IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026: 43 Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor Posts
IGNOU has issued Advertisement No. 01/2026/ACD dated 19 September 2026 for direct recruitment to 43 teaching posts: 21 Professor, 16 Associate Professor and 6 Assistant Professor in 14 Schools of Studies. The online portal opened on 20/09/2026. The last date is 20/10/2026 or 30 days from publication in the Employment News, whichever is later. The hard copy must reach IGNOU by 30/10/2026.
Official Notification PDF: IGNOU Advertisement 01/2026/ACD (PDF)
Important Dates – IGNOU Teaching 2026 | |
| Advertisement: | 01/2026/ACD dated 19/09/2026 |
| Online portal opened: | 20/09/2026 |
| Last date to apply online: | 20/10/2026 (or 30 days from Employment News publication, whichever is later) |
| Hard copy to reach IGNOU: | 30/10/2026 |
| Eligibility cut-off: | Last date of online application |
Application Fee | |
| UR / OBC / EWS: | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD: | Nil |
| Payment: | Online (credit/debit card, net banking). Pay separately for each post. Earlier applicants under Advts 02/2022 and 02/2023 are exempt with proof of fee paid |
| Pay the examination fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or as per options available on the official portal. | |
📺 IGNOU Teaching 2026 – Form Filling & Exam Guide
Watch our video guide covering eligibility, important dates, fee, vacancy details, and how to apply online.
Important Links | |
| Apply Online: | Apply Online – IGNOU Recruitment Portal (Samarth) |
| Download Official Notification PDF: | IGNOU Advertisement 01/2026/ACD (PDF) |
| Official Website: | IGNOU Official Website |
| Watch Updates on YouTube: | Sarkari Job Selection YouTube |
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School-wise Vacancies
| School | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities | English 1 (PwBD-a), Urdu 1 (ST) | English 1 (UR), Urdu 2 (SC, OBC) | – |
| Social Sciences | Anthropology 1 (SC), Sociology 1 (OBC) | Anthropology 1 (PwBD-a) | – |
| Sciences | Biochemistry 1 (ST), Chemistry 1 (OBC), Physics 1 (SC), Statistics 1 (OBC) | Biochemistry 1 (ST) | Geology 1 (PwBD-a) |
| Continuing Education | Child Development 1 (UR), Home Science 1 (UR), Nutritional Science 1 (OBC) | Child Development 1 (ST), Nutritional Science 2 (SC, UR), Home Science 1 (OBC) | – |
| Management Studies | Commerce 1 (OBC) | – | – |
| Health Sciences | Health Science 1 (UR), Nursing 1 (SC) | Health Science 1 (OBC), Nursing 1 (UR) | Health Science 1 (OBC) |
| Law | Law 1 (UR) | – | – |
| Journalism & New Media Studies | JNMS 1 (UR) | – | JNMS 2 (SC, OBC) |
| Tourism, Hospitality Service Sectoral Management | 1 (ST) | 1 (OBC) | – |
| InterDisciplinary & TransDisciplinary Studies | Environment Studies 1 (OBC) | IDTD (Philosophy) 1 (UR) | Environment Studies 1 (SC) |
| Social Work | 1 (UR) | 1 (OBC) | – |
| Foreign Languages | 1 (UR) | 2 (SC, UR) | – |
| Translation Studies & Training | 1 (OBC) | – | – |
| Performing & Visual Arts | – | – | Visual Arts (Painting) 1 (OBC) |
| Total (43) | 21 | 16 | 6 |
Includes backlog SC/ST/OBC vacancies from earlier advertisements. Earlier applicants under Advts 02/2022/ACD and 02/2023/ACD must apply afresh.
Eligibility
- Minimum qualifications as per UGC Regulations, 2018 and amendments, plus norms of regulatory bodies (NCTE, NMC/INC etc.) where applicable.
- Detailed post-wise qualifications and the UGC screening guidelines are in the eligibility document on ignou.ac.in.
- Eligibility is judged as on the last date of online application.
Age Limit
The advertisement prescribes no upper age limit. Appointment follows UGC/University rules.
Pay (7th CPC Academic Levels)
Professor: Academic Level 14 (₹1,44,200–2,18,200). Associate Professor: Academic Level 13A (₹1,31,400–2,17,100). Assistant Professor: Academic Level 10 (₹57,700–1,82,400).
IGNOU Assistant Professor Level 10 In-Hand Salary
7th Pay Matrix Level 7
Basic Pay: ₹57,700
DA: 55% Active
X Cities (Metro)
₹95,519
Net Monthly Take-Home
Y Cities (Urban)
₹88,294
Net Monthly Take-Home
Z Cities (Rural/Small)
₹83,424
Net Monthly Take-Home
| Compensation Component | X Cities (Tier 1) | Y Cities (Tier 2) | Z Cities (Tier 3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Monthly Earnings & Allowances (Gross Additions) | |||
| +Basic Pay | ₹57,700 | ₹57,700 | ₹57,700 |
| +Dearness Allowance (DA @ 55%) | ₹31,735 | ₹31,735 | ₹31,735 |
| +House Rent Allowance (HRA) | ₹17,310 (30%) | ₹11,540 (20%) | ₹5,770 (10%) |
| +Transport Allowance (TPT + DA) | ₹5,580 | ₹2,790 | ₹2,790 |
| Total Gross Monthly Salary | ₹112,325 | ₹103,765 | ₹97,995 |
| Part 2: Government Deductions (Monthly Recoveries) | |||
| -NPS Contribution (10% Basic + DA) | ₹8,944 | ₹8,944 | ₹8,944 |
| -CGHS (Medical Benefits) | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| -CGEGIS (Insurance Fund) | ₹60 | ₹60 | ₹60 |
| -Estimated Monthly Income Tax (TDS) | ₹7,352 | ₹6,017 | ₹5,117 |
| Total Monthly Deductions | ₹16,806 | ₹15,471 | ₹14,571 |
| Net In-Hand Salary (Take Home) | ₹95,519 | ₹88,294 | ₹83,424 |
Selection Process
- Applications are screened against the UGC Regulations 2018 screening guidelines.
- Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview before the Selection Committee. The University decides how many are called.
- No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.
How to Apply
- Read the advertisement and the eligibility/screening document on ignou.ac.in.
- Apply online on the IGNOU recruitment portal (cuignourec.samarth.edu.in). Submit a separate application for each post.
- Upload documents, including research papers with journal cover and contents pages, and pay the fee online.
- Submit by 20/10/2026.
- Send the printout with self-attested documents by registered/speed post to the Director, Academic Coordination Division, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068, to reach by 30/10/2026.
IGNOU Teaching 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many posts are in IGNOU Teaching Recruitment 2026?
43: 21 Professor, 16 Associate Professor and 6 Assistant Professor (Advt 01/2026/ACD).
What is the last date?
20 October 2026 online, or 30 days from Employment News publication if later. Hard copy by 30 October 2026.
What is the fee?
₹500 for UR/OBC/EWS. No fee for SC/ST/PwBD.
What is the Assistant Professor pay?
Academic Level 10, ₹57,700–1,82,400.
IGNOU Teaching 2026 – Important Candidate Instructions (Prevent Rejection!)
Ensure strict compliance with the following directives:
- Official notice first: Read the full official advertisement before you apply. This page is a summary.
- One application: Submit only one application per post unless the notice allows more. Duplicate forms can be rejected.
- Documents: Keep certificates, category proof and photo ID ready. Originals are checked at document verification.
- Last date: Do not wait for the last day. Portals slow down near the closing date.
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