IGNOU Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 13 Non-Teaching Vacancy

Vacancies & Pay Scale

The total number of vacancies is 14. The posts, pay matrix levels, age limits, and category-wise breakdown are detailed below:

Detailed Pay Scale for Technical Assistant Posts:

• Pre-revised Pay Scale: (Rs.9300 /-Rs.34800 /-) PB-2, GP -Rs.4800 /-
• Revised Pay Scale as per 7th CPC: Level 8

Eligibility Criteria

General Educational Qualification for Technical Assistant Posts:

• B.E(CS/IT) / B.Tech (CS/IT) / M.Sc(CS/IT) / MCA from a recognized University / Institute with 55% of marks or equivalent grade.

Age Limit:

• Assistant Director: 48 years
• Technical Manager: 42 years
• Technical Assistant: 37 years

Specific Post-wise Educational Qualification & Experience (for Technical Assistant - 100% Direct Recruitment):

1. Technical Assistant - LMS (02 Posts: 01 OBC-NCL, 01 UR)

• Essential:
• Educational Qualification: B.E(CS/IT) / B.Tech (CS/IT) / M.Sc(CS/IT) / MCA from a recognized University / Institute with 55 % of marks or equivalent grade.
• Experience: At least 3 years of working experience in Learning Management System (LMS) administration (installation, configuration, customization), E-content deployment, user management, and online assessment systems in PSUs / Universities / Educational Institutions / GoI organisations or reputed IT organizations.
• Desirable: Experience in integration of LMS with Video conferencing platforms, ERP/Student Information Systems, Digital repositories and e-learning tools.
• Preferred Certifications: Moodle Administrator/Educator, Blackboard Learn Administration, Canvas LMS, Google Certified Educator/Google Workspace for Education.

2. Technical Assistant - Networking (02 Posts: 01 UR, 01 SC)

• Essential:
• Educational Qualification: B.E(CS/IT) / B.Tech (CS/IT) / M.Sc(CS/IT) / MCA from a recognized University with 55 % of marks or equivalent grade.
• Experience: At least 3 years of working experience in handling enterprise-level network infrastructure, HCI Infrastructure, Mini Cloud Management, Palo Alto, F5 Technologies in PSUs / Universities / Educational Institutions / GoI organisations or reputed IT organizations.
• Desirable: Experience in configuration and maintenance of network equipment (Routers, Switches, VLANs, VPNs, Wireless Networks) and Backup/Disaster Recovery Solutions.
• Preferred Certifications: CCNA / CCNP, Palo Alto Certified Network Security Engineer, F5 Certified Administrator, RHCE / MCSE / Cloud Certifications.

3. Technical Assistant - Animator (01 Post: 01 UR)

• Essential:
• Educational Qualification: B.E(CS/IT) / B.Tech (CS/IT) / M.Sc(CS/IT) / MCA from a recognized University with 55 % of marks or equivalent grade.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of working experience in 2D & 3D Animation, Multimedia Content Development, Motion Graphics, Visual Effects (VFX), Graphic Designing and Video Editing in PSUs / Universities / Educational Institutions / GoI organizations or reputed IT organizations.
• Desirable: Experience in Animation Software such as Autodesk Maya, Blender, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate, Premiere Pro, or equivalent tools.
• Preferred Certifications: Autodesk Maya Certified Professional, Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) in After Effects, Premiere Pro, Animate, Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender Certification, or certifications in 2D & 3D Animation, Motion Graphics, VFX, Multimedia Design, Digital Content Creation.

4. Technical Assistant - Game Designer (01 Post: 01 OBC-NCL)

• Essential:
• Educational Qualification: B.E(CS/IT) / B.Tech (CS/IT) / M.Sc(CS/IT) / MCA from a recognized University with 55 % of marks or equivalent grade.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of working experience in Game Design and Development, Interactive Multimedia Applications, 2D/3D Game Asset Creation, UI/UX Design for Games, Game Testing and Deployment in PSUs / Universities / Educational Institutions / GoI organizations or reputed IT organizations.
• Desirable: Experience in Game Development tools/software such as Unity, Unreal Engine, Blender, Autodesk Maya, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent tools.
• Preferred Certifications: Unity Certified Associate/Professional/Expert, Unreal Engine Developer, Autodesk Maya Certified Professional, Blender Certification, Vuforia Certified Developer, ARCore or ARKit Development Certification.

5. Technical Assistant - Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality Application Development (01 Post: 01 UR)

• Essential:
• Educational Qualification: B.E(CS/IT) / B.Tech (CS/IT) / M.Sc(CS/IT) / MCA from a recognized University with 55 % of marks or equivalent grade.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of working experience in Virtual Reality (VR) / Augmented Reality (AR) Application Development, Interactive 3D Content Development, Immersive Learning Applications and Simulations, UI/UX Design for VR Environments, Integration and Deployment of VR Applications, Mobile-based AR Application Design and Deployment, AR-based Educational/Training Simulations in PSU / Universities / Educational Institutions / GoI organizations or reputed IT organizations.
• Desirable: Experience in VR/AR development tools/software such as Unity, Unreal Engine, Blender, Autodesk Maya, Oculus SDK, OpenXR, Vuforia, ARCore, ARKit, Spark AR, or equivalent tools.
• Preferred Certifications: Unity Certified Associate/Professional, Unreal Engine Developer, Meta (Oculus) VR Developer, Vuforia Certified Developer, ARCore or ARKit Development, Autodesk Maya Certified Professional, Blender Certification, Certification in 3D Animation, Game Design, or Interactive Media Development, UI/UX Design Certifications related to immersive applications.

6. Technical Assistant - Artificial Intelligence (Count not specified in snippet, part of total 8 Technical Assistant posts)

• Essential:
• Educational Qualification: B.E(CS/IT) / B.Tech (CS/IT) / M.Sc(CS/IT) / MCA from a recognized University with 55 % of marks or equivalent grade.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of working experience in one or more of the following: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Application Development, Machine Learning and Deep Learning Model Development, Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Generative AI Tools, Data Analytics, Predictive Modeling and Intelligent Systems, AI-based Automation, Chatbots and Recommendation Systems, Development and deployment of AI solutions using Python / TensorFlow / PyTorch / Scikit-learn or similar frameworks in relevant organizations.
• Desirable: Experience in Large Language Models (LLMs), Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI Agents, Generative AI applications, Data Preprocessing, AI-enabled Learning Systems, Adaptive Learning Platforms, Educational Chatbots, Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, AI-driven Analytics, AI Model Optimization, MLOps, Model Monitoring, AI Lifecycle Management, API Integration, AI Microservices, Intelligent Automation Tools, working with GPU-based computing environments and AI infrastructure, Ethical AI, Responsible AI, AI Governance and Data Privacy frameworks.
• Preference: Given to candidates possessing specific AI-related certifications (details cut off in snippet).

Selection Process

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How to Apply

Applications are invited online. Candidates should visit the official IGNOU website (URL not provided in the snippet) to complete the online registration and application process within the specified dates.