of online applications, and must be valid for Union of India/Central Government jobs.
Candidates should keep ready:
- Educational qualification certificates
- Marksheets
- Experience certificates
- Research/academic documents, wherever applicable
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Current OBC-NCL certificate, where applicable
- PwBD certificate, where applicable
- Date of Birth proof
- Photograph and signature
- Other documents prescribed in the detailed advertisement
- Proof of previous application fee payment, for candidates claiming fee exemption
How to Apply for IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates must submit their applications online through the IGNOU recruitment portal from 20 September 2026. Candidates should select the appropriate teaching post and subject, enter their personal and academic information, upload the required documents and complete the application process as prescribed.
After submitting the online application, candidates must take a printout and send it along with self-attested copies of necessary certificates/documents through registered/speed post to the Director, Academic Coordination Division, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068. The hard copy must reach the University by 30 October 2026.
IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Particular | Link / Status |
|---|---|
| IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 Notification | Notification |
| IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 Apply Online | Apply Online |
| IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 Qualification | Qualification |
| IGNOU Official Website | ignou.ac.in |
