Delhi University (DU) Assistant Recruitment 2026: The University of Delhi (DU) has released Advertisement No. R&P/325/2026 dated 29 October 2026 for 215 additional Assistant posts (Non-Teaching, Pay Level 4). The posts are filled under Clause 6 (ix) (iii) of DU’s Recruitment Rules for non-teaching employees. The Delhi University (DU) Assistant Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 30 October 2026. Online applications can be submitted on du.ac.in until 19 November 2026, or within two weeks of the advertisement appearing in the Employment News, whichever is later.
You need a Bachelor’s degree, 2 years of experience as a Junior Assistant or equivalent, and typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi. The upper age limit is 32 years. Selection has three stages: a Preliminary MCQ Test (for shortlisting only), a descriptive Main Examination, and a qualifying Skill Test. Candidates who applied under DU’s earlier Assistant advertisement R&P/311/2024 don’t have to pay the application fee again.
DU Assistant Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | University of Delhi (DU) |
| Department Name | Ministry of Education, Govt. of India (Central University) |
| Post Name | Assistant (Non-Teaching) |
| Advt. No. | R&P/325/2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 215 |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level 4 as per 7th CPC |
| Notification Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Category | DU Assistant Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | www.du.ac.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | Update Soon |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 19 November 2026 |
| Preliminary Test Date | To be updated soon |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / UR | Rs. 1,000/- |
| OBC (NCL) / EWS / Female | Rs. 800/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Rs. 600/- |
| Applicants of Previous Advt. No. R&P/311/2024 | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for DU Assistant Recruitment 2026 is Maximum 32 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 19.11.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant | 215 | Bachelor’s Degree + 2 Years Experience as Junior Assistant / Equivalent in University / Govt. / PSU / Autonomous Body (or equivalent pay in a private company with Rs. 200 Cr+ turnover) + English Typing 35 wpm OR Hindi Typing 30 wpm + Computer Proficiency |
DU Assistant Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for DU Assistant Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Preliminary Test (MCQ, 100 Questions, 200 Marks – shortlisting only)
- Main Examination (Descriptive, 200 Marks – merit based on this)
- Skill Test (100 Marks, qualifying – minimum 50 marks)
- Document Verification
DU Assistant Exam Pattern 2026
| Stage | Subjects | Questions / Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Test (MCQ) | General Studies (20), Reasoning (20), Mathematical Ability (20), Administration of Higher Educational Institutions (40) | 100 Qs / 200 Marks | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Main Examination (Descriptive) | Educational Administration & Management, Functional Rules (FR, SR, GFR, GeM, Pension etc.) | 200 Marks | 2 Hours |
| Skill Test | Office Procedures, Noting & Drafting, Computer Operations, Typing (35 wpm English / 30 wpm Hindi) | 100 Marks (Qualifying – 50) | As decided by experts |
- Preliminary Test: each question carries 2 marks, and 0.5 marks are deducted for every wrong answer.
- Cut-off: you need 50% of the average score of the top 5% of candidates. SC/ST get 5% relaxation and PwBD get 10%.
- Language: all papers are bilingual (English & Hindi).
How to Apply for DU Assistant Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for DU Assistant Recruitment 2026:
- Visit www.du.ac.in and click “Work with DU”, then “Advertisement – Departments”.
- Open the online application link for Advt. No. R&P/325/2026.
- Register and fill in your personal, educational and experience details.
- Upload your photo, signature, degree, experience certificate and category/PwBD certificate.
- Pay the application fee online. Applicants of Advt. R&P/311/2024 are exempt.
- Submit the form before the last date and print it.
Important Links
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| DU Assistant Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| DU Assistant Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link (Soon) | Apply Online |
| University of Delhi Official Website | DU |
