IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor (Advt 01/2026/ACD) | Apply by 20 Oct
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi
Delhi - New Delhi
Salary
Academic Pay Levels (as per UGC/7th CPC)
Last Date
20 Oct 2026
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Academic Pay Levels (as per UGC/7th CPC)
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Indira Gandhi National Open University Job Details & Overview
Overview
IGNOU invites online applications for teaching posts of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor on direct recruitment basis in various Schools of Studies (Advertisement No. 01/2026/ACD dated 19.09.2026).
Vacancy Details (Schools)
| School | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities | English-1 (PwBD), Urdu-1 (ST) | English-1 (UR), Urdu-2 (SC/OBC) | — |
| Social Sciences | Anthropology-1 (SC), Sociology-1 (OBC) | Anthropology-1 (PwBD) | — |
| Sciences | Biochem-1, Chem-1, Physics-1, Statistics-1 | Biochem-1 (ST), Geology-1 (PwBD) | — |
| Continuing Education | Child Dev-1, Home Sc-1, Nutrition-1 | Child Dev-1, Nutrition-2, Home Sc-1 | — |
| Health Sciences | Health Sc-1, Nursing-1 | Health Sc-1, Nursing-1 | Health Sc-1 (OBC) |
| Management Studies | Commerce-1 (OBC) | — | — |
| Journalism & New Media | J&NMS-1 (UR) | — | J&NMS-2 (SC/OBC) |
| Law | Law-1 (UR) | — | — |
| Foreign Languages | 1 (Arabic/French/Russian/Spanish) | 2 | — |
| Other Schools | Tourism-1, Env Studies-1, Social Work-1, Translation-1 | Various | Visual Arts-1 (OBC) |
Eligibility
- As per UGC Regulations 2018 (Master's with 55% + NET/PhD for Assistant Professor; research score & experience for Professor/Associate Professor).
Important Dates
| Online application opens | 20.09.2026 |
| Last date (online) | 20.10.2026 |
| Last date (hard copy) | 30.10.2026 |
How to Apply
Apply online at cuignourec.samarth.edu.in; send hard copy to Director, Academic Coordination Division, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068.
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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 – Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor (Advt 01/2026/ACD) | Apply by 20 Oct 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.
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What is IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor (Advt 01/2026/ACD) | Apply by 20 Oct?
IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor (Advt 01/2026/ACD) | Apply by 20 Oct 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's degree (55%) with NET/PhD; PhD & experience for higher posts
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.