IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026: 42 Professor, Associate Professor & Assistant Professor Posts

Age limits are not specified in the notification. Refer to the official advertisement for any age-related criteria.

Eligibility Guidelines

General

• Qualifications and eligibility are as per UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments, along with norms of relevant regulatory bodies (e.g., NCTE, MCI) where applicable.
• The last date for determining eligibility is the final date of online application submission.

Posts and Qualifications (illustrative overview)

• Professors, Associate Professors, and Assistant Professors across various schools and disciplines. Detailed qualification requirements vary by post and subject as per the official notification.

Note: Candidates should refer to the official advertisement for discipline-wise eligibility criteria and experience requirements.

Important Dates

• Online application portal opens: 20 September 2026
• Last date to submit online application: 20 October 2026, or 30 days from the Employment News publication date, whichever is later
• Hard copy submission deadline: 30 October 2026

Application Fees

• The notification does not specify application fee details. Please refer to the official notification for fee structure and exemptions.

Important Instructions

• The recruitment includes backlog vacancies from previous years in addition to fresh vacancies.
• Candidates must upload documents justifying their reservation category as per Government of India norms.
• OBC (NCL) certificates must be current and valid for Central Government jobs.
• Candidates who previously applied under earlierAdvertisement Nos. 02/2022/ACD or 02/2023/ACD must apply afresh with updated information; they are exempt from the application fee upon proof of earlier payment.
• Any corrigendum or addendum will be posted only on the official IGNOU website. Candidates should check the site regularly for updates.
• Refer to the detailed advertisement on ignou.ac.in for discipline-wise qualifications and eligibility criteria.