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IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online 43 Professor, Associate & Assistant Professor Posts
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| Name of post | IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online 43 Professor, Associate & Assistant Professor Posts |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indira Gandhi National Open University |
| Advertisement no. | 01/2026/ACD |
| Job location | All India |
| Total vacancies | 43 posts |
| Last date to apply | 20 October 2026 |
| Pay / salary | The Assistant Professor post carries Academic Level 10 of the 7th CPC, with a pay scale of Rs. 57,700 – Rs. 1,82,400. |
| Selection process | Selection is interview-based (no written exam). For Professor posts, applications are first screened and scored by a Screening Committee against a weighted research/academic-credential scale; shortlisted candidates are then called for interview by the Selection Committee. |
| Posted on | 18 Sept 2026 |
| Last updated | 24 Sept 2026 |
Official source: No official notification link is available yet. Please confirm every detail on the official website.
Important Dates
- NoteThe advertisement itself is dated 19.09.2026 while the eligibility annexure is dated 19.08.2026; the University's own summary advertisement gives 19.09.2026 as the operative date. Candidates should treat 19.09.2026 (advertisement date) and the 20.09.2026–20.10.2026 window as authoritative and verify against the notice on ignou.ac.in.
- Online Portal Opens20 September 2026
- Last date to apply20 October 2026
- Eligibility Cut-off DateLast date of receipt of online application
- Last Date to Receive Hard Copy (by post) at ACD Office30 October 2026
Age Limit
- Not specified in the official notification. Neither the advertisement nor the eligibility annexure prescribes a minimum or maximum age limit for the Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor posts. Candidates are advised to check the detailed advertisement on ignou.ac.in for any age-related clause before applying.
Total Post
43 Posts
Vacancy Details
| Post name | No. of posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 12 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 15 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 8 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 5 |
| PwBD (Benchmark Disability) | 3 |
| Total | 43 |
Salary / Pay Scale
- The Assistant Professor post carries Academic Level 10 of the 7th CPC, with a pay scale of Rs. 57,700 – Rs. 1,82,400.
IGNOU Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details (School-wise)
- 21 Professor Posts
- 16 Associate Professor Posts
- 6 Assistant Professor Posts
School / Discipline-wise Breakup
| School | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of Humanities | English–01(PwBD-a); Urdu–01(ST) | English–01(UR); Urdu–01(SC), 01(OBC) | – |
| School of Social Sciences | Anthropology–01(SC); Sociology–01(OBC) | Anthropology–01(PwBD-a) | – |
| School of Sciences | Biochemistry–01(ST); Chemistry–01(OBC); Physics–01(SC); Statistics–01(OBC) | Biochemistry–01(ST) | Geology–01(PwBD-a) |
| School of Continuing Education | Child Development–01(UR); Home Science–01(UR); Nutritional Science–01(OBC) | Child Development–01(ST); Nutritional Science–01(SC), 01(UR); Home Science–01(OBC) | – |
| School of Management Studies | Commerce–01(OBC) | – | – |
| School of Health Sciences | Health Science–01(UR); Nursing–01(SC) | Health Science–01(OBC); Nursing–01(UR) | Health Science–01(OBC) |
| School of Law | Law–01(UR) | – | – |
| School of Journalism & New Media Studies | Journalism & New Media Studies–01(UR) | – | Journalism & New Media Studies–01(SC), 01(OBC) |
| School of Tourism, Hospitality Service Sectoral Management | Tourism & Hospitality Service–01(ST) | Tourism & Hospitality Service–01(OBC) | – |
| School of InterDisciplinary & TransDisciplinary Studies | Environment Studies–01(OBC) | InterDisciplinary & TransDisciplinary Studies–01(UR) (Specialization: Philosophy) | Environment Studies–01(SC) |
| School of Social Work | Social Work–01(UR) | Social Work–01(OBC) | – |
| School of Foreign Languages | Foreign Languages–01(UR) (Specialization: Arabic/French/Russian/Spanish) | Foreign Languages–01(SC), 01(UR) (Specialization: Arabic/French/Russian/Spanish) | – |
| School of Translation Studies and Training | Translation Studies and Training–01(OBC) | – | – |
| School of Performing and Visual Arts | – | – | Visual Arts (Painting)–01(OBC) |
Category-wise Total (All Levels Combined)
- Note: The notification states these posts also include backlog vacancies of SC/ST/OBC from previously advertised years. No EWS posts are notified in this table (EWS candidates may pay the applicable fee, but no post is separately reserved for EWS in the vacancy chart provided).
