Overview
Delhi University has announced recruitment for 126 vacancies of Senior Assistant and Assistant posts for the year 2026 under Advertisement No. R&P/323/2026. Graduates who possess the requisite administrative experience are eligible to apply online through the University’s official website. The application window closes on 9 November 2026 or within two weeks from the advertisement’s Employment News publication, whichever is later.
Eligibility
Senior Assistant: Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university and have at least three years of experience as an Assistant or equivalent in Level 4 in Central/State Government organizations, universities, PSUs, or equivalent reputed private sector entities with a minimum turnover of Rs. 200 crore. Proficiency in computer applications, noting, drafting, and administrative procedures is required.
Assistant: Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree, two years of experience as Junior Assistant or equivalent in relevant institutions, and typing proficiency in English (35 words per minute) or Hindi (30 words per minute), along with computer operation skills.
Age Limit: The maximum age for Assistant is 32 years and for Senior Assistant is 35 years, with applicable relaxations for reserved categories and special provisions for University employees and contractual staff outlined in the official notification.
Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be paid according to the 7th Central Pay Commission pay levels: Level 4 for Assistants and Level 6 for Senior Assistants. The exact monthly salary will be as per University rules and applicable allowances.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Online Application | 2026-11-09 |
Application Fee
- General/Unreserved: Rs. 1,000
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS, Female Candidates: Rs. 800
- SC, ST and PwBD Candidates: Rs. 600
- Fee exempted for applicants of Advertisement R&P/311/2024
Note: The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid to complete the application submission successfully.
Selection Process
The recruitment involves a two-stage process:
- Preliminary Examination: A Multiple-Choice Question test for shortlisting candidates. It covers mathematical ability, general knowledge, university administration, and related subjects. Negative marking of 0.5 marks per wrong answer applies.
- Main Examination: A descriptive test on educational administration and management rules.
- Skill Test: A qualifying test assessing typing speed (for Assistants), noting, drafting, office procedures, and computer operation proficiency.
Final merit is based on Main Examination performance, subject to qualifying the Skill Test and verification of eligibility and documents.
How to Apply
- Visit the official University of Delhi website at www.du.ac.in.
- Navigate to the Work with DU section and select Advertisement – Departments.
- Find Advertisement No. R&P/323/2026 for Senior Assistant and Assistant posts.
- Carefully read the full advertisement and instructions.
- Fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and experience details.
- Upload the required documents as specified.
- Pay the application fee unless exempted under the previous advertisement rules.
- Submit the application before the deadline and save the acknowledgement for reference.
Applicants must ensure that all eligibility criteria and details are met as of the closing date. The University reserves the right to verify documents and eligibility during subsequent recruitment stages.
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Senior Assistant | 46 |
| Assistant | 80 |
| Total | 126 Posts |
Non-Teaching Pay Structure (7th CPC)
Standard 7th CPC pay matrix for non-teaching posts in Central Universities (reference)
| Post | Group | Pay Level | Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registrar | Group A | Level 14 | Rs.1,44,200 |
| Deputy Registrar | Group A | Level 12 | Rs.78,800 |
| Assistant Registrar | Group A | Level 10 | Rs.56,100 |
| Section Officer | Group B | Level 7 | Rs.44,900 |
| Private Secretary | Group B | Level 7 | Rs.44,900 |
| Assistant | Group B | Level 6 | Rs.35,400 |
| UDC | Group C | Level 4 | Rs.25,500 |
| Stenographer | Group C | Level 4 | Rs.25,500 |
| LDC | Group C | Level 2 | Rs.19,900 |
| MTS | Group C | Level 1 | Rs.18,000 |
Age Relaxation and Reservation Policy
Standard reservation and age relaxation rules for Central Government posts (reference)
| Category | Reservation | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | Open Merit | None |
| OBC (NCL) | 27% | 3 years |
| SC | 15% | 5 years |
| ST | 7.5% | 5 years |
| EWS | 10% | As per rules |
| PwD (UR) | 5% horizontal | 10 years |
| PwD (OBC) | 5% horizontal | 13 years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 5% horizontal | 15 years |
