IGNOU Faculty Recruitment 2026: 43 Professor, Associate Professor & Assistant Professor Posts

Academics looking for a permanent faculty position at a central university have a major opportunity. Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, has released Advertisement No. 01/2026/ACD for 43 teaching posts – Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor – across 14 Schools of Studies, including backlog SC/ST/OBC vacancies. Online applications are open until 20 October 2026 (or 30 days from publication in Employment News, whichever is later), and the hard copy must reach by 30 October 2026.

IGNOU Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Highlights

Post-wise Vacancy Details

Foreign Languages specialisations are Arabic/French/Russian/Spanish. The Home Science (Associate Professor) post lists specialisations including Community Resource Management & Extension, Development Communication & Extension, Resource Management and Design Applications, Family Resource Management, Fabric & Apparel Science, and Textiles & Clothing.

Who Can Apply

Candidates meeting the minimum eligibility under UGC Regulations, 2018 (with amendments), and the norms of regulatory bodies like NCTE/MCI where needed, can apply. Eligibility is counted as on the last date of online applications. Candidates who applied under earlier Advertisements 02/2022/ACD and 02/2023/ACD must apply afresh, but are exempt from the fee on submitting proof of earlier payment.

Educational Qualification

• Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor: As per UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments, plus relevant regulatory body norms (NCTE, MCI etc.) wherever required. Subject-wise details are in the detailed advertisement on ignou.ac.in.

Age Limit

The short notice does not state an age limit; refer to the detailed advertisement on the IGNOU website.

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Application Fee

Salary

Selection Process

• Online application in the prescribed proforma.
• Scrutiny against UGC Regulations, 2018 eligibility norms, as on the last date.
• Selection as per UGC Regulations and University rules – the detailed advertisement on ignou.ac.in explains the process.
• Any addendum or corrigendum is posted only on the University website.

Documents Required

• Printout of the online application
• Self-attested copies of qualification, experience and research/publication documents
• SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD certificates as per Government of India norms
• OBC (NCL) certificate issued between 01.04.2026 and the last date, valid for Central Government jobs
• Proof of earlier fee payment (for those who applied under Advt. 02/2022 or 02/2023)

Important Dates

How to Apply

1. Read the detailed advertisement on www.ignou.ac.in.
2. Fill the online application on the IGNOU portal and upload the required documents.
3. Print the submitted application and attach self-attested copies of certificates.
4. Send the hard copy by registered/speed post to the Director, Academic Coordination Division, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068, to reach by 30 October 2026.

Why You Should Apply

IGNOU is one of the world’s largest open universities, and these are direct-recruitment faculty posts at 7th CPC academic pay levels up to Rs 2,18,200. With 43 posts across 14 schools – including specialised areas like Nursing, Foreign Languages and Visual Arts – many disciplines are covered.

Preparation Tips

• Check the UGC Regulations 2018 criteria (API/publications/experience) for your level before applying.
• Get a fresh OBC-NCL certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026.
• If you applied under the 2022 or 2023 advertisements, keep your earlier fee receipt to claim the exemption.
• Don’t miss the hard-copy deadline of 30 October 2026 – the online form alone is not enough.

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FAQs – IGNOU Faculty Recruitment 2026

Q1. How many teaching posts has IGNOU advertised?

43 posts: 21 Professor, 16 Associate Professor and 6 Assistant Professor.

Q2. What is the last date to apply online?

20 October 2026 or 30 days from publication in Employment News, whichever is later.

Q3. When must the hard copy reach IGNOU?

By 30 October 2026, through registered/speed post.

Q4. What is the pay for Assistant Professor?

Academic Level 10 of 7th CPC, Rs 57,700 to Rs 1,82,400.

Q5. What eligibility rules apply?

UGC Regulations, 2018 and later amendments, plus NCTE/MCI norms where applicable.

Q6. I applied in 2022/2023 – do I need to apply again?

Yes, you must apply afresh, but you are exempt from the fee with proof of earlier payment.

Q7. Does this include backlog vacancies?

Yes, it includes backlog SC/ST/OBC vacancies of previous years.