Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), a national open university based in New Delhi, has announced direct recruitment for 43 teaching positions of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor under Advertisement No. 01/2026/ACD. The posts are spread across 14 Schools of Studies, covering disciplines such as humanities, sciences, health sciences, law, management and social work, and selection will be through screening and interview by selection committees.
IGNOU Recruitment 2026 - Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor Posts
- Notification19 Sept
- Applications Open20 Sept
About IGNOU Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indira Gandhi National Open University
- Advertisement No.
- 01/2026/ACD
- Post Name
- Professor – English, Professor – Urdu and 37 more
- Job Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor – English | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Professor – Urdu | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Associate Professor – English | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| Associate Professor – Urdu | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 |
| Professor – Anthropology | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| Professor – Sociology | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Associate Professor – Anthropology | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Professor – Biochemistry | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Professor – Chemistry | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Professor – Physics | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| Professor – Statistics | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Associate Professor – Biochemistry | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Professor – Geology | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Professor – Child Development | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| Professor – Home Science | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| Professor – Nutritional Science | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Associate Professor – Child Development | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Associate Professor – Nutritional Science | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| Associate Professor – Home Science | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Professor – Commerce | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Professor – Health Science | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| Professor – Nursing | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| Associate Professor – Health Science | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Associate Professor – Nursing | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| Assistant Professor – Health Science | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Professor – Law | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| Professor – Journalism & New Media Studies | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| Assistant Professor – Journalism & New Media Studies | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 |
| Professor – Tourism and Hospitality Service | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Associate Professor – Tourism and Hospitality Service | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Professor – Environment Studies | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Associate Professor – InterDisciplinary & TransDisciplinary Studies | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| Assistant Professor – Environment Studies | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| Professor – Social Work | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| Associate Professor – Social Work | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Professor – Foreign Languages | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| Associate Professor – Foreign Languages | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 |
| Professor – Translation Studies and Training | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Assistant Professor – Visual Arts (Painting) | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Grand Total | 12 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 43 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Professor – English1 post
- Qualification
- Eligibility A or B. A(i) An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline with published work of high quality, actively engaged in research, a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per UGC Regulations, 2018. A(ii) A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in University/College as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or research experience at equivalent level with evidence of having successfully guided a doctoral candidate. B: An outstanding professional with a Ph.D. Degree in the relevant/allied/applied discipline from an academic institution or industry with significant contribution to knowledge and ten years' experience.
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years of teaching experience as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or equivalent research experience, with evidence of having guided a doctoral candidate.
Professor – Urdu1 post
- Qualification
- Eligibility A or B. A(i) An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline with published work of high quality, actively engaged in research, a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per UGC Regulations, 2018. A(ii) A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in University/College as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or research experience at equivalent level with evidence of having successfully guided a doctoral candidate. B: An outstanding professional with a Ph.D. Degree in the relevant/allied/applied discipline from an academic institution or industry with significant contribution to knowledge and ten years' experience.
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years of teaching experience as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or equivalent research experience, with evidence of having guided a doctoral candidate.
Associate Professor – English1 post
- Qualification
- Minimum eligibility conditions as per UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments and, wherever required, norms of concerned regulatory bodies like NCTE, MCI, etc.; discipline-wise minimum qualifications not specified in the notification.
Associate Professor – Urdu2 posts
- Qualification
- Minimum eligibility conditions as per UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments and, wherever required, norms of concerned regulatory bodies like NCTE, MCI, etc.; discipline-wise minimum qualifications not specified in the notification.
Professor – Anthropology1 post
- Qualification
- Eligibility A or B. A(i) An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline with published work of high quality, actively engaged in research, a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per UGC Regulations, 2018. A(ii) A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in University/College as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or research experience at equivalent level with evidence of having successfully guided a doctoral candidate. B: An outstanding professional with a Ph.D. Degree in the relevant/allied/applied discipline from an academic institution or industry with significant contribution to knowledge and ten years' experience.
