Advertisement for Teaching Positions (Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor)
1. Overview & Introduction
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), a National Open University established by an Act of Parliament of India (No. 50 of 1985), has issued an official recruitment notification (Advt. No. 01/2026/ACD) inviting online applications in the prescribed Application Proforma from eligible candidates for appointment to teaching positions of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor on a direct recruitment basis across various Schools of Studies.
2. Pay Scales and Academic Levels
- 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/-)
3. Detailed School-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Sl. No. | Name of the School | Professor Vacancies | Associate Professor Vacancies | Assistant Professor Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | School of Humanities | English – 01 (PwBD(a)); Urdu – 01 (ST) | English – 01 (UR); Urdu – 01 (SC), 01 (OBC) | – |
| 2 | School of Social Sciences | Anthropology – 01 (SC); Sociology – 01 (OBC) | Anthropology – 01 (PwBD(a)) | – |
| 3 | School of Sciences | Biochemistry – 01 (ST); Chemistry – 01 (OBC); Physics – 01 (SC); Statistics – 01 (OBC) | Biochemistry – 01 (ST) | Geology – 01 (PwBD(a)) |
| 4 | School of Continuing Education | Child Development – 01 (UR); Home Science – 01 (UR); Nutritional Science – 01 (OBC) | Child Development – 01 (ST); Nutritional Science – 01 (SC), 01 (UR); Home Science – 01 (OBC) *(Specializations: Community Resource Management & Extension / Development Communication & Extension / Resource Management and Design Applications / Family Resource Management / Fabric & Apparel Science / Textiles & Clothing)* | – |
| 5 | School of Management Studies | Commerce – 01 (OBC) | – | – |
| 6 | School of Health Sciences | Health Science – 01 (UR); Nursing – 01 (SC) | Health Science – 01 (OBC); Nursing – 01 (UR) | Health Science – 01 (OBC) |
| 7 | School of Law | Law – 01 (UR) | – | – |
| 8 | School of Journalism and New Media Studies | Journalism & New Media Studies – 01 (UR) | – | Journalism & New Media Studies – 01 (SC), 01 (OBC) |
| 9 | School of Tourism, Hospitality Service Sectoral Management | Tourism and Hospitality Service – 01 (ST) | Tourism and Hospitality Service – 01 (OBC) | – |
| 10 | School of Inter Disciplinary & Trans Disciplinary Studies | Environment Studies – 01 (OBC) | Inter Disciplinary & Trans Disciplinary Studies – 01 (UR) *(Specialization: Philosophy)* | Environment Studies – 01 (SC) |
| 11 | School of Social Work | Social Work – 01 (UR) | Social Work – 01 (OBC) | – |
| 12 | School of Foreign Languages | Foreign Languages – 01 (UR) *(Specialization: Arabic/French/Russian/Spanish)* | Foreign Languages – 01 (SC), 01 (UR) *(Specialization: Arabic/French/Russian/Spanish)* | – |
| 13 | School of Translation Studies and Training | Translation Studies and Training – 01 (OBC) | – | – |
| 14 | School of Performing and Visual Arts | – | – | Visual Arts (Painting) – 01 (OBC) |
Note: Vacancies include backlog vacancies of SCs, STs, and OBCs from previous years advertised earlier.
4. Reservation Guidelines & Category Rules
Abbreviations & Categories: UR – Unreserved; SC – Scheduled Caste; ST – Scheduled Tribe; OBC – Other Backward Classes; EWS – Economically Weaker Sections; PwBD – Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD(a) – blindness and low vision; PwBD(c) – locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims, and muscular dystrophy).
- Applicants seeking reservation benefits for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, or PwBD categories must upload necessary supporting documents justifying their claim as per Government of India lists, rules, and norms.
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificates must be issued for the current financial year 2026-27 (specifically between 01.04.2026 up to the last date of receipt of online applications) and must be valid for jobs under the Union of India / Central Government.
5. Eligibility Conditions & Important Guidelines
- Minimum Eligibility: Minimum eligibility criteria shall be governed by University Grants Commission (UGC) Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments thereto, along with norms of concerned regulatory bodies like NCTE, MCI, etc., wherever required.
- Cut-off Date: The cut-off date for determining all eligibility conditions will be the last date of receipt of online applications.
- Previous Applicants: Applicants who applied earlier against unfilled teaching positions in response to previous Advertisement Nos. 02/2022/ACD dated 31.12.2022 and 02/2023/ACD dated 15.10.2023 must apply afresh with updated information. However, they are exempted from paying the application fee subject to submitting proof of earlier fee submission.
6. Application Submission Procedure & Important Dates
- Online Portal Launch Date: 20.09.2026
- Last Date for Online Submission: 20.10.2026 or 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in the Employment News, whichever is later.
- Hard Copy Submission Deadline: The hard copy printout of the online-submitted application along with self-attested copies of necessary certificates and documents must reach the Director, Academic Coordination Division, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068 through registered or speed post on or before 30.10.2026.
7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q1: What is the official advertisement number for this IGNOU recruitment drive?
Ans: The recruitment is advertised under Advertisement No. 01/2026/ACD, dated 19.09.2026. - Q2: When did the online application portal open?
Ans: The online application portal opened on 20.09.2026. - Q3: What is the last date to submit the online application?
Ans: The last date for submission of online applications is 20.10.2026 or 30 days from publication in Employment News, whichever is later. - Q4: Do previous applicants need to pay the application fee again if they apply afresh?
Ans: Applicants who applied under previous advertisements (02/2022/ACD or 02/2023/ACD) must apply afresh with updated information, but they are exempted from application fees provided they submit proof of earlier fee payment. - Q5: Where should hard copies of applications be mailed?
Ans: Hard copies must be mailed via registered/speed post to the Director, Academic Coordination Division, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068 by 30.10.2026.
Disclaimer: Information summarized directly from official recruitment notifications issued by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).