DTU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 219 Faculty Posts Across 24 Disciplines
⚡ Official University Faculty Notification: The Delhi Technological University (DTU), Government of NCT of Delhi, has officially released the notification of DTU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 on October 22, 2026. Under this recruitment a total of 219 vacancies would be filled across 24 disciplines. The online application process started today October 23, 2026 at 11 AM. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the university’s official website at dtu.ac.in. This recruitment is mainly for regular and backlog vacancies along with a special drive for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). The last date to apply online is December 7, 2026 by 5 PM.
Academic Level 10 Pay Scale: Selected Assistant Professors will receive rationalized entry basic pay of ₹57,700/- per month in Academic Pay Level-10 (7th CPC Pay Matrix ₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400) plus DA, 30% HRA in Delhi, Transport Allowance, and university research grants (Gross starting emoluments approx. ₹1.10 Lakh+ per month).
No Upper Age Limit: In accordance with DTU statutes and UGC/AICTE norms, there is no upper age restriction for applying to the post of Assistant Professor (retirement superannuation age norms apply).
1. About Delhi Technological University (DTU) Faculty Recruitment 2026
Delhi Technological University (DTU), historically known as Delhi College of Engineering (DCE, founded in 1941), is one of India's oldest and foremost technical institutions established by the Delhi Act 6 of 2009 by the Government of NCT of Delhi. Situated on an expansive 164-acre campus in Shahbad Daulatpur, Bawana Road, Rohini, New Delhi, DTU has consistently maintained top NIRF rankings in Engineering and University categories.
Under Advertisement No. 04/2026, DTU has announced a faculty induction drive filling 219 Assistant Professor posts across 24 academic departments. This drive includes regular vacancies, backlog vacancies, and a dedicated special recruitment initiative for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). The recruitment aims to strengthen undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, doctoral mentorship, state-of-the-art laboratory research, sponsored consultancy, and intellectual property development across emerging engineering and applied science domains.
2. DTU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights & Overview
| Feature / Parameter | Official Specification (Advt 04/2026) |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Delhi Technological University (DTU), Govt. of NCT of Delhi |
| Advertisement Reference No. | 04/2026 (Assistant Professor Recruitment) |
| Post Designation | Assistant Professor (Academic Faculty Cadre) |
| Total Number of Vacancies | 219 Posts (Regular, Backlog & Special PwBD Drive) |
| Number of Academic Disciplines | 24 Departments (Engineering, Sciences, Management & Humanities) |
| Pay Scale & Matrix Level | Academic Pay Level-10 (Entry Basic ₹57,700/-, Pay Band ₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400) |
| Gross Monthly Emoluments | Approx. ₹1,05,000 to ₹1,18,000/- per month (inclusive of 30% HRA, DA, TA) |
| Application Start Date | 23 October 2026 (from 11:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 December 2026 (till 05:00 PM) |
| Age Limit | No Upper Age Limit for appointment as Assistant Professor |
| Mode of Application | Online Submission via recruitment.dtu.ac.in |
| Selection Methodology | Academic Screening / PBAS Shortlisting, Document Scrutiny, Presentation & Personal Interview |
| Official Portals | www.dtu.ac.in | recruitment.dtu.ac.in |
3. Important Dates & Official Recruitment Schedule
Candidates intending to apply for faculty positions must adhere strictly to the schedule announced in Advertisement No. 04/2026. Online registration portals opened on 23 October 2026:
| Event / Milestone | Official Date & Deadline |
|---|---|
| Release of Official Detailed Notification (Advt 04/2026) | 22 October 2026 |
| Commencement of Online Application at recruitment.dtu.ac.in | 23 October 2026 (from 11:00 AM) |
| Closing Date for Online Application Submission | 07 December 2026 (till 05:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Online Application Fee Payment | 07 December 2026 (till 05:00 PM) |
| Publication of Screening / Shortlisted Candidates List | To be notified at dtu.ac.in |
| Teaching/Research Presentation & Personal Interview Dates | To be announced via candidate login & university portal |
4. Complete Discipline-Wise Vacancy Distribution (219 Posts across 24 Disciplines)
The 219 Assistant Professor vacancies are distributed across 24 distinct departments and academic centers. The Department of Computer Science & Engineering leads with the highest number of posts (36 vacancies), followed by Civil Engineering (20 posts), Production Engineering (20 posts), and Mechanical Engineering (18 posts).
