- Recruitment for non-teaching positions at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).
- Open to candidates with B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc./MCA in CS/IT or related fields with minimum 55% marks.
- Positions include Assistant Director, Technical Manager, and Technical Assistant across various specializations such as LMS, Networking, Animation, Game Design, VR/AR, and Artificial Intelligence.
- 100% direct recruitment for most posts, with some roles offering future promotions from Technical Assistant grades.
- Technical in nature roles requiring specialized experience in respective domains.
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🎓 B.Tech
🎓 B.E.
🎓 M.Sc.
🎓 MCA
Non-Teaching Positions at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Total Vacancies
23
Job Location
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068 (Headquarters) or any of the Regional Centres/Regional Evaluation Centres across India
Apply Start
03 Oct 2026
Apply Deadline
02 Nov 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | B.Tech (btech), B.E. (be), M.Sc. (msc), MCA (mca) |
| Number of Vacancies | 23 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹9,300 - ₹39,100 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 48 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - **Technical Assistant**: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience. - **Technical Manager**: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience. - **Assistant Director**: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience. |
| Application Fee | - General/OBC/NCL/EWS: Rs. 1000/- - SC/ST/PH/Ex-Servicemen/Women: Rs. 500/- |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc./MCA in Computer Science/Information Technology or related fields from a recognized university with 55% or equivalent marks.
- Experience Required: Minimum 3 years (Technical Assistant) to 10 years (Assistant Director) of relevant experience in respective domains.
- Specialized Experience: Varies by post (e.g., LMS administration, network infrastructure, animation, AI/ML, VR/AR development).
- Desirable Experience: Integration of LMS with video conferencing platforms, ERP systems, digital repositories, and e-learning tools.
- Certifications: Preference given to candidates with certifications such as Moodle Administrator, CCNA, Unity Certified, TensorFlow Developer, etc.
- Experience Required: Minimum 3 years (Technical Assistant) to 10 years (Assistant Director) of relevant experience in respective domains.
- Specialized Experience: Varies by post (e.g., LMS administration, network infrastructure, animation, AI/ML, VR/AR development).
- Desirable Experience: Integration of LMS with video conferencing platforms, ERP systems, digital repositories, and e-learning tools.
- Certifications: Preference given to candidates with certifications such as Moodle Administrator, CCNA, Unity Certified, TensorFlow Developer, etc.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Direct Recruitment for most posts (100% for initial recruitment).
- Promotion-based recruitment for Technical Manager roles after the first cycle (66⅔% by promotion, 33⅓% by direct recruitment).
- Shortlisting based on merit, experience, and possibly a written test/skill test/interview depending on the number of applicants.
- Promotion-based recruitment for Technical Manager roles after the first cycle (66⅔% by promotion, 33⅓% by direct recruitment).
- Shortlisting based on merit, experience, and possibly a written test/skill test/interview depending on the number of applicants.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS
📂 Required Documents
- Educational Certificates: Proof of degree and mark sheets.
- Experience Certificates: Detailed certificates from employers for the entire claimed experience period.
- Category Certificates: SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD certificates (if applicable).
- Income & Assets Certificate: For EWS category applicants.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC): For candidates employed with Central/State Government/PSUs.
- Vigilance/Criminal Case Certificate: For candidates already employed in government organizations.
- Self-declaration/undertaking: For candidates not covered under the above categories.
- Experience Certificates: Detailed certificates from employers for the entire claimed experience period.
- Category Certificates: SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD certificates (if applicable).
- Income & Assets Certificate: For EWS category applicants.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC): For candidates employed with Central/State Government/PSUs.
- Vigilance/Criminal Case Certificate: For candidates already employed in government organizations.
- Self-declaration/undertaking: For candidates not covered under the above categories.
💳 Application Fee Details
- General/OBC/NCL/EWS: Rs. 1000/-
- SC/ST/PH/Ex-Servicemen/Women: Rs. 500/-
- SC/ST/PH/Ex-Servicemen/Women: Rs. 500/-
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for IGNOU’s non-teaching positions under Advt. No. 69/2026/Admn.?
The last date to apply online for IGNOU’s non-teaching positions is 02 November 2026 by 23:59:59 HRS.
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Technical Assistant roles at IGNOU?
There are a total of 8 vacancies for Technical Assistant roles across different specializations such as LMS, Networking, Animator, Game Designer, VR/AR, and Artificial Intelligence.
Q.
What is the application fee for General/OBC candidates applying for IGNOU’s non-teaching positions?
The application fee for General/OBC/NCL/EWS candidates is Rs. 1000/-.
Q.
What is the maximum age limit for applying to these non-teaching positions at IGNOU?
The maximum age limit for applying to these positions is 48 years for Assistant Director and varies for other posts (e.g., 42 years for Technical Manager).
Q.
Where will the selected candidates be posted after selection?
Selected candidates will be posted at IGNOU Headquarters in Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068 or any of the Regional Centres/Regional Evaluation Centres across India.