Delhi University non-teaching recruitment 2026: apply for 126 posts from October 23

The University of Delhi (DU) has released Advertisement No. R&P/323/2026 for the recruitment of 126 non-teaching positions, comprising Senior Assistant and Assistant roles. The online application process for these vacancies is scheduled to commence on October 23, 2026.

Prospective candidates will have until November 9, 2026, to submit their applications. The recruitment drive aims to fill 46 Senior Assistant posts and 80 Assistant posts across various categories, with specific eligibility criteria and a multi-stage selection process.

Application Process and Fees

The online application link for the Delhi University Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 will become active on October 23, 2026, on the official portal, www.du.ac.in. The final date for submitting applications and paying the requisite fees is November 9, 2026. After completing the online submission, applicants are required to download, sign, and send a hard copy of their application form by Speed Post to the Deputy Registrar (Recruitment), Room No. 117, First Floor, New Administrative Block, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007.

The application fee varies by candidate category. General/Unreserved candidates are required to pay ₹1,000. Candidates belonging to OBC (NCL), EWS, and Female categories will pay ₹800, while SC, ST, and PwBD candidates have a fee of ₹600. Notably, candidates who previously applied for Senior Assistant and Assistant posts under Advertisement No. R&P/311/2024, dated December 12, 2024, are exempted from paying the application fee for this recruitment cycle.

Vacancy Details and Eligibility Criteria

A total of 126 non-teaching positions are available under this recruitment, with 46 vacancies for Senior Assistant and 80 for Assistant. The Senior Assistant posts fall under Pay Level 6 as per the 7th CPC, while Assistant posts are under Pay Level 4. The maximum age limit for Senior Assistant is 35 years, and for Assistant, it is 32 years, both calculated as on the closing date of applications.

For the Senior Assistant position, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree and have three years of experience as an Assistant or an equivalent role in Pay Level 4. The Assistant position requires a Bachelor’s degree, two years of experience as a Junior Assistant or equivalent, and a typing speed of 35 words per minute (WPM) in English or 30 WPM in Hindi.

Selection Process and Examination Structure

The selection process for these non-teaching posts involves three stages: a Preliminary Test, a Main Examination, and a Skill Test. The Preliminary Test will consist of 100 objective-type questions, carrying a total of 200 marks, and will have a duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes. The syllabus for this test includes General Knowledge/General Studies, Reasoning, General Mathematical Ability, and Administration of Higher Educational Institutions.

Following the Preliminary Test, the Main Examination will be a descriptive test, also for 200 marks, with a duration of 2 hours. Its syllabus covers Educational Administration and Management, Higher Education System and Regulatory Bodies, Financial Administration and Budgeting, ICT in the University System, Fundamental Rules and Supplementary Rules, General Financial Rules and GeM Procurement, and Pension Rules and Grievance Handling. The final stage, the Skill Test, carries 100 marks and is qualifying in nature, requiring a minimum of 50 marks to pass. The Skill Test for Senior Assistant includes administrative unit management, Manual of Office Procedures, IT knowledge, noting, and drafting, while for Assistant, it covers Manual of Office Procedures, noting and drafting, computer operations, and typing at 35 WPM (English) or 30 WPM (Hindi).

Related Recruitments at Delhi University

This recruitment for Senior Assistant and Assistant posts is distinct from another non-teaching recruitment announced earlier in 2026 by the University of Delhi for its Institute of Home Economics (IHE). The DU IHE Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026, notified on February 14, 2026, was for 21 non-teaching posts, including Junior Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, and Laboratory Attendant. The application period for the IHE recruitment concluded on March 7, 2026.

The IHE recruitment included 5 vacancies for Junior Assistant, 2 for Laboratory Assistant, and 14 for Laboratory Attendant. The application fees for the IHE posts were ₹1,000 for General/Unreserved, ₹800 for OBC (NCL)/EWS/Female, and ₹600 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, mirroring the fee structure of the current recruitment drive.

Further reading

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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