🗓 1. Major Placement Drive (Delhi) — 12 January 2026
Indira gandhi National Open university (IGNOU), in collaboration with the Confederation of indian industry (CII), is organizing a large placement drive / job fair for students and alumni on Monday, 12 January 2026 in New Delhi.
📍 Venue:
NBCC EDC, Ghitorni, 8431 Mehrauli‑Gurugram Road, Gadaipur, New delhi – 110030.
🕙 Reporting Time:
From 10:00 AM onwards.
🎯 Who Can Participate:
- IGNOU graduates
- Students pursuing undergraduate or diploma programmes
- Candidates with higher secondary qualifications (10 + 2) also eligible
📄 Documents to Carry:
Updated CV/resume, educational certificates (10th, 12th, degree/diploma), Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport‑size photograph, and IGNOU enrolment/ID proof.
💼 Sectors & job Roles:
Recruitment opportunities are expected across multiple sectors, such as:
- Aviation
- BPO / customer Service / CX Operations
- Sales & Marketing
- Technology & Back office Support
- Banking, Insurance & Hospitality
Companies from IT, banking, telecommunications, e‑commerce and other industries will participate.
💰 Salary Range (Indicative):
Offers are expected to range broadly by role — roughly ₹15,000 to ₹50,000 per month depending on the position and sector.
👉 Registration: Online registration is required for participation; IGNOU has opened sign‑ups via an official form (check IGNOU’s website or registration link shared by the university).
🗓 2. Additional job Drive in ahmedabad — 19 January 2026
IGNOU’s Regional Centre, Ahmedabad will host another job drive on 19 January 2026 (from 10:30 AM) where several companies will recruit for roles like Customer Service – Back Office and similar roles in the CX/BPO sector.
📍 Venue:
IGNOU Regional Centre, near Hiramani School, Sarkhej‑Gandhinagar Highway, opposite Nirma university, Ahmedabad.
💼 Salary & Benefits:
Positions may offer ₹28,000 – ₹36,000 per month, plus benefits like PF, insurance, gratuity, and shift allowances.
📌 What This Means for IGNOU Students
Why IGNOU is Holding These Drives
Despite its focus on distance learning, IGNOU is increasingly supporting career and placement opportunities for its learners through collaborations with employers, industry associations (like CII), and corporate partners.
Broad Accessibility
Unlike traditional campus placements that focus only on final‑year on‑campus students, IGNOU’s drives are open to a wide range of learners — including recent graduates, those pursuing degrees/diplomas, and even higher‑secondary pass‑outs — widening access to jobs.
Sectors Covered
The january drives are multi‑sectoral: aviation, sales, technology, customer service, banking/insurance and more — offering both entry‑level and experienced opportunities.
🧠 Tips for Participants
✅ Prepare Your Documents Early: Carry all certificates and updated CVs.
✅ Dress Professionally: Formal attire boosts a good first impression.
✅ Arrive On Time: Many events require early reporting and registration.
✅ Check IGNOU’s Official Communication: Always cross‑verify dates/venue with the university website or official emails.
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