Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Recruitment 2026

1. Technical Assistant - LMS

• Classification: Technical in nature.
• Method of Recruitment: 100% Direct Recruitment.
• Pre-revised Pay Scale: Rs. 9300/- - Rs. 34800/-, PB-2, GP-Rs. 4800/-
• Revised Pay Scale: Level 8 as per 7th CPC.
• Number of Posts: 02 (01 OBC-NCL, 01 UR).

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

1. 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.
2. At least 3 years of working experience in Learning Management System (LMS). Experience in installation, configuration, customization, and administration of Learning Management Systems such as Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard, or equivalent platforms; E-content deployment and course management, User management and access control, Online assessment and examination systems in PSUs / Universities / Educational Institutions / GoI organisations or reputed IT organizations.

Desirable Experience:

Experience in the following:

• Integration of LMS with Video conferencing platforms
• ERP/Student Information Systems
• Digital repositories and e-learning tools

Preferred Certifications:

Preference will be given to candidates possessing one or more of the following certifications:

• Moodle Administrator / Moodle Educator Certification
• Blackboard Learn Administration Certification
• Canvas LMS Certification
• Google Certified Educator / Google Workspace for Education Certification

2. Technical Assistant - Networking

• Classification: Technical in nature.
• Method of Recruitment: 100% Direct Recruitment.
• Pre-revised Pay Scale: Rs. 9300/- - Rs. 34800/-, PB-2, GP-Rs. 4800/-
• Revised Pay Scale: Level 8 as per 7th CPC.
• Number of Posts: 02 (01 UR, 01 SC).

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

1. B.E(CS/IT) / B.Tech(CS/IT) / M.Sc(CS/IT) / MCA from a recognized University with 55% of marks or equivalent grade.
2. 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:

Experience in configuration and maintenance of network equipment:

• Routers, Switches, VLANs, VPNs, and Wireless Networks
• Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions

Preferred Certifications:

Preference will be given to candidates possessing one or more of the following certifications:

• CCNA / CCNP
• Palo Alto Certified Network Security Engineer
• F5 Certified Administrator
• RHCE / MCSE / Cloud Certifications

3. Technical Assistant - Animator

• Classification: Technical in nature.
• Method of Recruitment: 100% Direct Recruitment.
• Pre-revised Pay Scale: Rs. 9300/- - Rs. 34800/-, PB-2, GP-Rs. 4800/-
• Revised Pay Scale: Level 8 as per 7th CPC.
• Number of Posts: 01 (01 UR).

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

1. B.E(CS/IT) / B.Tech(CS/IT) / M.Sc(CS/IT) / MCA from a recognized University with 55% of marks or equivalent grade.
2. Minimum of 3 years of working experience in: 2D & 3D Animation, Multimedia Content Development, Motion Graphics and Visual Effects (VFX), Graphic Designing and Video Editing in PSUs / Universities / Educational Institutions / GoI organizations or reputed IT organizations.

Desirable Experience:

Experience in Animation Software such as Autodesk Maya, Blender, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate, Premiere Pro, or equivalent tools.

Preferred Certifications:

Preference will be given to candidates possessing one or more of the following certifications:

• Autodesk Maya Certified Professional Certification in 3D animation, modeling, rigging, and rendering using Autodesk Maya.
• Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) in:
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Adobe Animate
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
• Blender Certification or equivalent certification in Blender for 3D animation and visual effects.
• Certifications in:
  • 2D & 3D Animation
  • Motion Graphics
  • Visual Effects (VFX)
  • Multimedia Design
  • Digital Content Creation

4. Technical Assistant - Game Designer

• Classification: Technical in nature.
• Method of Recruitment: 100% Direct Recruitment.
• Pre-revised Pay Scale: Rs. 9300/- - Rs. 34800/-, PB-2, GP-Rs. 4800/-
• Revised Pay Scale: Level 8 as per 7th CPC.
• Number of Posts: 01 (01 OBC-NCL).

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

1. B.E(CS/IT) / B.Tech(CS/IT) / M.Sc(CS/IT) / MCA from a recognized University with 55% of marks or equivalent grade.
2. 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:

Experience in Game Development tools/software such as Unity, Unreal Engine, Blender, Autodesk Maya, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent tools.

Preferred Certifications:

Preference will be given to candidates possessing one or more of the following certifications:

• Unity Certified Associate / Unity Certified Professional / Unity Certified Expert
• Unreal Engine Developer Certification
• Autodesk Maya Certified Professional
• Blender Certification or equivalent certification in 3D Modeling and Animation
• Vuforia Certified Developer Certification
• ARCore or ARKit Development Certification

5. Technical Assistant - Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality Application Development

• Classification: Technical in nature.
• Method of Recruitment: 100% Direct Recruitment.
• Pre-revised Pay Scale: Rs. 9300/- - Rs. 34800/-, PB-2, GP-Rs. 4800/-
• Revised Pay Scale: Level 8 as per 7th CPC.
• Number of Posts: 01 (01 UR).

