Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has recently published an official recruitment notification for the post of Professor and other Posts. According to the notification, a total of 38 vacancies are available under this recruitment drive. Candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the official notification can submit their application through the online process.

Online applications for the vacancies of Professor and other Posts will be accepted from 20 September 2026 to 20 October 2026. All interested candidates are strongly advised to complete their application well before the closing date to avoid any last-minute technical issues.

Before filling out the application form, we strongly recommend that every interested candidate should carefully go through the complete details of this recruitment, including the eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, selection process, and other important requirements for Professor and other Posts vacancies. All the important details are provided below in a simple and easy-to-understand format.

To be eligible for IGNOU Professor and other Posts, candidates must possess the required educational qualifications as prescribed by Indira Gandhi National Open University. The minimum qualification, experience requirements, and other eligibility details for each post are mentioned in the table below. Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility before applying.

Apart from educational qualifications, candidates must also satisfy the age criteria as specified by Indira Gandhi National Open University for Professor and other Posts. The minimum and maximum age limits applicable for each post, along with any age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories, are given below.

The application fee details for this recruitment will be updated in the official notification. Candidates are advised to check the official website for the latest fee structure before applying.

The selection of candidates for Professor and other Posts will be carried out through Direct recruitment. The final selection will be subject to document verification and medical examination as per the rules and regulations of Indira Gandhi National Open University. Candidates are advised to prepare accordingly.

The application for this recruitment of Indira Gandhi National Open University is online. All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this recruitment online from ignou.ac.in on or before the last date of online application, which is 20 October 2026.