AUD Delhi Non-Teaching Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern for Section Officer, Junior Assistant, Staff Nurse and Other Posts
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) has published the AUD Delhi Non-Teaching Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 for six posts: Section Officer, Senior Assistant, Junior Assistant / Junior Assistant-cum-Caretaker, Staff Nurse, Junior Library Assistant and Sports Coach. The scheme of examination is taken from the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi Recruitment Rules (Non-Teaching Employees) 2020. All six posts have a written exam of 200 marks, and Paper 1 has no negative marking.
The AUD Delhi non-teaching exam has an objective Paper 1 and a descriptive Paper 2 for every post. Junior Assistant, Staff Nurse, Junior Library Assistant and Sports Coach candidates also take a qualifying skill test (Paper 3). Section Officer and Senior Assistant candidates have no skill test, but their Paper 2 covers service rules and educational administration. For each post, Paper 2 is checked only if the candidate scores the minimum marks in Paper 1. If you are preparing for other university non-teaching jobs, also see our IIM Bodh Gaya Non Faculty Recruitment 2026 and NIPGR Junior Assistant Recruitment 2026 articles. This article covers the post-wise AUD Delhi exam pattern, marks, time, skill test and detailed syllabus, all taken from the official scheme of examination.
Quick summary:
➤ University: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD)
➤ Topic: AUD Delhi Non-Teaching Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026
➤ Posts: Section Officer, Senior Assistant, Junior Assistant, Staff Nurse, Junior Library Assistant, Sports Coach
➤ Total marks: 200 for every post (Paper 1 + Paper 2)
➤ Paper 1: Objective, no negative marking
➤ Paper 2: Descriptive (post-specific)
➤ Paper 3: Skill test, qualifying (for 4 posts)
➤ Merit: Paper 1 + Paper 2 marks
➤ Official website: aud.delhi.gov.in
Table of Contents
- AUD Delhi Non-Teaching Exam Pattern at a Glance
- Section Officer Exam Pattern and Syllabus
- Senior Assistant Exam Pattern and Syllabus
- Junior Assistant Exam Pattern and Syllabus
- Staff Nurse Exam Pattern and Syllabus
- Junior Library Assistant Exam Pattern and Syllabus
- Sports Coach Exam Pattern and Syllabus
- Paper 1 Common Syllabus
- Selection and Merit Rules
- Preparation Tips
- FAQs
- Important Links
AUD Delhi Non-Teaching Exam Pattern 2026 at a Glance
The AUD Delhi non-teaching exam pattern is similar across posts. Each post has an objective Paper 1 and a descriptive Paper 2, for a total of 200 marks. The table below compares the AUD Delhi exam pattern for all six posts.
| Post | Paper 1 (Objective) | Paper 2 (Descriptive) | Paper 3 (Skill Test) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section Officer | 80 Qs, 80 marks, 1.5 hrs | 120 marks, 2.5 hrs | No | 200 |
| Senior Assistant | 80 Qs, 80 marks, 1.5 hrs | 120 marks, 2.5 hrs | No | 200 |
| Junior Assistant / JA-cum-Caretaker | 100 Qs, 100 marks, 2 hrs | 100 marks, 2 hrs | Yes, 50 marks, 1 hr (typing + computer) | 200 |
| Staff Nurse | 100 Qs, 100 marks, 2 hrs | 100 marks, 2 hrs | Yes, 50 marks, 1 hr (min 40%) | 200 |
| Junior Library Assistant | 100 Qs, 100 marks, 2 hrs | 100 marks, 2 hrs | Yes, 50 marks, 1 hr (min 40%) | 200 |
| Sports Coach | 100 Qs, 100 marks, 2 hrs | 100 marks, 2 hrs | Yes, 50 marks, 1 hr (min 40%) | 200 |
The skill test is qualifying. Its marks are not added to the 200-mark total.
AUD Delhi Section Officer Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The AUD Delhi Section Officer exam has two papers: an 80-mark objective Paper 1 on general studies and a 120-mark descriptive Paper 2 on rules, regulations and educational administration. There is no skill test. The Section Officer exam pattern is given below.
| Paper | Type | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Objective | 80 | 80 | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Paper 2 | Descriptive | – | 120 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Total | 200 | |||
Section Officer Paper 1 syllabus (80 questions)
The official scheme lists eight subjects for Section Officer Paper 1. The 80 questions are shared across all of them, with no subject-wise split given.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| General English | Comprehension, grammar, synonyms and antonyms, sentence correction |
| General Science | Everyday application and understanding of science |
| Current Affairs | Significant national and international events |
| History | Social, economic and political aspects |
| Geography | Physical, social and economic geography of India, agricultural and natural resources |
| Computer Knowledge | MS Word, Excel, PPT, Tally, Email |
| Indian Polity & Economy | Political system, Constitution, Panchayati Raj, social systems, economic developments |
| General Mental Ability & Empathy | Reasoning, analytical ability, situational analysis, empathy |
Section Officer Paper 2 syllabus (Domain Knowledge)
Paper 2 for Section Officer and Senior Assistant tests domain knowledge of rules, regulations and educational administration. The syllabus is the same for both posts:
- Fundamental Rules (FRs) and Supplementary Rules (SRs): pay, confirmation, dismissal, foreign service, deputation, lien, TA, LTC and leave rules, medical attendance rules and CGHS.
