IGNOU Teaching Vacancy 2026 – 43 Professor & Assistant Professor Posts
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has released the official notification for IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 for the recruitment of Professor, Assoc...
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Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has released the official notification for IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 for the recruitment of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor posts. A total of 43 teaching vacancies are available in various Schools of Studies at IGNOU. The recruitment is being conducted on a direct recruitment basis under Advertisement No. 01/2026/ACD.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the prescribed IGNOU recruitment portal. The online application portal will open from 20 September 2026 and the last date for online application is 20 October 2026 or 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News, whichever is later. The hard copy of the submitted application along with self-attested documents must reach IGNOU by 30 October 2026.
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Advertisement Details
The table below contains the official advertisement number and notification date released by Indira Gandhi National Open University for the teaching recruitment process.
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026/ACD |
| Advertisement Date | 19 Sep 2026 |
Basic Details
Check the complete basic information for IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 including organization name, post details, total vacancies, salary structure, qualification requirements and age limit.
| Organisation | Indira Gandhi National Open University |
| Designation | IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 43 |
| Salary | ₹57,700 - ₹218,200 |
| Qualifications | Ph.D., Master's degree |
| Age Limit | N/A (Age relaxation applicable as per government rules) |
Important Dates
Check all important dates for IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026. The official notification specifies the online application opening date, closing date and deadline for receipt of the hard-copy application.
| Notification Date | 19 Sep 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 20 Sep 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Admit Card Date | Will be informed soon |
| Answer Key Date | Will be informed soon |
| Exam Date | Will be informed soon |
| Result Date | Will be informed soon |
| Hard Copy Last Date | 30 October 2026 |
Vacancy Details
IGNOU has announced teaching vacancies across various Schools of Studies. The recruitment includes Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor positions.
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | 21 | Academic Level 14 |
| Associate Professor | 16 | Academic Level 13A |
| Assistant Professor | 6 | Academic Level 10 |
Eligibility Criteria
The minimum eligibility conditions for IGNOU teaching posts are prescribed as per the University Grants Commission Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments. Wherever applicable, norms of the concerned regulatory bodies will also apply. The eligibility cut-off date is the last date of receipt of online applications.
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Professor | Eligibility as per UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments, along with applicable regulatory-body norms. |
| Associate Professor | Eligibility as per UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments, along with applicable regulatory-body norms. |
| Assistant Professor | Eligibility as per UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments, along with applicable regulatory-body norms. |
Application Fee
The uploaded short advertisement does not specify the current category-wise application fee amount. Candidates should check the detailed IGNOU advertisement before making payment.
| Application Fee | As per detailed IGNOU advertisement |
| Previous IGNOU Applicants | Fee exemption subject to prescribed conditions and proof of earlier fee submission |
Selection Process
The uploaded advertisement is for direct recruitment to teaching posts. Detailed selection/shortlisting provisions are to be followed as prescribed in the detailed IGNOU advertisement and applicable UGC regulations.
- Application Screening / Shortlisting
- Selection Committee Process as prescribed by IGNOU
- Document Verification
Important Links
Find all important IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 links including the official notification and online application form.
| Official Notification | Download Notification |
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Admit Card | Save post to get notification when available |
| Answer Key | Save post to get notification when available |
| Result | Save post to get notification when available |
How to Apply
Candidates should follow the prescribed online and hard-copy application procedure mentioned in the IGNOU recruitment advertisement.
- Visit the official IGNOU website.
- Open the teaching recruitment section.
- Read Advertisement No. 01/2026/ACD carefully.
- Register and complete the online application form.
- Enter the required personal, educational and professional details.
- Upload the required certificates and supporting documents.
- Pay the applicable application fee, if required.
- Submit the online application before the last date.
- Download and print the submitted application form.
- Attach self-attested copies of the necessary certificates/documents.
- Send the complete hard-copy application through Registered Post/Speed Post.
- Ensure the application reaches the Director, Academic Coordination Division, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068 by 30 October 2026.
Documents Upload Guidelines
Candidates must provide the required certificates and documents supporting their educational qualifications, experience and reservation claims wherever applicable.
| Educational Certificates | Required as applicable |
| Experience Certificates | Required as applicable |
| Reservation Certificate | Required for candidates claiming reservation benefits |
| OBC-NCL Certificate | Current Financial Year 2026-27, as prescribed |
| Research/Publication Documents | As applicable to the post |
Candidates seeking SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD reservation benefits must upload the necessary documents supporting their claims. The notification specifically states that the OBC (NCL) certificate must be issued for the current financial year 2026-27 and be valid for Union of India/Central Government jobs.
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