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years of teaching experience as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or equivalent research experience, with evidence of having guided a doctoral candidate.
Professor – Sociology1 post
- Qualification
- Eligibility A or B. A(i) An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline with published work of high quality, actively engaged in research, a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per UGC Regulations, 2018. A(ii) A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in University/College as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or research experience at equivalent level with evidence of having successfully guided a doctoral candidate. B: An outstanding professional with a Ph.D. Degree in the relevant/allied/applied discipline from an academic institution or industry with significant contribution to knowledge and ten years' experience.
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years of teaching experience as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or equivalent research experience, with evidence of having guided a doctoral candidate.
Associate Professor – Anthropology1 post
- Qualification
- Minimum eligibility conditions as per UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments and, wherever required, norms of concerned regulatory bodies like NCTE, MCI, etc.; discipline-wise minimum qualifications not specified in the notification.
Professor – Biochemistry1 post
- Qualification
- Eligibility A or B. A(i) An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline with published work of high quality, actively engaged in research, a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per UGC Regulations, 2018. A(ii) A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in University/College as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or research experience at equivalent level with evidence of having successfully guided a doctoral candidate. B: An outstanding professional with a Ph.D. Degree in the relevant/allied/applied discipline from an academic institution or industry with significant contribution to knowledge and ten years' experience.
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years of teaching experience as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or equivalent research experience, with evidence of having guided a doctoral candidate.
Professor – Chemistry1 post
- Qualification
- Eligibility A or B. A(i) An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline with published work of high quality, actively engaged in research, a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per UGC Regulations, 2018. A(ii) A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in University/College as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or research experience at equivalent level with evidence of having successfully guided a doctoral candidate. B: An outstanding professional with a Ph.D. Degree in the relevant/allied/applied discipline from an academic institution or industry with significant contribution to knowledge and ten years' experience.
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years of teaching experience as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or equivalent research experience, with evidence of having guided a doctoral candidate.
Professor – Physics1 post
- Qualification
- Eligibility A or B. A(i) An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline with published work of high quality, actively engaged in research, a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per UGC Regulations, 2018. A(ii) A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in University/College as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or research experience at equivalent level with evidence of having successfully guided a doctoral candidate. B: An outstanding professional with a Ph.D. Degree in the relevant/allied/applied discipline from an academic institution or industry with significant contribution to knowledge and ten years' experience.
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years of teaching experience as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or equivalent research experience, with evidence of having guided a doctoral candidate.
Professor – Statistics1 post
- Qualification
- Eligibility A or B. A(i) An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline with published work of high quality, actively engaged in research, a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per UGC Regulations, 2018. A(ii) A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in University/College as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or research experience at equivalent level with evidence of having successfully guided a doctoral candidate. B: An outstanding professional with a Ph.D. Degree in the relevant/allied/applied discipline from an academic institution or industry with significant contribution to knowledge and ten years' experience.
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years of teaching experience as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or equivalent research experience, with evidence of having guided a doctoral candidate.
Associate Professor – Biochemistry1 post
- Qualification
- Minimum eligibility conditions as per UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments and, wherever required, norms of concerned regulatory bodies like NCTE, MCI, etc.; discipline-wise minimum qualifications not specified in the notification.
Assistant Professor – Geology1 post
- Qualification
- Minimum eligibility conditions as per UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments and, wherever required, norms of concerned regulatory bodies like NCTE, MCI, etc.; discipline-wise minimum qualifications not specified in the notification.
Professor – Child Development1 post
- Qualification
- Eligibility A or B. A(i) An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline with published work of high quality, actively engaged in research, a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per UGC Regulations, 2018. A(ii) A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in University/College as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or research experience at equivalent level with evidence of having successfully guided a doctoral candidate. B: An outstanding professional with a Ph.D. Degree in the relevant/allied/applied discipline from an academic institution or industry with significant contribution to knowledge and ten years' experience.
