Your go-to hub for every recruitment update from the Indira Gandhi National Open University.
We provide timely updates on teaching, non-teaching, project-based, and contractual positions announced by IGNOU. Whether you’re a fresher or an experienced candidate, this page is regularly updated with official notifications, eligibility criteria, important dates, and direct application links.
🆕 Current Openings
Explore the latest IGNOU job notifications. Click “View Full Details” for eligibility, deadlines, and application links.
Consultant – Political Science (School of Social Sciences)
- Notification Date: 10/06/2025
- Last Date to Apply: 25/06/2025
📁 Closed Vacancies
Review past recruitment notices to prepare for future openings and understand qualification patterns:
- Consultants (Video Editing) – 25-04-2025
- Consultant in Public Administration – 17-04-2025
- Engagement of Staff Nurse on Contractual basis – 16-04-2025
📝 How to Apply to IGNOU Jobs
🏛️ Step 1: Visit the Official Employment Portal
- Go to the IGNOU Career/Announcements page on the official site
- Locate the latest advertisement (e.g., “Consultant in Political Science”) and click View, which usually opens both a short notification and a Full_Advertisement.pdf link.
📂 Step 2: Review the PDF Advertisement
- Download and read the PDF carefully:
- Check eligibility, important dates, and application mode.
- Note the mode of application (e.g., “Email” or “Online”) specified in the ad.
📝 Step 3: Follow the Application Instructions
Typically, the notification will instruct you to:
- Apply via Email: If “Email” is specified (as in Political Science), prepare and send a CV and supporting documents to the official email(s) (e.g.,
directorsoss@ignou.ac.in) with a CC to the coordinator
🗂 Example Email
To: directorsoss@ignou.ac.in
CC: mkyadav@ignou.ac.in
Subject: Application for Consultant – Political Science – SOSS
Dear Sir/Madam,
Please find attached my Curriculum Vitae and supporting documents in application for the Consultant (Political Science) position under the School of Social Sciences (Advertisement dated 10 June 2025).
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Contact Information]
🧭 Step 5: Await Communication
- IGNOU will shortlist candidates based on eligibility/spec.
- Shortlisted candidates are contacted via email for the next steps (e.g., interview)
🚨 Mistakes to Avoid
- Sending applications to unofficial emails
- Emailing after the last date
- Not including required attachments or wrong subject lines
- Expecting TA/DA reimbursement (most IGNOU ads explicitly state none)