- CCS (Conduct) Rules, 1964 and CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965.
- General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017, DFPR-1978, budget formulation, role of DDOs, income tax, procurement of goods and services, contract management.
- Common format of accounts for Central Autonomous Bodies, audit of autonomous bodies, C&AG.
- Office procedure, parliamentary procedures, record management, public administration.
- RTI Act 2005, CCS (Pension) Rules, New Pension Scheme.
- Educational administration with reference to UGC rules, CGPA/SGPA, National Policy on Education, the higher education system and its regulatory bodies, educational statistics.
- Basic concepts of public, personnel and financial administration: hierarchy, span of control, delegation, recruitment, promotion, budget.
- Leadership, teamwork and conflict management.
- Matters of national importance, constitutional laws and case laws.
- Computer competency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email and Tally.
AUD Delhi Senior Assistant Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The AUD Delhi Senior Assistant exam pattern is the same as Section Officer's in marks and time. The difference is that Paper 1 has a fixed split of 20 questions each in four subjects. Paper 2 is the same domain knowledge paper. The Senior Assistant exam pattern is given below.
| Paper / Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: General Awareness | 20 | 20 | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Paper 1: Reasoning Ability | 20 | 20 | |
| Paper 1: Mathematical Ability | 20 | 20 | |
| Paper 1: English and/or Hindi | 20 | 20 | |
| Paper 2: Domain Knowledge (Rules & Regulations and Educational Administration), descriptive | – | 120 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Total | 80 | 200 |
The Paper 2 syllabus for Senior Assistant is the same as the Section Officer Paper 2 syllabus given above.
AUD Delhi Junior Assistant Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The AUD Delhi Junior Assistant / Junior Assistant-cum-Caretaker exam has three papers. Paper 1 is objective general studies, Paper 2 is a descriptive paper on writing and computer skills, and Paper 3 is a qualifying typing and computer test. The Junior Assistant exam pattern is given below.
| Paper | Type / Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Awareness | 30 | 30 | 2 hours |
| Reasoning Ability | 20 | 20 | ||
| Mathematical Ability | 20 | 20 | ||
| English and/or Hindi | 30 | 30 | ||
| Paper 2 | Descriptive (Processes) | – | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper 3 | Skill Test (qualifying) | – | 50 | 1 hour |
| Total (merit) | 200 | |||
- Paper 2 syllabus: essay, paragraph and précis writing; comprehension; letter writing; computer competency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and Tally; computer fundamentals.
- Paper 3 skill test: typing at least 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi on a computer, plus computer operations such as MS Office, internet and mail merge.
AUD Delhi Staff Nurse Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The AUD Delhi Staff Nurse exam has the same Paper 1 as Junior Assistant: 100 objective questions in 2 hours. Paper 2 is a descriptive nursing paper, and Paper 3 is a qualifying skill test. The Staff Nurse exam pattern is given below.
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Awareness 30, Reasoning 20, Mathematical Ability 20, English/Hindi 30 (100 objective questions) | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper 2 | Nursing (descriptive) | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper 3 | Skill test, qualifying (minimum 40%) | 50 | 1 hour |
- Paper 2 syllabus: fundamentals of nursing, nutrition and first aid; environmental hygiene, anatomy and physiology, community nursing, health education and communication skills; pharmacology and pathology; mental health and community health nursing; paediatric nursing and personal hygiene; midwifery and gynaecological nursing; nursing care in disaster; other related topics.
- Paper 3 skill test: proficiency in medical clinic management in modern medicine, and computer operation.
AUD Delhi Junior Library Assistant Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The AUD Delhi Junior Library Assistant exam follows the same three-paper format: 100-mark objective Paper 1, 100-mark descriptive Paper 2 on library science, and a qualifying skill test. The Junior Library Assistant exam pattern is given below.
