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Indira Gandhi National Open University · 69/2026/Admn.

IGNOU Non-Teaching Technical Recruitment 2026

IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 offers 14 technical vacancies for Assistant Director, Technical Manager and Technical Assistant roles in areas including Learning Management Systems, Networking, Animation, Game Design, VR/AR and Artificial Intelligence. Online applications close on 2 November 2026. Advertisement No. 69/2026/Admn.

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Recruitment overview

What this notification covers

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), headquartered at Maidan Garhi, New Delhi, has invited online applications for 14 non-teaching technical positions under Advertisement No. 69/2026/Admn.

The recruitment includes Assistant Director, Technical Manager and Technical Assistant positions supporting Learning Management Systems (LMS), networking, animation, game design, virtual reality/augmented reality application development and artificial intelligence.

Candidates must possess the prescribed computer science or information technology qualification, minimum marks and relevant professional experience for the particular post. The maximum age limits vary by post: 48 years for Assistant Director, 42 years for Technical Manager and 37 years for Technical Assistant.

Online registration runs from 3 October 2026 to 2 November 2026 at 11:59:59 PM. Applicants should read the detailed advertisement for post-specific qualifications, experience, fees, selection conditions and the requirement to submit a signed application printout, if applicable.

Candidates should monitor the official IGNOU Career page for corrigenda, selection updates and further instructions.

Posts & vacancies

Available posts

PostVacanciesPay
Assistant Director – Learning Management System (LMS)1Pay Matrix Level 10
Assistant Director – Networking1Pay Matrix Level 10
Technical Manager – Learning Management System (LMS)1Pay Matrix Level 10
Technical Manager – Networking1Pay Matrix Level 10
Technical Manager – VR/AR Application Development1Pay Matrix Level 10
Technical Manager – Artificial Intelligence1Pay Matrix Level 10
Technical Assistant – Learning Management System (LMS)2Pay Matrix Level 8
Technical Assistant – Networking2Pay Matrix Level 8
Technical Assistant – Animator1Pay Matrix Level 8
Technical Assistant – Game Designer1Pay Matrix Level 8
Technical Assistant – VR/AR Application Development1Pay Matrix Level 8
Technical Assistant – Artificial Intelligence1Pay Matrix Level 8

Eligibility

Qualification and age rules

Master's Degree (Any Stream)

The recruitment is for technical roles requiring relevant qualifications in Computer Science or Information Technology.

Reported eligible qualifications include BE/B.Tech in Computer Science or Information Technology, M.Sc. in Computer Science or Information Technology, or MCA, with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade, subject to the exact post-specific criteria.

Assistant Director: 2 posts. Maximum age 48 years. Relevant qualification and professional experience are required.

Technical Manager: 4 posts. Maximum age 42 years. Relevant qualification and professional experience are required.

Technical Assistant: 8 posts. Maximum age 37 years. Relevant qualification and professional experience are required.

The detailed advertisement determines the required experience, technical specialisation, minimum marks, age reckoning date and other conditions for each position. Do not assume that a qualification alone makes an applicant eligible.

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Age calculated on1 Nov 2026

Fees & pay

Application cost and compensation

Secondary recruitment summaries report an application fee of ₹1,000 for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST/PwBD/ex-servicemen/women candidates. Verify the exact category eligibility, payment instructions and refund policy in the detailed official advertisement before publishing.
  • General / UR₹1,000.00 · Reported application fee; verify official advertisement
  • OBC-NCL₹1,000.00 · Reported application fee; verify official advertisement
  • EWS₹1,000.00 · Reported application fee; verify official advertisement
  • SC₹500.00 · Reported concession; verify official advertisement
  • ST₹500.00 · Reported concession; verify official advertisement
  • PwBD₹500.00 · Reported concession; verify official advertisement
  • Ex-servicemen₹500.00 · Reported concession; verify official advertisement
  • Women₹500.00 · Reported concession; verify official advertisement
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Important dates

Recruitment timeline

  1. Recruitment advertisement publishedAdvertisement No. 69/2026/Admn.
  2. Applications open
  3. Online registration opensApply through the official IGNOU portal
  4. Online application deadlineOnline registration closes at 23:59:59
  5. Application deadline
  6. Signed application printout deadlineReported by recruitment summaries; confirm address and submission instructions in the detailed advertisement

Selection process

How candidates are selected

Selection will follow the process specified in IGNOU Advertisement No. 69/2026/Admn. Applications may be screened against qualification and experience requirements, followed by the applicable written examination, skill assessment or interview and document verification. The detailed advertisement should be treated as authoritative for the final selection process.
  1. 1
    Application screening

    Applications are checked against the prescribed qualification, marks, age and experience criteria.

