IGNOU Faculty Recruitment 2026

IGNOU Faculty Recruitment 2026: 43 Teaching Vacancies

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, invites applications through direct recruitment for 43 faculty positions across multiple Schools of Studies. The recruitment covers 21 Professor, 16 Associate Professor, and 6 Assistant Professor posts under regular Central Government service.

Quick Overview & Key Dates

Vacancies & Pay Scales (7th CPC)

Faculty appointments carry academic pay scales and allowances as prescribed under the 7th Central Pay Commission:

Professor (Academic Level 14): 21 Posts | ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200

Associate Professor (Academic Level 13A): 16 Posts | ₹1,31,400 – ₹2,17,100

Assistant Professor (Academic Level 10): 06 Posts | ₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400

Participating Schools & Subject Disciplines

Openings span diverse academic faculties across IGNOU:

• Humanities & Languages: English, Urdu, Foreign Languages, Translation Studies

• Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Studies: Anthropology, Sociology, Social Work, Philosophy (Interdisciplinary Studies)

• Sciences & Mathematics: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, Geology, Environmental Studies

• Commerce, Law & Management: Commerce, Law, Tourism

• Health & Applied Sciences: Health Science, Nursing, Nutritional Science, Child Development, Home Science

• Media & Arts: Journalism and New Media Studies, Visual Arts

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualifications, minimum teaching/research experience, API/research scores, and publication benchmarks strictly follow UGC Regulations, 2018 (and subsequent amendments), along with specific norms of concerned apex regulatory bodies (e.g., NMC/INC for Health Science and Nursing).

• Reservation benefits for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, and PwBD categories apply as per Government of India guidelines.

• Important: Candidates who applied earlier under the specified 2022/2023 advertisements must submit a fresh application.

Step-by-Step Application Procedure

1. Online Submission: Register and submit the prescribed online application form via the official IGNOU portal (www.ignou.ac.in) on or before 20 October 2026.

2. Document Compilation: Download and print the submitted application form. Attach self-attested copies of educational qualifications, marksheets, proof of date of birth, experience certificates (with pay scale details), reservation certificates, and research publication proofs.

3. Hard Copy Despatch: Send the complete application packet by Registered Post / Speed Post to:

The Director

Academic Coordination Division (ACD)

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068

The hard copy dossier must reach the university by 30 October 2026. Incomplete files or packets received after the due date will not be considered.