IGNOU Announces Recruitment for 43 Posts Including Professor; Check Eligibility

IGNOU has invited applications for a total of 43 Professor-level posts. This recruitment drive covers 14 different Schools of Studies. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online via the official website.

IGNOU has invited applications for a total of 43 posts comprising Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor roles. This recruitment will be conducted across 14 different Schools of Studies. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website, ignou.ac.in. Advertisement number 01/2026/ACD has been issued for this recruitment. The online application process begins on September 20, 2026, and the deadline for applications is October 20, 2026. However, hard copies of the application forms can be submitted up to 30 days after the advertisement is published in *Rozgar Samachar*.

Recruitment for Posts Including Professor

This IGNOU recruitment drive includes the posts of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor. According to the notification, there are 21 posts for Professor, 16 for Associate Professor, and 6 for Assistant Professor.

Category-wise Post Breakdown

The recruitment includes 12 posts for the General category, 15 for OBC, 8 for SC, 5 for ST, and 3 for PwBD. The recruitment will be carried out across 14 different Schools of Studies based on the respective subjects. Candidates will be appointed through direct recruitment; a selection committee, constituted after a screening process, will conduct interviews.

Salary Details

Different pay levels have been determined for these posts. The Professor post falls under Academic Level 14, with a salary range of ₹1,44,200 to ₹2,18,200. The post of Associate Professor falls under Academic Level 13A, with a salary range of ₹1,31,400 to ₹2,17,100. The post of Assistant Professor falls under Academic Level 10, offering a salary range of ₹57,700 to ₹1,82,400.

Who is eligible for these posts?

Candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualifications and experience relevant to the specific subject and post. Eligibility criteria regarding qualifications and experience will vary for different posts; therefore, candidates are advised to check the eligibility requirements specific to their post and subject on the official website before applying.

How to apply

• To apply, candidates must first visit the official IGNOU website at ignou.ac.in.
• Before filling out the form, review the notification and eligibility criteria on the website.
• Accurately enter your personal details and educational qualifications.
• Upload all required documents online along with the application.
• Pay the application fee online using net banking, a debit card, or a credit card.
• Finally, review the form once more and take a printout.

Additionally, a printout of the online form, accompanied by self-attested copies of the necessary documents, must be sent by post to the Academic Coordination Division. The hard copy must reach the destination by October 30, 2026. Candidates are required to send the hard copy to: Academic Coordination Division, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi - 110068.