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years of teaching experience as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or equivalent research experience, with evidence of having guided a doctoral candidate.
Professor – Home Science1 post
- Qualification
- Eligibility A or B. A(i) An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline with published work of high quality, actively engaged in research, a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per UGC Regulations, 2018. A(ii) A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in University/College as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or research experience at equivalent level with evidence of having successfully guided a doctoral candidate. B: An outstanding professional with a Ph.D. Degree in the relevant/allied/applied discipline from an academic institution or industry with significant contribution to knowledge and ten years' experience.
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years of teaching experience as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or equivalent research experience, with evidence of having guided a doctoral candidate.
Professor – Nutritional Science1 post
- Qualification
- Eligibility A or B. A(i) An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline with published work of high quality, actively engaged in research, a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per UGC Regulations, 2018. A(ii) A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in University/College as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or research experience at equivalent level with evidence of having successfully guided a doctoral candidate. B: An outstanding professional with a Ph.D. Degree in the relevant/allied/applied discipline from an academic institution or industry with significant contribution to knowledge and ten years' experience.
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years of teaching experience as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or equivalent research experience, with evidence of having guided a doctoral candidate.
Associate Professor – Child Development1 post
- Qualification
- Minimum eligibility conditions as per UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments and, wherever required, norms of concerned regulatory bodies like NCTE, MCI, etc.; discipline-wise minimum qualifications not specified in the notification.
Associate Professor – Nutritional Science2 posts
- Qualification
- Minimum eligibility conditions as per UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments and, wherever required, norms of concerned regulatory bodies like NCTE, MCI, etc.; discipline-wise minimum qualifications not specified in the notification.
Associate Professor – Home Science1 post
- Qualification
- Minimum eligibility conditions as per UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments and, wherever required, norms of concerned regulatory bodies like NCTE, MCI, etc.; discipline-wise minimum qualifications not specified in the notification.
- Specializations
- Community Resource Management & Extension / Development Communication & Extension / Resource Management and Design Applications / Family Resource Management / Fabric & Apparel Science / Textiles & Clothing
Professor – Commerce1 post
- Qualification
- Eligibility A or B. A(i) An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline with published work of high quality, actively engaged in research, a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per UGC Regulations, 2018. A(ii) A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in University/College as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or research experience at equivalent level with evidence of having successfully guided a doctoral candidate. B: An outstanding professional with a Ph.D. Degree in the relevant/allied/applied discipline from an academic institution or industry with significant contribution to knowledge and ten years' experience.
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years of teaching experience as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or equivalent research experience, with evidence of having guided a doctoral candidate.
Professor – Health Science1 post
- Qualification
- M.B.B.S. with M.D./M.S. from MCI recognized Medical College as per Teacher Eligibility Qualification Regulations of MCI, in preventive and social medicine/community medicine/Hospital administration/Community health administration.
- Experience
- 08 years of post PG experience; Associate Professor in the subject for minimum 3 years in an MCI permitted/approved/recognized Medical College/Institution with 04 research publications in indexed Journals on cumulative basis with minimum of 02 research publications during the tenure of Associate Professor as first Author or as corresponding Author.
Professor – Nursing1 post
- Qualification
- A Master's degree in Nursing with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale, wherever the grading system is followed). Desirable: Independent published work of high standard/doctorate degree/M.Phil.
- Experience
- A minimum of 14 years of teaching experience after M.Sc. Nursing in a College of Nursing/University as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor.
Associate Professor – Health Science1 post
- Qualification
- Minimum eligibility conditions as per UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments and, wherever required, norms of concerned regulatory bodies like NCTE, MCI, etc.; discipline-wise minimum qualifications not specified in the notification.
Associate Professor – Nursing1 post
- Qualification
- Minimum eligibility conditions as per UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments and, wherever required, norms of concerned regulatory bodies like NCTE, MCI, etc.; discipline-wise minimum qualifications not specified in the notification.
