IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026: 14 Posts
Updated 2 October 2026: IGNOU's official Career announcement confirms that online applications for 14 non-teaching posts open on 3 October 2026 and close on 2 November 2026 at 23:59:59. Candidates should read Advertisement No. 69/2026/Admn and any later corrigendum before applying.
IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026: overview
| Post | Vacancies | Pay level | Age limit shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director | 2 | Level 10 | 48 years |
| Technical Manager | 4 | Level 10 | 42 years |
| Technical Assistant | 8 | Level 8 | 37 years |
Important dates
- Applications open: 3 October 2026
- Last date: 2 November 2026, 23:59:59
Vacancy distribution
The official announcement shows 2 Assistant Director vacancies, 4 Technical Manager vacancies and 8 Technical Assistant vacancies. Category-wise distribution differs by post, so candidates should use the detailed advertisement rather than relying only on the total of 14 posts.
Before applying
- Download and read the detailed advertisement.
- Check the exact educational qualification and experience for the selected post.
- Check the age condition and any applicable relaxation in the detailed notification.
- Prepare qualification, experience, category and identity documents.
- Apply only through the official recruitment route linked by IGNOU.
- Save the final submitted application and payment acknowledgement.
Frequently asked questions
When does IGNOU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 open?
The official IGNOU announcement states that online registration starts on 3 October 2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The advertised closing time is 2 November 2026 at 23:59:59.
How many vacancies are available?
IGNOU has announced 14 vacancies across the three listed non-teaching posts.
Which posts are included?
Assistant Director, Technical Manager and Technical Assistant.
How many Assistant Director vacancies are there?
There are 2 advertised Assistant Director vacancies.
How many Technical Manager vacancies are there?
There are 4 advertised Technical Manager vacancies.
How many Technical Assistant vacancies are there?
There are 8 advertised Technical Assistant vacancies.
What is the pay level for Assistant Director?
The central IGNOU announcement shows Level 10 of the 7th CPC.
What is the pay level for Technical Manager?
The central announcement shows Level 10 of the 7th CPC.
What is the pay level for Technical Assistant?
The central announcement shows Level 8 of the 7th CPC.
What age limits are shown by IGNOU?
The announcement shows 48 years for Assistant Director, 42 years for Technical Manager and 37 years for Technical Assistant. Check the detailed advertisement for the cut-off method and relaxation rules.
Can I decide eligibility from the post name alone?
No. Educational qualification and experience requirements are post-specific and must be checked in the detailed advertisement.
Where should I apply?
Use the official recruitment link provided through IGNOU's Career/Announcements pages. Avoid unofficial payment or application links.
Should I wait until the last day?
It is safer to apply earlier so that document, payment or portal issues can be resolved before the closing time.
What if IGNOU issues a corrigendum?
A later official IGNOU corrigendum or extension overrides the corresponding information in the original announcement, so recheck the Career page before final submission.
Official source
IGNOU Career — Recruitment for Non-Teaching posts
Last reviewed: 2 October 2026.
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