Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, has invited online applications for recruitment to 14 non-teaching posts under Advertisement No. 69/2026/Admn. The vacancies include Assistant Director, Technical Manager and Technical Assistant positions in areas such as Learning Management System (LMS), Networking, Artificial Intelligence, Animation, Game Design and Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality.
The recruitment will be conducted through online applications on the IGNOU website. The online application process will begin on 03 October 2026 and the last date to apply online is 02 November 2026 up to 23:59:59 HRS.
Candidates should carefully check the specific educational qualification and post-qualification experience prescribed for the post before applying. The University may shortlist candidates based on merit, qualification, experience and/or written or skill tests, depending on the recruitment process for the respective post.
Official Notification PDF: IGNOU Non Teaching Recruitment 2026
IGNOU Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) |
| Advertisement No. | 69/2026/Admn. |
| Recruitment | Non-Teaching Positions |
| Total Vacancies | 14 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Application Start Date | 03 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 02 November 2026, 23:59:59 HRS |
| Application Fee | Rs. 1,000/- for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS; Rs. 500/- for SC/ST/PH/Ex-Servicemen/Women |
| Job Location | IGNOU Headquarters or Regional Centre/Regional Evaluation Centre across the country |
IGNOU Non-Teaching Vacancy 2026
| Post | Pay Level | Age Limit | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director | Level 10 of 7th CPC | 48 Years | 02 |
| Technical Manager | Level 10 of 7th CPC | 42 Years | 04 |
| Technical Assistant | Level 8 of 7th CPC | 37 Years | 08 |
| Total | - | - | 14 |
Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post | Discipline | Vacancies | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Assistant | LMS | 02 | 01 OBC-NCL, 01 UR |
| Technical Assistant | Networking | 02 | 01 UR, 01 SC |
| Technical Assistant | Animator | 01 | 01 UR |
| Technical Assistant | Game Designer | 01 | 01 OBC-NCL |
| Technical Assistant | Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality Application Development | 01 | 01 UR |
| Technical Assistant | Artificial Intelligence | 01 | 01 UR |
| Technical Manager | LMS | 01 | 01 UR |
| Technical Manager | Networking | 01 | 01 UR |
| Technical Manager | Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality Application Development | 01 | 01 UR |
| Technical Manager | Artificial Intelligence | 01 | 01 OBC-NCL |
| Assistant Director | LMS | 01 | 01 UR |
| Assistant Director | Networking | 01 | 01 UR |
IGNOU Recruitment 2026 - Educational Qualification
The detailed advertisement prescribes different experience requirements for each technical specialization. For the Technical Assistant, Technical Manager and Assistant Director positions covered in this notification, the essential educational qualification is generally one of the following:
- B.E. (CS/IT)
- B.Tech (CS/IT)
- M.Sc. (CS/IT)
- MCA
The qualification must be from a recognized University/Institute/University, as specified for the respective post, with 55% marks or equivalent grade.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration / Application Starts | 03 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 02 November 2026 up to 23:59:59 HRS |
| Last Date for Submission of Printed Application | 12 November 2026 |
Technical Assistant Posts - Eligibility
1. Technical Assistant - LMS
Vacancies: 2
Candidates must possess B.E. (CS/IT), B.Tech (CS/IT), M.Sc. (CS/IT) or MCA from a recognized University/Institute with 55% marks or equivalent grade.
A minimum of 3 years of working experience in Learning Management Systems (LMS) is required, including experience in installation, configuration, customization and administration of systems such as Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard or equivalent platforms.
The experience should also cover areas such as e-content deployment and course management, user management and access control, and online assessment and examination systems in PSUs, Universities, Educational Institutions, Government of India organizations or reputed IT organizations.
Desirable experience includes integration of LMS with video conferencing platforms, ERP/Student Information Systems, digital repositories and e-learning tools.
2. Technical Assistant - Networking
Vacancies: 2
Candidates must possess B.E. (CS/IT), B.Tech (CS/IT), M.Sc. (CS/IT) or MCA with 55% marks or equivalent grade.