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

1. B.E(CS/IT) / B.Tech(CS/IT) / M.Sc(CS/IT) / MCA from a recognized University with 55% of marks or equivalent grade.
2. 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:

Experience in VR/AR development tools/software such as Unity, Unreal Engine, Blender, Autodesk Maya, Oculus SDK, OpenXR, Vuforia, ARCore, ARKit, Blender, Autodesk Maya, Spark AR, or equivalent tools.

Preferred Certifications:

Preference will be given to candidates possessing one or more of the following certifications:

• Unity Certified Associate / Unity Certified Professional
• Unreal Engine Developer Certification
• Meta (Oculus) VR Developer Certification
• Vuforia Certified Developer Certification
• ARCore or ARKit Development Certification
• Autodesk Maya Certified Professional
• Blender Certification or equivalent 3D Modeling Certification
• Certification in 3D Animation, Game Design, or Interactive Media Development
• UI/UX Design Certifications related to immersive applications

6. Technical Assistant - Artificial Intelligence

• Classification: Technical in nature.
• Method of Recruitment: 100% Direct Recruitment.
• Pre-revised Pay Scale: Rs. 9300/- - Rs. 34800/-, PB-2, GP-Rs. 4800/-
• Revised Pay Scale: Level 8 as per 7th CPC.
• Number of Posts: 01 Post.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

1. B.E(CS/IT) / B.Tech(CS/IT) / M.Sc(CS/IT) / MCA from a recognized University with 55% of marks or equivalent grade.
2. Minimum of 3 years of working experience in one or more of the following areas:
   • 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 PSUs / Universities / Educational Institutions / Government of India organizations / Autonomous Bodies / reputed IT or AI-based organizations.

Desirable Experience:

Experience in:

• Large Language Models (LLMs), Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI Agents and Generative AI applications
• Data Preprocessing
• AI-enabled Learning Systems, Adaptive Learning Platforms and Educational Chatbots
• Data Visualization, Business Intelligence and AI-driven Analytics
• AI Model Optimization, MLOps, Model Monitoring and AI Lifecycle Management
• API Integration, AI Microservices and Intelligent Automation Tools
• Working with GPU-based computing environments and AI infrastructure
• Ethical AI, Responsible AI, AI Governance and Data Privacy frameworks

Preferred Certifications:

Preference will be given to candidates possessing one or more of the following certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
• Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer
• Amazon Web Services Certified Machine Learning – Specialty
• IBM AI Engineering Professional Certificate
• NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute (DLI) Certifications
• TensorFlow Developer Certificate

7. Technical Manager - LMS

• Classification: Technical in nature.
• Method of Recruitment: Initial Recruitment will be 100% by direct recruitment. On completion of first cycle, the following rules will become operational:
  • 66-2/3% by Promotion from amongst the Technical Assistants having rendered five years of regular service in the grade being considered by DPC.
  • 33-1/3% by Direct Recruitment.
• Pre-revised Pay Scale: Rs. 15600/- - Rs. 39100/-, PB-3, GP-Rs. 5400/-
• Revised Pay Scale: Level 10 as per 7th CPC.
• Number of Posts: 01 - UR.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

1. B.E(CS/IT) / B.Tech(CS/IT) / M.Sc(CS/IT) / MCA from a recognized University with 55% of marks or equivalent grade.
2. At least 5 years of working experience in Learning Management System (LMS). Experience in installation, configuration, customization, and administration of Learning Management Systems such as Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard, or equivalent platforms; E-content deployment and course management, User management and access control, Online assessment and examination systems in PSUs / Universities / Educational Institutions / GoI organisations or reputed IT organizations.

Desirable Experience:

Experience in the following:

• Integration of LMS with Video conferencing platforms
• ERP/Student Information Systems
• Digital repositories and e-learning tools

Preferred Certifications:

Preference will be given to candidates possessing one or more of the following certifications:

• Moodle Administrator / Moodle Educator Certification
• Blackboard Learn Administration Certification
• Canvas LMS Certification
• Google Certified Educator / Google Workspace for Education Certification
• Instructional Design Certifications (ADDIE, SCORM, xAPI, etc.)
• Certified Learning Management System Professional (CLMSP) or equivalent.

