The University of Delhi has invited online applications for the post of Assistant (Additional Posts) in its non-teaching cadre. The recruitment is announced through Advertisement No. R&P/325/2026, dated 29 October 2026.
A total of 215 vacancies will be filled through direct recruitment under this advertisement. The post is placed in Pay Level 4 under the VII CPC.
The last date for receipt of applications is 19 November 2026. Applications can also be submitted within two weeks from the advertisement’s publication in the Employment News, whichever is later.
Delhi University Assistant Recruitment 2026: 215 Posts Details
| Recruitment | Delhi University Assistant Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. R&P/325/2026) |
| Posts | Assistant (Additional Posts), Post Code ND0401 |
| Total Vacancies | 215 |
| Minimum Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of experience as Junior Assistant or equivalent post, typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi, and proficiency in computer operations |
| Age Limit | Maximum 32 years |
| Salary | Pay Level 4 as per VII CPC, plus admissible allowances |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Test (MCQ), Examination (Main), and Skill Test |
| Written Exam | Yes – Preliminary Test of 200 marks and Main Examination of 200 marks |
| Interview | No interview; selection is through written examinations and a qualifying Skill Test |
| Job Location | Delhi |
| Application Fee | Rs. 1,000 for General/Unreserved; Rs. 800 for OBC (NCL), EWS and Female; Rs. 600 for SC, ST and PwBD |
Delhi University Assistant Vacancy 2026
All 215 vacancies are for the single post of Assistant under Post Code ND0401. The category-wise distribution given in the advertisement is shown below.
| Post Code | Post | UR | SC | ST | Total | PwBD |
| ND0401 | Assistant | 164 | 33 | 18 | 215 | 01 (VI) |
The PwBD vacancy is a horizontal reservation within the total vacancies. Applicants of any category, including UR, SC, ST, OBC and EWS, may apply for the PwBD vacancy.
If the PwBD vacancy remains unfilled for any reason, one vacancy of the UR category shall be kept vacant. VI stands for Visual Impairment, including Blindness and Low Vision.
Who Can Apply for Delhi University Assistant Recruitment 2026
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised institute or university. This degree is the essential educational qualification for the post.
Candidates must also have two years of experience as a Junior Assistant or an equivalent post. The experience must be in a University, Research Establishment, Central or State Government, PSU or Autonomous Body.
Experience in reputed private companies or corporate banks is also accepted in prescribed cases. Such an organisation must have a minimum annual turnover of at least Rs. 200 crores.
Candidates must have a typing speed of 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi. Proficiency in computer operations is also required for this post.
Applicants should possess the prescribed qualification and experience as on the closing date. Candidates in employment must submit a No Objection Certificate at document verification.
Age Limit
The maximum age limit for the Assistant post is 32 years. The upper age limit will be determined as on the closing date of the advertisement.
Age relaxation is available for SC, ST, OBC (Central List), PwBD, Ex-servicemen and other specified categories. The relaxation will be given as per Central Government orders adopted by the University.
Delhi University Assistant Salary
The Assistant post carries Pay Level 4 as per the VII CPC. The advertised post also carries the admissible scale plus admissible allowances under University rules.
Selection Process
Stage 1: Preliminary Test
The recruitment process will be carried out in two stages. In Stage 1, applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of a preliminary test based on Multiple Choice Questions.
| Test | Areas | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Preliminary Test (MCQ) | General Studies, Reasoning and Mathematical Ability, Functioning of Higher Educational Institutions | 100 | 200 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
Each question in the Preliminary Test carries 2 marks. There will be negative marking of 0.5 mark for each wrong answer.
The Preliminary Test is only for shortlisting and will have no weightage in the final assessment. Against one vacant post, 30 applications will be shortlisted for the Main Examination, with 15 additional applications for each remaining post.
Stage 2: Main Examination and Skill Test
Stage 2 consists of the Main Examination followed by the Skill Test. The Main Examination is descriptive in nature and carries 200 marks in 2 hours.
| Test | Areas | Marks | Duration |
| Examination (Main) | Educational Administration and Management; Functional aspects of Rules and their application in Higher Educational Institutions | 200 | 2 hours |
| Skill Test | Manual of Office Procedures, Noting and Drafting, Computer Operations, English Typing at 35 wpm or Hindi Typing at 30 wpm | 100 | As decided by the evaluating experts |
Merit will be drawn on the basis of the Main Examination. The Skill Test is qualifying in nature, and a candidate must obtain 50 marks in it to qualify.
The question papers will be bilingual in English and Hindi. Candidates must use the same medium of language throughout the examination.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep their degree and experience documents ready while applying. Certificates supporting category and age relaxation claims must also be uploaded wherever applicable.
- Bachelor’s Degree certificate and mark sheets
- Experience certificate for 2 years as Junior Assistant or equivalent post
- Date of birth proof
- SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS or PwBD certificate, wherever applicable
- No Objection Certificate for candidates in employment, at document verification
- Recent photograph and signature for the online form
For the EWS category, a valid Income and Assets certificate issued on or before the last date, and not earlier than 1 April 2026, is required. For OBC (NCL), the certificate issued from 1 April 2026 will be considered valid.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / Unreserved | Rs. 1,000 |
| OBC (NCL), EWS, Female | Rs. 800 |
| SC, ST, PwBD | Rs. 600 |
Applications with incomplete information or without the requisite fee will be rejected. The fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Applicants who had applied for the post of Assistant under Advertisement No. R&P/311/2024, dated 12 December 2024, are exempted from the application fee. All other candidates must pay the fee applicable to their category.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Advertisement Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 19 November 2026, or within two weeks from the date of publication in Employment News, whichever is later |
How to Apply for Delhi University Assistant Recruitment 2026
First, visit the University of Delhi website at www.du.ac.in. Open the Work with DU section and go to Advertisement – Departments.
Next, find Advertisement No. R&P/325/2026 for the post of Assistant. Open the Online Application Link given against this advertisement.
Fill the prescribed application form with your personal, educational and experience details. Upload your photograph, signature and the required certificates in the prescribed format.
After filling the form, pay the application fee online as per your category. Candidates exempted under the earlier advertisement should claim the exemption as instructed on the portal.
Finally, submit the form before the last date and keep a copy of the submitted application. For any persistent technical issue, applicants can mail non_teaching_rec@admin.du.ac.in.
| Apply Online | DU Non-Teaching Recruitment Portal |
| Official Notification | Work with DU – Advertisement No. R&P/325/2026 |
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