Delhi University Recruitment 2026: 126 Senior Assistant and Assistant Vacancies
📢 Official Recruitment Notice: The University of Delhi (DU) has issued Advertisement No. R&P/323/2026 dated 19 October 2026 inviting online applications for 126 permanent non-teaching vacancies across its administrative departments. The advertised positions include 46 posts of Senior Assistant (Pay Level 6) and 80 posts of Assistant (Pay Level 4). The online application portal activates on 23 October 2026 and closes on 9 November 2026 (or two weeks from publication in Employment News, whichever is later).
Unlike preliminary indicative notices, the University of Delhi has officially published complete recruitment documents covering certified category-wise vacancy matrices, post-wise minimum educational qualifications and experience benchmarks, detailed two-stage examination schemes (Preliminary MCQ Test, Descriptive Main Exam & Qualifying Skill Test), and comprehensive general instructions.
Aspiring graduates with requisite administrative or clerical experience can submit their online applications via the official university portal at www.du.ac.in under the “Work with DU” section.
1. Delhi University Recruitment 2026: Overview
Consolidated administrative summary confirmed in official University of Delhi Advertisement No. R&P/323/2026.
| Recruitment Name | Delhi University Recruitment 2026 |
| Recruiting Institution | University of Delhi (DU) |
| Advertisement Number | Advt. No. R&P/323/2026 |
| Advertisement Date | 19 October 2026 |
| Advertised Posts | Senior Assistant & Assistant (Non-Teaching) |
| Total Vacancies | 126 Posts (Senior Assistant: 46 | Assistant: 80) |
| Pay Scales (7th CPC) | Senior Assistant: Pay Level 6 | Assistant: Pay Level 4 |
| Application Mode | Online Only via du.ac.in (Work with DU) |
| Application Portal Opening | 23 October 2026 (Scheduled by DU) |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | 09 November 2026 (or 2 weeks from Employment News, whichever is later) |
| Selection Methodology | Stage 1: Preliminary MCQ Screening Test • Stage 2: Descriptive Main Exam + Qualifying Skill Test |
| Official Website & Portal | www.du.ac.in |
2. Important Dates & Timeline Schedule
Official recruitment milestones published by the University of Delhi.
| Recruitment Event / Milestone | Official Date / Timeline |
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| Date of Official Advertisement Release | 19 October 2026 |
| Opening of Online Application Portal | 23 October 2026 |
| Closing Date for Online Application Receipt | 09 November 2026* |
| Last Date for Online Application Fee Payment | Simultaneous with Online Form Submission |
| Application Correction Window | To be notified by DU if provided |
| Stage 1: Preliminary Screening Examination Date | To be announced on du.ac.in |
| Stage 2: Main Examination & Skill Test Dates | To be announced following Stage 1 results |
| E-Admit Card Release Date | Prior to the written examination |
• *Closing Date Condition: The official advertisement explicitly stipulates: “The last date for receipt of the application is 09.11.2026 or within two weeks from the date of publication of the advertisement in the Employment News, whichever is later.”
• Administrative Updates: Any addendum, corrigendum, or revised deadlines will be hosted exclusively on the official university website.
3. Official Vacancy Distribution & Reservation Details
Post-wise, pay-level-wise, and category-wise vacancies confirmed in the official vacancy document.
| Post Name | Post Code | Pay Level | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | PwBD (HR)* |
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| Senior Assistant | ND0601 | Level 6 | 21 | 06 | 03 | 12 | 04 | 46 | 01 (LD), 01 (HI) |
| Assistant | ND0401 | Level 4 | 35 | 11 | 06 | 21 | 07 | 80 | 01 (LD), 02 (HI), 01 (OBD) |
| Combined Sanctioned Posts | 56 | 17 | 09 | 33 | 11 | 126 | 06 Total (Horizontal) | ||
• *Horizontal Reservation (HR) Rules for PwBD: The vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are horizontal reservations carved out within the respective vertical reservation categories (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and do not increase the overall total beyond 126 posts.
• Unfilled PwBD Vacancies: The official notice clarifies that in case any vacancy reserved for the PwBD category remains unfilled for whatsoever reason, one corresponding vacancy of the Unreserved (UR) category shall be kept vacant.
• Disability Codes: LD = Locomotor Disability; HI = Hearing Impairment (Deaf & Hard of Hearing); OBD = Other Benchmark Disabilities.
