IGNOU Recruitment 2023 Notification Out Now: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has announced a notification regarding 102 job openings. This recruitment initiative aims to recruit candidates for the positions of Stenographer and Junior Assistant cum Typist at IGNOU. The application submission deadline is December 21, 2023, until 11:59 PM. Interested candidates can visit the official website of the National Testing Agency at recruitment.nta.nic.in for further details and to submit their applications.
| IGNOU Recruitment Notification 2023 Overview | |
| Recruitment Authority | Indira Gandhi National Open University |
| Post Name | Jr. Assistant cum Typist (JAT)& Stenographer |
| No. of Vacancies | 102 |
| Start of Application | Started |
| Application Deadline | December 21, 2023 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Official Website | exams.nta.ac.in |
Indra Gandhi National Open University(IGNOU) Vacancy 2023 Details
The IGNOU Recruitment Notification 2023 specifies a total of 102 vacancies for the role of Stenographer & Jr. Assistant cum Typist. Candidates check the following table for post and category-wise distribution of the vacancies –
| Category | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
| Jr. Assistant cum Typ | 19 | 08 | 04 | 14 | 05 | 50 |
| Stenographer | 23 | 07 | 03 | 14 | 05 | 52 |
IGNOU Recruitment Notification 2023 Out
Candidates willing to apply for the vacant roles must learn the important points regarding recruitment, including the job requirements, eligibility criteria, selection process, and salary details. To make the process simpler, we have provided a direct link to download the notification –
| IGNOU Recruitment Notification 2023 Download Link | Download PDF |
IGNOU Recruitment 2023 Online Apply | Direct Link
Candidates eligible for the vacancies should apply before the application window closes on December 21, 2023. To check eligibility for a successful application, candidates can refer to the IGNOU Recruitment Notification 2023 PDF. Once ready to apply for the role, candidates can click the direct link and fill out the application form.
| IGNOU Recruitment 2023 Direct Online Apply Link (Active) | Apply Now |
IGNOU Recruitment 2023 Eligibility Criteria
Interested candidates must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria as outlined in the recruitment notification. Candidates are advised to acknowledge the minimum eligibility requirements and apply for the suitable vacancy. Candidates can easily do so by clicking the direct application link above.
IGNOU Vacancy 2023 Nationality
To apply for the Jr. Assistant cum Typewriter and Stenographer posts, the candidate must be –
- A Citizen of India or;
- A subject of Nepal or;
- A subject of Bhutan or;
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962 planning to establish in India.
- A person of Indian origin who moved to India from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries like Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam, aiming to make India their permanent home.
IGNOU Vacancy 2023 Education Qualifications
For the 102 vacancies for the posts of Stenographer and JAT, candidates can learn about the minimum educational background for each post in the table below –
| Post Name | Educational Qualifications |
| Jr. Assistant cum Typist (JAT) | (i) 10+2 or equivalent (ii) Typing test with a speed of 40 w.p.m. in English or 35 w.p.m. in Hindi on Computer (iii) Desirable: A bachelor’s degree from a recognised University |
| Stenographer | (i) 10+2 or equivalent (ii) Typing test with a speed of 40 w.p.m. in English or 35 w.p.m. in Hindi on Computer (iii) Shorthand Test @ 80 w.p.m. (iv) Desirable: A bachelor’s degree from a recognised University and Knowledge of computers |
IGNOU Vacancy 2023 Age Limits
Candidate should belong to the following age criterion for eligibility to the vacancies –
| Post Name | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
| Jr. Assistant cum Typist (JAT) | 18 Years | 27 Years |
| Stenographer | 18 Years | 30 Years |
Relaxations to the age limits apply. Candidates can refer to the IGNOU notification to check the category-wise relaxations.
IGNOU Recruitment 2023 Application Fees
Applicants must submit the application fees to finalize their application process. The table below shows the application fees based on categories. Candidates can make the payment online using a Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking.
| Category | Application Fees |
| GEN/OBC/EWS Candidates | Rs. 1000/- |
| SC/ST/Female Candidates | Rs. 600/- |
| PwBD | NIL |
IGNOU Recruitment 2023 Selection Process
For the final selection to the Stenographer and Jr. Assistant cum Typist (JAT) positions, candidates need to participate in a two-tier selection process as follows –
- Tier I: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Tier II: Skill Test (Typing Test for JAT and Stenography+Typing Test for Stenographer)
IGNOU Recruitment 2023 Exam Pattern
The Tier 1 exam will be performed in Bilingual (English & Hindi) in 5 Computer Based Test (CBT) sections. To understand the detailed exam pattern for Tier I & II, candidates can check the table below –
| Exam Tier | Section | Topics Involved | No. of Questions | Max. Marks |
| Tier I | Section I | GeneralAwareness | 30 | 30 |
| Section II | Reasoning & General Intelligence | 30 | 30 | |
| Section III | Mathematical Abilities | 30 | 30 | |
| Section IV | (English/Hindi)Language & Comprehension | 30 | 30 | |
| Section V | Computer Knowledge Module | 30 | 30 | |
| Tier II (JAT) | Skill Test/Typing Test Qualifying in nature subject to minimum qualifying speed of 40 w.p.m in English or 35 w.p.m. in Hindi | |||
| Tier II (Stenographer) | 1. Stenography Test @ 80 w.p.m2. Typing Test Qualifying in nature subject to a minimum qualifying speed of 40 w.p.m in English or 35 w.p.m. in Hindi | |||
IGNOU Recruitment 2023 Salary Details
To find the salary details for both posts, please refer below –
| Post Name | Pay Level/Pay Matrix |
| Jr. Assistant cum Typist (JAT) | Level 2/ Rs. 19900-63200/- |
| Stenographer | Level 4/ Rs. 25500-81100/- |