  2. 2
    Shortlisting

    Eligible applicants may be shortlisted according to the criteria in the official advertisement.

  3. 3
    Written examination or assessment

    Conducted if prescribed for the post; confirm the format in the official notification.

  4. 4
    Technical/skill assessment

    May be used where prescribed for the relevant technical role.

  5. 5
    Interview

    Conducted if required under the official selection procedure.

  6. 6
    Document verification

    Educational, experience, identity and category documents are verified.

  7. 7
    Final selection

    Appointment is based on the applicable recruitment rules and final decision of IGNOU.

Syllabus

What to prepare

The official recruitment listing does not provide a confirmed common syllabus. If a written examination or technical assessment is prescribed, the exact syllabus, question distribution, examination duration and marking scheme should be taken from the detailed advertisement or subsequent IGNOU notice.
1

Computer Science and IT

Relevant technical fundamentals, only if included in the official examination scheme.

2

Networking

Network fundamentals and related technical knowledge, where applicable to the post.

3

Learning Management Systems

LMS concepts and related systems, where applicable to the post.

4

Artificial Intelligence

Relevant AI concepts and technical knowledge, where applicable to the post.

5

Animation and Game Design

Role-specific technical knowledge, where applicable to the post.

6

VR/AR Application Development

Relevant virtual and augmented reality concepts, where applicable to the post.

Documents

Documents to keep ready

Applicants should prepare proof of educational qualifications and marks, date of birth, relevant post-qualification experience, identity, and category or disability status where applicable. Follow the detailed advertisement for the required application printout, self-attestation, submission method and original documents.
  • Educational degree certificateBE/B.Tech, M.Sc. or MCA as applicable to the post
  • Educational marksheetsProof of required marks or equivalent grade
  • Date-of-birth proofAs specified by IGNOU
  • Experience certificatesRequired where specified for the post
  • Government photo identity proofCandidate identification
  • SC/ST certificateIf claiming applicable reservation
  • OBC-NCL certificateIf claiming OBC-NCL reservation
  • EWS certificateIf claiming EWS reservation
  • PwBD certificateIf claiming applicable disability benefits
  • Other prescribed certificatesAs specified in the detailed advertisement
  • Signed application printoutIf required by the official instructions
  • Self-attested supporting documentsFollow the submission instructions and deadline

How to apply

Use the official route only

1. Visit the official IGNOU website.
2. Open the Career section and find “Recruitment for Non-Teaching posts”.
3. Read the detailed advertisement, Advertisement No. 69/2026/Admn.
4. Open the online application link provided by IGNOU.
5. Select the appropriate post and technical specialisation.
6. Enter your personal, educational and experience details accurately.
7. Upload the required documents and photograph/signature in the prescribed format.
8. Pay the applicable fee, if required.
9. Review and submit the online form before 2 November 2026 at 11:59:59 PM.
10. Save the application confirmation.
11. If the detailed advertisement requires it, send the signed application printout and supporting documents by the prescribed method and deadline.

Check the official website for corrections, extensions and updated instructions.
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FAQs

Questions about this recruitment

How many vacancies are available?

14 vacancies are reported.

Which advertisement number applies?

Advertisement No. 69/2026/Admn.

Which posts are available?

Assistant Director, Technical Manager and Technical Assistant.

What is the application deadline?

2 November 2026 at 11:59:59 PM.

What is the maximum age for Assistant Director?

48 years, as shown in the official recruitment listing.

What is the maximum age for Technical Manager?

42 years, as shown in the official recruitment listing.

What is the maximum age for Technical Assistant?

37 years, as shown in the official recruitment listing.

Which qualifications are reported?

BE/B.Tech in CS/IT, M.Sc. in CS/IT or MCA, subject to post-specific criteria and experience requirements.

What is the application fee?

Secondary summaries report ₹1,000 for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS and ₹500 for certain concession categories; verify the detailed advertisement.

Is a written examination confirmed?

The exact selection method must be verified in the detailed advertisement.

Is a hard-copy application required?

Secondary summaries report a deadline of 12 November 2026; confirm the official instructions.

Where can I apply?

Through the official IGNOU Career page.