Assistant Professor – Health Science1 post
- Qualification
- Minimum eligibility conditions as per UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments and, wherever required, norms of concerned regulatory bodies like NCTE, MCI, etc.; discipline-wise minimum qualifications not specified in the notification.
Professor – Law1 post
- Qualification
- Eligibility A or B. A(i) An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline with published work of high quality, actively engaged in research, a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per UGC Regulations, 2018. A(ii) A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in University/College as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or research experience at equivalent level with evidence of having successfully guided a doctoral candidate. B: An outstanding professional with a Ph.D. Degree in the relevant/allied/applied discipline from an academic institution or industry with significant contribution to knowledge and ten years' experience.
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years of teaching experience as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or equivalent research experience, with evidence of having guided a doctoral candidate.
Professor – Journalism & New Media Studies1 post
- Qualification
- Eligibility A or B. A(i) An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline with published work of high quality, actively engaged in research, a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per UGC Regulations, 2018. A(ii) A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in University/College as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or research experience at equivalent level with evidence of having successfully guided a doctoral candidate. B: An outstanding professional with a Ph.D. Degree in the relevant/allied/applied discipline from an academic institution or industry with significant contribution to knowledge and ten years' experience.
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years of teaching experience as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or equivalent research experience, with evidence of having guided a doctoral candidate.
Assistant Professor – Journalism & New Media Studies2 posts
- Qualification
- Minimum eligibility conditions as per UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments and, wherever required, norms of concerned regulatory bodies like NCTE, MCI, etc.; discipline-wise minimum qualifications not specified in the notification.
Professor – Tourism and Hospitality Service1 post
- Qualification
- Eligibility A or B. A(i) An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline with published work of high quality, actively engaged in research, a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per UGC Regulations, 2018. A(ii) A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in University/College as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or research experience at equivalent level with evidence of having successfully guided a doctoral candidate. B: An outstanding professional with a Ph.D. Degree in the relevant/allied/applied discipline from an academic institution or industry with significant contribution to knowledge and ten years' experience.
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years of teaching experience as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or equivalent research experience, with evidence of having guided a doctoral candidate.
Associate Professor – Tourism and Hospitality Service1 post
- Qualification
- Minimum eligibility conditions as per UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments and, wherever required, norms of concerned regulatory bodies like NCTE, MCI, etc.; discipline-wise minimum qualifications not specified in the notification.
Professor – Environment Studies1 post
- Qualification
- Eligibility A or B. A(i) An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline with published work of high quality, actively engaged in research, a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per UGC Regulations, 2018. A(ii) A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in University/College as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or research experience at equivalent level with evidence of having successfully guided a doctoral candidate. B: An outstanding professional with a Ph.D. Degree in the relevant/allied/applied discipline from an academic institution or industry with significant contribution to knowledge and ten years' experience.
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years of teaching experience as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or equivalent research experience, with evidence of having guided a doctoral candidate.
- Specialization
- Environmental Studies
Associate Professor – InterDisciplinary & TransDisciplinary Studies1 post
- Qualification
- Minimum eligibility conditions as per UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments and, wherever required, norms of concerned regulatory bodies like NCTE, MCI, etc.; discipline-wise minimum qualifications not specified in the notification.
- Specialization
- Philosophy
Assistant Professor – Environment Studies1 post
- Qualification
- Minimum eligibility conditions as per UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments and, wherever required, norms of concerned regulatory bodies like NCTE, MCI, etc.; discipline-wise minimum qualifications not specified in the notification.
Professor – Foreign Languages1 post
- Qualification
- Eligibility A or B. A(i) An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline with published work of high quality, actively engaged in research, a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per UGC Regulations, 2018. A(ii) A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in University/College as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or research experience at equivalent level with evidence of having successfully guided a doctoral candidate. B: An outstanding professional with a Ph.D. Degree in the relevant/allied/applied discipline from an academic institution or industry with significant contribution to knowledge and ten years' experience.
