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IGNOU Recruitment 2026 - Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor Posts

Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 202601/2026/ACD
Total Vacancies
43
Last Date
20 Oct
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Status
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Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 20 Oct 2026 · 2 days left
  1. Notification19 Sept
  2. Applications Open20 Sept

About IGNOU Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

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.

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

Professor – English
1
Professor – Urdu
1
ST 1
Associate Professor – English
1
UR 1
Associate Professor – Urdu
2
OBC 1SC 1
Professor – Anthropology
1
SC 1
Professor – Sociology
1
OBC 1
Associate Professor – Anthropology
1
Professor – Biochemistry
1
ST 1
Professor – Chemistry
1
OBC 1
Professor – Physics
1
SC 1
Professor – Statistics
1
OBC 1
Associate Professor – Biochemistry
1
ST 1
Assistant Professor – Geology
1
Professor – Child Development
1
UR 1
Professor – Home Science
1
UR 1
Professor – Nutritional Science
1
OBC 1
Associate Professor – Child Development
1
ST 1
Associate Professor – Nutritional Science
2
UR 1SC 1
Associate Professor – Home Science
1
OBC 1
Professor – Commerce
1
OBC 1
Professor – Health Science
1
UR 1
Professor – Nursing
1
SC 1
Associate Professor – Health Science
1
OBC 1
Associate Professor – Nursing
1
UR 1
Assistant Professor – Health Science
1
OBC 1
Professor – Law
1
UR 1
Professor – Journalism & New Media Studies
1
UR 1
Assistant Professor – Journalism & New Media Studies
2
OBC 1SC 1
Professor – Tourism and Hospitality Service
1
ST 1
Associate Professor – Tourism and Hospitality Service
1
OBC 1
Professor – Environment Studies
1
OBC 1
Associate Professor – InterDisciplinary & TransDisciplinary Studies
1
UR 1
Assistant Professor – Environment Studies
1
SC 1
Professor – Social Work
1
UR 1
Associate Professor – Social Work
1
OBC 1
Professor – Foreign Languages
1
UR 1
Associate Professor – Foreign Languages
2
UR 1SC 1
Professor – Translation Studies and Training
1
OBC 1
Assistant Professor – Visual Arts (Painting)
1
OBC 1
Total43

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 – Social Work1 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 – Social Work1 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

UR / OBC / EWS
Rs. 500
SC / ST / PwBD
Nil

Selection Process

  1. 1
    Screening

    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.

  2. 2
    Interview

    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

Professor – English
Pay: Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200
Professor – Urdu
Pay: Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200
Associate Professor – English
Pay: Academic Level 13A of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,31,400 to Rs. 2,17,100
Associate Professor – Urdu
Pay: Academic Level 13A of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,31,400 to Rs. 2,17,100
Professor – Anthropology
Pay: Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200
Professor – Sociology
Pay: Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200
Associate Professor – Anthropology
Pay: Academic Level 13A of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,31,400 to Rs. 2,17,100
Professor – Biochemistry
Pay: Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200
Professor – Chemistry
Pay: Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200
Professor – Physics
Pay: Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200
Professor – Statistics
Pay: Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200
Associate Professor – Biochemistry
Pay: Academic Level 13A of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,31,400 to Rs. 2,17,100
Assistant Professor – Geology
Pay: Academic Level 10 of 7th CPC, Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400
Professor – Child Development
Pay: Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200
Professor – Home Science
Pay: Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200
Professor – Nutritional Science
Pay: Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200
Associate Professor – Child Development
Pay: Academic Level 13A of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,31,400 to Rs. 2,17,100
Associate Professor – Nutritional Science
Pay: Academic Level 13A of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,31,400 to Rs. 2,17,100
Associate Professor – Home Science
Pay: Academic Level 13A of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,31,400 to Rs. 2,17,100
Professor – Commerce
Pay: Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200
Professor – Health Science
Pay: Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200
Professor – Nursing
Pay: Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200
Associate Professor – Health Science
Pay: Academic Level 13A of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,31,400 to Rs. 2,17,100
Associate Professor – Nursing
Pay: Academic Level 13A of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,31,400 to Rs. 2,17,100
Assistant Professor – Health Science
Pay: Academic Level 10 of 7th CPC, Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400
Professor – Law
Pay: Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200
Professor – Journalism & New Media Studies
Pay: Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200
Assistant Professor – Journalism & New Media Studies
Pay: Academic Level 10 of 7th CPC, Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400
Professor – Tourism and Hospitality Service
Pay: Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200
Associate Professor – Tourism and Hospitality Service
Pay: Academic Level 13A of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,31,400 to Rs. 2,17,100
Professor – Environment Studies
Pay: Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200
Associate Professor – InterDisciplinary & TransDisciplinary Studies
Pay: Academic Level 13A of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,31,400 to Rs. 2,17,100
Assistant Professor – Environment Studies
Pay: Academic Level 10 of 7th CPC, Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400
Professor – Social Work
Pay: Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200
Associate Professor – Social Work
Pay: Academic Level 13A of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,31,400 to Rs. 2,17,100
Professor – Foreign Languages
Pay: Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200
Associate Professor – Foreign Languages
Pay: Academic Level 13A of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,31,400 to Rs. 2,17,100
Professor – Translation Studies and Training
Pay: Academic Level 14 of 7th CPC, Rs. 1,44,200 to Rs. 2,18,200
Assistant Professor – Visual Arts (Painting)
Pay: Academic Level 10 of 7th CPC, Rs. 57,700 to Rs. 1,82,400

