IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 14 Posts

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has released Recruitment Advertisement No. 69/2026/Admn. for various Non-Teaching Positions. The recruitment includes Technical Assistant, Technical Manager, and Assistant Director posts in areas such as LMS, Networking, Artificial Intelligence, Animation, Game Design, and Virtual/Augmented Reality.

As per the notification, the online application process will start on 03 October 2026 and close on 02 November 2026 at 11:59:59 PM. A total of 14 vacancies are advertised.

IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026

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IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The notification shows 2 Assistant Director, 4 Technical Manager, and 8 Technical Assistant vacancies, making a total of 14 posts.

IGNOU Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

*The notification does not provide a separate fee-payment deadline; the application process closes on 02 November 2026. The university has instructed candidates to submit the signed printout with self-attested documents by 12 November 2026.

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IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay the application fee through the online payment gateway:

• Unreserved/OBC-NCL/EWS: Rs 1,000/-
• SC/ST/PH/Ex-Servicemen/Women: Rs 500/-

The notification states that applications without the prescribed fee will be rejected. You can pay by debit card, credit card, internet banking, IMPS, cash cards, or mobile wallets.

IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

The upper age limits mentioned in the notification are:

The age eligibility is determined with reference to the closing date of the online application. Age relaxation for eligible categories, government employees and ex-servicemen will be applicable as per Government of India rules. IGNOU employees will receive relaxation as per the university's applicable Recruitment & Promotion Rules.

IGNOU Vacancy 2026 & Eligibility Criteria

For the Technical Assistant posts, the notification specifies B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. in CS/IT or MCA with at least 55% marks, along with the required post-qualification experience.

For Technical Manager posts, the required qualification is similarly B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. CS/IT or MCA with 55%, with generally 5 years of relevant experience.

Assistant Director posts require the same broad educational qualification with 10 years of relevant experience.

IGNOU Non-Teaching Selection Process 2026

IGNOU has not prescribed one fixed selection sequence for every post in the notification. The university reserves the right to shortlist candidates based on merit, experience, written test and/or skill test, as applicable.

Depending on the number of applications, IGNOU may also conduct a screening test or prescribe additional shortlisting criteria before calling candidates for CBT, written/skill test or interview.

Candidates should therefore regularly check the official IGNOU website for updates regarding the recruitment test, syllabus, test centres, skill test or interview.

IGNOU Non-Teaching Salary / Pay Scale

The advertised posts fall under the following 7th CPC Pay Levels:

• Technical Assistant: Level 8
• Technical Manager: Level 10
• Assistant Director: Level 10

The notification provides the corresponding revised Pay Matrix levels rather than a single monthly salary figure.

How to Apply for IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official IGNOU website.
2. Open the Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 section.
3. Read Advertisement No. 69/2026/Admn. carefully.
4. Check the eligibility and experience requirements for your desired post.
5. Complete the online application form.
6. Upload the required documents and certificates.
7. Pay the applicable application fee online.
8. Submit the application before 02 November 2026.
9. Download and save the submitted application.
10. Take a printout, sign it, and attach self-attested copies of the required documents.
11. Send the signed application and documents so that they reach the Recruitment Cell, Room No. 13, Block No. 7, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068 by 12 November 2026.

Important Links

The notification specifically states that corrigenda, amendments and recruitment-related updates will be uploaded on the IGNOU website only.

IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

1. How many vacancies are available in IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026?

A total of 14 vacancies are advertised, including 8 Technical Assistant, 4 Technical Manager, and 2 Assistant Director posts.

2. What is the last date to apply for IGNOU Recruitment 2026?

The online application can be submitted up to 02 November 2026 at 11:59:59 PM.

3. What is the IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment application fee?

The fee is Rs 1,000 for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates and Rs 500 for SC/ST/PH/Ex-Servicemen/Women candidates.

4. What is the age limit for IGNOU Non-Teaching posts?

The maximum age is 37 years for Technical Assistant, 42 years for Technical Manager, and 48 years for Assistant Director. Applicable relaxations are provided as per the rules mentioned in the notification.

5. When should the printed IGNOU application be submitted?

Candidates must submit the signed printout of the online application with self-attested documents by 12 November 2026 at the IGNOU Recruitment Cell, New Delhi.