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years of teaching experience as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or equivalent research experience, with evidence of having guided a doctoral candidate.
- Specialization
- Arabic/French/Russian/Spanish
Associate Professor – Foreign Languages2 posts
- Qualification
- Minimum eligibility conditions as per UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments and, wherever required, norms of concerned regulatory bodies like NCTE, MCI, etc.; discipline-wise minimum qualifications not specified in the notification.
- Specialization
- Arabic/French/Russian/Spanish
Professor – Translation Studies and Training1 post
- Qualification
- Eligibility A or B. A(i) An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline with published work of high quality, actively engaged in research, a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per UGC Regulations, 2018. A(ii) A minimum of ten years of teaching experience in University/College as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or research experience at equivalent level with evidence of having successfully guided a doctoral candidate. B: An outstanding professional with a Ph.D. Degree in the relevant/allied/applied discipline from an academic institution or industry with significant contribution to knowledge and ten years' experience.
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years of teaching experience as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and/or equivalent research experience, with evidence of having guided a doctoral candidate.
Assistant Professor – Visual Arts (Painting)1 post
- Qualification
- Minimum eligibility conditions as per UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments and, wherever required, norms of concerned regulatory bodies like NCTE, MCI, etc.; discipline-wise minimum qualifications not specified in the notification.
Application Fee
Selection Process
- 1Screening
Applications for Professor posts are placed before a Screening Committee, which scores them on the Appendix I academic and research criteria and arranges candidates in descending order of marks; up to 15 candidates are called for interview against each Professor post.
- 2Interview
Selection by duly constituted Selection Committees as per the IGNOU Act and Statutes read with UGC Regulations, 2018; the screening marks carry no weightage in the interview assessment.
Shortlisting ratio: Up to 15 candidates called for interview against each post of Professor
Salary Structure
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Professor – English | Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 |
| Professor – Urdu | Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 |
| Associate Professor – English | Academic Level 13A of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,31,400 to Rs. 2,17,100 |
| Associate Professor – Urdu | Academic Level 13A of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,31,400 to Rs. 2,17,100 |
| Professor – Anthropology | Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 |
| Professor – Sociology | Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 |
| Associate Professor – Anthropology | Academic Level 13A of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,31,400 to Rs. 2,17,100 |
| Professor – Biochemistry | Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 |
| Professor – Chemistry | Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 |
| Professor – Physics | Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 |
| Professor – Statistics | Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 |
| Associate Professor – Biochemistry | Academic Level 13A of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,31,400 to Rs. 2,17,100 |
| Assistant Professor – Geology | Academic Level 10 of 7th CPC, Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400 |
| Professor – Child Development | Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 |
| Professor – Home Science | Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 |
| Professor – Nutritional Science | Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 |
| Associate Professor – Child Development | Academic Level 13A of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,31,400 to Rs. 2,17,100 |
| Associate Professor – Nutritional Science | Academic Level 13A of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,31,400 to Rs. 2,17,100 |
| Associate Professor – Home Science | Academic Level 13A of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,31,400 to Rs. 2,17,100 |
| Professor – Commerce | Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 |
| Professor – Health Science | Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 |
| Professor – Nursing | Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 |
| Associate Professor – Health Science | Academic Level 13A of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,31,400 to Rs. 2,17,100 |
| Associate Professor – Nursing | Academic Level 13A of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,31,400 to Rs. 2,17,100 |
| Assistant Professor – Health Science | Academic Level 10 of 7th CPC, Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400 |
| Professor – Law | Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 |
| Professor – Journalism & New Media Studies | Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 |
| Assistant Professor – Journalism & New Media Studies | Academic Level 10 of 7th CPC, Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400 |
| Professor – Tourism and Hospitality Service | Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 |
| Associate Professor – Tourism and Hospitality Service | Academic Level 13A of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,31,400 to Rs. 2,17,100 |
| Professor – Environment Studies | Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 |
| Associate Professor – InterDisciplinary & TransDisciplinary Studies | Academic Level 13A of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,31,400 to Rs. 2,17,100 |
| Assistant Professor – Environment Studies | Academic Level 10 of 7th CPC, Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400 |
| Professor – Social Work | Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 |
| Associate Professor – Social Work | Academic Level 13A of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,31,400 to Rs. 2,17,100 |
| Professor – Foreign Languages | Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 |
| Associate Professor – Foreign Languages | Academic Level 13A of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,31,400 to Rs. 2,17,100 |
| Professor – Translation Studies and Training | Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200 |
| Assistant Professor – Visual Arts (Painting) | Academic Level 10 of 7th CPC, Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400 |
How to Apply
- 1Visit the official website ignou.ac.in and open the prescribed online application proforma for the relevant post and discipline.