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Awareness 30, Reasoning 20, Mathematical Ability 20, English/Hindi 30 (100 objective questions) | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper 2 | Library science (descriptive) | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper 3 | Skill test, qualifying (minimum 40%) | 50 | 1 hour |
- Paper 2 syllabus: library services and resources; library knowledge management; classification of books; acquisition of print and e-books; library software (automation) and computer operation; library and information science procedures; rules and regulations; library software packages, word processing and data analysis packages; other library work and procedures.
- Paper 3 skill test: practical knowledge and suitability of the candidate.
AUD Delhi Sports Coach Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The AUD Delhi Sports Coach exam also has three papers. Paper 2 tests sports rules and coaching knowledge, and Paper 3 includes a physical test. The Sports Coach exam pattern is given below.
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Awareness 30, Reasoning 20, Mathematical Ability 20, English/Hindi 30 (100 objective questions) | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper 2 | Sports and coaching (descriptive) | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper 3 | Skill test, qualifying (minimum 40%) | 50 | 1 hour |
- Paper 2 syllabus: basic rules, terminology and strategies of various sports; ethical and legal responsibilities in sports coaching; indoor and outdoor sports; techniques and rules for athletics, baseball, basketball, volleyball, football, etc.; communication in coaching; athletics, fitness, health and nutrition; role of officials and sports associations; inter-university, inter-state and national competitions.
- Paper 3 skill test: running, walking and similar tests decided by the Competent Authority, and computer operations.
AUD Delhi Paper 1 Common Syllabus
Except for Section Officer, the AUD Delhi Paper 1 syllabus is the same for all posts. Only the number of questions differs (80 for Senior Assistant, 100 for the others). The common Paper 1 syllabus is given below.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | Current events and everyday observations; India and its neighbouring countries, especially history, Indian polity and constitution, art and culture, geography, economics, general policy, science and scientific research, national and international organisations |
| Reasoning Ability | Verbal and non-verbal reasoning: analogies, similarities, differences, space visualisation, problem solving, decision making, visual memory, relationships, arithmetical reasoning, figure classification, number series |
| Mathematical Ability | Number system, simplification, decimals, fractions, LCM, HCF, ratio and proportion, percentage, average, profit and loss, discount, simple and compound interest, mensuration, time and work, time and distance, tables and graphs |
| English and/or Hindi | Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and correct usage |
AUD Delhi Non-Teaching Selection and Merit Rules
- No negative marking in Paper 1 for any post.
- Paper 2 is checked only for candidates who get the minimum prescribed marks in Paper 1.
- The final merit list is based on Paper 1 + Paper 2 marks (200).
- The skill test (Paper 3) is qualifying only. Staff Nurse, Junior Library Assistant and Sports Coach candidates need at least 40% in it.
AUD Delhi Non-Teaching Exam Preparation Tips
- Attempt every question in Paper 1: there is no negative marking.
- Prepare Paper 2 seriously: it carries 100–120 marks and decides your merit, but it is checked only if you clear Paper 1.
- Section Officer and Senior Assistant: study FR/SR, CCS rules, GFR 2017 and the RTI Act, and practise writing answers in time.
- Junior Assistant: practise typing daily to reach 35 wpm in English (or 30 wpm in Hindi).
- Use standard SSC-level books for General Awareness, Reasoning and Mathematics.
AUD Delhi Non-Teaching Syllabus 2026 FAQs
Q1. Is there negative marking in the AUD Delhi non-teaching exam?
No. There is no negative marking for wrong answers in Paper 1.
Q2. What is the total marks of the AUD Delhi non-teaching exam?
200 marks for every post (Paper 1 + Paper 2). The skill test is qualifying.
Q3. Which AUD Delhi posts have a skill test?
Junior Assistant, Staff Nurse, Junior Library Assistant and Sports Coach. Section Officer and Senior Assistant have no skill test.
Q4. What is the typing speed for the AUD Delhi Junior Assistant?
At least 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi, on a computer.
Q5. What is in the AUD Delhi Section Officer Paper 2?
Domain knowledge of FR/SR, CCS (Conduct) and CCS (CCA) Rules, GFR 2017, RTI Act, Pension Rules, office procedure and educational administration, plus computer competency. It carries 120 marks.
Q6. How is the final merit list prepared?
On the basis of marks in Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 2 is checked only for candidates who clear the minimum marks in Paper 1.
AUD Delhi Non-Teaching Syllabus 2026 Important Links
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Section Officer Scheme of Examination | Download PDF |
| Senior Assistant Scheme of Examination | Download PDF |
| Junior Assistant Scheme of Examination | Download PDF |
| Staff Nurse Scheme of Examination | Download PDF |
| Junior Library Assistant Scheme of Examination | Download PDF |
| Sports Coach Scheme of Examination | Download PDF |
| AUD Delhi Official Website | aud.delhi.gov.in |
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