Overview
Vacancies
130 Posts
Pay Range
Start Date
-
Last Date
28 Oct 2026 4d left
Qualification
Existing University of Delhi employees in specified feeder grades with requisite service
Portal
Direct
The University of Delhi has announced Limited Departmental Examination (LDE) 2026 for the promotion of existing eligible employees to various posts including Assistant Registrar, Section Officer, Senior Assistant, Assistant and Junior Assistant. A total of 130 vacancies are available for internal promotion based on service record, written tests, and interviews.
Eligibility
- Assistant Registrar: Minimum 3 years regular service as Section Officer/Private Secretary at Pay Level 7 or above.
- Section Officer: Minimum 3 years regular service in Senior Assistant/Legal Assistant in Pay Level 6 and completion of one week training in administrative and financial skills.
- Senior Assistant: Assistants, Hindi Assistants, Assistant Archivists with at least 3 years regular service in Pay Level 5 or 4.
- Assistant: Junior Assistants/Hindi Typists with at least 3 years regular service in Pay Level 2.
- Junior Assistant: Group C employees in Pay Level 1 with Senior Secondary (10+2) qualification and 3 years regular service.
Pay Scale
The notification does not specify pay scales for promoted posts; candidates should refer to applicable University of Delhi service rules for detailed pay information.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Online Application | 28 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Signed Hard Copy | 29 October 2026 |
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification for this Limited Departmental Examination.
Selection Process
- Assistant Registrar: Written test (General Studies and University Administration), service record evaluation (last 3 years), and interview/personality test.
- Section Officer: Written test covering Constitution of India, DU regulations, office procedures, and computer knowledge.
- Senior Assistant and Assistant: Written examination on university laws and office procedures.
- Junior Assistant: Written test on general awareness, numerical ability, office procedures, and a qualifying on-spot computer typing test (30 wpm). PwBD candidates with exemptions can skip typing test.
- Question papers are bilingual (English/Hindi); candidates must use the same language throughout the exam.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 40% for UR, 35% for SC/ST/PwBD reserved posts.
How to Apply
- Visit the official University of Delhi website.
- Open the notification for the Limited Departmental Examination 2026.
- Fill and submit the prescribed online application form before 28 October 2026.
- Print the submitted application form and get it duly forwarded by the Head of the Branch.
- Submit the signed hard copy to the Office of the Deputy Registrar (R&P), Room No. 113, 1st Floor, New Administrative Block, University of Delhi, by 29 October 2026.
Additional Instructions
- Eligibility is considered as on 31 December 2026.
- The panel of selected candidates will remain valid for one year or until vacancies are filled.
- PwBD horizontal reservations are included within total vacancies.
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 |