A minimum of 3 years of working experience in handling enterprise-level network infrastructure, HCI Infrastructure, Mini Cloud Management, Palo Alto and F5 Technologies is required.
Desirable experience includes configuration and maintenance of routers, switches, VLANs, VPNs and wireless networks, as well as backup and disaster recovery solutions.
3. Technical Assistant - Animator
Vacancy: 1
The essential qualification is B.E. (CS/IT), B.Tech (CS/IT), M.Sc. (CS/IT) or MCA with 55% marks or equivalent grade.
Candidates must have at least 3 years of working experience in 2D and 3D animation, multimedia content development, motion graphics, visual effects (VFX), graphic designing and video editing.
Desirable experience includes working with Autodesk Maya, Blender, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate, Premiere Pro or equivalent tools.
4. Technical Assistant - Game Designer
Vacancy: 1
Candidates must possess B.E. (CS/IT), B.Tech (CS/IT), M.Sc. (CS/IT) or MCA with 55% marks or equivalent grade.
A minimum of 3 years of working experience is required in areas including game design and development, interactive multimedia applications, 2D/3D game asset creation, UI/UX design for games, and game testing and deployment.
Desirable experience includes Unity, Unreal Engine, Blender, Autodesk Maya and Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent tools.
5. Technical Assistant - Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality Application Development
Vacancy: 1
The required qualification is B.E. (CS/IT), B.Tech (CS/IT), M.Sc. (CS/IT) or MCA with 55% marks or equivalent grade.
Candidates must have at least 3 years of working experience in VR/AR application development, interactive 3D content development, immersive learning applications and simulations, UI/UX design for VR environments, integration and deployment of VR applications, mobile-based AR application design and deployment, and AR-based educational/training simulations.
Desirable experience includes Unity, Unreal Engine, Blender, Autodesk Maya, Oculus SDK, OpenXR, Vuforia, ARCore, ARKit, Spark AR or equivalent tools.
6. Technical Assistant - Artificial Intelligence
Vacancy: 1
Candidates must possess B.E. (CS/IT), B.Tech (CS/IT), M.Sc. (CS/IT) or MCA with 55% marks or equivalent grade.
A minimum of 3 years of working experience is required in one or more areas such as Artificial Intelligence application development, machine learning and deep learning model development, NLP and Generative AI tools, data analytics, predictive modelling, intelligent systems, AI-based automation, chatbots and recommendation systems.
Experience in development and deployment of AI solutions using Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn or similar frameworks is relevant to the prescribed experience.
Desirable areas include Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI agents, Generative AI applications, data preprocessing, adaptive learning systems, AI-enabled learning platforms, business intelligence, MLOps, model monitoring, API integration, AI microservices, GPU-based computing environments, ethical AI and AI governance.
Technical Manager Posts - Eligibility
1. Technical Manager - LMS
Vacancy: 1
Candidates must possess B.E. (CS/IT), B.Tech (CS/IT), M.Sc. (CS/IT) or MCA from a recognized University with 55% marks or equivalent grade.
A minimum of 5 years of working experience in LMS is required, including installation, configuration, customization and administration of Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard or equivalent systems, e-content deployment and course management, user management and access control, and online assessment and examination systems.
Desirable experience includes LMS integration with video conferencing platforms, ERP/Student Information Systems and digital repositories/e-learning tools.
2. Technical Manager - Networking
Vacancy: 1
The required qualification is B.E. (CS/IT), B.Tech (CS/IT), M.Sc. (CS/IT) or MCA with 55% marks or equivalent grade.
Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in handling enterprise-level network infrastructure, HCI Infrastructure, Mini Cloud Management, Palo Alto and F5 Technologies in the specified organizations.
Desirable experience includes routers, switches, VLANs, VPNs, wireless networks, backup and disaster recovery solutions.
3. Technical Manager - Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality Application Development
Vacancy: 1
Candidates must possess B.E. (CS/IT), B.Tech (CS/IT), M.Sc. (CS/IT) or MCA with 55% marks or equivalent grade.
