DU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 126 Posts, Eligibility & Dates

The University of Delhi (DU) has released the Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 notification under Advt. No. R&P/323/2026 for 126 posts of Senior Assistant and Assistant. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website, du.ac.in, by clicking "Work with DU" under the head "Advertisement - Departments". The last date to apply is 9 November 2026, or two weeks from the date of publication of the advertisement in the Employment News, whichever is later.

DU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026

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DU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Overview

DU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

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Application Fee

Applications with incomplete information or without the fee are rejected. The fee is not refundable. Candidates who applied for the Senior Assistant and Assistant posts under Advt. No. R&P/311/2024 (dated 12 December 2024) are exempted from the application fee.

Age Limit

The upper age limit is counted as on the closing date of the advertisement.

• SC / ST / OBC (Central List) / PwD / Ex-Servicemen: relaxation as per Central Government orders adopted by the University.
• Employees with regular service: up to 5 years (or the completed years of service, if less) for candidates with at least 3 years' regular service in the same or allied field in Government departments, statutory or autonomous bodies, universities, colleges under DU or PSUs.
• Departmental candidates of the University or its colleges: the upper age limit for direct recruits is not insisted upon.
• Contract, daily wage or ad hoc employees of the University or its colleges: one-time exemption in the upper age limit if they have put in at least one year of service. It does not apply to project-based or outsourced staff.
• SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / PwBD candidates who apply as General category get no relaxation.

DU Non-Teaching Vacancy 2026 Details & Eligibility Criteria

Category-wise vacancies:

LD is locomotor disability, HI is hearing impairment and OBD is one of the benchmark disability categories as given in the notice. PwBD posts are within the total vacancies, and candidates of any category can apply for them. If a PwBD post remains unfilled, one UR post is kept vacant.

Qualification Details

• Senior Assistant: A Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or institution, and 3 years' experience as Assistant or equivalent in Level 4. The experience must be in Central or State Government, University, PSU or other autonomous bodies, or at an equivalent pay package in reputed private companies or corporate banks with an annual turnover of at least ?200 crore. Candidates should have proficiency in computer applications, noting and drafting.
• Assistant: A Bachelor's degree from a recognised institute or university, and 2 years' experience as Junior Assistant or equivalent in a university, research establishment, Central or State Government, PSU or autonomous body, or an equivalent pay package in reputed private companies or corporate banks with an annual turnover of at least ?200 crore. Typing speed of 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi, and proficiency in computer operations.

Candidates must have the qualification and experience as on the closing date. SC, ST, OBC (NCL) and PwBD candidates get a further relaxation of 5% marks wherever a percentage is prescribed for the minimum educational qualification.

Selection Process

The selection has two stages for both posts.

1. Stage 1 – Preliminary Test (MCQ): only for shortlisting, with no weightage in the final result.
2. Stage 2 – Main Examination (descriptive) followed by Skill Test. The merit list is made on the Main Examination. The Skill Test is qualifying only.

• Preliminary Test syllabus: General Knowledge / General Studies (20 questions), Reasoning (20), General Mathematical Ability (20) and Administration of Higher Educational Institutions (40).
• Main Examination syllabus: Educational Administration and Management; functional aspects of rules in higher educational institutions (Fundamental Rules, Supplementary Rules, General Financial Rules, GeM procurement, pension and grievance handling).
• Skill Test for Senior Assistant: management of administrative units of the University, Manual of Office Procedures, Information Technology, noting and drafting.
• Skill Test for Assistant: Manual of Office Procedures, noting and drafting, computer operations, and typing at 35 WPM (English) or 30 WPM (Hindi).
• Cut-off for the Preliminary Test: 50% of the average score of the top 5% of candidates (or the top 2 candidates, if the top 5% is fewer than 2). There is a relaxation of 5% marks for SC / ST and 10% for PwBD.
• Shortlisting: 30 candidates for one post, and 15 more for each additional post (for example, 45 for two posts and 60 for three posts).
• Question papers are in English and Hindi. 20 minutes extra per hour is given to visually impaired and cerebral palsy candidates.
• Contract, ad hoc and temporary employees of the University and its colleges (as on 25 March 2021) get 1 extra mark for each year of service, up to 10 marks, in the Preliminary Test and in the final merit.

Salary

The posts carry Pay Level 6 (Senior Assistant) and Pay Level 4 (Assistant) of the 7th CPC, plus admissible allowances. The notice does not give the pay amounts.

How to Apply for DU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website, du.ac.in.
2. Click "Work with DU" under the head "Advertisement - Departments".
3. Open the online application for Advt. No. R&P/323/2026 and choose your post code.
4. Fill in the application form with correct details and your email ID.
5. Upload the required certificates and documents.
6. Pay the application fee as shown on the portal and submit the form before the last date.

All letters from the University are sent only to the email ID given in the application. In case of a technical problem, write to non_teaching_rec@admin.du.ac.in.

Documents Required

• Proof of qualification and experience, as on the closing date
• Caste certificate for SC / ST, and OBC (NCL) certificate issued on or after 1 April 2026 in the DoP&T format
• EWS Income and Assets certificate in the prescribed format, issued on or after 1 April 2026 and valid on the final day of application
• Disability certificate (40% or more) for PwBD candidates
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer, for those in State, Central Government or PSU service

Candidates must produce the documents for age relaxation again at the time of the test, skill test or document verification.

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FAQs – DU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026

How many vacancies are available in DU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026?

A total of 126 vacancies are available, including 46 Senior Assistant and 80 Assistant posts.

What is the last date to apply for DU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026?

The last date is 9 November 2026, or two weeks from the date of publication of the advertisement in the Employment News, whichever is later.

What is the qualification required for the DU Assistant post?

Candidates need a Bachelor's degree, 2 years' experience as Junior Assistant or equivalent, and typing speed of 35 WPM in English or 30 WPM in Hindi.

What is the age limit for DU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026?

The upper age limit is 35 years for Senior Assistant and 32 years for Assistant, as on the closing date, with relaxation as per rules.

What is the application fee for DU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026?

The fee is Rs 1,000 for General, Rs 800 for OBC (NCL), EWS and Female, and Rs 600 for SC, ST and PwBD candidates.

How can I apply for DU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can apply online on du.ac.in by clicking "Work with DU" under "Advertisement - Departments".