How to Apply

  1. 1Visit the official website ignou.ac.in and open the prescribed online application proforma for the relevant post and discipline.
  2. 2Read the detailed notice, qualifications, experience and screening criteria on the University website before filling the form.
  3. 3Fill in complete and correct personal, educational and experience details; data once entered cannot be changed.
  4. 4Upload all supporting documents, including certificates, experience proof and publications.
  5. 5Pay the applicable application fee online by credit card, debit card or net banking.
  6. 6Submit the application within the prescribed time limit.
  7. 7Take a printout of the confirmed online application.
  8. 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

•Educational qualification certificates (Master's/Ph.D./M.Phil
•As applicable) with mark sheets
•Experience certificates clearly indicating pay scale and gross pay drawn
•Offer of appointment letters and Form 16/passbook/payslip entries showing actual pay drawn
•Copies of promotion orders if promoted during service
•Copies of research publications with cover page and content page of the Research Journal
•Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD) valid for the current financial year (2026-27)
•Disability certificate for PwBD posts (minimum 40% disability)
•No Objection Certificate and Vigilance Clearance Certificate for candidates serving in Universities/Colleges/Government/PSUs
•Proof of earlier fee payment for candidates re-applying against Advt No. 02/2022/ACD or 02/2023/ACD
•Valid photo ID (Aadhaar/Voter ID/Driving License/Passport) at the time of interview

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)

Research papers in refereed/peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 8 per paper
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 10 per paper
Books authored, international publisher
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 12
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 12
Books authored, national publisher
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 10
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 10
Chapter in edited book
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 5
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 5
Editor of book, international publisher
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 10
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 10
Editor of book, national publisher
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 8
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 8
Translation works, chapter or research paper
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 3
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 3
Translation works, book
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 8
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 8
Development of innovative pedagogy
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 5
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 5
Design of new curricula and courses
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 2 per curricula/course
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 2 per curricula/course
Development of complete MOOCs in 4 quadrants (4 credit course)
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 20
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 20
MOOCs (developed in 4 quadrant) per module/lecture
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 5
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 5
Content writer/subject matter expert for each module of MOOCs
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 2
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 2
Course Coordinator for MOOCs (4 credit course)
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 8
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 8
Development of e-Content in 4 quadrants for a complete course/e-book
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 12
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 12
e-Content (developed in 4 quadrants) per module
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 5
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 5
Contribution to development of e-content module in complete course/paper/e-Book
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 2
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 2
Editor of e-Content for complete course/paper/e-Book
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 10
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 10
Ph.D. guidance
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 10 per degree awarded; 5 per thesis submitted
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 10 per degree awarded; 5 per thesis submitted
M.Phil./PG dissertation
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 2 per degree awarded
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 2 per degree awarded
Research projects completed, more than Rs. 10 lakh
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 10
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 10
Research projects completed, less than Rs. 10 lakh
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 5
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 5
Research projects ongoing, more than Rs. 10 lakh
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 5
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 5
Research projects ongoing, less than Rs. 10 lakh
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 2
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 2
Consultancy
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 3
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 3
Patents, international
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 10
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 10
Patents, national
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 7
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 7
Policy document submitted to an international body, international
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 10
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 10
Policy document, national
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 7
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 7
Policy document, state
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 4
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 4
Awards/Fellowship, international
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 7
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 7
Awards/Fellowship, national
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 5
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 5
Invited lectures/resource person/paper presentation, international (abroad)
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 7
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 7
Invited lectures, international (within country)
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 5
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 5
Invited lectures, national
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 3
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 3
Invited lectures, state/university
Sciences/Medical/Computer & Information Science: 2
Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Education/Continuing Education/Management/Tourism & Hospitality Management: 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

Professor
School of Studies: School of InterDisciplinary & TransDisciplinary Studies
Discipline (posts): InterDisciplinary & TransDisciplinary Studies (01 OBC)
Specialization: Environmental Studies
Professor
School of Studies: School of Foreign Languages
Discipline (posts): Foreign Languages (01 UR)
Specialization: Arabic/French/Russian/Spanish
Associate Professor
School of Studies: School of Continuing Education
Discipline (posts): Home Science (01 OBC)
Specialization: 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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Is any post reserved for EWS candidates?

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