A minimum of 5 years of working experience is required in VR/AR application development, interactive 3D content development, immersive learning applications and simulations, UI/UX design for VR environments, and integration and deployment of VR applications.
Desirable experience includes Unity, Unreal Engine, Blender, Autodesk Maya, Oculus SDK, OpenXR, Vuforia or equivalent tools.
4. Technical Manager - Artificial Intelligence
Vacancy: 1
The essential qualification is B.E. (CS/IT), B.Tech (CS/IT), M.Sc. (CS/IT) or MCA with 55% marks or equivalent grade.
Candidates must have at least 5 years of working experience in AI application development, machine learning/deep learning model development, NLP and Generative AI tools, data analytics, predictive modelling, intelligent systems, AI automation, chatbots or recommendation systems.
Experience in development and deployment of AI solutions using Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn or similar frameworks is also specified.
Desirable areas include cloud-based AI/ML solutions, LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG, AI agents, Generative AI, AI-enabled learning systems, data preprocessing, MLOps, AI lifecycle management, API integration, GPU infrastructure, ethical AI and data privacy frameworks.
Assistant Director Posts - Eligibility
1. Assistant Director - LMS
Vacancy: 1
Candidates must possess B.E. (CS/IT), B.Tech (CS/IT), M.Sc. (CS/IT) or MCA from a recognized University with 55% marks or equivalent grade.
A minimum of 10 years of working experience in Learning Management Systems is required, including installation, configuration, customization and administration of Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard or equivalent platforms, e-content deployment and course management, user management and access control, and online assessment and examination systems.
Candidates should also have working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JAVA, MySQL or similar RDBMS, MongoDB or similar NoSQL databases, API integration, SSO mechanisms, digital eContent repositories, Android/iOS application design and development, large-scale online examinations, user support, technical training and LMS migration/upgradation/performance optimization.
Experience in managing MOOCs, SWAYAM, online learning initiatives, online admission and examination activities is also specified.
2. Assistant Director - Networking
Vacancy: 1
The essential qualification is B.E. (CS/IT), B.Tech (CS/IT), M.Sc. (CS/IT) or MCA from a recognized University with 55% marks or equivalent grade.
Candidates must have at least 10 years of working experience in handling enterprise-level network infrastructure, HCI Infrastructure, Mini Cloud Management, Palo Alto and F5 Technologies in the specified organizations.
Desirable experience includes network equipment configuration and maintenance, routers, switches, VLANs, VPNs, wireless networks, telecom equipment, backup and disaster recovery, GeM procurement, network administration, firewall management, data centre operations, virtualization platforms, cloud infrastructure, network monitoring, performance optimization, high availability and load balancing, information security, disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
Experience supporting ICT infrastructure for Educational Media Production Centre activities, SWAYAM and SWAYAM PRABHA operations, webcasting, video conferencing, live streaming, Internet Radio broadcasting and digital learning/media delivery platforms is also desirable.
IGNOU Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Assistant Director | 48 Years |
| Technical Manager | 42 Years |
| Technical Assistant | 37 Years |
The closing date of the online application is the cut-off date for determining eligibility in terms of age, qualification and experience unless otherwise specified.
Age relaxation for Government employees and Ex-servicemen will be as per Government of India rules. IGNOU employees will receive age relaxation in the upper age limit as per the University's Recruitment and Promotion Rules.
IGNOU Recruitment 2026 - Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level | Pre-Revised Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director | Level 10 of 7th CPC | Rs. 15,600 - Rs. 39,100 |
| Technical Manager | Level 10 of 7th CPC | Rs. 15,600 - Rs. 39,100 |
| Technical Assistant | Level 8 of 7th CPC | Rs. 9,300 - Rs. 34,800 |
Reservation Details
The advertised vacancies include UR, SC, OBC-NCL and EWS categories as specified against the individual posts. Reservation will be applicable according to the prevailing Government of India guidelines at the time of finalization of the result.
