Recruitment update | Official IGNOU advertisement dated 15 October 2026
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has invited applications for one Senior Consultant (Administration) on a full-time contractual basis in its Administration Division at Maidan Garhi, New Delhi. The application deadline is 3 November 2026. The notice is aimed at experienced administrators, including retired officers; it is not a regular permanent recruitment or an open entry-level graduate vacancy.
Vacancy overview
| Particular | Official detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) |
| Post | Senior Consultant (Administration), full-time |
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Engagement | Purely contractual |
| Location | Administration Division, IGNOU HQ, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi |
| Remuneration | ₹50,000–₹70,000 per month, to be decided by the Selection Committee |
| Last date | 3 November 2026 |
Eligibility and experience
The advertisement requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years of experience in administrative matters, including handling legal/disciplinary matters in a Central Government organisation or Central University. IGNOU states that retired personnel at the level of Under Secretary, Assistant Registrar or Administrative Officer are preferred.
The notice does not describe this as a general-purpose consultancy for fresh graduates. Applicants should assess whether their experience is specifically relevant to administration and legal/disciplinary case handling in the stated institutional context. A degree alone is not sufficient.
Contract, tenure and conditions
- The initial engagement is for six months and may be extended on performance basis.
- The maximum engagement period is two years or until the person attains 70 years of age, whichever is earlier, counted from the date of engagement.
- IGNOU reserves the right to restrict candidates called for interview; fulfilling the minimum qualification does not guarantee an interview.
- No TA/DA is payable for appearing in the interview.
- The selected consultant must maintain confidentiality and cannot disclose University matters to outside sources.
- The engagement is contractual; it does not confer a right to regular appointment or absorption.
- Applications received after the closing date will not be entertained.
How to apply: offline submission
IGNOU’s notice specifies a prescribed application format and self-attested testimonials. The process is not an online application form for this post.
- Download the application format from the official IGNOU website or the linked advertisement PDF.
- Complete the form, attach self-attested educational, experience and other supporting documents, and check the details carefully.
- Send the complete application to: Deputy Registrar, Recruitment Cell, Administration Division, Block-7, Room No. 13, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi–110068.
- Write the exact envelope caption in capital letters: “APPLICATION FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF SR. CONSULTANT (FULL-TIME) IN ADMINISTRATION DIVISION, IGNOU”.
- Ensure the application reaches the University on or before 3 November 2026. Keep proof of dispatch and delivery; the notice states that late applications will not be considered.
Do not send an application to an unofficial email or third-party portal. The official advertisement and the University Career page control the format, address and closing date.
Official documents and verification
- IGNOU Career page — Senior Consultant (Administration) entry
- Official six-page advertisement and application format (PDF)
- IGNOU official website
Candidate checklist
- Confirm the required Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years of relevant administrative experience.
- Check that experience includes legal/disciplinary matters in Central Government/Central University as specified.
- Read all six pages of the advertisement, including declarations and undertaking.
- Use the prescribed format and self-attest documents.
- Dispatch early enough for receipt by 3 November; late applications are not accepted.
- Remember that interview shortlisting and remuneration are at the University’s discretion.
Deadline reminder: IGNOU’s separate 14-post Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 online application closes today, 2 November 2026 at 23:59:59 hours. It is a different recruitment and uses an online portal; do not confuse its application method or deadline with this Senior Consultant post.
For other verified openings, use the Government Jobs master page and check the issuing authority’s official advertisement before applying.
Source: IGNOU Career entry and advertisement PDF, dated 15 October 2026. All eligibility, remuneration, tenure and application instructions above are summarised from the official document.