8. Technical Manager - Networking

• Classification: Technical in nature.
• Method of Recruitment: Initial Recruitment will be 100% by direct recruitment. On completion of first cycle, the following rules will become operational:
  • 66-2/3% by Promotion from amongst the Technical Assistants having rendered five years of regular service in the grade being considered by DPC.
  • 33-1/3% by Direct Recruitment.
• Pre-revised Pay Scale: Rs. 15600/- - Rs. 39100/-, PB-3, GP-Rs. 5400/-
• Revised Pay Scale: Level 10 as per 7th CPC.
• Number of Posts: 01 Post.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

1. B.E(CS/IT) / B.Tech(CS/IT) / M.Sc(CS/IT) / MCA from a recognized University with 55% of marks or equivalent grade.
2. At least 5 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:

Experience in configuration and maintenance of network equipment:

• Routers, Switches, VLANs, VPNs, and Wireless Networks
• Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions

Preferred Certifications:

Preference will be given to candidates possessing one or more of the following certifications:

• CCNA / CCNP
• Palo Alto Certified Network Security Engineer
• F5 Certified Administrator
• RHCE / MCSE / Cloud Certifications

9. Technical Manager – Virtual Reality/ Augmented Reality Application Development

• Classification: Technical in nature.
• Method of Recruitment: Initial Recruitment will be 100% by direct recruitment. On completion of first cycle, the following rules will become operational:
  • 66-2/3% by Promotion from amongst the Technical Assistants having rendered five years of regular service in the grade being considered by DPC.
  • 33-1/3% by Direct Recruitment.
• Pre-revised Pay Scale: Rs. 15600/- - Rs. 39100/-, PB-3, GP-Rs. 5400/-
• Revised Pay Scale: Level 10 as per 7th CPC.
• Number of Posts: 01 - UR.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

1. B.E(CS/IT) / B.Tech(CS/IT) / M.Sc(CS/IT) / MCA from a recognized University with 55% of marks or equivalent grade.
2. Minimum of 5 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
   in PSUs / Universities / Educational Institutions / GoI organizations or reputed IT organizations.

Desirable Experience:

Experience in VR/AR development tools/software such as Unity, Unreal Engine, Blender, Autodesk Maya, Oculus SDK, OpenXR, Vuforia, or equivalent tools.

Preferred Certifications:

Preference will be given to candidates possessing one or more of the following certifications:

• Unity Certified Associate / Unity Certified Professional
• Unreal Engine Developer Certification
• Meta (Oculus) VR Developer Certification
• Vuforia Certified Developer Certification
• ARCore or ARKit Development Certification
• Autodesk Maya Certified Professional
• Blender Certification or equivalent 3D Modeling Certification
• Certification in 3D Animation, Game Design, or Interactive Media Development
• UI/UX Design Certifications related to immersive applications
• Certifications in C#, Python, or Interactive Application Development technologies.

10. Technical Manager – Artificial Intelligence

• Classification: Technical in nature.
• Method of Recruitment: Initial Recruitment will be 100% by direct recruitment. On completion of first cycle, the following rules will become operational:
  • 66-2/3% by Promotion from amongst the Technical Assistants having rendered five years of regular service in the grade being considered by DPC.
  • 33-1/3% by Direct Recruitment.
• Pre-revised Pay Scale: Rs. 15600/- - Rs. 39100/-, PB-3, GP-Rs. 5400/-
• Revised Pay Scale: Level 10 as per 7th CPC.
• Number of Posts: 01 - OBC-NCL.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

1. B.E(CS/IT) / B.Tech(CS/IT) / M.Sc(CS/IT) / MCA from a recognized University with 55% of marks or equivalent grade.
2. Minimum of 5 years of working experience in one or more of the following areas:
   • 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 PSUs / Universities / Educational Institutions / Government of India organizations / Autonomous Bodies / reputed IT or AI-based organizations.

Desirable Experience:

Experience in:

• Development and deployment of AI/ML solutions on Cloud Platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Large Language Models (LLMs), Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI Agents and Generative AI applications
• AI-enabled Learning Systems, Adaptive Learning Platforms and Educational Chatbots
• Data Preprocessing
• Data Visualization, Business Intelligence and AI-driven Analytics
• AI Model Optimization, MLOps, Model Monitoring and AI Lifecycle Management
• API Integration, AI Microservices and Intelligent Automation Tools
• Working with GPU-based computing environments and AI infrastructure
• Ethical AI, Responsible AI, AI Governance and Data Privacy frameworks

Preferred Certifications:

Preference will be given to candidates possessing one or more of the following certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
• Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer
• Amazon Web Services Certified Machine Learning – Specialty
• IBM AI Engineering Professional Certificate
• NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute (DLI) Certifications
• TensorFlow Developer Certificate

11. Assistant Director – LMS

• Classification: Technical in nature.
• Method of Recruitment: 100% Direct Recruitment.
• Pre-revised Pay Scale: Rs. 15600/- - Rs. 39100/-, PB-3, GP-Rs. 5400/-
• Revised Pay Scale: Level 10 as per 7th CPC.
• Number of Posts: 01 - UR.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

1. B.E(CS/IT) / B.Tech(CS/IT) / M.Sc(CS/IT) / MCA from a recognized University with 55% of marks or equivalent grade.
2. At least 10 years of working experience in Learning Management System (LMS). Experience in installation, configuration, customization, and administration of Learning Management Systems such as Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard, or equivalent platforms.