Wanted Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor
1. Quick Facts & Important Dates
- Event Name: IGNOU Faculty Recruitment 2026 (Professor, Associate Professor & Assistant Professor)
- Hiring Organization: Indira Gandhi National Open University, Delhi
- Job Type: Direct Recruitment Basis
- Opening Date of Online Portal: 20.09.2026
- Last Date for Online Application: 20.10.2026
- Last Date for Hard Copy Submission: 30.10.2026
- Postal Address for Submission: The Director, Academic Coordination Division, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068
2. About IGNOU
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), established by an Act of Parliament in 1985, has continuously striven to build an inclusive knowledge society through inclusive education. It has tried to increase the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) by offering high-quality teaching through the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode.
3. Schools of Studies / Departments
- 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, Hospitality Service Sectoral Management
- School of InterDisciplinary & Trans Disciplinary Studies
- School of Social Work
- School of Foreign Languages
- School of Translation Studies and Training
- School of Performing and Visual Arts
4. Pay Scale & Designations
- Professor: Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC (Rs. 1,44,200 – Rs. 2,18,200/-)
- Associate Professor: Academic Level 13A of 7th CPC (Rs. 1,31,400 – Rs. 2,17,100/-)
- Assistant Professor: Academic Level 10 of 7th CPC (Rs. 57,700 – Rs. 1,82,400/-)
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q1: What positions are open at IGNOU?
Ans: Applications are invited for Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor posts across various Schools of Studies. - Q2: What is the application mode?
Ans: Candidates must apply online through the Samarth portal and send the hard copy printout via registered/speed post. - Q3: Where should hard copies be mailed?
Ans: To The Director, Academic Coordination Division, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi 110068.
Online Application Link
Official Advertisement PDF
Professor Eligibility PDF
Associate Professor Eligibility PDF
Disclaimer: Information curated from official notifications for faculty recruitment at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). Please check official university platforms for detailed eligibility guidelines, updates, and announcements.