Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Assistant Director, Technical Manager and Technical Assistant 2026 Job Notification | BE/B.Tech, M.Sc, MCA | Apply Now
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has announced 14 non-teaching vacancies for Assistant Director, Technical Manager and Technical Assistant posts.
As per the IGNOU Recruitment 2026 Notification, candidates with BE/B.Tech, M.Sc or MCA qualifications can apply for Assistant Director, Technical Manager and Technical Assistant posts.
The selection process may include shortlisting based on merit and experience, CBT/written test, skill test and/or interview, as applicable.
The selected candidates will receive pay under Level 8 or Level 10 of the 7th CPC, depending on the post.
Interested and eligible candidates must submit their online application through the official portal on or before 02.11.2026.
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IGNOU Assistant Director, Technical Manager, Technical Assistant & Other Posts 2026 Notification Summary
| Particular | Details |
| Organisation | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) |
| Post Name(s) | Assistant Director, Technical Manager, Technical Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 14 |
| Job Location | IGNOU Headquarters or any of the Regional Centre/Regional Evaluation Centre spread across the Country |
| Qualification | BE/B.Tech, M.Sc, MCA with required experience |
| Application Mode | Online; signed printout with supporting documents must also be submitted |
| Salary | Level 8 or Level 10 of the 7th CPC |
| Last Date | 02.11.2026 |
Total Vacancies
| Post Category | Vacancies |
| Assistant Director | 02 |
| Technical Manager | 04 |
| Technical Assistant | 08 |
| Total | 14 |
Post Names
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Technical Assistant-LMS | 02 |
| Technical Assistant-Networking | 02 |
| Technical Assistant-Animator | 01 |
| Technical Assistant-Game Designer | 01 |
| Technical Assistant-Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality Application Development | 01 |
| Technical Assistant-Artificial Intelligence | 01 |
| Technical Manager-LMS | 01 |
| Technical Manager-Networking | 01 |
| Technical Manager-Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality Application Development | 01 |
| Technical Manager-Artificial Intelligence | 01 |
| Assistant Director-LMS | 01 |
| Assistant Director-Networking | 01 |
Job Location / Place of Posting
IGNOU Headquarters or any of the Regional Centre/Regional Evaluation Centre spread across the Country.
Educational Qualifications
| Post Name | Educational Qualification & Experience |
| Technical Assistant-LMS | 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 and at least 3 years of working experience in Learning Management System (LMS), including installation, configuration, customization and administration of LMS platforms, e-content deployment, course management, user management, access control and online assessment/examination systems. |
| Technical Assistant-Networking | B.E(CS/IT) / B.Tech(CS/IT) / M.Sc(CS/IT) / MCA from a recognized University with 55% of marks or equivalent grade and at least 3 years of working experience in handling enterprise-level network infrastructure, HCI Infrastructure, Mini Cloud Management, Palo Alto and F5 Technologies. |
| Technical Assistant-Animator | B.E(CS/IT) / B.Tech(CS/IT) / M.Sc(CS/IT) / MCA from a recognized University with 55% of marks or equivalent grade and minimum 3 years of working experience in 2D & 3D Animation, Multimedia Content Development, Motion Graphics and Visual Effects (VFX), Graphic Designing and Video Editing. |
| Technical Assistant-Game Designer | B.E(CS/IT) / B.Tech(CS/IT) / M.Sc(CS/IT) / MCA from a recognized University with 55% of marks or equivalent grade and minimum 3 years of working experience in Game Design and Development, Interactive Multimedia Applications, 2D/3D Game Asset Creation, UI/UX Design for Games and Game Testing and Deployment. |
| Technical Assistant-Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality Application Development | B.E(CS/IT) / B.Tech(CS/IT) / M.Sc(CS/IT) / MCA from a recognized University with 55% of marks or equivalent grade and 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 and AR-based educational/training simulations. |
| Technical Assistant-Artificial Intelligence | B.E(CS/IT) / B.Tech(CS/IT) / M.Sc(CS/IT) / MCA from a recognized University with 55% of marks or equivalent grade and minimum 3 years of working experience in one or more areas including Artificial Intelligence application development, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI, Data Analytics, Predictive Modeling, intelligent systems, AI-based automation, chatbots, recommendation systems or development and deployment of AI solutions. |
| Technical Manager-LMS | B.E(CS/IT) / B.Tech(CS/IT) / M.Sc(CS/IT) / MCA from a recognized University with 55% of marks or equivalent grade and at least 5 years of working experience in Learning Management System (LMS), including installation, configuration, customization and administration, e-content deployment, course management, user management, access control and online assessment/examination systems. |
| Technical Manager-Networking | B.E(CS/IT) / B.Tech(CS/IT) / M.Sc(CS/IT) / MCA from a recognized University with 55% of marks or equivalent grade and at least 5 years of working experience in handling enterprise-level network infrastructure, HCI Infrastructure, Mini Cloud Management, Palo Alto and F5 Technologies. |
| Technical Manager-Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality Application Development | B.E(CS/IT) / B.Tech(CS/IT) / M.Sc(CS/IT) / MCA from a recognized University with 55% of marks or equivalent grade and 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 and integration and deployment of VR applications. |
