IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice for various non-teaching positions. The notification has been issued under Advertisement Number 69/2026/Admn. for a total of 14 vacancy seats, including posts such as Assistant Director, Technical Manager, and Technical Assistant across multiple domains. The IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 notification has been released on 23 September 2026, and the online application registration window opens on 03.10.2026, with the last date to apply online set for 02.11.2026 at 23:59:59 HRS.
This recruitment drive offers high-level technical opportunities across specialized domains like LMS, Networking, Animation, Game Design, Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality, and Artificial Intelligence. Interested candidates should review the essential educational qualifications, domain-specific experience requirements, and upper age limits before submitting their online applications. Please note that after applying online, candidates must also submit a hard copy of their signed application along with self-attested documents by 12.11.2026.
IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) |
| Post Name | Assistant Director, Technical Manager, Technical Assistant |
| Advt. No. | 69/2026/Admn. |
| Total Vacancy | 14 Posts |
| Notification Date | 03.10.2026 |
| Category | IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | www.ignou.ac.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 23.09.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 03.10.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 02.11.2026 (23:59:59 HRS) |
| Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy | 12.11.2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| UR / OBC / EWS | Rs. 1000/- |
| SC / ST / PWD / ESM / Female | Rs. 500/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 is 18-48 Years (Maximum 37 Years for Technical Assistant, 42 Years for Technical Manager, and 48 Years for Assistant Director). The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 02.11.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
| Assistant Director (LMS, Networking) | 02 | B.E/B.Tech/ M.Sc (CS/IT) or MCA with 55% marks + 10 years experience |
| Technical Manager (LMS, Networking, VR/AR, AI) | 04 | B.E/B.Tech/ M.Sc (CS/IT) or MCA with 55% marks + 5 years experience |
| Technical Assistant (LMS, Networking, Animator, Game Designer, VR/AR, AI) | 08 | B.E/ B.Tech/ M.Sc (CS/IT) or MCA with 55% marks + 3 years experience |
IGNOU Non Teaching Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for IGNOU Non Teaching Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Shortlisting of Candidates / Screening Test
- Written Test / Computer Based Test (CBT) / Skill Test (if applicable)
- Personal Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply for IGNOU Non Teaching Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for IGNOU Non Teaching Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official website www.ignou.ac.in and open the recruitment section.
- Register online with your basic details, email ID, and mobile number.
- Fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and experience details.
- Upload required documents and certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee through online payment gateway modes (Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI).
- Submit the online application form and download the final application PDF.
- Send a printed copy of the submitted application form duly signed along with self-attested copies of all relevant documents by post/speed post to “Recruitment Cell, Room No. 13, Block No. 7, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068” so as to reach on or before 12.11.2026.
Mandatory Hard Copy Submission Detail
Candidates must note that submitting the online form alone is not sufficient. A signed printout of the online application form along with self-attested copies of all supporting documents (Educational Qualifications, Experience Certificates, Caste/Category Certificates, NOC if applicable) must reach the IGNOU Delhi headquarters on or before 12.11.2026.
- Postal Address: Recruitment Cell, Room No. 13, Block No. 7, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068.
Important Links
| IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link (From 03.10.2026) | Apply Online |
| IGNOU Official Website | IGNOU |
