DU Senior Assistant and Assistant Recruitment 2026

The University of Delhi (DU) has announced Recruitment 2026 for 126 regular positions of Senior Assistant and Assistant under Advertisement No. R&P/323/2026. Graduates who meet the relevant experience, age and other post-specific requirements may apply through the university’s online application process.

There are 46 Senior Assistant vacancies and 80 Assistant vacancies, with applications open from 19 October to 9 November 2026. Candidates must apply online through the DU website; selection is based on a written examination, a skill test where applicable, and document verification.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

DU has advertised 126 posts across two positions. The post-wise category distribution and PwBD vacancies are set out below.

Applicants from any category may apply for PwBD vacancies. The notification states that if PwBD vacancies remain unfilled, one UR vacancy will be kept vacant.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Senior Assistant: Applicants need a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university and at least three years of experience as an Assistant or in an equivalent Level 4 position. Qualifying experience may be with a Central or State Government organisation, university, PSU or autonomous body, or in a comparable pay package at a reputed private company or corporate bank with annual turnover of at least INR 200 crore. Proficiency in computer applications, noting and drafting is also required.

Assistant: Applicants need a bachelor’s degree from a recognised institute or university and at least two years of experience as a Junior Assistant or in an equivalent post. Experience may be with a university, research establishment, Central or State Government organisation, PSU or autonomous body, or in a comparable pay package at a reputed private company or corporate bank with annual turnover of at least INR 200 crore. Candidates must also be able to type at 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi, and have proficiency in computer operations.

Age Limit

The upper age limit, calculated as of the closing date, is 35 years for Senior Assistant and 32 years for Assistant. Age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates is available under Central Government rules. Candidates with at least three years of regular service in the same or an allied field in a government, statutory or autonomous body, university or PSU may receive up to five years’ relaxation. There is no age limit for departmental candidates of the University or its colleges. DU contract, daily-wage and ad-hoc employees with at least one year of service receive a one-time exemption. The notification also provides a 5% relaxation in minimum qualifying marks for SC, ST, OBC (NCL) and PwBD candidates.

Application Fee

Applications submitted without the required fee may be rejected. Fees paid are non-refundable.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official University of Delhi website at www.du.ac.in.
2. Under “Advertisement – Departments,” select “Work with DU” and find the relevant recruitment advertisement.
3. Read the detailed notification and confirm that you meet the requirements for the post you want to apply for.
4. Open the online application link for the relevant post and register using a valid email address and mobile number.
5. Complete the form with your personal, educational and employment details.
6. Upload the required scanned photograph, signature and supporting documents. Keep degree certificates and marksheets, experience proof, date-of-birth evidence, applicable category certificates and, if relevant, an employer NOC available for the application and verification process.
7. Pay the applicable fee online, unless you qualify for the stated exemption.
8. Review the details entered, submit the application and download or print a copy for your records.

Salary & Pay Scale

Appointments are on a regular basis, with pay levels under the 7th CPC as indicated below.

Selection Process

The selection process includes a written examination, a skill test and document verification. The skill test for the Assistant post includes a typing test. The notification cautions that taking and qualifying in the recruitment test does not by itself guarantee an invitation to a further test or interview; candidates must also satisfy the eligibility conditions and pass document verification.

Eligible candidates should complete the online application by 9 November 2026, while checking the notification’s alternative deadline condition tied to publication in Employment News. Review the detailed advertisement and submit the required information and fee, if applicable, before the closing date.