IGNOU’s Mega Campus Placement Drive begins today, July 27, 2026, with more than 350 vacancies across banking, insurance, aviation, hospitality, supply chain, artificial intelligence, marketing and data analytics. The two-day recruitment event will continue on July 28 at the Dr B.R. Ambedkar Convention Centre, IGNOU Headquarters, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi, from 10 AM.
The official IGNOU placement brochure says the drive is meant for IGNOU learners and alumni, while several roles also accept fresh graduates and final-semester students. Pay ranges from entry-level monthly salaries to packages reaching ₹12 lakh per annum for selected skill-based roles. Candidates have separate registration links for participating employers, so checking the role before arriving is important.
IGNOU Placement Drive 2026: Who Can Apply?
Eligibility is wider than many campus drives. The brochure lists graduates from streams including BA, B.Ed., B.Sc., B.Com. and BBA, along with M.Com., PG Diploma and diploma candidates. Freshers, past graduates and students in their final semester can also apply where the employer permits.
Some jobs have tighter conditions. Axis Bank’s Office Sales role is for graduates or final-semester students aged 21 to 28. Bird Flight India is hiring undergraduates from any stream for customer service jobs. AAJ Supply Chain Management accepts graduates and postgraduates, while Proof-of-Skill focuses more on role-specific skills than a particular academic stream.
The IGNOU Campus Placement Cell advises applicants to read each job description before registering.
Which Companies Are Hiring And What Are The Salaries?
Seven hiring groups or employers appear in the official brochure, covering both high-volume sales recruitment and newer digital roles.
- Axis Bank: 200 Office Sales vacancies, ₹2.3 lakh annually plus incentives up to ₹60,000.
- Bajaj Life Insurance: 25+ openings, ₹3 lakh to ₹3.5 lakh annually plus incentives.
- Bajaj Capital Insurance Broking: 20+ telesales, branch sales and marketing jobs, around ₹25,000 monthly.
- Bird Flight India: 50+ customer service roles, ₹3.6 lakh annually.
- CII-IGNOU services and hospitality hiring: 50 to 80 openings, ₹20,000 to ₹35,000 monthly.
- AAJ Supply Chain Management: Five facility management roles, ₹3.5 lakh to ₹4 lakh annually.
- Proof-of-Skill: UI/UX, business development, marketing, copywriting, customer success, data analyst and HR roles, with pay listed at ₹12 lakh annually.
This spread gives applicants quite different routes. A commerce graduate can target BFSI openings, while candidates with design, writing or analytics skills have a separate path into startup hiring.
Why The ₹12 Lakh Jobs Are Drawing Attention
The highest package is linked to Proof-of-Skill, which is recruiting for seven remote roles. According to recruitment details reported alongside IGNOU’s notice, shortlisted applicants may face an AI interview, an assignment round and a final interview with the founder or department head. Interviews can be held through Google Meet or Zoom.
That format puts skills directly into the hiring process. Academic qualifications may get an application considered, but a portfolio, written assignment or interview performance could decide who moves forward in these digital roles.
IGNOU also shared the drive through its official X post, confirming the July 27-28 schedule, 10 AM start, and Maidan Garhi venue.
The scale also follows a busy April recruitment event. IGNOU’s official placement report says its April 29 drive drew 3,900 registrations for around 200 positions, with more than 200 learners receiving job offers from six recruiters. This week’s drive pushes the advertised vacancy count higher and adds AI, UI/UX and analytics roles alongside sales and service hiring.
What Candidates Should Carry And How To Register
Registration is through employer-specific Google Forms provided in IGNOU’s placement brochure. Applicants should not assume one form covers every vacancy. The university asks candidates to bring at least two updated CV copies, a government-issued ID or IGNOU identity card, passport-size photographs, educational certificates and an experience certificate, where applicable.
Candidates should also be prepared to show communication, teamwork, creativity, adaptability, time management and digital literacy. For aviation jobs, applicants may need to accept rotational or night shifts and 24×7 airport operations.
A better plan today is to shortlist two or three suitable roles, read their job descriptions, register first, and carry backup copies of every document. With 350+ openings but different eligibility conditions, sending targeted applications is likely to be more useful than applying blindly.
FAQS
1. When Is The IGNOU Placement Drive 2026?
The drive runs July 27 and 28, 2026, starting at 10 AM in New Delhi.
2. How Many Jobs Are Available At The IGNOU Placement Drive?
IGNOU has advertised more than 350 vacancies across banking, aviation, insurance, hospitality, and digital roles.
3. What Is The Highest Salary Offered?
Selected Proof-of-Skill roles list annual pay of ₹12 lakh for candidates meeting required skill criteria.
4. Can Final-Semester Students Apply?
Yes, several employers accept final-semester students, though candidates must check role-specific eligibility before registering.
5. What Documents Should Candidates Carry?
Carry CV copies, photo identification, IGNOU card, photographs, educational certificates, and experience proof, if applicable.
