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IGNOU Announces Recruitment for 43 Teaching Positions

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has announced openings for 43 teaching positions, including Professors, Associate Professors, and Assistant Professors. The application process is currently open, with online submissions due by October 10 and hard copies required by October 30. Candidates will be selected based on application scrutiny and merit. Salaries range significantly based on the position. For further details, interested applicants should consult the official IGNOU website.
By Ambika Singh Oct 5, 2026, 10:19 IST

IGNOU Job Openings



IGNOU Vacancy: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has released a recruitment notice for 43 teaching roles, including Professors, Associate Professors, and Assistant Professors, aimed at individuals seeking opportunities in a renowned national institution. These positions are distributed as follows: 21 for Professors, 16 for Associate Professors, and 6 for Assistant Professors. The vacancies span various Schools of Studies, such as the School of Humanities, School of Social Sciences, School of Sciences, School of Continuing Education, School of Management Studies, School of Health Sciences, School of Law, School of Journalism and New Media Studies, School of Tourism and Hospitality Service Sectoral Management, School of Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies, School of Social Work, School of Foreign Languages, School of Translation Studies and Training, and School of Performing and Visual Arts.


**Application Submission Process**


The online application window opened on September 20, with a closing date set for October 10. Candidates interested in applying can register on IGNOU's official website before the deadline.


Once the online application is completed, candidates must send a hard copy of their application form along with necessary documents to the following address: "Director, Academic Coordination Division, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068". This must be done by October 30.


Selection Process


Candidates will be evaluated through several stages, including application review, document verification, and a merit list. The salary for selected candidates will vary: Professors can expect between ₹1,44,200 to ₹2,18,200, Associate Professors between ₹1,31,400 to ₹2,17,100, and Assistant Professors between ₹57,700 to ₹1,82,400.


For more detailed information regarding the recruitment process, eligibility criteria, and other related aspects, candidates are encouraged to refer to the official notification available on IGNOU's website.


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