The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) invites online applications for recruitment to the following non-teaching posts:
Date Posted: 5th October 2026
Hiring Organization: Indira Gandhi National Open University, Delhi
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.
Job Title:
- Non-Teaching
Job Type: Direct recruitment basis
Department :
- Assistant Director
- Technical Manager
- Technical Assistant
Essential Qualifications:
- B.E (CS/IT) / B.Tech (CS/IT) / M.Sc (CS/IT) / MCA from a recognized University/Institute with 55% of marks or equivalent grade.
Required Experience:
Technical Assistant (minimum 3 years)
- LMS: At least 3 years of working experience in installation, configuration, customization and administration of Learning Management Systems such as Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard or equivalent platforms; e-content deployment and course management, user management and access control, online assessment and examination systems in PSUs / Universities / Educational Institutions / GoI organisations or reputed IT organisations.
- Networking: At least 3 years of working experience in handling enterprise-level network infrastructure, HCI Infrastructure, Mini Cloud Management, Palo Alto, F5 Technologies in PSUs / Universities / Educational Institutions / GoI organisations or reputed IT organisations.
- Animator: Minimum 3 years of working experience in 2D & 3D Animation, Multimedia Content Development, Motion Graphics and Visual Effects (VFX), Graphic Designing and Video Editing in PSUs / Universities / Educational Institutions / GoI organisations or reputed IT organisations.
- Game Designer: Minimum 3 years of working experience in Game Design and Development, Interactive Multimedia Applications, 2D/3D Game Asset Creation, UI/UX Design for Games, Game Testing and Deployment in PSUs / Universities / Educational Institutions / GoI organisations or reputed IT organisations.
- VR/AR Application Development: Minimum 3 years of working experience in VR/AR Application Development, Interactive 3D Content Development, Immersive Learning Applications and Simulations, UI/UX Design for VR Environments, Integration and Deployment of VR Applications, Mobile-based AR Application Design and Deployment, AR-based Educational/Training Simulations in PSUs / Universities / Educational Institutions / GoI organisations or reputed IT organisations.
- Artificial Intelligence: Minimum 3 years of working experience in one or more of: AI Application Development; Machine Learning and Deep Learning Model Development; NLP and Generative AI Tools; Data Analytics, Predictive Modeling and Intelligent Systems; AI-based Automation, Chatbots and Recommendation Systems; Development and deployment of AI solutions using Python / TensorFlow / PyTorch / Scikit-learn or similar frameworks in PSUs / Universities / Educational Institutions / Government of India organizations / Autonomous Bodies / reputed IT or AI-based organizations.
Technical Manager (minimum 5 years)
- LMS: At least 5 years of working experience in LMS as mentioned for Technical Assistant – LMS.
- Networking: At least 5 years of working experience in handling enterprise-level network infrastructure, HCI Infrastructure, Mini Cloud Management, Palo Alto, F5 Technologies in PSUs / Universities / Educational Institutions / GoI organisations or reputed IT organisations.
- VR/AR Application Development: Minimum 5 years of working experience in VR/AR Application Development, Interactive 3D Content Development, Immersive Learning Applications and Simulations, UI/UX Design for VR Environments, Integration and Deployment of VR Applications in PSUs / Universities / Educational Institutions / GoI organisations or reputed IT organisations.
- Artificial Intelligence: Minimum 5 years of working experience in one or more of the AI areas mentioned for Technical Assistant – Artificial Intelligence.
Assistant Director (minimum 10 years)
- LMS: At least 10 years of working experience in LMS as mentioned above. Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JAVA, MySQL / any similar RDBMS, MongoDB / any similar NoSQL DB; API integration and Single Sign-On (SSO) mechanisms; Digital eContent Repository; App design and development for Android / iOS; organising online examinations at large scale; user support for faculty/students; technical training; LMS migration, upgradation and performance optimization; experience in managing MOOCs, SWAYAM, online learning initiatives, online admission and examination activities etc.
- Networking: At least 10 years of working experience in handling enterprise-level network infrastructure, HCI Infrastructure, Mini Cloud Management, Palo Alto, F5 Technologies in PSUs / Universities / Educational Institutions / GoI organisations or reputed IT organisations.
Job Location: New Delhi, Delhi
Pay Scale:
- Assistant Director- Rs.15600-Rs.39100 Level-10 of 7th CPC
- Technical Manager- Rs.15600-Rs.39100 Level-10 of 7th CPC
- Technical Assistant- Rs.9300-Rs. 34800 Level-8 of 7th CPC
Apply Mode: Online
Organization Website: http://www.ignou.ac.in/
How to Apply: Interested and eligible candidates should read the detailed advertisement carefully and apply online through the official IGNOU website, www.ignou.ac.in, between 3rd October 2026 and 2nd November 2026 (up to 23:59:59 hrs). The application fee of Rs. 1000/- (Unreserved / OBC-NCL / EWS) or Rs. 500/- (SC / ST / PH / Ex-Servicemen / Women) must be paid online. After applying, candidates must send a signed print-out of the submitted application, along with self-attested copies of all relevant documents, by 12th November 2026 to the Recruitment Cell, Room No. 13, Block No. 7, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068. Incomplete applications, or those without signature, fee or enclosures, will be rejected.
Apply Link: https://www.ignou.ac.in/
Postal Address:
Recruitment Cell,
Room No. 13, Block No. 7,
Indira Gandhi National Open University,
Maidan Garhi,
New Delhi – 110068.
For Detailed Faculty Job Advertisement (Read carefully): Click Here
Disclaimer for Candidates: Candidates are requested to carefully read and review the official notification before applying, as the information above is presented for general reference only and the official advertisement shall be treated as final and authoritative in case of any discrepancy.
