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Applications are invited from Indian citizens in the prescribed form for filling up the following posts at
IGNOU’s
Headquarters and at its Regional Centers across the country:
Name of the Post Post
Code Pay Scale
Max.
Age
Limit
[Yrs.]
No. of Posts
SC ST OBC UR Total Remarks
Assistant Registrar 01 Rs.15600-39100
(Pay Band-3)
(Grade Pay-Rs.5400)
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05 02 07 16 30 Hqrs- 01 Post
RCs- 29 Posts
Data Entry Operator Grade-C 02 Rs.9300-34800
(Pay Band-2)
(Grade Pay-Rs.4200)
27
10 -- 16 37 63 Hqrs- 49 Posts
RCs- 14 Posts
Semi Professional Assistant 03 Rs.5200-20200
(Pay Band-1)
(Grade Pay-Rs.2800)
32
02 01 04 11 18 RCs- 18 Posts
Stenographer 04 Rs.5200-20200
(Pay Band-1)
(Grade Pay-Rs.2400)
30 17 09 26 62 114 Hqrs- 73 Posts
RCs- 41 Posts
Junior Assistant-Cum-Typist 05 Rs.5200-20200
(Pay Band-1)
(Grade Pay -Rs.1900)
27 31 16 64 108 219 Hqrs- 118 Posts
RCs- 101 Posts
Note: (i) 3% posts are reserved for PH category across the board under each cadre for all the posts.
(ii) The conditions of disability in respect of physically handicapped candidates will be as per Govt. of
India rules/guidelines/orders/amendments thereof issued from time to time.
Name of Post Post
Code
Educational & Professional Qualification
Assistant Registrar
[Group-A]
01 ​Essential:
(a) A good academic record plus Master Degree from a recognized University with
at least 55% of the marks OR its equivalent grade of ‘B’ in the UGC seven point
scale.
(b) 3 Years of experience inter alia in the Administration and/OR Finance in the
scale of Rs.6500-10500 (pre-revised).
Data Entry Operator
Grade-C [Group-C]
02 ​Essential:
A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University and Diploma/Certificate in
computer application/programming and speed of 8000 key depressions per hour
for data entry work
Semi Professional
Assistant [Group-C]
03 ​Essential:
A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University OR its equivalent with a
certificate in Library Science.
Stenographer
[Group-C]
04 ​Essential:
Matriculation OR its equivalent with 80 w.p.m. in Shorthand and Typing speed of
40 w.p.m. in English OR 35 w.p.m. in Hindi on computers and with two years
experience as Steno-Typist/Stenographer in University/Govt./Autonomous
Organization/ Public OR private sector.
Desirable
(i) A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University with experience as
Stenographer.
(ii) Ability to do word processing on PCs/IBM-PC compatible machine.
Junior Assistant-Cum-
Typist [Group-C]
05 ​Essential
Matriculation OR its equivalent with two years experience in a clerical post in a
Govt./Semi-Govt./Public undertaking/reputed private company with a typing speed
of 40 w.p.m. in English OR 35 w.p.m. in Hindi on computers.
Desirable
A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University with typing speed of 40 w.p.m.
in English OR 35 w.p.m. in Hindi on computers.
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INDIRA​ ​GANDHI​ ​NATIONAL​ ​OPEN​ ​UNIVERSITY​
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068 Website : www.ignou.ac.in
IGNOU
1. Application Format
The prescribed Application Form is available along with this advertisement. The said application form
should be neatly typed on A4 size paper (only one side of paper may be used). The completed
application form should be sent by Ordinary Post at the following address :
Indira Gandhi National Open University,
IGNOU Post Office, Post Bag No.09,
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068
The candidate should mention “Application for the post of ____________________”, in bold letters on
top of the envelope.
The specified Application Form can also be downloaded from IGNOU’s website: www.ignou.ac.in
The last date for receipt of application is ​07.09.2009​. The application should be sent by ​Ordinary Post
mode only.
2. Examination Fee
An examination fee of Rs.200/- (Rupees two hundred only) for Gen & OBC category and Rs.100/-
(Rupees one hundred only) for SC/ST category is payable in the form of Demand Draft drawn in favour
of IGNOU, New Delhi. However, applicants belonging to women candidates and PH category with
minimum of 40% of disability are exempted from payment of the examination fee. The examination fee
shall not be accepted in any other form. Fees once paid shall NOT be refunded under any
circumstances nor can it be held in reserve for any other examination or selection. On the back side of
Demand Draft, the candidates are advised to write their name, date of birth, address and post applied
for in capital letters.