Candidates seeking reservation or age relaxation must submit the prescribed certificate issued by the competent authority. IGNOU has stated that certificates in formats other than the prescribed formats may be rejected.
OBC candidates seeking reservation must belong to the Central List of OBCs and must not fall under the creamy layer on the crucial date. EWS candidates must possess a valid EWS certificate in the prescribed format.
IGNOU Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/OBC-NCL/EWS | Rs. 1,000/- |
| SC/ST/PH/Ex-Servicemen/Women | Rs. 500/- |
The application fee has to be paid through the online mode. The application form is integrated with the payment gateway.
Payment can be made using Debit Cards including RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro, Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards and Mobile Wallets.
Applications without the prescribed fee will be rejected. The fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted under any circumstances. Any applicable tax or bank charges have to be borne by the candidate.
How to Apply for IGNOU Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official IGNOU website.
- Read the detailed Advertisement No. 69/2026/Admn. carefully.
- Check the educational qualification, experience and age requirements for the post you wish to apply for.
- Complete the online recruitment application form from 03 October 2026.
- Enter all personal, educational, experience and category details carefully.
- Upload the required documents and certificates in the prescribed manner.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Submit the online application before 02 November 2026 at 23:59:59 HRS.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form.
- Sign the printed application and attach self-attested copies of all relevant documents.
- Send the signed printout and documents to the IGNOU Recruitment Cell by 12 November 2026.
Submission of Printed Application
After submitting the online application, candidates are required to submit the signed printout along with self-attested copies of all relevant documents.
The printed application should reach:
Recruitment Cell, Room No. 13, Block No. 7
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi - 110068
Phone: 011-29571713
The last date for submission of the printed application and documents is 12 November 2026.
IGNOU Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
IGNOU has not prescribed one single fixed selection procedure for all the advertised posts. 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 received, IGNOU may prescribe screening criteria, qualification/experience criteria or a written/skill test for shortlisting candidates for further stages such as CBT, written test, skill test or interview.
If IGNOU decides to conduct a written recruitment test, details regarding the test centre and syllabus will be activated/notified through the University website.
Merely possessing the minimum essential qualification does not automatically entitle a candidate to be called for a test or interview.
Experience Certificate Requirements
Candidates claiming experience must produce experience certificates in the prescribed format from the Head or authorized person of the concerned organization/department.
The certificate should clearly mention the duration of employment, including date, month and year, basic pay, pay scale/7th CPC Pay Matrix level or consolidated pay, and the nature of duties performed.
Experience will be counted on a post-qualification basis. Experience obtained on a part-time, daily-wage, visiting or guest faculty basis will not be counted for shortlisting.
Important Instructions for IGNOU Applicants
- Applications must be submitted online; applications through other modes will be rejected.
- Candidates should satisfy themselves regarding the prescribed qualification, experience and age before applying.
- Educational qualifications must be from a recognized University/Institute and the result must have been declared on or before the last date of online application.
- Wrong information in the application can lead to rejection and debarment.
- Candidates should provide a valid email ID and mobile number and regularly check their email, SMS and the IGNOU website.
- All corrigenda, addenda, amendments, notices and updates relating to the recruitment will be published on the IGNOU website.
- Candidates working with Central/State Government, PSU or other applicable organizations must provide a No Objection Certificate when required.
- Original certificates relating to age, qualification, experience and category must be produced during document verification and/or interview.
- Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.
- Candidates may apply for more than one post if they fulfill the eligibility conditions for the respective posts.
- Candidates should submit applications well before the closing date to avoid difficulties caused by heavy website or internet traffic.
- The candidature remains provisional until the genuineness of the submitted documents is verified.
Nationality
A candidate must be a citizen of India or fall within one of the other nationality categories specified in the advertisement, including subjects of Nepal or Bhutan, certain Tibetan refugees and specified persons of Indian origin who have migrated from the countries listed in the notification, subject to the prescribed Government of India eligibility certificate requirements wherever applicable.
