IGNOU is looking for IT specialists, not general staff. The university has opened 14 non-teaching posts for LMS, networking, animation, game design, VR/AR and AI work, and each one asks for 3 to 10 years of experience. The posts can be at IGNOU headquarters in New Delhi or at any of its regional centres, and the online form is open until 02.11.2026.
Last Date for Signed Printout and Documents to Reach IGNOU
12.11.2026
Age and Eligibility Cut-off Date
02.11.2026 (closing date of online applications)
Test / Interview Date
Not announced
Application Fee
Category
Fee
UR, OBC-NCL, EWS
Rs. 1,000
SC, ST, PH (persons with disability), Ex-Servicemen/Women
Rs. 500
You can pay only online, by debit card, credit card, net banking, IMPS, cash card or mobile wallet. The fee is not refunded, and you bear any bank or tax charges.
Vacancy Details
Post
Pay Level
UR
SC
ST
OBC-NCL
EWS
Total
Assistant Director
Level 10
2
0
0
0
0
2
Technical Manager
Level 10
3
0
0
1
0
4
Technical Assistant
Level 8
5
1
0
2
0
8
Total
10
1
0
3
0
14
Specialisation-wise Vacancies
Post and Specialisation
Vacancies
Category
Assistant Director – LMS
1
UR
Assistant Director – Networking
1
UR
Technical Manager – LMS
1
UR
Technical Manager – Networking
1
UR
Technical Manager – VR/AR Application Development
1
UR
Technical Manager – Artificial Intelligence
1
OBC-NCL
Technical Assistant – LMS
2
1 UR, 1 OBC-NCL
Technical Assistant – Networking
2
1 UR, 1 SC
Technical Assistant – Animator
1
UR
Technical Assistant – Game Designer
1
OBC-NCL
Technical Assistant – VR/AR Application Development
1
UR
Technical Assistant – Artificial Intelligence
1
UR
The notification does not list any posts for PwBD (persons with benchmark disabilities) separately. Reservation follows the Government of India rules in force when the result is finalised.
Eligibility Criteria
Criterion
Detail
Educational Qualification
B.E., B.Tech., M.Sc. or MCA in CS/IT from a recognised university or institute, with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade. Your result must be declared on or before 02.11.2026.
Age Limit
Technical Assistant up to 37 years, Technical Manager up to 42 years, Assistant Director up to 48 years, counted on 02.11.2026. Check your age eligibility →
Where Experience Must Be Gained
PSUs (public sector undertakings), universities, educational institutions, Government of India organisations or reputed IT organisations. For the AI posts, autonomous bodies and AI-based organisations also count.
How Experience Is Counted
It counts from the date you got your qualification. Part-time work, daily-wage work and visiting or guest faculty service do not count.
Citizenship
Indian citizen, or one of the other groups the notification lists, such as Nepali or Bhutanese subjects.
Experience Needed for Each Post
Post
Minimum Experience
Specialisations
Technical Assistant
3 years
LMS, Networking, Animator, Game Designer, VR/AR Application Development, Artificial Intelligence
Setting up and running a Learning Management System (LMS, the software that hosts online courses), such as Moodle, Canvas or Blackboard; putting e-content online; user access control; online tests.
Networking
Large-organisation network setup, HCI (hyper-converged infrastructure, which combines servers and storage in one system), mini cloud management, Palo Alto and F5 technologies.
Animator
2D and 3D animation, multimedia content, motion graphics, VFX, graphic design and video editing.
Game Designer
Game design and development, interactive multimedia, 2D and 3D game assets, game UI/UX, testing and deployment.
VR/AR Application Development
Building VR (virtual reality) and AR (augmented reality) apps, interactive 3D content, immersive learning, mobile AR and AR learning simulations.
Artificial Intelligence
AI application development, machine and deep learning models, NLP and generative AI, data analytics, AI chatbots and automation, and deploying AI solutions with tools such as Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch or Scikit-learn.
For Assistant Director – LMS, the notification also asks for working knowledge of web and database tools, API integration, large online exams and running MOOCs. Read the full notification for that list.
Age Relaxation
Category
Relaxation
SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD applying for an unreserved (UR) post
None. You get no age relaxation and no cut-off relaxation.
SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD applying for a reserved post
As per Government of India rules. If you are within the limit only because of relaxation, you are considered for reserved posts of your category only.
Government employees and Ex-Servicemen
As per Government of India rules. The notification does not state the years.
IGNOU employees
As per IGNOU Recruitment and Promotion (R&P) Rules. The notification does not state the years.
In short: if you are SC, ST, OBC-NCL or PwBD and you apply for an unreserved post, the age limits above are final for you.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth, the 02.11.2026 cut-off date and your category relaxation to see whether you fall inside the 37, 42 or 48 year limit for your post.
