Important dates, details and official links for IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online 42 Professor, Associate & Assistant Professor Posts.
Important Dates
| Notification Released | 19 September 2026 |
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| Online Application Start Date | 20 September 2026 |
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| Last Date for Apply Online | 20 October 2026 |
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| Last Date for Fee Payment | 20 October 2026 |
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| Last Date to Submit Hard Copy | 30 October 2026 |
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| Interview Date | To be Notified Soon |
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Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | As per Notification |
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| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | As per Notification |
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| Please check the detailed official notification for the exact application fee structure and payment mode. |
Age Limit
- Age Limit: As per UGC Regulations 2018
- Age relaxation and retirement guidelines are applicable as per University Grants Commission (UGC) / Govt. of India rules.
Salary / Pay Scale (7th CPC)
| Professor (Level 14) | ₹ 1,44,200 - ₹ 2,18,200/- |
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| Associate Professor (Level 13A) | ₹ 1,31,400 - ₹ 2,17,100/- |
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| Assistant Professor (Level 10) | ₹ 57,700 - ₹ 1,82,400/- |
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IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details & Eligibility
| Post Name | Total Posts | Educational Eligibility Criteria |
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| Professor | 20 | The minimum eligibility conditions, including Ph.D. requirements, NET qualification, teaching/research experience, and publications for all posts shall be strictly as per the University Grants Commission (UGC) Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments, along with the norms of concerned regulatory bodies such as NCTE and MCI, wherever applicable. Note: The cut-off date for determining eligibility conditions will be the last date of receipt of online applications (20.10.2026). |
| Associate Professor | 16 |
| Assistant Professor | 06 |
| Total Vacancy | 42 Posts (Plus Backlog Vacancies) |
How to Apply Online for IGNOU Faculty Recruitment 2026
- Step 1 (Online Application): Visit the official IGNOU website at ignou.ac.in.
- Find the link for Advertisement No. 01/2026/ACD for teaching positions under the Jobs / Careers section.
- Register yourself and carefully fill out the prescribed online Application Proforma with accurate personal, academic, experience, and category details.
- Upload scanned copies of required certificates and documents, including recent photographs, signature, and reservation-category proof (if applicable).
- Pay the requisite application fee online (if applicable) and submit the form on or before the closing date: 20 October 2026.
- Step 2 (Hard Copy Submission): Take a printout of the final submitted online application form.
- Sign the hard copy and attach self-attested copies of all necessary certificates, testimonials, and research publications.
- Send the complete application packet via Registered Post or Speed Post to the following address: The Director, Academic Coordination Division, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi - 110068
- Ensure the hard copy reaches the university on or before 30 October 2026.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
