Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi has released a notification inviting applications for engagement as Administrative Associate on a purely contractual basis in the Administration Division. This is a great opportunity for graduates with relevant experience in Delhi Jal Board to join a premier central university. Interested and eligible candidates can send their applications on or before 25.08.2026. Read the complete notification below for eligibility, remuneration, and application details.
Date Posted: 14th August 2026
Hiring Organization Name: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Organization Profile: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), established by an Act of Parliament in 1985, has continuously striven to build an inclusive knowledge society through inclusive education. It has tried to increase the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) by offering high-quality teaching through the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode. The University began by offering two academic programmes in 1987, i.e., Diploma in Management and Diploma in Distance Education, with a strength of 4,528 students. Today, it serves the educational aspirations of over 3 million students in India and other countries through 21 Schools of Studies and a network of 67 Regional Centres, around 2,000 Learner Support Centres and 20 overseas institutions. The University offers about 200 certificate, diploma, degree and doctoral programmes, with a strength of nearly 250 faculty members and 230 academic staff at the headquarters and regional centres and over 35,000 academic counsellors from conventional institutions of higher learning, professional organisations, and industry among others.
Employment Type: Contractual, Full-time
Job Title/Designation: Administrative Associate
Vacancy available in departments:
- General Administration, Administration Division
Essential Qualifications: Graduation in any discipline with knowledge of MS Office
Experience: Minimum 07 years of working knowledge in Delhi Jal Board
Salary Details: Rs.30,000/- to Rs.50,000/- per month, to be decided by the Selection Committee
Job Location: New Delhi, Delhi
Apply Mode: Offline (By Post)
Important Dates: Last date to apply is 25.08.2026
Organization Website: www.ignou.ac.in
How to Apply: Eligible candidates need to download the application format from the IGNOU website, fill it up completely, and send it along with self-attested copies of testimonials to the Deputy Registrar, Recruitment Cell, before the closing date of 25.08.2026. The envelope must clearly mention “Application for the engagement of Administrative Associate Administration Division, IGNOU” in capital letters on top.
Organization address:
Deputy Registrar Recruitment Cell,
Administration Division Block-7, Room No.13 IGNOU,
Maidan Garhi New Delhi-110068
Official Notification for Reference: IGNOU- Administrative Associate Job Opening Notification
General Instructions for the candidates to apply for the IGNOU jobs:
- The initial appointment period is six months, extendable based on performance
- Maximum engagement period is two years or till attaining 70 years of age, whichever is earlier
- The University reserves the right to restrict candidates called for interview
- Fulfilling qualification and experience criteria does not guarantee an interview call
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview
- Selected candidates must maintain confidentiality of university matters
- Applications received after the closing date will not be entertained
Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria and looking for a contractual role in administration at a reputed central university should not miss this opportunity. Make sure to send in a complete application with all required documents well before 25.08.2026 to be considered for this position at IGNOU, New Delhi.