IGNOU Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
- Important: The detailed eligibility annexure uploaded covers the Professor post only. Not specified in the official notification: discipline-wise minimum qualifications for Associate Professor and Assistant Professor posts. For these, the University states eligibility follows UGC Regulations, 2018 (and subsequent amendments) and the norms of concerned regulatory bodies (NCTE, MCI, etc.) — candidates should refer to the detailed advertisement on ignou.ac.in.
Professor – Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, Continuing Education, Management, Law, Journalism, Tourism, InterDisciplinary Studies, Social Work, Foreign Languages, Translation Studies (Eligibility A or B)
| Route | Requirement |
|---|---|
| A (i) | An eminent scholar with a Ph.D. in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, actively engaged in research, with a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed/UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per UGC Regulations, 2018 (Appendix II, Table 2) |
| A (ii) | Minimum 10 years of teaching experience as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor, and/or equivalent research experience, with evidence of having successfully guided a doctoral candidate |
| B | An outstanding professional with a Ph.D. in the relevant/allied/applied discipline from institutions not covered under A, or from industry, with significant documented contribution to the discipline and 10 years' experience |
Professor – Health Science (School of Health Sciences)
- M.B.B.S. with M.D./M.S. from an MCI-recognized Medical College, as per MCI Teacher Eligibility Qualification Regulations, in preventive & social medicine / community medicine / hospital administration / community health administration
- 8 years of post-PG experience
- Associate Professor in the subject for a minimum 3 years in an MCI-recognized Medical College/Institution, with 4 research publications in indexed journals (minimum 2 during the Associate Professor tenure as first/corresponding author)
Professor – Nursing (School of Health Sciences)
- Master's degree in Nursing with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade)
- Minimum 14 years of teaching experience after M.Sc. Nursing as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor in a College of Nursing/University
- Desirable: independent published work of high standard, or a doctorate/M.Phil.
General Eligibility Conditions (All Professor Posts)
- Minimum eligibility conditions follow UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments (including the 2023 Amendment Regulations); norms of NCTE, MCI, etc. also apply where relevant to the post
- Minimum 55% marks (or equivalent grade) at Master's level is essential for direct recruitment of teachers at any level
- 5% marks relaxation (55% to 50%) at Bachelor's and Master's level for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/PwBD candidates in the respective category advertised
- 5% marks relaxation to Ph.D. holders who obtained their Master's degree before 19 September 1991
- Time taken to acquire M.Phil./Ph.D. is not counted as teaching/research experience; active service pursued simultaneously with a research degree (without availing leave) is counted as teaching experience
- Cut-off date for determining eligibility conditions is the last date of submission of the online application
IGNOU Recruitment 2026 Pay Scale
| Post | 7th CPC Academic Level | Pay Range |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Level 14 | ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200 |
| Associate Professor | Level 13A | ₹1,31,400 – ₹2,17,100 |
| Assistant Professor | Level 10 | ₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400 |
Professor Screening Criteria (Key Categories, Appendix I)
| Academic/Research Activity | Marks (Sciences/Medical/Computer Science) | Marks (Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Management) |
|---|---|---|
| Research papers (refereed/peer-reviewed/UGC-listed journals) | 8 per paper | 10 per paper |
| Ph.D. guidance (degree awarded) | 10 per degree | 10 per degree |
| Research projects completed (>₹10 lakh) | 10 | 10 |
| Patents (International) | 10 | 10 |
| Awards/Fellowship (International) | 7 | 7 |
- Full category list (research papers, books, e-content/MOOCs, curricula design, research guidance, projects, patents, policy documents, awards, invited lectures) and detailed point values are in Appendix I of the official notification; research score must come from a minimum of 3 out of 6 categories
- Combined research score from "Policy Document" and "Invited Lectures/Resource Person" categories is capped at 30% of the teacher's total research score
- Up to 15 candidates will be called for interview per Professor post, based on descending merit from the screening score
- Screening/shortlisting marks carry no weightage in the final Selection Committee interview assessment
- Publications "under submission" or sent to referees are not considered for scoring
- Not specified in the official notification: a separate screening/scoring table for Associate Professor and Assistant Professor posts. These follow UGC Regulations, 2018 screening guidelines as referenced generally in the advertisement.
