Indira Gandhi National Open University
Contractual / Regular

IGNOU Deputy & Asst Registrar Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 19, 2026
Deputy RegistrarAssistant Registrar

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Vacancies
24 Posts
Pay Scale
₹56,100 - ₹2,09,200 per month (Level 10 to Level 12)
Age Limit
Maximum 56 Years (as on 12.10.2026)
Job Location
Delhi89All India43+1 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 12, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 12, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 12, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window12 Sep – 12 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

(1) Deputy Registrar (Pay Level 12): Master's Degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) or UGC grade 'B'. Experience: Officers holding analogous post of Deputy Registrar in Pay Level-12 in Central/State Govt, Universities, Autonomous Bodies, or PSUs; OR Officers with 10 years experience as Assistant Registrar in Pay Level-10 and above in Administration, Finance & Accounts, Audit, Conduct of Examination, or Legal Affairs.
(2) Assistant Registrar (Pay Level 10): Master's Degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST). Experience: Officers holding analogous post of Assistant Registrar in Pay Level-10; OR Officers with 5 years regular service as Section Officer in Pay Level-7 and above in relevant administrative/finance/examination/legal fields.

Age Limit & Relaxations

The maximum age limit for applying on deputation basis is 56 years as on the closing date of submission of online applications (12th October 2026).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Online Application & Scrutiny of Eligibility, APARs and Vigilance Clearance

OnlineQualifying Only

Personal Interview (Online / Offline)

Online | OfflineMerit Scored

Cadre Clearance & Final Deputation Appointment

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection is conducted through initial screening of online applications, parent department vigilance clearance, and 5-year APAR/ACR evaluations by the University Screening Committee. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a Personal Interview (conducted in online or offline mode at the discretion of the University). Final appointment on deputation is approved by the competent authority of IGNOU.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Service Record & Analogous Cadre ExperienceEvaluation of substantive regular service as Deputy Registrar (Level 12), Assistant Registrar (Level 10), or Section Officer (Level 7) in central/state government, universities, or PSUs in administration, finance, or examinations.
APAR / ACR Ratings & Vigilance IntegrityScrutiny of annual confidential performance appraisals of the preceding 5 years, vigilance clearance status, and disciplinary record of the last 10 years.
Higher Education Administrative & Statutory AcumenKnowledge of central university statutes, UGC/MoE regulations, open and distance learning (ODL) frameworks, student evaluation systems, and public procurement (GFR/GeM).
Personal Interview PerformanceAssessment of leadership, organizational management, administrative problem-solving, and communication skills before the Selection Committee.

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.

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), headquartered at Maidan Garhi, New Delhi, is the world's largest open university, operating under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The administrative machinery orchestrates admissions, material distribution, examination logistics, and evaluation for millions of students across 56+ Regional Centers and Regional Evaluation Centers throughout India. Deputy Registrars and Assistant Registrars manage key administrative divisions including Administration, Finance & Accounts, Student Evaluation Division (SED), Material Production & Distribution Division (MPDD), and Regional Services Division (RSD). The work involves coordination with regional directors, university statutory bodies (Board of Management, Academic Council), and handling substantial regulatory compliance and public service delivery.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The appointment on deputation is initially for a period of 3 years, extendable on a year-to-year basis as per Government of India / DoPT guidelines, subject to a maximum tenure of 5 years. There is no provision for permanent absorption into the university cadre.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Officers maintain their substantive lien and seniority in their parent government department. Service rendered on deputation at IGNOU provides valuable experience in apex higher education administration and qualifies officers for central deputation benefits, including deputation allowance (or option for parent pay plus allowances) as per DoPT guidelines.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Deputation Only (No Direct Cadre Absorption): The recruitment is strictly on deputation basis; applications from private sector employees or non-government organizations are not eligible. There is no provision for absorption.
  • Dual Submission Timeline: Candidates must submit the online application by 12 October 2026 AND ensure that the printed hard copy along with APARs and proper channel endorsements reaches IGNOU by 27 October 2026.
  • Departmental Feeder Restriction: Departmental officers of IGNOU in the direct line of promotion (feeder category) are not eligible for appointment on deputation.
  • Mandatory Vigilance & APAR Dossier: Applications will be summarily rejected if not accompanied by last 5 years attested APARs, vigilance clearance, and employer relieving consent.
  • Advance Copy Routing: Candidates should dispatch an advance hard copy directly to the Recruitment Cell, Room 13, Block 7, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068.

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

  • Deputy Registrar4
  • Assistant Registrar20
  • Total24
Total Vacancies24 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Central 7th CPC Pay Matrix:
• Deputy Registrar: Pay Level-12 (₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200)
• Assistant Registrar: Pay Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500)

7th CPC Pay Scales: Deputy Registrar at Pay Level 12 (Rs. 78,800 - 2,09,200); Assistant Registrar at Pay Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 - 1,77,500). Standard Central Government deputation terms, pay protection, and allowances applicable as per DoPT guidelines. Deputation period is 3 years initially, extendable up to 5 years.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official portal of IGNOU at https://www.ignou.ac.in and access the online application link for Advertisement No. 68/2026/Admn.
  2. Complete user registration and generate login credentials.
  3. Fill out the detailed online application form with personal, educational, regular employment, and experience details.
  4. Upload required documents: recent passport-size photograph (JPG, max 100 KB), specimen signature (JPG, max 50 KB), self-attested copies of educational qualifications, and experience certificates.
  5. Submit the completed online application before 12 October 2026. No application fee is payable.
  6. Print the submitted online application form, attach self-attested copies of testimonials, and forward the complete physical dossier through proper channel (Cadre Controlling Authority) along with attested copies of ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years, Vigilance Clearance, integrity certificate, and NOC.
  7. Send an advance hard copy to reach: Recruitment Cell, Room No. 13, Block No. 7, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068 on or before 27 October 2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee is required to be paid for applying on deputation basis).

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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.

Candidates must possess a Master's degree with at least 55% marks and hold analogous posts or relevant regular experience: 10 years as Assistant Registrar (Level 10) for Deputy Registrar, or 5 years as Section Officer (Level 7) for Assistant Registrar in central/state govt, universities, or PSUs.

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