Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Academic Counsellor — Online Empanelment (IGNOU)
- Fully remote
- Part Time
- Posted 7 Aug 2026
- Verified source
| Role | Teaching & Education |
|---|---|
| Company | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) |
| Experience | 1–3 years |
| Employment type | Part Time |
| Remote | Fully remote — work from home |
| Applicant eligibility | India — India |
| Source | Official IGNOU Online Counsellor Empanelment portal — view original listing |
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About the role
Job description
Ongoing online empanelment for Academic Counsellors across IGNOU programmes. Counselling may be delivered online depending on the Regional Centre / Learner Support Centre requirements.
IGNOU is a Central University under the Ministry of Education. Empanelment is processed online via the official OACE portal (PAN-based registration).
Important: IGNOU states that empanelment is not a full-time job offer. After approval, services are utilised as per the requirement of the Study Centre / Regional Centre. Online counselling schedules are issued by Regional Centres.
Apply only on the official portal. Never pay any application fee to a third party claiming to arrange IGNOU counsellor empanelment.
Responsibilities
Conduct academic counselling sessions (online or as allotted), support learners with course queries, guide Tutor Marked Assignments where required, and coordinate with the assigned Learner Support Centre.
Qualifications
Subject expertise for the chosen programme/courses; teaching or higher-education experience as specified in IGNOU counsellor eligibility criteria (school/programme/course wise).
Education requirements
Typically postgraduate qualification in the relevant subject / eligibility aligned with Assistant Professor norms, as notified by IGNOU for the programme/course.
Key skills
- Academic counselling
- Open and distance learning
- Subject expertise
- Online teaching
Working arrangement
Part-time / session-based as allotted by the Study Centre or Regional Centre
India (IST); online sessions scheduled by IGNOU centres
Who can apply
India: India. Confirm your location eligibility on the official listing before applying.