Indira Gandhi National Open University
Permanent

IGNOU Faculty Professor Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 22, 2026
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Ph.D91
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
21 Posts
Pay Scale
Academic Pay Level 14 (Rs. 1,44,200 - Rs. 2,18,200)
Age Limit
As per UGC / IGNOU Norms (Superannuation Age 65 Years)
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

Option A: An eminent scholar with a Ph.D. degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, actively engaged in high-quality research with at least 10 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals, a total research score of at least 120 as per UGC Regulations 2018 (Table 2), and a minimum of 10 years of teaching/research experience at University/College level as Assistant/Associate Professor with evidence of having successfully guided a doctoral candidate.
Option B: An outstanding professional with a Ph.D. in relevant/allied/applied discipline from academia/industry who has made significant contribution to the knowledge with 10 years experience.
Health Sciences: MBBS with MD/MS in PSM/Community Medicine/Hospital Admin/CHA + 8 years post-PG experience + 3 years as Associate Professor with 4 indexed publications.
Nursing: Master's in Nursing (min 55% marks) with at least 14 years teaching experience after M.Sc. Nursing.

Age Limit & Relaxations

No specific upper age limit is prescribed for applying. Superannuation age is 65 years as per UGC and Central University rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

UGC Table 2 Academic & Research Score Screening

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Document Verification & Hard Copy Scrutiny

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview before Statutory Selection Committee

In-PersonMerit Scored

Applications will be screened by a duly constituted Screening Committee based on UGC Regulations 2018 Table 2 Academic and Research Score criteria (minimum 120 points required). Up to a maximum of 15 shortlisted candidates per post will be called for a Personal Interview before the statutory Selection Committee. Screening marks do not carry weightage in the final interview evaluation.

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.

Professors at IGNOU lead the academic design, curriculum modernization, and multimedia instructional development for distance and online education across India and overseas centers. Key responsibilities include creating Self-Learning Materials (SLM), coordinating e-content for SWAYAM and national TV broadcast channels (Gyan Darshan), formulating academic policy, chairing School Boards, and guiding doctoral research scholars in a collaborative higher-education governance setting.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Permanent Central University faculty appointment under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The primary posting is at the IGNOU National Headquarters campus in Maidan Garhi, New Delhi, with standard central university service conditions and one-year probation.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As an Academic Level 14 appointment, faculty can advance to Senior Professor (Academic Level 15) under the UGC Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) upon completing 10 years of service as Professor, alongside administrative leadership pathways such as School Director, Dean, or Vice-Chancellor.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Submitting the online application alone is not sufficient; the bound physical hard copy with all self-attested enclosures must reach IGNOU on or before October 30, 2026.
  • Documents must be properly bound or tagged and each page consecutively numbered; loose sheets will not be accepted.
  • A minimum UGC Table 2 Research Score of 120 spanning at least three distinct categories is an absolute mandatory screening benchmark.
  • Documentary proof of having successfully guided at least one Ph.D. scholar must be appended to the application.
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates must ensure their certificate is issued for the financial year 2026-27 (between 01.04.2026 and the closing date).

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

  • UR7
  • OBC6
  • SC3
  • ST3
  • EWS1
  • PwBD1
Total Vacancies21 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Academic Level 14 under 7th CPC with starting basic pay of Rs. 1,44,200/- per month plus allowances.

Academic Pay Level 14 of 7th CPC (Rs. 1,44,200 – Rs. 2,18,200/-) plus applicable Central Government allowances (DA, HRA, Transport Allowance).

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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. Visit the official IGNOU portal at www.ignou.ac.in and navigate to the recruitment section.
  2. Fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, research score, and publication details.
  3. Upload required self-attested documents, certificates, proof of Ph.D. guidance, research papers, and OBC-NCL certificate (issued for FY 2026-27).
  4. Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 500/- online (UR/OBC/EWS) or claim category exemption (SC/ST/PwBD). Submit the online form on or before October 20, 2026.
  5. Print the submitted online application, bind/tag all supporting documents in proper sequence with consecutive page numbering, and send by Registered/Speed Post to: Director, Academic Coordination Division, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068 to reach on or before October 30, 2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Rs. 500/- for UR, OBC, and EWS candidates. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempted from application fees. Prior applicants under Advt 02/2022/ACD or 02/2023/ACD are also fee-exempted upon proof of earlier payment.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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The last date to submit the online application on www.ignou.ac.in is October 20, 2026. The hard copy printout must reach IGNOU, New Delhi by October 30, 2026.

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