Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), often described as the people’s university, is set to host a Mega Placement Drive on January 27, offering a timely career launchpad for its students and alumni. With opportunities spanning aviation, hospitality and business development, the drive reflects IGNOU’s growing emphasis on employability alongside academic excellence.Held at the B.R. Ambedkar Convention Centre at IGNOU’s Maidan Garhi headquarters, the campus recruitment initiative comes close on the heels of the university’s successful Mega Job Drive 2.0 earlier this month. Once again, the Campus Placement Cell (CPC) is positioning IGNOU learners at the centre of industry demand, connecting them directly with recruiters seeking work-ready talent.Aviation roles put service careers in focusOne of the key attractions of the drive is the aviation sector recruitment led by Bird Flight Services, a leading ground handling and passenger services company operating at Delhi airport. Positions on offer include Customer Service Agents (CSA) and Customer Service Hosts (CSH), roles that place candidates at the frontline of airport operations.From passenger check-in and boarding to lounge facilitation and special assistance, these profiles demand strong communication skills, customer focus and a willingness to work in shift duties. Graduates as well as candidates with a minimum 10+2 qualification are eligible, making aviation careers accessible to a wide pool of IGNOU learners and alumni.Hospitality sector opens diverse operational pathwaysThe hospitality job drive, featuring YS Hospitality, offers multiple roles that cater to both operational and administrative strengths. Openings range from backend office support and office administration to sales and operations roles for candidates with a travel background.With responsibilities including vendor coordination, itinerary planning, reporting and customer engagement, these positions underline the sector’s need for multi-skilled professionals. Recruiters have emphasised proactive attitudes and learning agility, aligning well with IGNOU’s learner profile of balancing education with real-world exposure.Business development roles target management graduatesAdding a corporate edge to the drive, Pracxis Communications will recruit Business Development Executives, specifically from IGNOU’s MBA (Marketing) students and alumni. The role focuses on sales strategy, market research, client acquisition and deal closures, demanding analytical ability alongside persuasive communication.With the work location in Greater Kailash, New Delhi, the opportunity reflects how open and distance learners are increasingly being considered for mainstream corporate roles, provided they bring the right skill set to the table.A proven model of industry–academia connectIGNOU’s confidence in large-scale placement initiatives is rooted in recent success. Earlier this month, the IGNOU–CII Mega Job Drive 2.0 witnessed enthusiastic participation from recruiters and learners alike, resulting in multiple job offers and traineeships. Recruiters openly acknowledged IGNOU as a preferred talent source, citing the discipline and adaptability of its learners.Vice Chancellor Prof. Uma Kanjilal had then noted that such drives reinforce the university’s commitment to employability and industry partnerships. The January 27 placement drive appears to build on that momentum, further strengthening IGNOU’s role as a bridge between education and employment.What candidates need to knowThe drive is open exclusively to IGNOU students and alumni, with preference indicated for those residing in Gurgaon. Candidates are required to report by 10:00 am, dressed formally, and carry updated CVs, IGNOU identity cards, government ID and supporting documents.As industries continue to value skills, adaptability and customer orientation, IGNOU’s Mega Placement Drive stands as a reminder that open learning can lead to concrete career outcomes—sometimes, right on campus.
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