Overview
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor. Eligible candidates can apply online as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
- Qualification
- The minimum eligibility conditions for all posts shall be as per the University Grants Commission (UGC) Regulations, 2018, and subsequent amendments, along with the norms of concerned regulatory bodies such as NCTE and MCI, wherever applicable. The cut-off date for determining eligibility conditions will be the last date of receipt of online applications.
- Advertisement No
- 01/2026/ACD, dated 19.09.2026
- Posted
- 19.09.2026
- Last date to apply
- 20.10.2026, or 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News, whichever is later
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 19.09.2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | 20.10.2026, or 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News, whichever is later |
| Online Application Portal Opens | 20.09.2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Hard Copy of Application | 30.10.2026 |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Eligibility
The minimum eligibility conditions for all posts shall be as per the University Grants Commission (UGC) Regulations, 2018, and subsequent amendments, along with the norms of concerned regulatory bodies such as NCTE and MCI, wherever applicable. The cut-off date for determining eligibility conditions will be the last date of receipt of online applications.
Salary
Post: Academic Level (7th CPC) | Pay Scale (Rs.) 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
How to Apply
• Visit the official IGNOU website: ignou.ac.in • Locate the link for Advertisement No. 01/2026/ACD dated 19.09.2026 for teaching positions. • Register and fill out the prescribed online Application Proforma with accurate personal, academic, and category details. • Upload the required certificates and documents, including reservation-category proof where applicable. • Submit the online application before the last date, i.e., 20.10.2026 (or 30 days from the date of publication in Employment News, whichever is later). • Take a printout of the submitted online application. • Send the signed hard copy along with self-attested copies of necessary certificates to: The Director, Academic Coordination Division, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068, via registered or speed post, on or before 30.10.2026.
Important Instructions
• This recruitment also includes backlog vacancies of SC, ST, and OBC categories advertised in earlier years. • Reservation benefits require candidates to upload documents justifying their claim as per Government of India norms. • OBC (NCL) certificates must be current for financial year 2026-27 and valid for Central Government jobs. • Candidates who previously applied under Advertisement Nos. 02/2022/ACD or 02/2023/ACD must apply afresh with updated information; they are exempt from the application fee upon proof of earlier payment. • Any addendum or corrigendum to this advertisement will be posted only on the official university website - candidates are advised to check it regularly. • For detailed qualifications and eligibility criteria for each discipline, candidates must refer to the detailed advertisement on www.ignou.ac.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online 42 Professor, Associate & Assistant Professor Posts?
Notification Date: 19.09.2026; Last Date to Submit Online Application: 20.10.2026, or 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News, whichever is later; Online Application Portal Opens: 20.09.2026; Last Date to Submit Hard Copy of Application: 30.10.2026