| S.No. | Academic Discipline / Department | Faculty Cadre | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) | Assistant Professor | 36 |
| 2 | Civil Engineering | Assistant Professor | 20 |
| 3 | Production Engineering | Assistant Professor | 20 |
| 4 | Mechanical Engineering | Assistant Professor | 18 |
| 5 | Applied Physics | Assistant Professor | 15 |
| 6 | Automobile Engineering | Assistant Professor | 12 |
| 7 | Applied Mathematics | Assistant Professor | 11 |
| 8 | Engineering Physics | Assistant Professor | 11 |
| 9 | Management (Delhi School of Management - DSM) | Assistant Professor | 10 |
| 10 | Information Technology (IT) | Assistant Professor | 9 |
| 11 | Electrical Engineering | Assistant Professor | 8 |
| 12 | Environmental Science & Engineering | Assistant Professor | 6 |
| 13 | Biotechnology | Assistant Professor | 6 |
| 14 | Geospatial Technology | Assistant Professor | 6 |
| 15 | Humanities (Economics) | Assistant Professor | 5 |
| 16 | Applied Chemistry | Assistant Professor | 4 |
| 17 | Chemical Engineering | Assistant Professor | 4 |
| 18 | Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) | Assistant Professor | 4 |
| 19 | Humanities (English) | Assistant Professor | 3 |
| 20 | Software Engineering | Assistant Professor | 3 |
| 21 | Design | Assistant Professor | 3 |
| 22 | Mathematics & Computing | Assistant Professor | 2 |
| 23 | Geospatial Science | Assistant Professor | 2 |
| 24 | Economics (USME - East Delhi Campus) | Assistant Professor | 1 |
| Grand Total Assistant Professor Vacancies (24 Disciplines) | 219 | ||
5. Educational Qualifications & Discipline-Wise Eligibility Norms
Qualifications for appointment as Assistant Professor at Delhi Technological University are prescribed in strict accordance with the Recruitment Rules formulated under DTU Statutes, AICTE regulations, and UGC regulations. The criteria differ across Engineering, Applied Sciences, Management, and Humanities disciplines:
🛠️ Engineering & Technology Disciplines
CSE, IT, Civil, Mech, Prod, ECE, EE, Auto, Chem, Env, Biotech, Software
- Essential: B.E. / B.Tech. and M.E. / M.Tech. in relevant branch with First Class or equivalent in either of the two degrees.
- Candidates who have completed integrated M.Tech. or dual degrees with First Class are also eligible.
- Desirable / Merit Factor: Ph.D. degree in appropriate discipline or demonstrated research excellence via SCI/Scopus indexed journal publications.
🔬 Applied Sciences & Humanities
Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, English, Economics
- Essential: Master's Degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade point) from an Indian University or accredited foreign university.
- Mandatory Benchmark: Must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC/CSIR.
- Exemption: Candidates awarded a Ph.D. degree in regular mode adhering to UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D.) Regulations are exempted from NET.
📊 Management (DSM & USME)
Delhi School of Management & East Delhi Campus
- Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline and Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) / PGDM / C.A. / ICWA / M.Com. with First Class or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years of professional / research / industrial experience post-Master's degree, OR a Ph.D. in Management.
- NET qualification in Management is applicable as per UGC norms where required.
🎨 Design & Geospatial Domains
Department of Design, Geospatial Science & Technology
- Design: First Class Bachelor's Degree in Design / Architecture / Fine Arts AND First Class Master's Degree in Design (M.Des.) or equivalent. CEED / NET qualification as applicable.
- Geospatial: First Class M.Tech. / M.Sc. in Remote Sensing & GIS / Geomatics / Geospatial Technology or allied branch with relevant technical background.
6. Age Limit & Statutory University Provisions
- No Upper Age Limit: As per the statutory provisions of Delhi Technological University and recruitment guidelines for teaching cadres, there is no upper age restriction for applying for the post of Assistant Professor.
- Superannuation Ceiling: The applicant must not have exceeded the statutory age of retirement / superannuation prescribed for faculty members by the Government of NCT of Delhi / DTU (65 years).
- Reservation Benefits: SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer of Delhi), EWS, and PwBD reservations and concessions are extended strictly to candidates possessing authentic category certificates issued by designated competent authorities in the format prescribed by the Government of NCT of Delhi / Government of India.
