The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), established by an Act of Parliament in 1985, has continuously striven to build an inclusive knowledge society through inclusive education. It has tried to increase the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) by offering high-quality teaching through the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode.The University began by offering two academic programmes in 1987, i.e., Diploma in Management and Diploma in Distance Education, with a strength of 4,528 students.The University offers about 200 certificate, diploma, degree and doctoral programmes, with a strength of nearly 250 faculty members and 230 academic staff at the headquarters and regional centres and over 35,000 academic counsellors from conventional institutions of higher learning, professional organisations, and industry among others.
Description
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for Two Post (full-Time, contractual) for Consultant in the Discipline of Rural Development, School of Continuing Education (SOCE), Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068. The position is initially for a period of six months, extendable on six monthly basis up to a maximum period of two (02) years depending upon requirement and the performance of the individual. Remuneration and educational qualifications for the post is as given below
Position
- Consultant (Full Time)
Eligibility
Essential
Net qualified/JRF/PhD as per UGC Guidelines.
(M.A in Rural Development, Sociology, Political Science, Public
Administration, Social Work)
Specialization Rural Development and Panchayati Raj
Desirable-Working knowledge of Computer
Minimum Monthly Remuneration
- Remuneration : Rs.40,000/- to 60,000/-
How to Apply
Interested candidates may sent their application with Curriculum Vitae and supporting documents via email to the Director (directorsoce@ignou.ac.in), Discipline of Rural Development, School of Continuing Education(SOCE), IGNOU, New Delhi with a cc to the Discipline Coordinator (butasingh@ignou.ac.in), IGNOU, New Delhi.
Important Date
Last Date: 25th September, 2025
Job Location 🇮🇳
Indira Gandhi National Open University, 93, Maidan Garhi Rd, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi, Delhi 110068
For Additional Information
Highlights
- Government Job in Indira Gandhi National Open University
- Monthly remuneration Rs.40,000 – Rs.60,000
- Government Job Opportunity for Net qualified/JRF/PhD as per UGC Guidelines
🔖 Post Expires on 25th September 2025