Delhi University Recruitment 2026: Online Applications for 126 Senior Assistant and Assistant Posts
Updated: 20 October 2026 |
Category: University Jobsहिंदी
The University of Delhi has invited applications for 126 posts of Senior Assistant and Assistant under Advertisement No. R&P/323/2026. The last date is 9 November 2026, or two weeks after the advertisement appears in Employment News, whichever is later. The posts sit at Pay Level 6 and Level 4 of the 7th Pay Commission. A bachelor's degree alone is not enough, as experience is also required.
Recruitment at a Glance
| Organisation | University of Delhi |
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| Advertisement No. | R&P/323/2026 |
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| Notification date | 19 October 2026 |
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| Posts | Senior Assistant and Assistant |
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| Total vacancies | 126 |
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| Qualification | Bachelor's degree plus 2 or 3 years of experience, depending on the post |
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| Maximum age | 32 years for Assistant, 35 years for Senior Assistant (relaxation applies) |
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| Pay level | Assistant: Level 4, Senior Assistant: Level 6 |
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| Application fee | ₹600 to ₹1,000 by category; exemption for some applicants |
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| Selection | Preliminary exam, descriptive main exam, qualifying skill test |
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| Mode | Online |
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| Job location | University of Delhi, Delhi |
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| Official website | du.ac.in |
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Please note: A bachelor's degree alone does not qualify you for either post. Senior Assistant needs 3 years of prescribed experience and Assistant needs 2 years. Assistant also needs typing at 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi.
Important Dates
| Notification released | 19 October 2026 |
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| Last date to apply online | 9 November 2026, or within two weeks of publication in Employment News (whichever is later) |
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| Preliminary exam | To be announced |
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| Main exam | To be announced |
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| Skill test | To be announced |
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The closing date in the advertisement is conditional. Keep checking the university's latest recruitment notices for the final deadline and any change.
Post-wise Vacancies
| Post code | Post name | Vacancies | Pay level |
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| ND0601 | Senior Assistant | 46 | Level 6 |
| ND0401 | Assistant | 80 | Level 4 |
| Total | | 126 | |
Category-wise Vacancies
| Post | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
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| Senior Assistant | 21 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 46 |
| Assistant | 35 | 11 | 6 | 21 | 7 | 80 |
| Total | 56 | 17 | 9 | 33 | 11 | 126 |
Reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
| Post | PwBD reservation |
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| Senior Assistant | 1 Locomotor Disability (LD) and 1 Hearing Impairment (HI) |
| Assistant | 1 LD, 2 HI and 1 Other Benchmark Disability (OBD) |
PwBD reservation is horizontal and included in the notified vacancies. Eligible UR, SC, ST, OBC and EWS applicants can claim it under the disability conditions. If an identified PwBD vacancy stays unfilled, one corresponding UR vacancy will be kept vacant.
Eligibility and Experience
Qualification and experience must be complete by the applicable closing date.
Senior Assistant (ND0601)
| Education | Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or institution |
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| Experience | 3 years as Assistant or equivalent in Level 4, or the prescribed equivalent employment |
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| Skills | Proficiency in computer applications, noting and drafting |
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| Maximum age | 35 years |
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Assistant (ND0401)
| Education | Bachelor's degree from a recognised university or institution |
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| Experience | 2 years as Junior Assistant or equivalent in the prescribed organisations |
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| Typing | English 35 WPM or Hindi 30 WPM |
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| Computer | Proficiency in computer operations |
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| Maximum age | 32 years |
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Experience rules: Experience counts if gained in Central/State Government, universities, PSUs or autonomous bodies. Equivalent-pay experience in reputed private companies or corporate banks with an annual turnover of at least ₹200 crore is also accepted.
Age Limit and Relaxation
| Post | Maximum age |
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| Senior Assistant | 35 years |
| Assistant | 32 years |
Age is calculated as on the applicable closing date. SC, ST, OBC (Central List), PwBD, ex-servicemen and other specified categories get relaxation as per Central Government orders adopted by the university.
Special age relaxation
- Candidates with at least 3 years of regular service in the same or allied field in prescribed government, university, autonomous or PSU bodies may get up to 5 years' relaxation, or the completed years of service, whichever is less.
- The direct-recruitment upper age limit does not apply to eligible departmental candidates of the university or its colleges.
- Specified contractual, daily-wage or ad hoc staff of the university or colleges with at least 1 year of service may get a one-time exemption, subject to conditions.
- This special exemption does not cover staff working through outsourced agencies or project-based contracts.
- Applicants claiming relaxation must submit the prescribed documents during verification.
Salary (7th Pay Commission)
| Post | Pay level |
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| Senior Assistant | Level 6 |
| Assistant | Level 4 |
Selected candidates get pay and admissible allowances as per university rules. The advertisement gives only pay levels and does not state a monthly in-hand salary.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
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| General / Unreserved | ₹1,000 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS and female candidates | ₹800 |
| SC, ST and PwBD | ₹600 |
| Eligible applicants under Advt R&P/311/2024 | Exempt |
Fee exemption: Candidates who applied for Senior Assistant or Assistant under Advt R&P/311/2024 dated 12 December 2024 need not pay the fee this time. The fee is non-refundable, and an application without the required fee is rejected.