4. Post Profiles & Cadre Hierarchy
Administrative classification of the two non-teaching appointments.
Senior Assistant
A supervisory administrative position within University branches, faculties, and colleges. Responsible for administrative unit supervision, examination coordination, personnel management, university noting, drafting, and interpretation of statutory Ordinances and General Financial Rules (GFR).
Assistant
A core ministerial and executive support appointment handling day-to-day clerical administration, computer data management, file processing, noting and drafting, student record administration, and bilingual office documentation.
5. Educational Qualification & Experience Criteria
Mandatory academic degrees, requisite service tenure, and typing speeds confirmed in the official qualifications document.
A. Senior Assistant (Post Code: ND0601) – Pay Level 6
Upper Age Limit: 35 Years- Essential Degree: A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from any recognized University / Institution.
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Mandatory Qualifying Experience: Minimum three (03) years of experience as Assistant or equivalent in Pay Level 4.
Eligible Employing Organizations: The required 3-year experience must be in Central Government, State Government, a University, Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), or other Central/State Autonomous Bodies, OR an equivalent pay package in reputed private Companies / corporate banks with a minimum annual turnover of at least ₹200 Crores or more.
- Computer & Administrative Proficiency: The candidate should possess demonstrable proficiency in Computer applications, noting, and drafting.
B. Assistant (Post Code: ND0401) – Pay Level 4
Upper Age Limit: 32 Years- Essential Degree: A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized Institute / University.
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Mandatory Qualifying Experience: Minimum two (02) years of experience as Junior Assistant or equivalent post.
Eligible Employing Organizations: In a University, Research Establishment, Central/State Government, PSU, Autonomous Bodies, OR an equivalent pay package in reputed private Companies / corporate banks with a minimum annual turnover of at least ₹200 Crores or more.
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Typing Speed Benchmark on Computer:
- Speed in English Typing @ 35 words per minute (wpm), OR
- Speed in Hindi Typing @ 30 words per minute (wpm).
- Computer Proficiency: The candidate should possess proficiency in Computer Operations.
6. Age Limit & Relaxation Guidelines
Official age cut-off date, upper age limits, and statutory relaxation provisions.
Application Closing Date
(09.11.2026 or as extended)35 Years
Upper Age Limit (UR)32 Years
Upper Age Limit (UR)- SC / ST Candidates: 5 years upper-age relaxation in accordance with Government of India orders adopted by the University.
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: 3 years upper-age relaxation (applicable to castes listed in the Central List of OBCs).
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years relaxation (relaxable up to 15 years for SC/ST PwBD and 13 years for OBC PwBD).
- Regular In-Service Employees: Relaxable up to a maximum of 5 years or the number of years of completed regular service (whichever is less) for candidates who have rendered at least three years of continuous regular service in the same or allied field in Government Departments, Statutory/Autonomous bodies, Universities, or PSUs.
- Departmental Candidates of DU & Colleges: Upper age limit as prescribed for direct recruits shall not be insisted upon for regular departmental staff of the University of Delhi or its colleges.
- One-Time Exemption for Contract/Ad-hoc Staff: A one-time exemption in the upper age limit is granted to persons already working on a contract, daily wage, or ad-hoc basis directly in the University or its colleges who have completed at least one year of service, irrespective of their age at the time of joining (not applicable to outsourced personnel).
7. Salary Structure & 7th CPC Pay Scales
Pay matrix levels and admissible Central Government allowances for University of Delhi appointments.
| Post Designation | 7th CPC Pay Level | Initial Basic Pay | Standard Allowances |
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| Senior Assistant (ND0601) | Pay Level 6 | ₹35,400 /— (Scale ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (27% for Delhi), Transport Allowance (TPTA), National Pension Scheme (NPS) |
| Assistant (ND0401) | Pay Level 4 | ₹25,500 /— (Scale ₹25,500 – ₹81,100) | Dearness Allowance (DA), HRA (27% Delhi Class X), Transport Allowance, Medical Benefits, NPS |
*Note: Admissible scales and Central Government allowances are regulated in accordance with University of Delhi and Ministry of Education rules applicable to central university employees located in Delhi (Class X City).