Before collecting the demand draft from the Bank, the candidates are advised to check the following :
- ​The Date of Issue is correctly mentioned,
- ​The Signature of Bank Authorities exists on the Bank Draft,
- ​The Address of Issuing Bank & Branch Code are correctly mentioned,
- ​The amount of examination fee is correctly mentioned in words and figures,
- ​The Draft is payable in favour of ‘IGNOU’ at New Delhi,
- ​The Draft is valid for six months.
3. ​Age Relaxation
The applicant should not exceed age limit indicated above, as on the last date of receipt of application.
However, this age is relaxable as per Govt. of India standing instructions for the following categories.
i) For SC/ST candidates : 5 years
ii) OBC candidates : 3 years
iii) Departmental candidates with 3 years of
continuous service
Upto 42 years of age
(in case of SC/ST candidates upto 47 years of age)
(For appointments of Group-C posts)
iv) Physically Handicapped : 10 years
(15 years for SC/ST candidates and 13 years for OBC)
v) Ex-serviceman : Service rendered in Army/Navy/Air Force
plus 3 years
vi) Government employees including Departmental
candidate for Group-A post.
: 5 Years
vii) Central Government Civilian employees for Group
‘C’ Posts (those who have rendered not less than 3
years continuous service on regular basis)
: 40 Years
(45 years for SC/ST and 43 years for OBC)
viii) For Resident of J&K during the 01.01.1980 to
31.12.1989
: 5 years
4. Mode of Selection
IGNOU will hold a written examination for all the above mentioned posts. Short listed candidates on the
basis of written examination will be called for skill test/interview.
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5. ​Scheme of Examination and Syllabus
The written examination will consist of 100 objective multiple choice questions, carrying 1 mark each, for
each of the questions with one correct answer. The OMR answer sheet will be provided to the candidate
at the time of examination. The answers to the questions will have to be marked by the candidate in the
computerized OMR answer sheet by darkening the circle with ​black ball point pen. ​The detailed
guidelines will also be made available on the OMR answer sheet.
The examination will be held on a single day, preferably Sunday in various sessions. There will be no
negative marking for the incorrect answer. The written examination will be held on the following topics
as per the schedule mentioned herein under:
S.No. Name of the Post Topic Duration & Timings
1. Jr. Assistant-cum-Typist
General Knowledge & Current Affairs;
Social Science; General Science;
Arithmetic; Reasoning; Computer Science
and English/Hindi Language.
2 hrs. duration
(0900 hrs. to 1100 hrs.)
2. Stenographer General Knowledge & Current Affairs;
Social Science; General Science;
Arithmetic; Reasoning; Computer Science
and English /Hindi Language
2 hrs. duration
(1200 hrs. to 1400 hrs.)
3. Semi Professional
Assistant
General Knowledge & Current Affairs;
Social Science; General Science;
Reasoning; Computer Science; Library &
Information Science and English /Hindi
Language
2 hrs. duration
(1200 hrs. to 1400 hrs.)
4. Data Entry Operator
Grade-C
General Knowledge & Current Affairs;
Social Science; General Science;
Arithmetic; Reasoning; Computer Science
and English /Hindi Language
2 hrs. duration
(1500 hrs. to 1700 hrs.)
5. Assistant Registrar General Knowledge & Current Affairs;
Social Science; General Science;
Arithmetic; Reasoning; Computer Science
and English /Hindi Language
2 hrs. duration
(1500 hrs. to 1700 hrs.)
- ​The date of examination will be subsequently notified through newspapers and shall be also
available on IGNOU’s website.
6. Choice of Examination Centre
The written examination will be held in 15 cities. Applicants are required to indicate two preferences of
their choice for Examination Centres in the Application Form.
