Overview
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has announced recruitment for the post of Senior Consultant (Administration) on a contractual basis. There is 1 vacancy available. Interested candidates must apply offline by sending the completed application along with self-attested copies of testimonials to the Deputy Registrar, Recruitment Cell, IGNOU, New Delhi, before the last date of 3 November 2026.
Eligibility
Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree and have 5-7 years of experience in all administrative matters and handling legal or disciplinary matters in Central Government or Central University institutions. Preference will be given to retired personnel who have held positions such as Under Secretary, Assistant Registrar, or Administrative Officer. The maximum age limit is up to 70 years.
Pay Scale
The monthly remuneration is between Rs. 50,000 and Rs. 70,000, subject to the decision of the Selection Committee.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application start date | |
| Application last date | 3 November 2026 |
Application Fee
The notification does not specify any application fee for this recruitment.
Selection Process
The selection will be carried out in two stages: initial shortlisting of eligible candidates by IGNOU, followed by an interview conducted by the Selection Committee. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee a call for interview as the university reserves the right to limit the number of candidates interviewed.
How to Apply
- Download the application format from the official IGNOU website.
- Fill the application form and attach self-attested copies of educational qualification documents, experience certificates, and other testimonials.
- Write “Application for the engagement of Administrative Associate Administration Division, IGNOU” in capital letters on the top of the envelope.
- Send the complete application by post to:
Deputy Registrar, Recruitment Cell,
Administration Division, Block-7, Room No.13,
IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068. - Ensure the application reaches on or before 3 November 2026.
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Senior Consultant (Administration) | 1 |
| Total | 1 Posts |
Non-Teaching Pay Structure (7th CPC)
Standard 7th CPC pay matrix for non-teaching posts in Central Universities (reference)
| Post | Group | Pay Level | Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registrar | Group A | Level 14 | Rs.1,44,200 |
| Deputy Registrar | Group A | Level 12 | Rs.78,800 |
| Assistant Registrar | Group A | Level 10 | Rs.56,100 |
| Section Officer | Group B | Level 7 | Rs.44,900 |
| Private Secretary | Group B | Level 7 | Rs.44,900 |
| Assistant | Group B | Level 6 | Rs.35,400 |
| UDC | Group C | Level 4 | Rs.25,500 |
| Stenographer | Group C | Level 4 | Rs.25,500 |
| LDC | Group C | Level 2 | Rs.19,900 |
| MTS | Group C | Level 1 | Rs.18,000 |
Age Relaxation and Reservation Policy
Standard reservation and age relaxation rules for Central Government posts (reference)
| Category | Reservation | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | Open Merit | None |
| OBC (NCL) | 27% | 3 years |
| SC | 15% | 5 years |
| ST | 7.5% | 5 years |
| EWS | 10% | As per rules |
| PwD (UR) | 5% horizontal | 10 years |
| PwD (OBC) | 5% horizontal | 13 years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 5% horizontal | 15 years |