- 2Read the detailed notice, qualifications, experience and screening criteria on the University website before filling the form.
- 3Fill in complete and correct personal, educational and experience details; data once entered cannot be changed.
- 4Upload all supporting documents, including certificates, experience proof and publications.
- 5Pay the applicable application fee online by credit card, debit card or net banking.
- 6Submit the application within the prescribed time limit.
- 7Take a printout of the confirmed online application.
- 8Send the printed application with self-attested copies of all required certificates, properly bound, tagged and page-numbered, by registered or speed post to the Director, Academic Coordination Division, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068, so that it reaches by 30.10.2026.
Documents to Carry / Upload
Important Details
- Candidates serving in Universities, Colleges, Government or Public Sector Undertakings must apply through proper channel and submit a No Objection Certificate and a Vigilance Clearance Certificate at the time of interview if not uploaded with the online application.
- Applicants who applied earlier against Advertisement No. 02/2022/ACD dated 31.12.2022 or 02/2023/ACD dated 15.10.2023 must apply afresh with updated information and are exempted from the application fee on submission of proof of earlier fee payment.
- OBC candidates in the creamy layer are treated as unreserved and must apply against unreserved posts only.
- No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview and canvassing in any form is a disqualification.
- Only persons with 40% or above disability are eligible against the posts reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.
- A 5% marks relaxation at Bachelor's and Master's level is allowed for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/PwBD candidates, and a 5% relaxation is allowed to Ph.D. holders who obtained their Master's degree before 19 September 1991.
- The time taken to acquire M.Phil./Ph.D. is not counted as teaching or research experience.
- Professor (Health Science, School of Health Sciences): M.B.B.S. with M.D./M.S. from MCI recognized Medical College as per Teacher Eligibility Qualification Regulations of MCI, in preventive and social medicine/community medicine/Hospital administration/Community health administration
- 08 years of post PG experience
- Associate Professor in the subject for minimum 3 years in a MCI permitted/approved/recognized Medical College/Institution with 04 research publications in indexed Journals on cumulative basis with minimum of 02 research publications during the tenure of Associate Professor as first Author or as corresponding Author.
- Professor (Nursing, School of Health Sciences): A Master's degree in Nursing with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale, wherever the grading system is followed); a minimum of 14 years of teaching experience after M.Sc.
- Nursing in a College of Nursing/University as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor.
- Desirable: Independent published work of high standard/doctorate degree/M.Phil.
- Associate Professor and Assistant Professor (all Schools): The minimum eligibility conditions shall be as per University Grants Commission Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments thereto and, wherever required, norms of concerned Regulatory bodies like NCTE, MCI, etc. Discipline-wise minimum qualifications for these posts are not specified in the notification.
