IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 (Professor, Associate & Assistant Professor Posts)

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IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 (Professor, Associate & Assistant Professor Posts)

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Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has released the IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 notification on 19 September 2026, inviting online applications for 42 faculty vacancies across various Schools of Studies. The recruitment includes Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor posts and is open to candidates who fulfill the UGC Regulations, 2018 eligibility criteria, along with applicable regulatory body norms.

This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for qualified academicians seeking faculty positions in India's largest Central University and a premier institution for open and distance learning.

The online application process will begin on 20 September 2026 and remain open until 20 October 2026, or 30 days from the publication of the advertisement in Employment News, whichever is later. Applications will be accepted only through the official IGNOU website.

Eligible candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualifications, teaching experience, research publications, and other eligibility conditions as specified under UGC Regulations, 2018, subsequent amendments, and the applicable regulatory body norms for the respective discipline. Candidates should carefully verify the post-wise eligibility, reservation rules, and experience requirements before applying.

The selection process will be conducted according to IGNOU recruitment guidelines and may include shortlisting, interview, presentation (where applicable), and document verification. Selected candidates will be appointed as Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor in various Schools of Studies at IGNOU and will receive salary and service benefits as per the applicable Central Government and UGC pay scales.

Candidates should carefully check the post-wise vacancies, educational qualification, application fee, important dates before submitting their application.

Important Dates

Notification Date : 19.09.2026
Online Application Portal Opens : 20.09.2026
Last Date to Submit Online Application : 20.10.2026, or 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News, whichever is later
Last Date to Submit Hard Copy of Application : 30.10.2026

Application Fee

Not specified.

Age Limit

Not specified.

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Professor	21	As per the University Grants Commission (UGC) Regulations, 2018, and subsequent amendments, along with the norms of concerned regulatory bodies such as NCTE and MCI, wherever applicable.
Associate Professor	16	As per the University Grants Commission (UGC) Regulations, 2018, and subsequent amendments, along with the norms of concerned regulatory bodies such as NCTE and MCI, wherever applicable.
Assistant Professor	06	As per the University Grants Commission (UGC) Regulations, 2018, and subsequent amendments, along with the norms of concerned regulatory bodies such as NCTE and MCI, wherever applicable.

Post Name	Salary
Professor	1,44,200 - 2,18,200
Associate Professor	1,31,400 - 2,17,100
Assistant Professor	57,700 - 1,82,400

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