Selection Process
- Stage 1: Preliminary MCQ exam for shortlisting
- Stage 2: Descriptive main exam followed by a qualifying skill test
- Verification of qualifications, experience, reservation claims and other documents
- Final merit based on the main exam, subject to qualifying the skill test
The preliminary exam is for shortlisting only and its marks do not count in final merit. The skill test is qualifying only.
Exam Pattern
Stage 1: Preliminary exam (both posts)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
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| General Knowledge (General Studies for Assistant) | 20 | 40 |
| Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| General Mathematical Ability | 20 | 40 |
| Administration of Higher Educational Institutions | 40 | 80 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
- Type: MCQ, duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Correct answer: 2 marks, wrong answer: 0.5 mark deducted
Stage 2: Main exam
| Particulars | Senior Assistant | Assistant |
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| Type | Descriptive | Descriptive |
| Subjects | Educational Administration and Management; rules and their application in higher educational institutions | Educational Administration and Management; functional aspects of rules in higher educational institutions |
| Total marks | 200 | 200 |
| Duration | 2 hours | 2 hours |
Skill test (qualifying)
| Particulars | Senior Assistant | Assistant |
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| Areas tested | Managing university administrative units, office procedures, IT knowledge, noting and drafting | Office procedures, noting and drafting, computer operations, typing (English 35 / Hindi 30 WPM) |
| Maximum marks | 100 | 100 |
| Minimum qualifying marks | 50 | 50 |
Examination Rules
- The preliminary exam is in English and Hindi. You may answer in either language but must stay with one throughout.
- The preliminary cut-off is 50% of the average score of the top 5% candidates, with an alternative method if fewer than two candidates qualify in a group.
- SC/ST get a 5% relaxation in the cut-off and PwBD get 10%.
- Shortlisting for the main exam follows a vacancy-based ratio, and candidates tied at the cut-off are also shortlisted.
- Eligible PwBD categories get 20 minutes of compensatory time per hour.
Special marks for contractual staff: Eligible contract, ad hoc and temporary employees of the university and colleges may get 1 extra mark per year of service, up to 10 marks, in the preliminary exam and final merit. This applies to staff working as of 25 March 2021.
Syllabus
Preliminary exam
- General knowledge and current affairs
- General science
- Indian history and national movement
- Indian Constitution and polity
- Indian economy and geography
- Reasoning and analytical ability
- Decision making and data interpretation
- Mathematics and statistical calculations
- University administration and higher education policies
- University Acts, Statutes and Ordinances
Main exam
- Educational administration and management
- Higher education system and regulatory bodies
- Financial administration and budget preparation
- ICT in university administration
- Fundamental Rules and Supplementary Rules
- General Financial Rules
- Government procurement through GeM
- Pension rules and grievance handling
- Application of administrative rules in higher educational institutions
How to Apply Online
- Open the official website du.ac.in.
- Go to the Work with DU section and choose Advertisement - Departments.
- Find Advertisement No. R&P/323/2026 (Senior Assistant and Assistant) and read it fully.
- Open the online application form linked to the advertisement.
- Fill in your personal details, qualifications and work experience.
- Provide reservation and age-relaxation details, if applicable.
- Upload certificates and documents as the portal instructs.
- Pay the applicable fee (unless exempt under the earlier advertisement).
- Check everything and submit before the deadline.
- Save the submitted form and the fee receipt.
Meet the qualification, experience and age conditions by the applicable closing date. The university may accept applications provisionally and verify eligibility at later stages.
Documents Required
- Bachelor's degree certificate and mark sheets
- Experience certificate for the prescribed period and role
- Proof of date of birth and valid ID
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Valid OBC Non-Creamy Layer and EWS income and assets certificates, if applicable
- NOC for serving Government/PSU employees, where applicable
- Supporting documents for age relaxation, if claimed
- Reference of the earlier application under R&P/311/2024 (for fee exemption)
- Other documents required by the portal
OBC Non-Creamy Layer and EWS certificates must meet the validity conditions for the 2026-27 recruitment year.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many posts are there in Delhi University Recruitment 2026?
There are 126 posts in total: 46 Senior Assistant and 80 Assistant.
What is the last date to apply?
9 November 2026, or two weeks after publication in Employment News, whichever is later.
Can I apply with just a bachelor's degree?
No. Senior Assistant needs 3 years and Assistant needs 2 years of prescribed experience.
Who does not have to pay the application fee?
Candidates who applied for these posts under Advt R&P/311/2024 dated 12 December 2024.
Do preliminary exam marks count in the final merit?
No. The preliminary exam is only for shortlisting. Final merit is based on the main exam, and the skill test is qualifying only.
Notice: This article is based on the recruitment information available and is for general guidance only. Before applying, please check all conditions, dates and fees in the official notification and website.
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