Professor Screening Criteria (Appendix I)
| Academic/Research Activity | Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science | Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management |
|---|---|---|
| Research papers in refereed/peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals | 8 per paper | 10 per paper |
| Books authored, international publisher | 12 | 12 |
| Books authored, national publisher | 10 | 10 |
| Chapter in edited book | 5 | 5 |
| Editor of book, international publisher | 10 | 10 |
| Editor of book, national publisher | 8 | 8 |
| Translation works, chapter or research paper | 3 | 3 |
| Translation works, book | 8 | 8 |
| Development of innovative pedagogy | 5 | 5 |
| Design of new curricula and courses | 2 per curricula/course | 2 per curricula/course |
| Development of complete MOOCs in 4 quadrants (4 credit course) | 20 | 20 |
| MOOCs (developed in 4 quadrant) per module/lecture | 5 | 5 |
| Content writer/subject matter expert for each module of MOOCs | 2 | 2 |
| Course Coordinator for MOOCs (4 credit course) | 8 | 8 |
| Development of e-Content in 4 quadrants for a complete course/e-book | 12 | 12 |
| e-Content (developed in 4 quadrants) per module | 5 | 5 |
| Contribution to development of e-content module in complete course/paper/e-Book | 2 | 2 |
| Editor of e-Content for complete course/paper/e-Book | 10 | 10 |
| Ph.D. guidance | 10 per degree awarded; 5 per thesis submitted | 10 per degree awarded; 5 per thesis submitted |
| M.Phil./PG dissertation | 2 per degree awarded | 2 per degree awarded |
| Research projects completed, more than Rs. 10 lakh | 10 | 10 |
| Research projects completed, less than Rs. 10 lakh | 5 | 5 |
| Research projects ongoing, more than Rs. 10 lakh | 5 | 5 |
| Research projects ongoing, less than Rs. 10 lakh | 2 | 2 |
| Consultancy | 3 | 3 |
| Patents, international | 10 | 10 |
| Patents, national | 7 | 7 |
| Policy document submitted to an international body, international | 10 | 10 |
| Policy document, national | 7 | 7 |
| Policy document, state | 4 | 4 |
| Awards/Fellowship, international | 7 | 7 |
| Awards/Fellowship, national | 5 | 5 |
| Invited lectures/resource person/paper presentation, international (abroad) | 7 | 7 |
| Invited lectures, international (within country) | 5 | 5 |
| Invited lectures, national | 3 | 3 |
| Invited lectures, state/university | 2 | 2 |
Research Score Augmentation and Capping
- Paper in refereed journals without impact factor: 5 points
- Paper with impact factor less than 1: 10 points
- Paper with impact factor between 1 and 2: 15 points
- Paper with impact factor between 2 and 5: 20 points
- Paper with impact factor between 5 and 10: 25 points
- Paper with impact factor above 10: 30 points
- Two authors: 70% of total value of publication for each author
- More than two authors: 70% of total value for the first/principal/corresponding author and 30% for each joint author
- Joint projects: principal investigator and co-investigator get 50% each
- For joint supervision of research students, supervisor and co-supervisor get 7 marks each
- Combined research score from Policy Document and Invited Lectures/Resource Person categories is capped at 30% of the total research score
- Research score must come from a minimum of three of the six categories
- Publications under submission or submitted to referees are not considered for scoring
Specializations Required
| Post | School of Studies | Discipline (posts) | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | School of InterDisciplinary & TransDisciplinary Studies | InterDisciplinary & TransDisciplinary Studies (01 OBC) | Environmental Studies |
| Professor | School of Foreign Languages | Foreign Languages (01 UR) | Arabic/French/Russian/Spanish |
| Associate Professor | School of Continuing Education | Home Science (01 OBC) | Community Resource Management & Extension / Development Communication & Extension / Resource Management and Design Applications / Family Resource Management / Fabric & Apparel Science / Textiles & Clothing |
PwBD Sub-Categories Notified
PwBD(a) covers blindness and low vision; PwBD(c) covers locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy. Posts marked PwBD(a) in the vacancy table are reserved for blindness and low vision.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate apply for more than one post or department?
Yes. Applicants applying for more than one post or department must submit a separate application for each and pay the fee separately.
Is any post reserved for EWS candidates?
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