The ‘Examination​ ​City’, with ‘City Code’ is mentioned below which are required to be filled in, in the
relevant columns of the Application Form:
Examination​ ​City​ ​City​ ​Code​ ​Examination​ ​City​ ​City Code
Ahmedabad 11 Hyderabad 19
Bangalore 12 Jaipur 20
Bhopal 13 Jammu 21
Bhubaneshwar 14 Kolkata 22
Chandigarh 15 Lucknow 23
Chennai 16 Mumbai 24
Delhi 17 Patna 25
Guwahati 18
The centres for written examination as given above are subject to change at the discretion of the
IGNOU. While every effort will be made to allot the centre to the candidates of their choice for the
examination, a different centre may be allotted to the candidates in case sufficient candidates do not opt
for a particular centre for any post OR for any other administrative reasons.
Request for change of examination centre will not be entertained and the candidate will have to appear
at the allotted centre at their expenses.
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7. Closing date for receipt of Applications Forms
Application Form complete in all respect must reach ​IGNOU, IGNOU Post Office, Post Bag No.09,
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi - 110068 ​on or before ​07.09.2009​. Applications received after the closing date
OR
NOT accompanied by the examination fee (wherever applicable) OR incomplete in any respects shall be
summarily rejected and no communication shall be entertained from any of the candidates in this regard.
Fees
once paid shall NOT be refunded. IGNOU shall not be responsible for any postal delay/loss.
The applicants would be provisionally issued an Admit Card for appearing in the examination on the basis
of the
information furnished by them in their Application Form. The candidature of the applicants shall be
provisional
subject to subsequent verification.
8. Special Instructions to the Candidates
i. ​The candidates are advised to correctly choose the post to which they intend to apply as they may be
eligible for
more than one post. If a candidate applies for more than one post, he/she will have to fill separate
application
and submit examination fee for each of the applied post. The candidate should also ensure that the timing
fixed
for the examinations should not clash while applying for more than one post.
ii. ​Maximum age limit in respect of the post specified will be counted as on 07.09.2009.
iii. ​Relaxation and concession in regard to OBCs will be applicable as per GOI rules/orders and
amendment thereof.
iv. ​The candidate are advised only to enclose one self-addressed Post Card and Demand Draft, along
with their duly
filled in application form.
The candidates are also advised ​NOT ​to submit the copies of any certificates/documents along with
application
form.
v. ​Candidates serving in Government/University/Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous bodies must
apply
‘Through Proper Channel’. However, they may send an advance copy of their application form, along with
examination fee before the last date of submission of application form. The Serving candidates will be
required
to produce a ‘No Objection Certificate’ at the time of their Interview/final selection.
vi. ​The Candidates are advised to retain a photocopy of the complete application form along with copy of
Demand
Draft, which may be required for future references.
vii. ​Applications received after the last date OR with incomplete information will be summarily rejected.
viii.​The applicants shall have to appear for the written examination at their own expenses.
ix. ​The original degrees/certificates/proof of date of birth and other testimonials towards fulfillment of
specified
eligibility conditions shall be required to be produced by the candidate, at the time of their interview/final
selection.
x. In addition to pay, the post carries all allowances as per IGNOU’s rules. Higher start in the prescribed
scale may
be considered in deserving cases on the recommendations of the Selection Committee/Interview Board.
xi. ​The appointment to any of the posts will be solely subject to fulfillment of all the specified eligibility
conditions.
The applicants would be provisionally admitted to the examination on the basis of the information
furnished by
them in their Application Form. They are, therefore, advised to ensure that they fulfil all the specified
eligibility
conditions before applying for any of the posts. In case, it is found at a later stage that the information
furnished
by an applicant is false OR the candidate does not fulfill any of the eligibility conditions, the candidature of
such
applicants would be summarily cancelled and no correspondence in this regard would be entertained from
such
candidates. Issuance of Admit Card for the examination OR the candidate was allowed to appear for the
examination will NOT confer any right on the candidate for final appointment.
xii. ​IGNOU reserves the right to extend the closing date for receipt of applications. IGNOU also reserved
the right to
postpone/cancel this recruitment exercise for any/all the posts.
xiii.​The selected candidates are liable to be posted at any of the Regional Centres located across the
country.
xiv.​The number of vacancies advertised may vary at the stage of final selection.
xv. ​The jurisdiction for all legal matters for this recruitment will be at New Delhi and legal cases filed (if
any) in other
courts will not be maintainable.
xvi. Canvassing in any form OR on behalf of a candidate will be a disqualification.
REGISTRAR (ADMINISTRATION)
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