| Technical Manager-Artificial Intelligence | B.E(CS/IT) / B.Tech(CS/IT) / M.Sc(CS/IT) / MCA from a recognized University with 55% of marks or equivalent grade and minimum 5 years of working experience in one or more areas including AI application development, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP, Generative AI, Data Analytics, Predictive Modeling, intelligent systems, AI-based automation, chatbots, recommendation systems or development and deployment of AI solutions. |
| Assistant Director-LMS | B.E(CS/IT) / B.Tech(CS/IT) / M.Sc(CS/IT) / MCA from a recognized University with 55% of marks or equivalent grade and at least 10 years of working experience in Learning Management System (LMS). Candidates should also have working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JAVA, MySQL or similar RDBMS, MONGODB or similar NO-SQL DB, API integration, Single Sign-On mechanisms, digital eContent repository, APP design and development, online examinations, user support, technical training, LMS migration, upgradation and performance optimization. |
| Assistant Director-Networking | B.E(CS/IT) / B.Tech(CS/IT) / M.Sc(CS/IT) / MCA from a recognized University with 55% of marks or equivalent grade and at least 10 years of working experience in handling enterprise-level network infrastructure, HCI Infrastructure, Mini Cloud Management, Palo Alto and F5 Technologies. |
Age Limit
| Post Category | Upper Age Limit |
| Assistant Director | 48 years |
| Technical Manager | 42 years |
| Technical Assistant | 37 years |
The cut-off date for determining age eligibility will be the closing date. Age relaxation for Government employees and Ex-servicemen will be as per Government of India rules, while relaxation for IGNOU employees will be as per the R & P Rules of the University.
SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PWBD candidates applying for unreserved vacancies will not be eligible for age relaxation or relaxation in cut-off marks otherwise available to their respective categories.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| Unreserved/OBC(NCL)/EWS | ₹1000 |
| SC/ST/PH/Ex Servicemen/Women | ₹500 |
The application fee must be paid through online mode. The payment process can be completed using Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards or Mobile Wallets. Fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted under any circumstances.
Salary Details
| Post Category | Pay Details |
| Assistant Director | Pre-revised Pay Scale ₹15,600-39,100; revised Pay Matrix Level 10 as per 7th CPC |
| Technical Manager | Pre-revised Pay Scale ₹15,600-39,100; revised Pay Matrix Level 10 as per 7th CPC |
| Technical Assistant | Pre-revised Pay Scale ₹9,300-34,800; revised Pay Matrix Level 8 as per 7th CPC |
Selection Process
The University may shortlist candidates based on merit, experience, written and/or skill test, as applicable. IGNOU may also fix criteria such as screening test, qualification and experience to shortlist candidates for interview or CBT.
Steps to Apply
- Before filling up the Online Recruitment Application Form on www.ignou.ac.in, applicants must go through the detailed advertisement and satisfy themselves that they possess the minimum Essential Qualifications, are below the prescribed upper age limit and possess the relevant experience required for the post.
- Applicants are advised to fill in all their particulars in the Online Recruitment Application carefully.
- Candidates are advised to register online and submit their applications well in time before the last date mentioned for the posts.
- Candidates will have to make the payment of Application Fees through the Online Mode.
- The payment process can be completed using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets.
- Please submit print out of the submitted application duly signed and along with self-attested copies of all relevant documents by 12.11.2026 to the Recruitment Cell, Room No. 13, Block No. 7, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi – 110068, Ph : 011-29571713
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Registration / Applying | From 03.10.2026 to 02.11.2026 23:59:59 HRS. |
| Submission of signed printout with relevant documents | 12.11.2026 |
Important Links
| Link | Details |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | www.ignou.ac.in |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the IGNOU non-teaching notification about?
This job notification is about 14 non-teaching vacancies for Assistant Director, Technical Manager and Technical Assistant posts at Indira Gandhi National Open University.
Who is eligible to apply for the non-teaching posts at IGNOU?
Candidates with BE/B.Tech, M.Sc or MCA qualifications and relevant working experience can apply for these positions.
How can I apply for the Assistant Director, Technical Manager, and Technical Assistant posts at IGNOU?
You must submit your online application through the official portal on or before 02.11.2026. Additionally, a signed printout of the application and supporting documents must also be submitted.
What is the last date to apply for non-teaching positions at IGNOU?
The last date to apply is 02.11.2026.
What is the selection process for the non-teaching posts at IGNOU?
The selection process may include shortlisting based on merit and experience, CBT/written test, skill test and/or interview, as applicable.
Where will the selected candidates be posted?
Candidates will be posted at IGNOU Headquarters or any of the Regional Centres/Regional Evaluation Centres spread across the Country.
What is the salary for the Assistant Director, Technical Manager, and Technical Assistant posts at IGNOU?
The selected candidates will receive pay under Level 8 or Level 10 of the 7th CPC, depending on the post.
For more information about IGNOU vacancies, visit the IGNOU Recruitment page.
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