IGNOU joins with CII to host job drive on Jan 19; know who can apply

The University and the Confederation have listed some recruiters who are offering competitive salary packages.

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has collaborated with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to organise a job drive. The recruitment drive will be held on January 19, 2026, from 10:30 am onwards. Interested students can visit the venue of the fair, which is the IGNOU Regional Centre, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, opposite the Nirman University.

As stated in the press release, some leading companies from the IT, banking, automobile, electronics, E-commerce, hospitality, telecommunication and insurance sectors are participating in the job fair.

The organisers of IGNOU-CII job drive invite applications from eligible IGNOU candidates with either a graduation degree or pursuing undergraduate courses or having passed their higher secondary examination from a recognised institution.

The prospective candidates should carry their updated resume, educational certificates, Aadhaar Card, PAN Card and a photograph to appear for the placement drive.

IGNOU Vice-Chancellor Prof Uma Kanjilal extends her best wishes to the appearing candidates and participating companies for the second edition of IGNOU-CII Mega Job Fair. She said such initiatives reflect IGNOU’s dedication to the government’s initiative of Skill India Mission and its commitment towards preparing a skilled, industry-ready workforce. Contributing to the agenda of national education, skilling and employment generation at a massive scale, this mega job drive on January 12, 2026, is expected to facilitate a successful engagement for recruiters and learners alike.

The Open University has opened the re-registration window for the January 2026 academic session. The portal went live on December 1, 2025, for all learners enrolled in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online programmes. Students can submit their forms on the official website, ignou.ac.in. The last date to complete the process is January 15, 2026.

Students can log in to update their details, choose courses, and pay the required fee for the next semester or year. The university has stated that re-registration is mandatory for all existing learners who wish to continue their programmes in the upcoming cycle. According to an official statement, incorrect course selection could lead to delays in the academic schedule.