Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Maidan Garhi, New Delhi, has announced recruitment for 14 non-teaching technical posts. The vacancies are for Assistant Director, Technical Manager and Technical Assistant positions in areas such as Learning Management System, Networking, Animation, Game Design, VR/AR and Artificial Intelligence.
The online application process will start on 03 October 2026 and continue up to 02 November 2026, 23:59:59 hrs. Applicants need a B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science or IT, M.Sc in Computer Science or IT, or MCA with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade, along with the required work experience for the post. The maximum age is 48 years for Assistant Director, 42 years for Technical Manager and 37 years for Technical Assistant.
IGNOU Recruitment 2026 – Key Details
IGNOU has invited applications through Advertisement No. 69/2026/Admn. for three technical non-teaching posts.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) |
| Advertisement No. | 69/2026/Admn. |
| Post Names | Assistant Director, Technical Manager, Technical Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 14 |
| Job Location | New Delhi (HQ) / Regional Centres across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.ignou.ac.in |
IGNOU Vacancy 2026 – Post-Wise Vacancy Details
A total of 14 posts are available under this recruitment. The post-wise distribution is given below.
| Sr. No. | Name of Post | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Director | 02 |
| 2 | Technical Manager | 04 |
| 3 | Technical Assistant | 08 |
| Total | 14 |
The supplied recruitment details do not provide category-wise vacancy figures for these posts.
IGNOU Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
Applicants should keep the application and document submission deadlines in mind.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration start date | 03.10.2026 |
| Online registration last date | 02.11.2026, 23:59:59 hrs |
| Last date to submit signed printout of application with documents | 12.11.2026 |
The online form must be submitted by 02 November 2026 before the closing time mentioned above. The signed printout and required documents have to reach IGNOU by 12 November 2026.
IGNOU Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
The common essential qualification mentioned for the posts is:
- B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT from a recognized University/Institute
- M.Sc in Computer Science/IT from a recognized University/Institute
- MCA from a recognized University/Institute
Candidates must have 55% marks or an equivalent grade.
For some posts, working knowledge of specific technologies is also required. For example, the Assistant Director-LMS position includes areas such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JAVA, MySQL/RDBMS, MongoDB/NoSQL databases, API integration, SSO and Android/iOS app development.
Technical Assistant – Experience
The Technical Assistant post requires at least 3 years of relevant work experience in the concerned technical area. The experience may relate to LMS, Networking, Animation, Game Design, VR/AR or Artificial Intelligence.
The source specifies experience in PSUs, universities, educational institutions, Government of India organizations or reputed IT organizations.
Technical Manager – Experience
Technical Manager applicants need at least 5 years of relevant experience in the corresponding technical field. The experience should be from similar organizations mentioned in the recruitment details.
Assistant Director – Experience
For Assistant Director posts, at least 10 years of relevant experience is required in the corresponding technical domain, particularly LMS or Networking, in similar organizations.
Desirable Certifications
The notification lists several desirable certifications for different specializations. These include CCNA/CCNP, Moodle Administrator, Unity Certified Professional and Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate, along with other certifications related to the concerned technical area.
These certifications are desirable and are not mandatory.
IGNOU Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
The maximum age differs according to the post.
| Post | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Assistant Director | 48 years |
| Technical Manager | 42 years |
| Technical Assistant | 37 years |
The age will be calculated 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 provided according to the applicable Government of India rules. Relaxation for IGNOU employees will be governed by the University’s R&P Rules.
Candidates applying against unreserved vacancies are not entitled to age relaxation based on their category.
IGNOU Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
The application fee depends on the candidate’s category.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / OBC-NCL / EWS | Rs. 1,000 |
| SC / ST / PH / Ex-servicemen / Women | Rs. 500 |
The fee can be paid online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards or Mobile Wallets. The specified cards include RuPay, Visa, MasterCard and Maestro.
Once paid, the application fee will not be refunded or adjusted. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee will be rejected.
IGNOU Recruitment 2026 – Salary and Pay Scale
The pay details are based on the applicable Pay Matrix under the 7th Central Pay Commission.
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Technical Assistant | Rs. 9,300-34,800, Level-8 (7th CPC); pre-revised PB-2, GP Rs. 4,800 |
| Technical Manager | Rs. 15,600-39,100, Level-10 (7th CPC); pre-revised PB-3, GP Rs. 5,400 |
| Assistant Director | Rs. 15,600-39,100, Level-10 (7th CPC); pre-revised PB-3, GP Rs. 5,400 |
The supplied notification details do not specify additional allowances or the exact gross or in-hand salary.
IGNOU Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
IGNOU may shortlist applicants based on merit, relevant experience and a written test and/or skill test, wherever applicable.
Depending on the post and recruitment requirements, the selection process may include a Computer-Based Test (CBT), Written Test, Skill Test or Interview. The University may also set screening criteria when it receives a large number of applications.
The exact selection stages, weightage and syllabus are not specified in the supplied notification information. Any further details will be communicated through the IGNOU website, where applicable.
How to Apply for IGNOU Recruitment 2026
Applicants can follow these steps to submit the application:
- Visit the official IGNOU website at www.ignou.ac.in.
- Open Advertisement No. 69/2026/Admn. and read the detailed recruitment notification.
- Check the qualification, age and experience requirements for the post being applied for.
- Register and complete the Online Recruitment Application Form with the required details.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment facility.
- Submit the online application before 02.11.2026, 23:59:59 hrs.
- Take a printout of the submitted application and sign it.
- Attach self-attested copies of the required documents.
- Send the signed application and documents to the following address by 12.11.2026:
Recruitment Cell,
Room No. 13, Block No. 7,
IGNOU, Maidan Garhi,
New Delhi-110068
Candidates may apply for more than one post when they satisfy the eligibility requirements for each post. This is subject to the test-timing condition mentioned in the recruitment details.
Applications submitted through any mode other than online will be rejected. Incomplete applications and those without the required fee, signature or enclosures will also be rejected.
IGNOU Recruitment 2026 – Important Instructions
Only Indian citizens, subjects of Nepal or Bhutan, Tibetan refugees who came to India before 1962, and certain persons of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries with the required eligibility certificate may apply.
Candidates claiming reservation benefits must submit the applicable SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwBD certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed format.
Applicants already working with Central or State Government organizations or PSUs must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of document verification.
Original certificates related to age, qualification, experience and caste have to be produced during document verification or interview.
Experience gained through part-time work, daily-wage employment, visiting faculty work or guest-faculty work 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 recruitment-related queries, applicants can contact IGNOU through recruitmentcell@ignou.ac.in.
IGNOU Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | www.ignou.ac.in |
