IGNOU joins with CII to host job drive on Jan 19

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 University and the Confederation have listed some recruiters who are offering competitive salary packages. Such companies have been listed positions for customer care executives (CCE) in backend operations and team and crew members in quick service restaurants.

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.