Delhi University Assistant Recruitment 2026 – 215 Posts, Eligibility, Dates & Apply Online

The University of Delhi has released the Delhi University Assistant Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. R&P/325/2026 for 215 Assistant (Additional Posts) at Pay Level 4. According to the published information, the notification dated 29 October 2026 invites graduates with two years of experience as Junior Assistant or in an equivalent post, along with the required typing speed, to apply online for direct recruitment.

The last date to apply for the Delhi University Assistant Recruitment 2026 is 19 November 2026, or two weeks from the date the advertisement appears in Employment News, whichever is later. This is a separate advertisement from the earlier 126-post Senior Assistant and Assistant recruitment, so candidates should check which advertisement they are applying under before submitting the form.

Overview

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

One post is reserved for PwBD (VI: visual impairment, including blindness and low vision) under horizontal reservation, and applicants of any category can apply against it. If that vacancy is not filled, one UR vacancy will be kept vacant. The vacancy table in this advertisement has no OBC or EWS posts. Candidates comparing this drive with the earlier one should note that the Delhi University Recruitment 2026 for 126 Senior Assistant and Assistant posts runs under the separate Advertisement No. R&P/323/2026 with its own deadline of 9 November 2026.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants need a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or institute, plus two years of experience as Junior Assistant or in an equivalent post in a university, research establishment, Central or State Government, PSU or autonomous body, or an equivalent pay package in a reputed private company or corporate bank with an annual turnover of at least Rs. 200 crore. A typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi is required, along with proficiency in computer operations. Delhi-based teaching aspirants may also wish to check the DTU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 for academic posts in the capital.

Age Limit

The maximum age is 32 years, counted on the closing date of the advertisement. Relaxation applies for SC, ST, OBC (Central List), PwBD, ex-servicemen and other categories as per Central Government orders. Candidates with at least three years of regular service in the same or allied field in Government, universities, colleges, PSUs or autonomous bodies get up to five extra years, there is no upper age limit for departmental candidates of DU and its colleges, and a one-time age exemption applies to persons working on contract, daily-wage or ad hoc basis directly under DU or its colleges with at least one year of service.

Application Fee

Candidates who applied for the Assistant post under Advertisement No. R&P/311/2024 dated 12 December 2024 do not need to pay the fee again. Fees once paid are non-refundable.

Selection Process

Selection has two stages with three tests. Stage 1 is a Preliminary Test of 100 MCQs carrying 200 marks over 2 hours 30 minutes, used only for shortlisting, with 2 marks per question and a deduction of 0.5 marks for each wrong answer. Stage 2 is a descriptive Main Examination of 200 marks over 2 hours, on which the final merit is drawn, followed by a qualifying Skill Test of 100 marks in which 50 marks are needed. The Preliminary paper covers General Studies (20 questions), Reasoning (20), General Mathematical Ability (20) and Administration of Higher Educational Institutions (40). The Main paper covers educational administration and management and the functional aspects of rules in higher educational institutions, while the Skill Test covers the Manual of Office Procedure, noting and drafting, computer operations and typing. Question papers are bilingual (English and Hindi), and the Preliminary cut-off is 50 percent of the average score of the top 5 percent of candidates who appear, with a 5 percent relaxation for SC and ST candidates and 10 percent for PwBD candidates.

Salary

The Assistant post carries Pay Level 4 of the 7th CPC, with a basic pay range of Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100, plus admissible allowances as per the university rules.

How to Apply

1. Visit www.du.ac.in and click Work with DU, then Advertisement – Departments.
2. Open Advertisement No. R&P/325/2026 and the online application link.
3. Register and fill in personal, educational and experience details.
4. Upload the required documents and pay the fee online.
5. Submit the form before the last date and keep a copy for future use.

Documents to Keep Ready

Keep the degree certificate, experience proof for the two-year requirement, typing and computer proficiency proof, an OBC (NCL) certificate in the DoPT format issued on or after 1 April 2026 where applicable, an EWS income and asset certificate issued between 1 April 2026 and the last date of application where applicable, a disability certificate of minimum 40 percent for PwBD candidates, an NOC from the employer for candidates working in Central or State Government or PSUs, and documents supporting any age relaxation claim ready before applying.

Important Links

• Official Website – University of Delhi
• Apply Online – DU Recruitment Portal
• Download Notification – Advt. R&P/325/2026

FAQs

Disclaimer: This article is based on the published notification for Advertisement No. R&P/325/2026. Candidates should verify all dates, vacancies, eligibility conditions and fee details on the official University of Delhi website before applying.