IGNOU placement drive for field credit officer on October 26: Rs 16,000+ salary

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Regional Centre in Varanasi, in association with Annapurna Finance Pvt. Ltd. (AFPL) and the university’s Campus Placement Cell (CPC), has announced a campus placement drive for the position of Field Credit Officer (FCO).

The recruitment event is scheduled for October 26, 2026, and aims to provide employment opportunities for IGNOU students and alumni. The drive will take place at the Swami Vivekanand Seminar Hall, Microtek College of Management and Technology, in Varanasi.

Eligibility and Application Details

Candidates interested in the Field Credit Officer (FCO) position must be graduates, with eligible qualifications including BA, BBA, and MBA, particularly those with specialisations in Rural Development, Marketing, and Finance. Both male and female candidates are eligible to participate, and the opportunity is open to both freshers and experienced individuals. The prescribed age limit for applicants is 28 years.

Those attending the placement drive are required to bring an updated resume, a government-issued identity proof, their IGNOU identity card, and all relevant graduation certificates and mark sheets. In addition, Class 10 and Class 12 educational documents are necessary for verification. The official website, ignou.ac.in, is designated for further updates.

Salary and Benefits Offered

Annapurna Finance Pvt. Ltd. (AFPL) is offering a gross salary of Rs 16,000 or more for the Field Credit Officer position. Plus the salary, successful candidates will receive a complete benefits package. This includes group term life insurance, gratuity, provident fund, and ESIC coverage. Accommodation will also be provided as part of the employment terms.

This placement drive is part of IGNOU’s ongoing efforts to support employment for its learners across various sectors. The university has organised other campus placement drives in 2026, including one on April 29, 2026, in New Delhi, which featured over 200 vacancies.

Placement Drive Schedule and Venue

The campus placement drive is set to commence on October 26, 2026, with a reporting time of 12:30 pm onwards. The event will be held at the Swami Vivekanand Seminar Hall, located on the 4th Floor of Vinayak Plaza, Maldahiya, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh – 221002. This venue is part of the Microtek College of Management and Technology.

The table below provides a summary of the key details for the upcoming IGNOU placement drive:

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