Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Assistant Registrar Recruitment

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Assistant Registrar Recruitment
 
Becoming an Assistant Registrar at IGNOU
Are you interested in the non-academic domain of educational institutions? Do you want to explore the job prospects in the administration of a Government University like IGNOU? Then this blog is just for you! Here you will get to know about the job opportunities available for the post of Assistant Registrar at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).
 

About IGNOU

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is the biggest hub for distance education in India with International recognition. It was established by a Parliamentary Act in 1985. It is situated in New Delhi and is run by the Central Government of India.

IGNOU is catering to more than 3 million students in India and other countries through 21 schools of studies and a large network of 67 Regional Centers, 2,000 Learner Support Centers, and 20 overseas institutions. It is regarded as the largest University in the world.
 

Who is an Assistant Registrar?

Every college, university, and other educational institution hires an Assistant Registrar to manage the non-academic sector. A Registrar is an uppermost position followed by Assistant Registrar.

They are responsible for the smooth functioning of non-academic departments like the administration and supervision of admissions, keeping various students and other records, and helping the Registrar with the other departmental duties.

Details about the Post

 

Name of the Institution	Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Name of the Post	Assistant Registrar
Number of Posts	21
Pay Scale	56,100 to 1,77,500 INR per month
Category wise Reservation	UR-13, ST-01, OBC-05, EWS-02
Upper Age Limit	42 years (Age relaxation is given to the candidates belonging to the reserved categories)

 

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Qualifications Required

The educational qualifications required to apply for the post of Assistant Registrar is a Master's degree with at least 55% marks (5% relaxation is given to the candidates belonging to SC/ST categories) or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed.

How to Apply for the Post of Assistant Registrar?

To apply for the post of Assistant Registrar, an applicant has to fill an online application form through IGNOU's website www.ignou.ac.in (https://recruitment.nta.nic.in). The applications for this year have been closed.

The last date to apply was 31/12/2020 and the examination will be held on 24th January 2021. But the forms are released every year, if anyone wishes to apply for the post of Assistant Registrar at IGNOU, they can apply next time.

The following steps have to be followed to complete the application process:

Step I: Registration for online application by filling in the basic information asked. It is preferred to note down the Application number generated by the system for future reference.

Step II: Filling the Online Application Form

Step III: Uploading scanned images of the applicant's Photograph (between 10 kb – 200 kb) and Signature (between 4 kb – 30kb) in JPG/JPEG format.

Step IV: Making a payment of the fee using the suitable mode of payment and keeping proof of the fee paid.
 

CATEGORY	FEE TO BE PAID
UNRESERVED	Rs.1000/-
SC, ST, EWS, OBC(NCL), FEMALE, PwD	Rs.600/-

Step V: The last step is to choose the city for the examination.

One must download the Admit Card for the exam from the NTA's website at the respective date and appear for the exam at the allotted center on the given date and time as instructed in the admit card.
 

Documents/Details Required

While filling the online application form, the following documents/information will be required other than the basic details:
 

• Government Identity Details like Election Card (EPIC No.)/Passport Number/ Ration Card Number/ PAN Number/ Other valid Government identity proofs.

• Complete postal address for communication, mobile number, email id, etc.
• Scanned image of the candidate's latest Photograph (size of 10 kb to 200 kb) in JPG/ JPEG format only
• Scanned image of Signature (size of 4 kb to 30 kb) in JPG/ JPEG format only
• Scanned images of all other documents (size of 50 kb to 300 kb) in PDF format only

Entrance Examination

The selection process begins with an entrance exam which accounts for 200 marks and an interview holding 100 marks. The total duration of the test would be 3 hours.

The entrance exam will have 200 objective type questions divided into two sections:
 

Components	Maximum Questions	Maximum Marks
Test of General Studies	50	50
Educational Administration and Management	150	150
Total	200	200

Note:
1. Most probably the questions will be based on the minimum qualification level.
2. There will be a negative marking of 0.25% for each incorrect answer.
 

Syllabus of the Exam

Section A: Test of General Studies	Section-B: Educational Administration and Management
These questions will assess the ability of the candidate’s General Studies viz. General Science, current events of national and international significance, History of India and Indian National Movement, Indian and World Geography, Indian Polity & Economy, General Mental Ability.	The questions will assess the candidate’s knowledge and awareness of the higher education system in India, its regulatory bodies and recent development in the field, basic concepts and principles of Public Administration including Organization, hierarchy, Unity of command, Span of control, Authority, and Responsibility, Coordination, Centralization and Decentralization, Delegation, Supervision, Line and Staff.
	Personal Administration including recruitment, training, promotion, pay scale and service conditions, Union-Management Relationship.
	Financial Administration including budget, formulation, and execution of the budget.
	Application of Information Communication Technology (ICT) and other modern technologies in the University system.

Interview Round

After the written test, the last step is the interview. The applicant has to go through an interview that assesses his/her suitability for the post. Their academic qualifications, relevant experience, general awareness, communication, problem-solving skills, and overall personality, etc are examined to select the most deserving candidate for the post of Assistant Registrar.
 
IGNOU provides a high-quality education through its various distance learning programs. Becoming a part of such an institution can be a remarkable choice for one's career. If you think the job description of Assistant Registrar fits in your area of interest, then you must apply for this post at IGNOU!