IGNOU shortlists applications on merit and experience. If very many people apply, it can set extra screening rules. Having the minimum qualification does not guarantee a call for the test or interview.
2. Test
Depending on the post, IGNOU may hold a CBT (computer-based test), a written test or a skill test. The notification gives no marks, duration or syllabus.
3. Interview
An interview may also be held. The notification does not say how marks are weighed across stages.
Rules for all stages
IGNOU can change the shortlisting rules or cut-off marks at any stage, and can cancel the process in whole or in part without notice. Its decision is final.
In short: the notification does not fix one method. IGNOU decides, post by post, which tests or interview to hold, so keep checking its website for updates.
Salary and Benefits
Post
Pay Detail
Technical Assistant
Level 8 of the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix (the government pay grade chart). Old scale Rs. 9,300–34,800 with Grade Pay Rs. 4,800.
Technical Manager
Level 10 of the pay matrix. Old scale Rs. 15,600–39,100 with Grade Pay Rs. 5,400.
Assistant Director
Level 10 of the pay matrix. Old scale Rs. 15,600–39,100 with Grade Pay Rs. 5,400.
How Posts Are Filled
Technical Assistant and Assistant Director posts are filled by direct recruitment. For Technical Manager, this first round is direct recruitment; later, two-thirds of the posts will go to promotion.
In plain terms, the notification names pay levels and old pay scales but no monthly rupee figure, and it lists no allowances.
How to Apply
Read the full notification and check that you meet the qualification, experience and age rules for the post you want.
Register and fill the online application on the IGNOU recruitment portal before 11:59:59 PM on 02.11.2026.
Pay the application fee online.
Print the submitted form, sign it and attach self-attested copies of your documents (self-attested means you sign each copy yourself).
Post the printout to Recruitment Cell, Room No. 13, Block No. 7, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068, so that it reaches by 12.11.2026.
Note: A form without a signature, the fee or the enclosures is rejected. For help, write to recruitmentcell@ignou.ac.in or call 011-29571713.
Documents Required
Document
Format / Notes
Signed application printout
With self-attested copies of all documents; must reach IGNOU by 12.11.2026
Age, qualification and experience certificates
Originals are checked at the test or interview
Experience certificate
In the format IGNOU prescribes. It must show joining dates, basic pay, pay scale, 7th CPC level, consolidated pay and the nature of your duties.
Category certificate (SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwBD)
In the prescribed format, from a competent authority
EWS income and asset certificate
In the prescribed format, with a valid EWS certificate
NOC (No Objection Certificate)
If you work for the Central or State Government, a PSU or another employer: a letter from them allowing you to apply
Vigilance or criminal case certificate
If you apply through proper channel and IGNOU asks for it, with the list of penalties from the last 3 to 5 years
Self-declaration
Other candidates: a statement that no criminal case is pending or planned against you
Your candidature stays provisional until the issuing authorities confirm your documents.
Do not stop after the online form. The signed printout must also reach IGNOU by 12.11.2026.
Make sure the form is signed and has the fee and all enclosures, or it will be rejected.
Count only full-time work after your qualification. Part-time, daily-wage and guest faculty work does not count as experience.
Pay the fee only online. It is not refunded, even if you are not shortlisted.
If you apply for more than one post, check that the test timings do not clash.
OBC candidates must be outside the creamy layer, and their caste must be in the Central List, on 02.11.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026?
You can fill the online form until 02.11.2026 (11:59:59 PM), and your signed printout must reach IGNOU by 12.11.2026.
How many posts has IGNOU announced?
There are 14 posts in all: 2 Assistant Director, 4 Technical Manager and 8 Technical Assistant.
What qualification do I need?
You need a B.E., B.Tech., M.Sc. or MCA in Computer Science or IT with at least 55% marks, plus 3 years of work experience for Technical Assistant, 5 for Technical Manager or 10 for Assistant Director.
What is the age limit?
The upper limit is 37 years for Technical Assistant, 42 for Technical Manager and 48 for Assistant Director, counted on 02.11.2026.
How much is the application fee?
It is Rs. 1,000 for UR, OBC-NCL (OBC candidates outside the creamy layer) and EWS candidates, and Rs. 500 for SC, ST, PH (persons with disability) and ex-servicemen or women.
How do I apply?
Fill the online form on the IGNOU recruitment portal, pay the fee online, then post the signed printout with self-attested copies of your documents; you can apply for more than one post if you meet the rules for each.
Is there a written exam?
Not decided yet: the notification says IGNOU may hold a computer-based test, a written test, a skill test or an interview, depending on the post.
What is the pay for these posts?
Technical Assistant is paid at Level 8 and Assistant Director and Technical Manager at Level 10 of the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix, but the notification does not give a monthly rupee figure.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