Documents Required
- Educational qualification certificates (Master's/Ph.D./M.Phil., as applicable) with mark sheets
- Experience certificates clearly indicating pay scale and gross pay drawn
- Offer of appointment letters and Form 16/passbook/payslip entries showing actual pay drawn
- Copies of promotion orders, if promoted during service
- Copies of research publications with cover page and content page of the Research Journal
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD) valid for the current financial year (2026-27), where applicable
- Disability certificate (for PwBD posts, minimum 40% disability)
- No Objection Certificate and Vigilance Clearance Certificate (for candidates serving in Universities/Colleges/Government/PSUs)
- Proof of earlier fee payment (for candidates re-applying against Advt No. 02/2022/ACD or 02/2023/ACD)
- Valid photo ID (Aadhaar/Voter ID/Driving License/Passport) at the time of interview
Important Conditions
- Mere fulfilment of qualification/experience does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview; the number of candidates called is determined by the University
- Canvassing in any form will be treated as disqualification
- No TA/DA is paid to candidates for attending the interview
- Any corrigendum/addendum will be posted only on the University website (ignou.ac.in)
- The University reserves the right to amend eligibility conditions, number of posts, or selection criteria, and to not fill any post, without assigning reasons
- Applications processed on a self-certification basis; responsibility for false/incorrect information lies solely with the applicant, with liability for legal action
- Candidates already selected/appointed on the basis of incorrect or forged credentials are liable to have their candidature/service cancelled at any stage
- Any dispute regarding the recruitment falls under the jurisdiction of Delhi
- OBC candidates in the creamy layer are treated as unreserved and must apply against unreserved posts only
- Candidates who applied earlier for the same post against Advt No. 02/2022/ACD or 02/2023/ACD must re-apply afresh with updated information; they are exempt from the fee on submitting proof of earlier payment
- Applicants serving in Universities/Colleges/Government/PSUs must apply through proper channel and submit an NOC and Vigilance Clearance Certificate
More Details
- IGNOU Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
- IGNOU Recruitment 2026 Selection Process (Screening & Interview)
Mode of Selection
- Selection is interview-based (no written exam). For Professor posts, applications are first screened and scored by a Screening Committee against a weighted research/academic-credential scale; shortlisted candidates are then called for interview by the Selection Committee.
How to Apply for IGNOU Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website ignou.ac.in and access the prescribed online Application Proforma for the relevant post and discipline.
- Read the detailed notice, qualifications, experience, and screening criteria available on the website before filling the form.
- Fill in complete and correct personal, educational, and experience details. Data once entered cannot be changed – review carefully before final submission.
- Upload all supporting documents (certificates, experience proof, publications, etc.) with the application.
- Pay the applicable application fee online via credit/debit card or net banking.
- Submit the application within the prescribed time limit (by 20.10.2026 or 30 days from Employment News publication, whichever is later).
- Take a printout of the confirmed online application.
- Send the printed application along with self-attested copies of all required certificates/documents, properly bound/tagged and page-numbered, by registered/speed post to: The Director, Academic Coordination Division, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068, on or before 30.10.2026. The envelope must clearly indicate the post, discipline, School, and Advertisement No.
- Important: Only online application, with the corresponding hard copy received by post within the deadline, is treated as complete. Loose/unbound documents and applications submitted only offline are not accepted.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online 43 Professor, Associate & Assistant Professor Posts?
The last date to apply is 20 October 2026.
How many vacancies are there in IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online 43 Professor, Associate & Assistant Professor Posts?
There are 43 posts in total.
What is the age limit for IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online 43 Professor, Associate & Assistant Professor Posts?
Not specified in the official notification. Neither the advertisement nor the eligibility annexure prescribes a minimum or maximum age limit for the Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor posts. Candidates are advised to check the detailed advertisement on ignou.ac.in for any age-related clause before applying.
What qualification is needed for IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online 43 Professor, Associate & Assistant Professor Posts?
Important: The detailed eligibility annexure uploaded covers the Professor post only. Not specified in the official notification: discipline-wise minimum qualifications for Associate Professor and Assistant Professor posts. For these, the University states eligibility follows UGC Regulations, 2018 (and subsequent amendments) and the norms of concerned regulatory bodies (NCTE, MCI, etc.) — candidat…
What is the selection process for IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online 43 Professor, Associate & Assistant Professor Posts?
Selection is interview-based (no written exam). For Professor posts, applications are first screened and scored by a Screening Committee against a weighted research/academic-credential scale; shortlisted candidates are then called for interview by the Selection Committee.