IGNOU Technical Assistant/Assistant Director Recruitment 2026 — 14 Posts, Apply by 02 Nov

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Maidan Garhi, New Delhi, has released Advertisement No. 69/2026/Admn. for 14 non-teaching technical posts — Assistant Director (2), Technical Manager (4), and Technical Assistant (8) — supporting the university's Learning Management System, networking, multimedia, animation, game design, VR/AR and AI functions. Candidates aged up to 37-48 years, holding a B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT), M.Sc (CS/IT), or MCA with 55% marks and 3-10 years of relevant technical experience depending on the post, can apply online at ignou.ac.in from 3 October 2026 to 2 November 2026. Selected candidates will support IGNOU's technical infrastructure across its Learning Management System, networking, and emerging technology functions at the Delhi headquarters or regional centres. The selection process is shortlisting based on merit and experience, followed by a Computer-Based Test/Written Test/Skill Test/Interview as applicable — exact stages are not detailed in the notification. Pay follows Level-8 (Technical Assistant) or Level-10 (Technical Manager/Assistant Director) of the 7th CPC, with an application fee of ₹1,000 for Unreserved/OBC-NCL/EWS and ₹500 for SC/ST/PH/Ex-servicemen/Women. Candidates for IGNOU Recruitment 2026 must register online at ignou.ac.in, fill the Online Recruitment Application Form, pay the applicable fee, submit before 2 November 2026, and then send a signed printout with self-attested documents to the Recruitment Cell, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, by 12 November 2026. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since experience gained on a part-time, daily-wage, or guest-faculty basis is not counted for shortlisting, and candidates may apply for more than one post if eligible for each.

B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT), M.Sc (CS/IT), or MCA with 55% marks, plus 3-10 years' relevant technical experience (LMS, Networking, Animation, Game Design, VR/AR, or AI) depending on post level.

37 to 48 years, varies by post

Technical Assistant (8 posts, Level-8, ₹9,300-₹34,800, max age 37) — B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT), M.Sc (CS/IT), or MCA with 55% marks + minimum 3 years' relevant experience in the specific technical domain (LMS, Networking, Animation, Game Design, VR/AR, or AI) in a PSU/University/GoI organisation/reputed IT company Technical Manager (4 posts, Level-10, ₹15,600-₹39,100, max age 42) — Same qualification + minimum 5 years' relevant experience in the corresponding domain Assistant Director (2 posts, Level-10, ₹15,600-₹39,100, max age 48) — Same qualification + minimum 10 years' relevant experience in LMS or Networking; additional working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JAVA, MySQL/RDBMS, MongoDB/NoSQL, API integration, SSO, and Android/iOS app development for Assistant Director-LMS Desirable Certifications — CCNA/CCNP, Moodle Administrator, Unity Certified Professional, Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate, and other domain-specific certifications (preference, not mandatory) Age Reckoning — As on the closing date of application; relaxation per Government of India rules for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD/Government employees/Ex-servicemen; IGNOU employees per University R&P Rules; no relaxation for category candidates applying against unreserved posts Application Fee — ₹1,000 (Unreserved/OBC-NCL/EWS); ₹500 (SC/ST/PH/Ex-servicemen/Women); non-refundable Job Type — Regular, at IGNOU headquarters (New Delhi) or Regional Centres Selection Process — Shortlisting (merit + experience) → CBT/Written Test/Skill Test/Interview as applicable; part-time, daily-wage or guest-faculty experience NOT counted for shortlisting This recruitment reflects IGNOU's continued investment in digital learning infrastructure, with posts spanning both core IT/networking functions and newer technology areas such as VR/AR and artificial intelligence that support the university's expanding online and distance education delivery.

Technical Assistant: Level-8, ₹9,300–₹34,800 Technical Manager: Level-10, ₹15,600–₹39,100 Assistant Director: Level-10, ₹15,600–₹39,100

1. Visit the official IGNOU website, www.ignou.ac.in.
2. Read the detailed advertisement (Advt. No. 69/2026/Admn.) and confirm your eligibility for qualification, age, and experience.
3. Register and fill out the Online Recruitment Application Form with accurate details.
4. Pay the applicable application fee through the integrated online payment gateway.
5. Submit the application before 2 November 2026, 23:59:59 hrs.
6. Take a printout of the submitted application, sign it, and attach self-attested copies of relevant documents.
7. Send the signed printout with documents to: Recruitment Cell, Room No. 13, Block No. 7, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068, by 12 November 2026.
8. Note that candidates may apply for more than one post if they meet the eligibility criteria for each, subject to test-timing constraints.