Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has released an official notification inviting applications for various contractual posts including Senior Consultant (Administrative), Administrative Associate, and Consultant (Anthropology). There are a total of 04 vacancies notified for the mentioned roles.
As per the official notification published by IGNOU, the maximum age limit for these posts ranges from 50 to 65 years depending on the position. The candidates selected will receive monthly consolidated pay between ₹30,000 to ₹70,000 based on the post and experience. The appointment will be made on a purely contractual basis initially for six months, extendable as per requirement and performance.
Eligible candidates can apply via email by sending their Curriculum Vitae and supporting documents to the designated email addresses mentioned in the notification. The last date to submit the application is 15 April 2025. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria and other details before applying.
Important Dates:
The registration process for IGNOU Consultant and Associate Posts will remain open until 15 April 2025.
Notification Date: 28 March 2025
Last Date of Application: 15 April 2025
Vacancy Details:
IGNOU has invited applications from eligible candidates to fill the following contractual posts for different divisions:
Post Name: Senior Consultant (Administrative)
No. of Posts: 01
Post Name: Administrative Associate
No. of Posts: 02
Post Name: Consultant (Anthropology)
No. of Posts: 01
Eligibility Criteria:
Below, we have summarized the required eligibility criteria, such as qualification, age limit, and experience. Candidates are advised to review the eligibility criteria before applying for any post mentioned in the notification.
For the Senior Consultant post, candidates should be retired government officials with a Bachelor’s degree, preferably SAS qualified, with at least 15 years of administrative experience and 5 years in a university or higher education institution. The maximum age limit is 65 years.
For the Administrative Associate posts, a postgraduate degree is required along with a typing speed of 40 w.p.m. in English and working knowledge of MS Office. Candidates must have at least 2 years of relevant experience in office work or handling government communications in an educational institution. The upper age limit is 50 years.
For the Consultant (Anthropology) post, a Master’s degree in Anthropology with 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) is required. NET qualification or PhD as per UGC guidelines is also mandatory. Experience in course development and Hindi translation is desirable. No specific age limit is mentioned for this post.
How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply through email by submitting their Curriculum Vitae and relevant documents. Each post has a designated email ID mentioned in the official notification.
There is no application fee mentioned for any of the posts in the notification.
Selection Process:
The selection of candidates will be based on shortlisting followed by an interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview. No TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the interview.
Candidates who wish to apply must download the official notification pdf. The official notification of IGNOU contains all the detailed information about eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, etc.
Official Notification I PDF | II PDF