Indira Gandhi National Open University
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IGNOU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 22, 2026
Assistant Professor

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Postgraduate288
Ph.D91
Net16
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
6 Posts (43 Teaching Posts Overall)
Pay Scale
Academic Level 10 (Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400)
Age Limit
As per UGC / Central Govt Norms (No Upper Age Limit)
Job Location
Delhi87New Delhi86

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 19, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 20, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 20, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window20 Sep – 20 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Master’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD) in concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian or accredited foreign university, plus UGC/CSIR NET qualification or Ph.D. degree in regular mode conforming to UGC Regulations 2009/2016/2022. For Health Sciences: MBBS with MD/MS in relevant specialization and 3 years JR + 1 year SR experience. For Visual Arts: Master's in relevant subject with NET/Ph.D. or traditional artist credentials.

Age Limit & Relaxations

No maximum age limit is specified under UGC Regulations. Superannuation age is 65 years.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening (UGC 100-Point Academic Score)

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview by Statutory Selection Committee

OfflineMerit Scored

Applications are screened and ranked strictly according to the 100-point academic performance criteria (Table 3A / Appendix I). Up to 15 candidates per post are shortlisted and invited for personal interview. Final selection is decided exclusively by the Selection Committee based on performance in the interview.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Graduation Marks (Score 5 to 15 based on %)15 Marks80% & Above = 15; 60% to <80% = 13; 55% to <60% = 10; 45% to <55% = 05
Post-Graduation Marks (Score 20 to 25 based on %)25 Marks80% & Above = 25; 60% to <80% = 23; 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD) to <60% = 20
M.Phil. Marks7 Marks60% & Above = 07; 55% to <60% = 05
Ph.D. Degree30 MarksFixed 30 marks (M.Phil + Ph.D. maximum capped at 30 marks)
NET with JRF / NET7 MarksNET with JRF = 07; NET only = 05 (Maximum capped at 07 marks)
Research Publications10 Marks2 marks for each research publication in Peer-Reviewed or UGC-listed Journals (Max 10 marks)
Teaching / Post-Doctoral Experience10 Marks2 marks for one year each (Max 10 marks; proportionate reduction for less than 1 year)
Awards (National / International / State)3 MarksInternational/National Level = 03; State-Level = 02 (Max capped at 03 marks)

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Faculty role at India's premier National Open University headquartered at Maidan Garhi, New Delhi. Duties entail designing self-learning course materials (SLM), coordinating e-content, developing MOOCs for SWAYAM, curriculum design, student evaluation, conducting academic counseling sessions via Gyan Darshan / EDUSAT, evaluating research dissertations, and participating in academic administration across schools of studies.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Primary posting at IGNOU Headquarters, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi, with potential responsibilities across regional centres nationwide. Standard central university probation period is 1 year, leading to regular confirmation subject to performance appraisal.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Governed by the UGC Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) for Central University teachers. Assistant Professors progress from Academic Level 10 (AGP 6000) to Level 11 (AGP 7000) after 4 years (with Ph.D.) or 5 years (with M.Phil) or 6 years, and subsequently to Level 12 (AGP 8000), followed by promotion to Associate Professor (Level 13A) and Professor (Level 14) based on API scores and performance.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Mandatory Hard Copy Postal Submission: Merely applying online is NOT sufficient. Applicants must take a printout of the submitted online form, attach self-attested supporting documents in sequential order, properly bind/tag the set with each page numbered (loose sheets rejected), and send it by Registered/Speed Post to Director, Academic Coordination Division, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi - 110068 so as to reach on or before 30.10.2026.
  • Mandatory UGC NET / Ph.D. Compliance: Candidates must possess valid UGC/CSIR NET or Ph.D. awarded in regular mode adhering to UGC Regulations 2009/2016/2022 with mandatory certificate of compliance signed by Registrar or Dean (Academic Affairs).
  • OBC-NCL Validity Period: OBC candidates must submit a valid non-creamy layer certificate issued for Financial Year 2026-27 (between 01.04.2026 and the closing date) in the Government of India format; state-level certificates or older financial year certificates will be rejected.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • SC1
  • UR2
  • OBC2
  • ST1
Total Vacancies6 Posts (43 Teaching Posts Overall)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Academic Pay Level 10 under 7th Central Pay Commission with rationalized entry pay of Rs. 57,700/- per month plus DA, HRA, and Transport Allowance as applicable to Central University employees.

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Access the official university recruitment portal at https://www.ignou.ac.in.
  2. Navigate to Announcements / Academic Coordination Division and open Advertisement No. 01/2026/ACD.
  3. Complete the online application form with personal, academic, research publication, and experience details.
  4. Upload required digital documents including photo, signature, category certificates (OBC-NCL issued in FY 2026-27), Ph.D. compliance certificates, and journal publications.
  5. Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 500/- online (SC/ST/PwBD and previous cycle applicants exempted) and submit the form.
  6. Print the final submitted application form and arrange all self-attested documents/certificates in exact sequential order.
  7. Properly bind or tag the complete set, ensuring every page is numbered (loose sheets are not accepted).
  8. Enclose the bound application in an envelope superscribed with the post name, discipline, school of studies, and Advt. No. 01/2026/ACD.
  9. Dispatch the packet via Registered Post or Speed Post to reach on or before 30.10.2026 at: Director, Academic Coordination Division, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Application fee is Rs. 500/- for UR/OBC/EWS candidates payable online via Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwBD categories are completely exempted from payment of fees. Previously registered applicants under Advt 02/2022/ACD or 02/2023/ACD are also fee-exempted upon submitting proof.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Yes. Applicants must submit the online form at www.ignou.ac.in and also send a bound, page-numbered hard copy printout along with self-attested copies of all testimonials to the Director, Academic Coordination Division, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi - 110068 via Registered or Speed Post on or before October 30, 2026.

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