Updates as of August 31, 2026
IGNOU advertised one Administrative Associate post (contractual, Administration Division, New Delhi), paying Rs 30,000-50,000/month, for a graduate with 7+ years' experience including at Delhi Jal Board; applications by post closed August 25, 2026, per the official notification.
IGNOU official notification (ignou.ac.in)IGNOU also sought one Consultant (Legal), full-time and contractual, for its Legal Cell: an LLB (LLM preferred), Bar Council-registered advocate with 3+ years' post-qualification experience, offered Rs 40,000/month for an initial six-month term extendable up to two years.
IGNOU official notification (ignou.ac.in)Beyond these, IGNOU has separately posted contractual Consultant vacancies through 2026 for divisions including the School of Social Sciences (Discipline of Public Administration) and the Construction & Maintenance Division -- each division uploads its own notice to ignou.ac.in rather than one combined recruitment drive.
IGNOU official notification (ignou.ac.in)Updates as of July 11, 2026
No fresh IGNOU recruitment advertisement is open as of 11 July 2026. The most recent postings on the official careers page have all closed: a full-time Consultant in the School of Health Sciences (reference IG/PIU/ACD-14/2025-26) closed on 15 June 2026, and Senior Consultant and Consultant posts in the Academic Coordination Division closed on 9 June 2026.
IGNOU - Careers and Vacancies PageIGNOU runs its direct recruitment for teaching and non-teaching posts through the Samarth recruitment portal, which carries the current advertisement, the online application form and a user manual for filling it. Check this portal rather than aggregator sites when a new advertisement is expected.
IGNOU - Samarth Recruitment PortalRecent IGNOU openings have mostly been contractual Consultant and Academic Associate engagements: an initial six-month contract extendable up to two years, typically requiring a master's degree with 55 percent marks plus NET/JRF or Ph.D., with remuneration in the range of Rs 40,000 to Rs 60,000 a month.
IGNOU - Careers and Vacancies PageUpdates as of May 15, 2026
The complete, syllabus-aligned topic list for IGNOU Recruitment — including subject-wise weightage and the recommended preparation order — is maintained on ProSyllabus and updated each cycle. Use it to structure your study plan and revision schedule.
ProSyllabus — IGNOU Recruitment SyllabusFree section-wise practice quizzes with detailed solutions for IGNOU Recruitment are available on ProSyllabus. Use them for daily revision and to identify weak topics before the actual attempt.
ProSyllabus — IGNOU Recruitment PracticeRecruitment examination conducted by IGNOU for faculty and administrative positions. Refer to the latest information bulletin and previous year question papers to align your preparation with the current pattern.
ProSyllabus — IGNOU Recruitment OverviewCut-off trends, marking scheme and stage-wise selection details for IGNOU Recruitment change every cycle. Cross-check the latest official notification PDF against community discussions and previous year analyses before finalising your strategy.
ProSyllabus — IGNOU Recruitment Details
