Recruitment Board: University of Delhi (DU)
Total Vacancies: 215
Application Start Date: 2026-10-29
Last Date to Apply: 2026-11-19
| Short Information |
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| The University of Delhi (DU) has issued Advertisement No. R&P/325/2026 dated 29 October 2026 for 215 Assistant (Additional Posts), Post Code ND0401, non-teaching, Pay Level 4 (7th CPC). Graduates with two years' experience as Junior Assistant or equivalent, typing speed of 35 wpm English or 30 wpm Hindi and computer proficiency can apply online until 19 November 2026, or two weeks from publication in Employment News, whichever is later. Selection is by Preliminary Test, descriptive Main Exam and a qualifying Skill Test. This Delhi Sarkari Naukri is a central university vacancy. |
Updated on 31 October 2026.
| Important Dates |
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| Advertisement Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 29 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 19 November 2026, or 2 weeks from Employment News publication, whichever is later |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | Same as last date to apply |
| Age / Experience Cut-off Date | Closing date of application |
| Preliminary Test | To be notified |
| Main Exam and Skill Test | To be notified |
| Admit Card / Result | To be notified |
| Application Fee |
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| Category | Fee |
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| General / Unreserved | ₹1,000 |
| OBC (NCL) / EWS | ₹800 |
| All Female Candidates | ₹800 |
| SC / ST | ₹600 |
| PwBD | ₹600 |
| Applied earlier under Advt R&P/311/2024 (12 December 2024) | Exempted |
Fee is paid online and is non-refundable.
| Age Limit (as on closing date) |
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| Maximum | 32 years |
| Relaxation | SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as per Central Government orders adopted by DU |
| Service Relaxation | Up to 5 years (or completed years of service, whichever less) for 3+ years regular service in same/allied field in Government, university, autonomous body or PSU |
| DU Employees | Specified exemptions for departmental and eligible contractual/daily-wage/ad hoc staff directly appointed by DU or its colleges (not outsourced or project staff) |
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| Vacancy Details (Advt R&P/325/2026) |
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| Post | UR | SC | ST | Total |
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| Assistant (Post Code ND0401) | 164 | 33 | 18 | 215 |
1 post is reserved horizontally for PwBD (Visual Impairment) within the 215. If it is not filled, one UR vacancy stays unfilled.
| Eligibility / Qualification |
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| Requirement | Details |
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| Education | Bachelor's degree from a recognised university/institution |
| Experience | 2 years as Junior Assistant or equivalent in a university, research establishment, Central/State Government, PSU, autonomous body, or reputed private company/corporate bank with equivalent pay and annual turnover of ₹200 crore or more |
| Typing | 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi |
| Computer | Proficiency in computer operations |
Qualification and experience must be held by the closing date. See Graduate Jobs.
| Selection Process |
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| Stage | Nature | Marks | Counts in Merit? |
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| Preliminary Test | Objective MCQ, shortlisting | 200 | No |
| Main Examination | Descriptive | 200 | Yes |
| Skill Test | Typing, computer, noting and drafting | 100 (qualifying, min 50) | No |
| Document Verification | Qualification, experience, category | — | — |
| Exam Pattern – Preliminary Test |
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| Subject | Questions | Marks |
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| General Studies | 20 | 40 |
| Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| General Mathematical Ability | 20 | 40 |
| Administration of Higher Educational Institutions | 40 | 80 |
| Total (2 hours 30 minutes) | 100 | 200 |
2 marks per correct answer; 0.5 mark deducted per wrong answer. Qualifying cut-off is 50% of the average score of the top 5% candidates (relaxed by 5 points for SC/ST, 10 points for PwBD). Shortlisting for Main: 30 candidates for the first vacancy and 15 for each additional vacancy.
| Exam Pattern – Main Exam and Skill Test |
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| Paper | Content | Marks | Duration |
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| Main (Descriptive) | Educational Administration and Management; functional aspects of rules in higher educational institutions (FR/SR, GFR, GeM, pension, finance, ICT) | 200 | 2 hours |
| Skill Test | Manual of Office Procedure, noting and drafting, computer operation, typing | 100 (min 50) | As decided |
| Salary / Pay Scale |
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| Pay Level | Level 4, 7th CPC (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) |
| Allowances | DA, HRA, TA and others as admissible under DU rules |
Documents Required
- Bachelor's degree certificate and marksheets
- Experience certificates for 2 years as Junior Assistant or equivalent
- Date-of-birth proof
- SC/ST certificate; OBC-NCL certificate issued on or after 1 April 2026; EWS certificate issued on or after 1 April 2026 and by the closing date
- PwBD certificate (40% or more), if applicable
- NOC from employer for serving candidates
- Proof of previous application under R&P/311/2024 for fee exemption
- Recent photograph and signature
How to Apply
- Open du.ac.in → Work with DU → Advertisement – Departments.
- Open Advertisement No. R&P/325/2026 (Assistant) and read all documents.
- Click the online application link and register with a valid email and mobile number.
- Fill personal, education, 2-year experience and typing details.
- Upload photo, signature and documents.
- Pay the fee online (unless exempted) and submit before the closing date.
- Save the submitted form; all communication is by email.
| Important Questions |
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- Question: What is the last date for Delhi University Assistant Recruitment 2026?
Answer: 19 November 2026, or two weeks from publication in Employment News, whichever is later.
- Question: How many DU Assistant posts are there?
Answer: 215: UR 164, SC 33, ST 18, including 1 PwBD (VI) post.
- Question: Is experience required for DU Assistant 2026?
Answer: Yes. Two years as Junior Assistant or equivalent, plus 35/30 wpm typing and computer proficiency.
- Question: What is the DU Assistant age limit?
Answer: Maximum 32 years on the closing date, with relaxation as per rules.
- Question: What is the DU Assistant salary?
Answer: Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) with allowances.
- Question: Do earlier applicants pay the fee again?
Answer: No. Applicants under Advt R&P/311/2024 are exempted.
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