📅 What’s Happening
- Organisation: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).
- Event: Pan-India Placement Drive / Job Drive 2026 for students and alumni.
- Dates: 10 Feb – 13 Feb 2026 at multiple regional centres across India.
📍 Where It’s Being Held
The drive is being conducted at six regional centres, including:
- Bijapur
- Mumbai
- Nagpur
- Pune
- Bangalore
- Dehradun
These are key cities where the placement events are scheduled to take place over the 4-day period.
💼 Who Can Attend
- Undergraduate (UG) students
- Postgraduate (PG) students
- IGNOU alumni (graduates who have completed their degrees)
Both freshers and experienced candidates are welcome to attend and participate.
💼 Types of Roles Being Offered
Recruiters from sectors such as Fintech, IT, and BPO are participating and are expected to interview for roles including:
- Assistant Relationship Manager
- Customer Support Executive
- HR Generalist
- Sales Expert
- Collection Officer
and possibly other support and entry-level positions.
💡 Salary & Benefits
- Job offers include competitive salary packages and incentives depending on the role and company.
📝 Participation Requirements
Participants should:
✔ Register in advance online via IGNOU’s official placement notification link.
✔ Bring the following documents to the event (original + photocopies):
- Updated CV
- IGNOU ID card
- Government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, etc.)
- PAN card
- Educational certificates and marksheets
- Passport-size photographs
- Experience certificates (if applicable)
✔ Dress in formal attire for interviews.
👥 Why This Matters
This national placement initiative by IGNOU aims to boost employability and connect its large base of learners with real job opportunities across India—especially beneficial for those looking to move into sectors like IT, customer service, sales, HR, and fintech.