Delhi University recruitment 2026: apply for 126 assistant posts by 9 November

The University of Delhi has initiated a recruitment drive for 126 non-teaching positions, including Senior Assistant and Assistant roles. The online application window for these posts will open on October 23, 2026, and close on November 9, 2026, as per Advertisement No. R&P/323/2026 issued on October 19, 2026.

This recruitment drive aims to fill 46 Senior Assistant vacancies and 80 Assistant vacancies, targeting graduates with specific administrative experience. The application process will be conducted entirely online through the official University of Delhi website, du.ac.in.

Vacancy Details and Eligibility Criteria

The recruitment drive covers 126 vacancies across two non-teaching categories: Senior Assistant and Assistant. Senior Assistant posts, categorised under Pay Level 6, have 46 openings, while Assistant posts, under Pay Level 4, account for 80 vacancies. The maximum age limit for Senior Assistant is 35 years, and for Assistant is 32 years, with age relaxations applicable for various reserved categories and eligible employees.

For Senior Assistant positions, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree and at least three years of experience as an Assistant or an equivalent role in Pay Level 4. Proficiency in computer applications, noting, and drafting is also required. Assistant candidates need a Bachelor’s Degree, two years of experience as a Junior Assistant or equivalent, and a typing speed of 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi. Proficiency in computer operations is also essential for Assistant posts.

Application Process and Fees

The online application link for these positions will be active from October 23, 2026, and will remain open until November 9, 2026. Prospective candidates are required to submit their applications through the University of Delhi’s official website, du.ac.in. The application fee varies by category, with General/Unreserved candidates paying ₹1,000.

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS, and female candidates are subject to an ₹800 fee, while SC, ST, and PwBD candidates will pay ₹600. Notably, candidates who previously applied under Advertisement R&P/311/2024 are exempt from paying the application fee for this recruitment cycle.

Selection Procedure and Benefits for Eligible Employees

The selection process for both Senior Assistant and Assistant posts involves a multi-stage examination. It begins with a preliminary MCQ examination designed for shortlisting candidates, which does not contribute to the final merit. This is followed by a descriptive main examination, on which the final merit is based, provided candidates qualify the skill test and eligibility verification.

The recruitment scheme includes additional provisions for eligible employees who have served the University of Delhi or its colleges on a contractual, ad hoc, or temporary basis. Such employees with at least three years of regular service may receive age relaxation up to five years or the completed years of qualifying service, whichever is less. In addition, these eligible employees may also receive one additional mark for each completed year of qualifying service, up to a maximum of 10 marks, which will be considered in the final assessment.

Specific vacancies for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are also included: one each for Locomotor Disability and Hearing Impairment for Senior Assistant, and one for Locomotor Disability, two for Hearing Impairment, and one for another identified benchmark disability category for Assistant posts.

Steps to Apply Online

1. Visit the official website of University of Delhi (du.ac.in).
2. Open the ‘Work with DU’ section.
3. Select ‘Advertisement – Departments’.
4. Locate Advertisement No. R&P/323/2026 for Senior Assistant and Assistant.
5. Read the vacancy, qualification, examination scheme, and general instructions carefully.
6. Fill and submit the online application form between October 23, 2026, and November 9, 2026.
7. Upload required documents including photograph, signature, educational certificates, and experience certificates.
8. Pay the applicable application fee online.
9. Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

Further reading

• Delhi University non-teaching recruitment 2026: apply for 126 posts from October 23
• Supreme Court SPA recruitment 2026: apply for 65 posts by November 10
• APPSC Lecturer recruitment 2026 out for 160 posts: apply from 18 November
• APSSB NTME 2026 recruitment for 217 posts: apply online by 5 November
• Railway NTPC 2026 graduate recruitment begins today for 3,548 posts; apply by 6 November

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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