Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has released the IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Notification for the recruitment of eligible candidates to various technical and administrative posts. According to Advertisement No. 69/2026/Admn., a total of 14 vacancies have been announced for Assistant Director, Technical Manager and Technical Assistant posts.
IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 3 October 2026 to 2 November 2026 through the official IGNOU website. The online application window will remain open until 11:59:59 PM on 2 November 2026.
IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) |
| Advertisement No. | 69/2026/Admn. |
| Posts | Assistant Director, Technical Manager, Technical Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 14 |
| Pay Matrix | Level 8 & Level 10 as per 7th CPC |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Registration Starts | 3 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 2 November 2026 |
| Online Application Closing Time | 11:59:59 PM |
| Last Date for Hard Copy | 12 November 2026 |
| Official Website | www.ignou.ac.in |
IGNOU Non-Teaching Vacancy 2026
IGNOU has announced 14 vacancies for different non-teaching technical posts. The vacancies are distributed among Assistant Director, Technical Manager and Technical Assistant positions.
| Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | EWS | Total |
| Assistant Director | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| Technical Manager | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
| Technical Assistant | 5 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 8 |
| Total | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 Notification
The IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 notification contains detailed information regarding vacancies, educational qualifications, work experience, age limit, application process, selection procedure and other recruitment conditions. Candidates should check the notification carefully before applying because the required qualification and experience vary according to the post and specialization.
IGNOU Non-Teaching Apply Online 2026
The online application process will start on 3 October 2026 and the last date to submit the online application is 2 November 2026 at 11:59:59 PM. Candidates must apply through the official IGNOU website. Applications submitted through any mode other than the prescribed online process will not be accepted.
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How to Apply for IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates can follow the steps below to complete their application:
- Create and maintain a valid personal email ID until the recruitment process is completed.
- Visit the official IGNOU website.
- Open the Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 application link.
- Complete the online recruitment application form with the required details.
- Enter all personal, educational and professional information carefully.
- Upload scanned copies of the photograph, signature and required supporting documents.
- Pay the prescribed application fee through the online payment mode.
- Review all the information entered in the application form.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and print the submitted application form.
- Sign the printed application form and attach self-attested copies of all relevant documents.
- Send the complete hard-copy application to the prescribed IGNOU address by 12 November 2026.
Address for Submission of Hard Copy
Recruitment Cell, Room No. 13, Block No. 7,
Indira Gandhi National Open University,
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068
IGNOU Non-Teaching Application Fee 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
| UR/OBC-NCL/EWS | ₹1,000 |
| SC/ST/PH/Ex-Servicemen/Women | ₹500 |
IGNOU Non-Teaching Eligibility Criteria 2026
The major educational qualification and experience requirements are given below:
| Post/Specialization | Essential Qualification & Experience |
| Technical Assistant – LMS | B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT, M.Sc. CS/IT or MCA with 55% marks/equivalent grade and at least 3 years of LMS experience |
| Technical Assistant – Networking | B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT, M.Sc. CS/IT or MCA with 55% marks/equivalent grade and at least 3 years of experience in enterprise-level network infrastructure, HCI infrastructure, Mini Cloud Management, Palo Alto and F5 technologies |
| Technical Assistant – Animator | B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT, M.Sc. CS/IT or MCA with 55% marks/equivalent grade and at least 3 years of experience in 2D/3D animation, multimedia content, motion graphics, VFX, graphic design and video editing |
| Technical Assistant – Game Designer | B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT, M.Sc. CS/IT or MCA with 55% marks/equivalent grade and at least 3 years of experience in game design/development, interactive multimedia, 2D/3D game assets, UI/UX, testing and deployment |
| Technical Assistant – VR/AR Application Development | B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT, M.Sc. CS/IT or MCA with 55% marks/equivalent grade and at least 3 years of experience in VR/AR application development, interactive 3D content, immersive learning and simulations |
| Technical Assistant – Artificial Intelligence | B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT, M.Sc. CS/IT or MCA with 55% marks/equivalent grade and at least 3 years of experience in AI application development, machine learning, deep learning, NLP and Generative AI tools |
| Technical Manager – LMS | B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT, M.Sc. CS/IT or MCA with 55% marks/equivalent grade and at least 5 years of LMS experience |
| Technical Manager – Networking | B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT, M.Sc. CS/IT or MCA with 55% marks/equivalent grade and at least 5 years of experience in enterprise-level networking, HCI infrastructure, Mini Cloud Management, Palo Alto and F5 technologies |
| Technical Manager – VR/AR Application Development | B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT, M.Sc. CS/IT or MCA with 55% marks/equivalent grade and at least 5 years of relevant VR/AR application development experience |
| Technical Manager – Artificial Intelligence | B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT, M.Sc. CS/IT or MCA with 55% marks/equivalent grade and at least 5 years of experience in AI application development, ML and DL model development |
| Assistant Director – LMS | B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT, M.Sc. CS/IT or MCA with 55% marks/equivalent grade and at least 10 years of LMS experience |
| Assistant Director – Networking | B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT, M.Sc. CS/IT or MCA with 55% marks/equivalent grade and at least 10 years of experience in enterprise-level networking, HCI infrastructure, Mini Cloud Management, Palo Alto and F5 technologies |
IGNOU Non-Teaching Age Limit 2026
| Post | Maximum Age |
| Assistant Director | 48 years |
| Technical Manager | 42 years |
| Technical Assistant | 37 years |
IGNOU Non-Teaching Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Starts | 3 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 2 November 2026, up to 11:59:59 PM |
| Last Date for Submission of Printed Application | 12 November 2026 |
IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| Particular | Link |
| Official Website | www.ignou.ac.in |
| Online Application | Click Here |
| Recruitment Notification | Click Here |