Delhi University DU Assistant Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 215 Posts
The University of Delhi (DU) has released Advt. No. R&P/325/2026 dated 29 October 2026 for the DU Assistant Recruitment 2026. A total of 215 additional posts of Assistant at Pay Level 4 will be filled through direct recruitment. Graduates with two years of experience as Junior Assistant or an equivalent post, and typing speed, can apply online.
The last date to apply is 19 November 2026 or two weeks from the date the advertisement appears in the Employment News, whichever is later. Selection has three stages: a Preliminary MCQ test, a descriptive Main exam and a qualifying Skill Test. In this article, we cover the DU Assistant vacancy, eligibility, age limit, fee, exam pattern, full syllabus and how to apply. DU had earlier advertised 80 Assistant and 46 Senior Assistant posts, covered in our Delhi University Recruitment 2026 article. You can also check the AUD Delhi Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026.
Quick summary:
➤ University: University of Delhi (DU)
➤ Advertisement: R&P/325/2026, dated 29.10.2026
➤ Post: Assistant (Additional Posts), Post Code ND0401
➤ Vacancies: 215
➤ Pay: Level 4 (7th CPC)
➤ Qualification: Bachelor's degree, 2 years experience, typing
➤ Age limit: 32 years
➤ Selection: Preliminary Test, Main Exam, Skill Test
➤ Last date: 19 November 2026 or 2 weeks from Employment News, whichever is later
➤ Apply at: du.ac.in (Work with DU)
Delhi University Assistant Recruitment 2026 Overview
The DU Assistant Recruitment 2026 is under Clause 6 (ix) (iii) of the Recruitment Rules (Non-Teaching Employees). The main details are given below.
| University | University of Delhi |
| Advt. No. | R&P/325/2026 |
| Notice Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant (Additional Posts) |
| Post Code | ND0401 |
| Total Vacancies | 215 |
| Pay Level | Level 4, 7th CPC |
| Mode | Online |
| Exam Language | English and Hindi |
| Official Website | du.ac.in |
DU Assistant Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The DU Assistant Recruitment 2026 important dates available in the notice are listed below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 29 October 2026 (Thursday) |
| Last date to apply | 19 November 2026 (Thursday) or 2 weeks from Employment News publication, whichever is later |
| Preliminary, Main and Skill Test dates | To be announced |
The notice does not give a separate start date for the online application.
Delhi University Assistant Vacancy 2026
The DU Assistant vacancy 2026 is category-wise as per the vacancy table below.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 164 |
| SC | 33 |
| ST | 18 |
| Total | 215 |
- Of these, 1 post is reserved for PwBD (VI: visual impairment, including blindness and low vision) under horizontal reservation.
- Applicants of any category (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS) can apply against the PwBD vacancy.
- If the PwBD vacancy is not filled, one UR vacancy will be kept vacant.
- The vacancy table has no OBC or EWS posts in this advertisement.
DU Assistant Salary 2026
The DU Assistant salary is as per Pay Level 4 of the 7th CPC, which has a basic pay range of Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100*. Admissible allowances are paid in addition to the basic pay.
*The pay range is from the 7th CPC pay matrix; the notice mentions only Pay Level 4.
DU Assistant Eligibility 2026
The DU Assistant eligibility from the qualification document is given below. Qualification and experience are counted as on the closing date of application.
Educational Qualification and Experience
- A Bachelor's degree from any recognised institute or university.
- Two years of experience as Junior Assistant or an equivalent post in a university, research establishment, Central or State Government, PSU or autonomous body; or an equivalent pay package in a reputed private company or corporate bank with an annual turnover of at least Rs. 200 crore.
- Typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi.
- Proficiency in computer operations.
Age Limit
- Maximum age: 32 years, counted on the closing date of the advertisement.
- Relaxation for SC, ST, OBC (Central List), PwBD, ex-servicemen and other categories as per Central Government orders.
- Up to 5 years extra for candidates with at least 3 years of regular service in the same or allied field in Government, universities, colleges, PSUs or autonomous bodies.
- No upper age limit for departmental candidates of DU and its colleges.
- One-time age exemption for persons working on contract, daily wages or ad hoc basis directly under DU or its colleges with at least 1 year of service. It does not apply to project-based or outsourced staff.
DU Assistant Application Fee
The DU Assistant application fee depends on the category and is non-refundable.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | Rs. 1,000 |
| OBC (NCL), EWS, Female | Rs. 800 |
| SC, ST, PwBD | Rs. 600 |
Candidates who applied for the Assistant post under Advt. No. R&P/311/2024 dated 12.12.2024 do not need to pay the fee.
Delhi University Assistant Selection Process
The Delhi University Assistant selection process has two stages:
- Stage 1: Preliminary Test (MCQ), only for shortlisting.
- Stage 2: Main Examination (descriptive), on which the merit list is drawn, followed by a qualifying Skill Test.
