IGNOU to Host Mega Placement Drive on April 29; 200+ Vacancies Across EdTech, Aviation, Hospitality

Content Writer | Updated On - Apr 27, 2026

IGNOU will conduct a mega campus placement drive on April 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the B.R. Ambedkar Convention Centre in Maidan Garhi, New Delhi. The event offers over 200 vacancies across EdTech, aviation, hospitality, services, and NGO sectors.

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is organising a mega campus placement drive on April 29, 2026, at the B.R. Ambedkar Convention Centre located at its Maidan Garhi headquarters in New Delhi.

The recruitment event will commence at 10:00 AM and is expected to attract more than a thousand students and professionals. Eligible candidates can register through the official IGNOU website at ignou.ac.in to participate in this single-day placement opportunity.

The placement drive is open to fresh graduates, final year students, pass-outs, and experienced professionals from all academic streams, including BA, BEd, BSc, BCom, BBA, MCom, and PG Diploma programmes. Candidates with Class 12 qualification are also eligible to apply.

The event brings together diverse recruiters offering positions across five major sectors, providing IGNOU learners with validated career opportunities after balancing distance education with jobs and family responsibilities.

Direct Link: IGNOU Campus Placement 2026 Registration Portal

IGNOU Placement Drive 2026 Important Dates

Event Detail	Information
Date & Time	April 29, 2026 — 10:00 AM onwards
Event Name	IGNOU Mega Campus Placement Drive
Venue	B.R. Ambedkar Convention Centre, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi
Expected Participants	1,000+ students and professionals
Total Vacancies	200+ positions across multiple sectors

Participating Recruiters and Salary Packages

Multiple companies across diverse sectors are participating in the placement drive with competitive salary offerings.

CollegeDekho.com is recruiting 50 academic counsellors with a monthly salary of Rs 19,000 plus performance incentives for its Gurugram office.

SarrthiIAS, a UPSC coaching platform, is hiring 25 candidates for roles including sales manager, video editor, graphic designer, and director of photography, with annual packages ranging from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 3.84 lakh at its Noida Sector 62 location.

Birds Flight Pvt Ltd is offering 50-60 customer service agent and host positions for Delhi airport operations at Rs 3.6 lakh per annum, with night shift opportunities available.

Services and NGO Sector Opportunities

The CII-IGNOU services wing is recruiting 50-60 professionals for customer support and admission counselling roles with monthly salaries between Rs 26,000 and Rs 35,000.

YS Hospitality is offering permanent, on-roll positions in sales, operations, marketing, and business development for Gurugram-based candidates, with salary packages ranging from Rs 18,000 to Rs 20,000 for undergraduate candidates and up to Rs 25,000 for postgraduate candidates.

Gupteshwar Samiti, an NGO focused on animal husbandry and dairy, provides a unique earn-while-you-learn model offering free accommodation, meals, and a stipend of Rs 6,000 during training for data entry operators and chef trainees, which increases to Rs 15,000 post-training with continued facility support.

Documents Required and Preparation Tips

Candidates must bring at least two copies of their updated CV, a government-issued ID such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or IGNOU I-Card, passport-size photographs, educational certificates, and experience letters if applicable.

Candidates should verify all details on their documents before attending the drive to avoid any discrepancies during the recruitment process.

It is advisable to research participating companies beforehand and prepare tailored responses highlighting relevant skills and experience aligned with specific job profiles.

What’s Next for Students

The placement drive represents a significant milestone for IGNOU learners who have successfully balanced distance education with professional and family commitments.

Selected candidates will proceed through company-specific hiring processes following the drive, with offers typically communicated within two to four weeks.

This opportunity validates IGNOU degrees in the job market and opens doors to career advancement across multiple sectors, particularly benefiting graduates seeking to transition into formal employment or upgrade their current positions.