8. Application Fee & Exemption Guidelines
Official category-wise fee structure and binding fee exemption rules.
| Candidate Category | Application Fee (Non-Refundable) |
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| General / Unreserved (UR) | ₹1,000 /— |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS, and Female Candidates | ₹800 /— |
| SC, ST, and PwBD Candidates | ₹600 /— |
| Applicants of Advt. No. R&P/311/2024 (Dated 12.12.2024) | EXEMPTED (₹0 /—) |
• Fee Exemption for Advt. No. R&P/311/2024 Applicants: Candidates who had previously submitted applications for Senior Assistant and Assistant posts under Advt. No. R&P/311/2024 (dated 12 December 2024) are fully exempted from paying the application fee for this recruitment cycle, subject to following the university verification process during online submission.
• Payment Mode & Policy: Fees must be remitted strictly online. Applications without the requisite fee or incomplete details will be rejected summarily. Fees once paid are non-refundable under any circumstances.
9. Selection Process & Two-Stage Recruitment Architecture
Comprehensive selection roadmap governed by the official University of Delhi Scheme of Examination.
The recruitment process for both Senior Assistant and Assistant posts is executed through a two-stage competitive mechanism:
Preliminary Screening Test (MCQ Based)
Objective examination of 100 questions (200 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes) designed for shortlisting. This test carries no weightage in the final merit assessment.
Examination (Main) & Qualifying Skill Test
Main Exam: 200-mark descriptive paper (2 hours) assessing Educational Administration and Rules. Final merit is drawn strictly on this examination.
Skill Test: 100-mark practical evaluation (minimum 50 marks required to qualify; purely qualifying in nature).
• Bilingual Medium: Question papers for Preliminary Test, Main Exam, and Skill Test are bilingual (English and Hindi). Candidates can answer in either language, but the same medium must be maintained throughout.
• Mandatory Attendance: Merit is drawn only for candidates who appear in both components of Stage 2 (Main Exam and Skill Test).
10. Detailed Examination Pattern & Section-Wise Syllabus
Verified examination structure extracted directly from the official Scheme of Examination PDF.
Stage 1: Preliminary Test (MCQ Based) – Common Structure for Both Posts
| Subject / Section | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
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| General Knowledge / General Studies | 20 | 40 |
2 Hours 30 Minutes (+20 mins/hr for PwBD) |
| Reasoning (Analytical Abilities & Decision Making) | 20 | 40 | |
| General Mathematical Ability | 20 | 40 | |
| Administration of Higher Educational Institutions | 40 | 80 | |
| Total Preliminary Test | 100 Questions | 200 Marks | Shortlisting Only |
• Negative Marking: Each question carries 2 marks. There is a penalty of 0.5 mark for each wrong answer.
• Qualifying Cut-off: 50% marks of the average score of top 5% candidates (relaxed by 5% for SC/ST and 10% for PwBD).
Stage 2: Examination (Main) & Skill Test Structure
| Stage 2 Component | Paper Type & Core Syllabus Coverage | Marks | Duration & Nature |
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| Examination (Main) | Descriptive Paper: Educational Administration and Management; Functional aspects of Rules (Fundamental Rules, Supplementary Rules, GFR, GeM, Pension & Grievance Handling). | 200 |
2 Hours (Merit Deciding) |
| Skill Test | Practical Skills: Management of Admin Units, Manual of Office Procedures, Noting & Drafting, Information Technology / Computer Operations, and Typing (35 wpm Eng / 30 wpm Hindi for Assistant). | 100 |
As decided by experts (Qualifying - 50 Marks Min) |
• Contract / Ad-hoc Staff Bonus: Employees working on contract/ad-hoc/temporary basis in DU and its colleges as on 25.03.2021 receive an additional 1 mark per completed year of service (up to a maximum of 10 marks) in both the Preliminary Test and Examination (Main) for drawing the final merit list.
11. How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Portal Guide
Official online registration workflow confirmed by the University of Delhi.
⏳ Portal Opening Schedule: The University of Delhi has officially scheduled the online application link to be activated on 23 October 2026. Submissions close on 9 November 2026 (or within 2 weeks from Employment News publication, whichever is later).
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Visit the Official DU Website: Navigate to the University of Delhi portal at www.du.ac.in and click on “Work with DU” under “Advertisement - Departments”.
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Locate Advt. No. R&P/323/2026: Open the notification for Senior Assistant and Assistant and review the official PDFs (Vacancy, Qualifications, Examination Scheme, and General Instructions).
