DTU Assistant Professor recruitment 2026: apply for 219 posts by December 7

Delhi Technological University (DTU) has initiated its recruitment drive for Assistant Professor positions, with the online application window opening today, October 23, 2026. Prospective candidates can apply for 219 vacancies across 24 disciplines through the official DTU website, dtu.ac.in. The registration process is scheduled to close on December 7, 2026.

This recruitment, advertised as Advertisement No. 04/2026, seeks to fill regular teaching positions in various fields, including Applied Sciences, Engineering, Technology, Management, Economics, and allied areas. This follows previous recruitment drives by DTU for Assistant Professor posts, which included 158 vacancies with a deadline of April 14, 2024, and 26 vacancies with a deadline of August 9, 2021.

Application Process and Deadlines

The online application process for the Assistant Professor posts began at 11:00 AM on October 23, 2026, and will conclude at 05:00 PM on December 7, 2026. Applicants are required to provide correct and active email addresses and mobile numbers in their online forms, as no changes or modifications, including category changes, will be permitted after submission.

Following the online submission, candidates must print a copy of their application form and Annexure – II, ensuring each page is signed. These documents, along with self-attested copies of all relevant educational qualifications, experience certificates, category certificates, PwBD certificates, the front page of their PhD thesis, front page of publications, documents supporting eligibility criteria and claimed points, and the fee receipt or proof of payment, must be placed in a single sealed envelope. This envelope must reach ‘The Recruitment Cell, Room No. 818, 8th Floor, AB-3 Block, Delhi Technological University, Shahbad Daulatpur, Bawana Road, Delhi – 110042’ on or before the closing date and time.

Application Fees and Exemptions

The Delhi Technological University (DTU) has set specific application fees for the Assistant Professor recruitment, varying by candidate category. Applicants from the UR/OBC categories are required to pay an application fee of ₹2000/-. For candidates belonging to the EWS/SC/ST categories, the application fee is ₹1000/-.

PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) candidates are fully exempted from paying any application fee. once the application fee is paid, it is non-refundable and non-adjustable under any circumstances, as stated by DTU.

Vacancy Details and Eligibility Criteria

The recruitment drive aims to fill 219 Assistant Professor vacancies across 24 disciplines, with 17 posts specifically reserved for PwBD candidates across various fields. There is no upper age limit for appointment to the Assistant Professor position. A relaxation of 5% at both Bachelor’s and Master’s levels is available for SC/ST/OBC (NCL-Delhi)/PwBD candidates in specific disciplines, based on qualifying marks without grace marks. The base eligibility mark is 55%.

For Ph.D. holders who obtained their Master’s degree before September 19, 1991, a 5% relaxation is applicable, reducing the eligibility requirement from 55% to 50%. OBC (NCL-Delhi) candidates are eligible for benefits, while OBC candidates from outside Delhi and those in the creamy layer must apply under the UR category. EWS candidates are required to submit an Income & Asset Certificate for the Financial Year 2026-27, based on their income from FY 2025-26.

Selection Process and Scoring

The selection process for Assistant Professor positions at DTU will be based on a scoring system that evaluates academic qualifications and research aptitude. Candidates will be awarded marks for their Ph.D. degree, Pre-Ph.D. Degree, and for qualifying in national-level tests such as UGC/CSIR-NET (JRF)/GATE/CEED in their relevant field. If a Ph.D. degree has been obtained from a foreign university, it must be recognized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) to be considered valid for the selection process.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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