IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 (Advt 01/2026/ACD) – Professor, Associate & Assistant Professor | Apply within 30 days of EN publication
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi
Delhi - New Delhi
Vacancies
1
Salary
Professor L14 Rs.1,44,200-2,18,200 / Associate L13A Rs.1,31,400-2,17,100 / Assistant L10 Rs.57,700-1,82,400
Last Date
20 Oct 2026
⚠ Please verify all details (dates, eligibility, vacancies) from the official notification before applying. Rojgarpulse is an information aggregator and not a government body.
Indira Gandhi National Open University Important Dates 2026
Indira Gandhi National Open University Salary / Pay Scale 2026
Professor L14 Rs.1,44,200-2,18,200 / Associate L13A Rs.1,31,400-2,17,100 / Assistant L10 Rs.57,700-1,82,400
Indira Gandhi National Open University Eligibility Criteria 2026
Indira Gandhi National Open University Qualification / Education
Indira Gandhi National Open University Job Details & Overview
IGNOU Teaching Posts Direct Recruitment (Advt. No. 01/2026/ACD) 2026
Dated 19.09.2026.
Indira Gandhi National Open University (a Central University established by Parliament) invites online applications for teaching posts of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor (direct recruitment) across Schools of Studies — including Humanities (English, Urdu), Social Sciences (Anthropology, Sociology), Sciences (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, Geology), Continuing Education (Child Development, Home Science, Nutritional Science and specializations), Foreign Languages (Arabic/French/Russian/Spanish), Translation Studies, and Performing & Visual Arts (Painting), plus backlog SC/ST/OBC vacancies.
Pay (7th CPC Academic Levels)
| Post | Level | Pay |
| Professor | Level-14 | Rs.1,44,200 – Rs.2,18,200 |
| Associate Professor | Level-13A | Rs.1,31,400 – Rs.2,17,100 |
| Assistant Professor | Level-10 | Rs.57,700 – Rs.1,82,400 |
Eligibility
As per UGC Regulations 2018 and amendments (Master degree 55%, NET/Ph.D., API/research score, teaching/research experience by post); reservation/concessions for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD per GOI norms with valid certificates. Cutoff date for eligibility as notified.
Important Dates
| Online Portal Opens | 20 September 2026 |
| Last Date (online) | 30 days from Employment News publication (taken as 20 October 2026; confirm on IGNOU site) |
| Hard Copy (registered/speed post to Director, ACD, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068) | Per notification schedule |
How to Apply
Apply online, then send the hard copy with self-attested certificates/documents to the Director, ACD Division, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068. Candidates appointed against earlier advts (02/2022/ACD etc.) must apply afresh (earlier fee adjusted on proof). Watch the university website for addenda.
Indira Gandhi National Open University Important Links
How to Apply for Indira Gandhi National Open University Recruitment 2026
- Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria for Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi's IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 (Advt 01/2026/ACD) – Professor, Associate & Assistant Professor | Apply within 30 days of EN publication before applying.
- Apply online through the official application link or official website listed above for this Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi recruitment.
- Fill in the form with accurate personal, educational and category details, and upload the required scanned documents as specified.
- Pay the applicable application fee online using debit/credit card, net banking or UPI.
- Submit the form before 20 Oct 2026 and save the confirmation page and fee receipt.
Indira Gandhi National Open University Documents Required
- Printout of the submitted application form and the fee payment receipt.
- Recent photograph and signature, sized as specified in the notification.
- Proof of Date of Birth (birth certificate or Class X / SSLC mark sheet) and a photo identity proof.
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets required for the post.
- Caste / EWS / experience / disability certificates, as applicable to your category or the post.
Indira Gandhi National Open University Important Instructions
- Apply only through the official link for this Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi recruitment - no other mode is accepted.
- Verify all details (eligibility, dates, fees) from the official Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi notification before submitting.
- Complete and pay before the last date, 20 Oct 2026; late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Only one application is allowed; if multiple are submitted, only the latest valid one is considered.
- Candidature is subject to verification of all documents with originals at later stages.
- Track updates to this notification (corrigenda, admit card, result) on Rojgarpulse.
Explore More Government Jobs
Tags
Indira Gandhi National Open University Recruitment FAQs
What is IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 (Advt 01/2026/ACD) – Professor, Associate & Assistant Professor | Apply within 30 days of EN publication?
IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 (Advt 01/2026/ACD) – Professor, Associate & Assistant Professor | Apply within 30 days of EN publication is a government recruitment notification published by Indira Gandhi National Open University. Apply before the last date to be considered for the post.
When do applications open for Indira Gandhi National Open University Recruitment 2026?
Online applications for Indira Gandhi National Open University Recruitment 2026 start on 19 September 2026.
What is the last date to apply for Indira Gandhi National Open University Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the application for Indira Gandhi National Open University Recruitment 2026 is 20 October 2026.
What is the qualification required for Indira Gandhi National Open University Recruitment 2026?
Master (55%) + NET/Ph.D. + API score + experience by post
How to apply for Indira Gandhi National Open University Recruitment 2026?
Apply online through the official application link or official website listed above for Indira Gandhi National Open University Recruitment 2026. Always verify all details from the official notification before applying.