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New User Registration: Access the online application form link and register with an active, personal email address and mobile number. DU sends all correspondence and interview/test alerts strictly to this registered email.
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Enter Personal, Educational & Experience Particulars: Fill in demographic details, educational qualifications, and service experience (Assistant / Junior Assistant / private company ₹200+ Cr turnover). Ensure details match original mark sheets.
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Upload Prescribed Documents: Upload recent passport photo, scanned signature, degree certificates, experience letters, and category/caste certificates (OBC-NCL / EWS / PwBD) in prescribed formats.
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Pay Application Fee & Final Submit: Pay the non-refundable fee online via debit card, credit card, or net banking (unless exempted under Advt. 311/2024). Review preview form, submit, and print the confirmation page.
12. Documents & Certificate Specifications
Authentic documentation mandates prescribed in the general instructions.
- Class 10 (Matriculation) Certificate: As proof of date of birth and candidate name spelling.
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate & Marksheets: Proving successful completion of graduation from a recognized university.
- Work Experience Certificates: Stating designated post, pay level (Level 4 or equivalent), period of service, and nature of duties. In the case of private companies or corporate banks, documentation establishing an annual turnover of at least ₹200 Crores must be furnished.
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Certificate: The vacancies pertain to financial year 2026-2027; therefore, OBC-NCL certificates issued on or after 01.04.2026 are strictly required. Castes must be listed in the Central List of OBCs, digitally verifiable, and formatted per DoP&T standards.
- EWS Income & Assets Certificate: Valid certificate issued by the competent authority on or before the application closing date, but not earlier than 01.04.2026.
- PwBD Disability Certificate: Relevant permanent benchmark disability must be at least 40%, certified by an authorized medical board.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC): Candidates employed with Central/State Government or PSUs must submit a valid NOC at document verification.
13. Reservation & Category Instructions
Rules governing vertical, horizontal, and caste roster implementation in Delhi University.
• Central List Verification: Candidate eligibility under OBC reservation will be determined strictly by the Central List of OBCs maintained by the Government of India. Sub-castes that do not match the Central List will not receive OBC benefits and will be treated under General Category.
• General Option Waiver: Reserved category applicants (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) who voluntarily opt to apply as General Category Candidates will not be eligible for age relaxation or relaxation in qualifying cut-off marks.
• Age Relaxation Seat Restriction: Reserved candidates who become eligible solely by virtue of upper-age relaxations will be considered only against reserved vacancies of their respective category, even if their scores place them in the merit range for Unreserved (UR) seats.
14. General Instructions & Administrative Terms
Crucial conditions governing candidature, communications, and university jurisdiction.
• Provisional Candidature: In anticipation of large application volumes, preliminary scrutiny is not conducted at the time of examination. All candidatures remain provisional subject to original document verification.
• Technical Helpline: In case of persistent technical difficulties during online application, candidates can email: non_teaching_rec@admin.du.ac.in.
• Email Communications: All notifications, admit cards, and correspondence will be communicated strictly via the email address supplied in the application form.
• No TA/DA: No traveling allowance or dearness allowance will be paid for attending written examinations or skill tests.
• Legal Jurisdiction: Any dispute arising from this recruitment process shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Delhi Courts only.
15. Official Recruitment Links & PDF Downloads
Authentic government portals and direct official PDF downloads for Advt. No. R&P/323/2026.
| Official Resource | Description / Document Scope | Verified Official Link |
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| Work with DU Official Portal | Centralized University of Delhi Recruitment Portal | Open Portal ↗ |
| Online Application Form | Active from 23 October 2026 on DU portal | Apply Online (From 23 Oct) ↗ |
| Official Recruitment Announcement | University News Notice (Article ID 19035) | View Notice ↗ |
| Newspaper Advertisement PDF | Official Newspaper Notice (Advt. No. 323) | Download PDF ↗ |
| Vacancy Details PDF | Post-wise, category-wise, and PwBD reservation roster | Download PDF ↗ |
| Qualifications PDF | Essential degree, experience, typing & age criteria | Download PDF ↗ |
| Scheme of Examination PDF | Two-stage test syllabus, cut-offs, duration & skill test standards | Download PDF ↗ |
| General Instructions PDF | Application fee, relaxations, caste certificate guidelines | Download PDF ↗ |