DU Assistant Exam Pattern 2026
The DU Assistant exam pattern for all three tests is summarised in the table below.
| Test | Type | Marks | Duration | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Test | 100 MCQs | 200 | 2 hours 30 minutes | Shortlisting only |
| Main Examination | Descriptive | 200 | 2 hours | Final merit |
| Skill Test | Practical | 100 | As decided by experts | Qualifying (50 marks needed) |
- Each Preliminary question carries 2 marks, and 0.5 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. All questions are compulsory.
- Question papers are bilingual (English and Hindi), but the same language must be used throughout.
- Visually impaired, cerebral palsy and similar PwBD candidates get 20 minutes extra per hour.
- Only candidates who appear in the Main exam can take the Skill Test, and merit includes only those who appear in both.
Preliminary Test Section-wise Questions
The DU Assistant Preliminary Test section-wise questions as per the syllabus document are shown below.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 20 | 40 |
| Reasoning | 20 | 40 |
| General Mathematical Ability | 20 | 40 |
| Administration of Higher Educational Institutions | 40 | 80 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Section marks are calculated at 2 marks per question.
DU Assistant Syllabus 2026
The DU Assistant syllabus 2026 from the official Scheme of Examination is given below for all three stages.
Preliminary Test Syllabus
- General Studies (20 questions): general science, current events of national and international importance, history of India, the Indian National Movement, the Constitution of India, Indian polity, economy and geography.
- Reasoning (20 questions): reasoning, analytical ability, decision making, data analysis and interpretation.
- General Mathematical Ability (20 questions): mathematical calculations, statistical analysis and commercial mathematics at secondary and higher secondary level.
- Administration of Higher Educational Institutions (40 questions): rules and policies on the functioning of higher education institutions in India, their nodal agencies, financial and administrative functioning, and the Act, Statutes and Ordinances of the University of Delhi.
Main Examination Syllabus
- Educational Administration and Management: higher education system in India, its regulatory bodies and recent developments, financial administration including formulation and execution of the budget, and use of ICT and modern technology in universities.
- Functional aspects of rules in higher education institutions: Fundamental Rules, Supplementary Rules, General Financial Rules, procurement through GeM, pension and grievance handling.
Delhi University Assistant Skill Test Syllabus
- Understanding of the Manual of Office Procedure.
- Noting and drafting.
- Knowledge of computer operations.
- English typing at 35 wpm or Hindi typing at 30 wpm.
DU Assistant Cut-off and Shortlisting Rules
- Preliminary cut-off: 50% of the average score of the top 5% of candidates who appear. If the top 5% is fewer than 2 candidates, the average of the top 2 is used.
- Relaxation in cut-off: 5% for SC/ST and 10% for PwBD candidates.
- Shortlisting for the Main exam: 30 candidates for the first post and 15 more for each additional post. Candidates with marks equal to the cut-off are also shortlisted.
- Contract, ad hoc or temporary employees of DU and its colleges (as on 25.03.2021) get 1 extra mark per year of service, up to 10 marks, in both the Preliminary score and the final merit.
For 215 posts, this rule works out to 30 + (214 × 15) = 3,240 candidates for the Main exam*.
*Calculated by BongJobs from the shortlisting formula in the notice.
Documents and Certificates
- OBC (NCL) certificate in the DoPT format, issued on or after 01.04.2026, and valid for Central Government jobs.
- EWS income and asset certificate issued between 01.04.2026 and the last date of application.
- Disability certificate (minimum 40%) for PwBD candidates.
- NOC from the employer for candidates working in Central or State Government or PSUs.
- Documents for age relaxation at each stage of the process.
How to Apply for Delhi University Assistant Recruitment 2026
- Visit du.ac.in and click Work with DU, then Advertisement - Departments.
- Open Advt. No. R&P/325/2026 and the online application link.
- Register and fill in your personal, educational and experience details.
- Upload the required documents and pay the fee online.
- Submit the form and keep a copy for future use.
For technical problems, applicants can write to non_teaching_rec@admin.du.ac.in. All letters will be sent only by email.
DU Assistant Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in DU Assistant Recruitment 2026?
There are 215 Assistant posts: 164 UR, 33 SC and 18 ST, including 1 PwBD (VI) post.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
19 November 2026 or two weeks from the Employment News publication, whichever is later.
Q3. Is experience required for the DU Assistant post?
Yes. Two years of experience as Junior Assistant or an equivalent post is required.
Q4. Is there negative marking in the DU Assistant exam?
Yes. In the Preliminary Test, 0.5 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
Q5. Does the Preliminary Test count in the final merit?
No. It is only for shortlisting. Final merit is based on the Main exam, and the Skill Test is qualifying.
Delhi University Assistant Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Delhi University Assistant Short Advertisement | Download PDF |
| Delhi University Assistant Vacancy Details | Download PDF |
| Delhi University Assistant Qualification | Delhi University Assistant Download PDF |
| Delhi University Assistant Scheme of Examination and Syllabus | Download PDF |
| General Instructions | Download PDF |
| Apply Online (Work with DU) | du.ac.in |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join Now |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Now |
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