Delhi University Assistant Recruitment 2026 – 126 Posts, Apply by 9 Nov

📢 The University of Delhi (DU) has invited online applications for 126 Assistant-level posts — 46 Senior Assistant and 80 Assistant vacancies — under Advertisement No. R&P/323/2026. Graduates with the required experience can apply online at du.ac.in by 9 November 2026.

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Vacancy Details
• Eligibility Criteria
• Important Dates
• Application Fee
• Selection Process
• How to Apply
• Important Links

Overview

The University of Delhi has released a recruitment notification for Senior Assistant and Assistant posts in its departments. There are 126 vacancies in total, with Senior Assistant placed in Pay Level 6 and Assistant in Pay Level 4.

Selection will be through a preliminary MCQ examination, a descriptive main examination, a qualifying skill test, and document verification. Applications are accepted only in online mode through the official DU website.

Vacancy Details

Category-wise breakup:

Eligibility Criteria

Senior Assistant:

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institution.
• 3 years of experience as an Assistant or in an equivalent position at Level 4, or the prescribed equivalent employment.
• Proficiency in computer applications, noting and drafting.
• Maximum age limit: 35 years.

Assistant:

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institution.
• 2 years of experience as a Junior Assistant or in an equivalent position in the prescribed organisations.
• Typing speed of 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi.
• Proficiency in computer operations.
• Maximum age limit: 32 years.

Important Dates

The last date is 9 November 2026, or within two weeks of the advertisement being published in Employment News, whichever is later.

Application Fee

Selection Process

1. Preliminary examination: MCQ test of 100 questions for 200 marks (2.5 hours), covering General Knowledge, Reasoning, General Mathematical Ability, and Administration of Higher Educational Institutions. Negative marking of 0.5 marks applies.
2. Main examination: Descriptive test of 200 marks (2 hours) on educational administration and rules in higher educational institutions.
3. Skill test: Qualifying only (100 marks, 50 qualifying) — typing, noting and drafting, office procedures, and IT knowledge.
4. Document verification: Verification of educational qualifications, experience, and category certificates.
5. Final merit will be based on main examination performance, subject to qualifying the skill test and meeting the eligibility conditions.

Pay scale: Senior Assistant — Pay Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 per month); Assistant — Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100 per month).

How to Apply

1. Visit the official University of Delhi website at du.ac.in.
2. Open the “Work with DU” section and go to “Advertisement – Departments”.
3. Locate Advertisement No. R&P/323/2026 for Senior Assistant and Assistant posts.
4. Read the detailed notification carefully and check your eligibility.
5. Open the online application form and enter your personal, educational, and work-experience details.
6. Provide category and age-relaxation details, if applicable.
7. Upload the required certificates and documents in the prescribed format.
8. Pay the application fee online, unless exempted.
9. Review all details, submit the form, and download the confirmation for future reference.

Important Links

• Apply Online (du.ac.in → Work with DU → Advertisement – Departments → R&P/323/2026)
• Official Notification (Advt No. R&P/323/2026 on du.ac.in)
• Official Website