7. Application Fee & Payment Gateway Details
Candidates must deposit the non-refundable registration and processing fee online through the integrated payment gateway on the recruitment portal:
| Candidate Category | Application Fee (₹) | Payment Modes Accepted |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR / General) and OBC Candidates | ₹2,000/- | Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / UPI |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS), SC & ST Candidates | ₹1,000/- | Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / UPI |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | Exempted (₹0 / NIL) | Fee Exemption applies upon uploading valid disability certificate (40%+ benchmark) |
*Note: Candidates applying for more than one discipline must submit separate online application forms and pay the requisite fee separately for each department.
8. Salary, Academic Pay Level-10 & Faculty Allowances
Assistant Professors at DTU enjoy one of the most lucrative academic remuneration packages in India, aligned with the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) and Delhi Government service standards:
Level 10
7th CPC Faculty Pay Matrix₹57,700/-
Basic Pay at Cell 1₹1,10,000+
Per Month in Delhi (Class X City)Monthly Allowances & Campus Benefits:
- Dearness Allowance (DA): Paid at prevailing Central/Delhi Government rates (currently 53%+).
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): Granted at 30% of Basic Pay for New Delhi (Class 'X' metropolitan tier), or campus faculty housing accommodation.
- Transport Allowance (TPTA): ₹7,200/- plus DA thereon for Level 10 officers in A1/X cities.
- Academic Research Grants & Travel Funding: Cumulative Professional Development Allowance (CPDA) / Seed Grants for attending national and international IEEE/Springer/ACM conferences, journal publication fees, and book grants.
- Pension & Health Security: National Pension System (NPS) with 14% government contribution, comprehensive medical reimbursement / CGHS / DGEHS health cover for self and dependents.
9. Selection Process & Screening Methodology
Recruitment to the post of Assistant Professor at DTU is carried out through an objective, merit-driven, four-stage evaluation mechanism:
1 Stage 1: Preliminary Scrutiny & Academic PBAS / API Screening
The Scrutiny Committee evaluates all received online applications against basic eligibility qualifications and computes the Academic Performance Indicator (API) / Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS) score based on academic records (UG, PG, Ph.D.), research publications (SCI/Scopus), teaching experience, patents, and awards. Shortlisted candidates are invited for the next stage.
2 Stage 2: Original Document Verification & Credential Scrutiny
Shortlisted applicants must present their original educational degrees, marksheets, proof of conversion from CGPA to percentage, NET/GATE/CEED scorecards, category/caste certificates, valid NOC (for serving government/PSU employees), and research reprints before the verification board.
3 Stage 3: Teaching Demonstration & Research Presentation
Candidates deliver a 15–20 minute presentation before the Departmental Screening Committee showcasing their pedagogical competence, core subject domain knowledge, future research roadmap, laboratory development plans, and potential to attract external sponsored research funding.
4 Stage 4: Personal Interview before Statutory Selection Committee
Final selection is determined based on the candidate's performance in the Personal Interview conducted by the statutory Selection Board comprising the Vice-Chancellor, Subject Experts nominated by the Academic Council, Head of Department, and Visitor's/Chancellor's nominees. The final merit list is uploaded to dtu.ac.in.
10. Step-by-Step Procedure to Apply Online at recruitment.dtu.ac.in
Follow this comprehensive walkthrough to submit your online application seamlessly before the closing deadline of 07 December 2026:
- Visit Official Portal: Open your browser and navigate to the DTU recruitment portal at recruitment.dtu.ac.in.
- User Registration: Click on "New Candidate Registration – Advt 04/2026". Enter your active email address, mobile number, and generate a secure password. Verify through the OTP sent to your email.
- Fill Personal Details: Log in with your registered credentials and input your full name, father's/mother's name, date of birth, category (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS), address, and PwBD status if applicable.
- Academic Record Entry: Enter details of Matriculation (10th), Senior Secondary (12th), Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, NET/GATE/CEED qualifications, and Ph.D. title, thesis award date, and supervising institution.
- Research Publications & Experience: Upload indexed research papers (with ISSN/ISBN and impact factor), books, book chapters, conference proceedings, patents, and sponsored project details.
- Upload Mandatory Documents: Upload clear scanned copies of your passport-size photo, signature, category certificate, 10th certificate for DOB proof, degree certificates, and NOC (if currently employed).
- Pay Application Fee: Choose your preferred online payment option (UPI, Credit/Debit Card, or Net Banking) to pay the non-refundable fee (₹2,000 for UR/OBC, ₹1,000 for EWS/SC/ST, ₹0 for PwBD).
- Final Review & Submit: Carefully review the pre-filled summary form for any typographical errors. Submit the application and download the generated PDF application form. Retain 2 printed copies along with fee payment receipt for submission during presentation and document verification.