IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Online Form for 14 Technical Posts Available Till November 2

• IGNOU has announced 14 Assistant Director, Technical Manager and Technical Assistant vacancies under Advertisement No. 69/2026/Admn.
• B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc./MCA candidates in CS/IT with relevant post-qualification experience can apply from October 3.
• Online applications close November 2, followed by submission of the signed application printout and documents by November 12, 2026.

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has announced direct recruitment for 14 Non-Teaching posts in technical roles, including Assistant Director, Technical Manager and Technical Assistant. The recruitment covers positions associated with areas such as Learning Management Systems (LMS), networking, VR/AR, artificial intelligence, animation and game design.

Online registration for IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 will open on October 3 and continue until 11:59:59 PM on November 2, 2026. Candidates must also send a signed printout of the submitted application with self-attested supporting documents to the university by November 12.

Under Advertisement No. 69/2026/Admn., the posts carry Pay Levels 8 and 10 under the 7th CPC. Depending on the position, applicants need at least three to 10 years of relevant post-qualification experience in addition to the prescribed B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc./MCA qualification.

IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Notification

The recruitment drive includes two Assistant Director, four Technical Manager and eight Technical Assistant vacancies. Candidates appointed through the recruitment may be posted at IGNOU Headquarters in New Delhi or at a Regional Centre or Regional Evaluation Centre elsewhere in India.

IGNOU Vacancy Details

The eight Technical Assistant posts account for the largest share of the 14 vacancies, followed by four Technical Manager and two Assistant Director posts.

Post-wise Qualification and Experience

Assistant Director

IGNOU has notified two Assistant Director vacancies at Pay Level 10. Candidates must possess B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc./MCA in Computer Science/Information Technology with at least 55% marks and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.

The relevant technical experience relates to LMS/networking according to the specific post requirements.

Technical Manager

Four Technical Manager vacancies are available at Pay Level 10. Applicants require B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc./MCA in CS/IT with at least 55% marks and a minimum of five years of relevant experience.

The notified areas of work include LMS, networking, VR/AR and artificial intelligence, depending on the position.

Technical Assistant

Eight Technical Assistant posts are available at Pay Level 8. Candidates must hold the prescribed B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc./MCA qualification in CS/IT with at least 55% marks and have a minimum of three years of relevant experience.

The technical areas include LMS, networking, animation, game design, VR/AR and artificial intelligence, depending on the specific requirement.

Age Limit

The maximum age will be calculated as on November 2, 2026.

Age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, Government employees, Ex-Servicemen and IGNOU employees will apply according to the prescribed rules.

IGNOU Non-Teaching Salary

The Assistant Director and Technical Manager positions are placed at Level 10 of the 7th CPC pay structure, while Technical Assistant positions are at Level 8.

Application Fee

The application fee varies according to the candidate’s category.

The fee must be paid online and is non-refundable. Applications submitted without the applicable fee will be rejected.

Selection Process

IGNOU may initially screen or shortlist applications according to criteria determined by the university. Depending on the post, candidates may then be required to appear for a CBT, written examination or skill test.

An interview will be conducted where applicable, followed by verification of the candidates’ documents. The detailed examination schedule will be announced separately.

Important Dates

How to Apply for IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the IGNOU website and access the recruitment section from October 3, 2026.
2. Read Advertisement No. 69/2026/Admn. and confirm the qualification, experience and other requirements for the relevant post.
3. Complete the online application with accurate personal, educational and experience details.
4. Pay the applicable ₹1,000 or ₹500 application fee online.
5. Submit the online application by 11:59:59 PM on November 2, 2026.
6. Take a printout of the successfully submitted application and sign it.
7. Attach self-attested copies of all required supporting documents.
8. Send the signed application printout and documents to: Recruitment Cell, Room No. 13, Block No. 7, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068.
9. The hard-copy application and documents must reach IGNOU by November 12, 2026.

Important Links

Candidates should use the IGNOU official website for Advertisement No. 69/2026/Admn., the online application portal and subsequent recruitment updates. Any corrigendum or further notice related to the recruitment will be published on the university website.