DU Recruitment 2026 Opens for 126 Non-Teaching Posts

Delhi University announces 126 non-teaching vacancies for Assistant and Senior Assistant posts. Applications open October 23, 2026, and close November 9. Graduates must meet the prescribed experience and age criteria.

The University of Delhi (DU) announces 126 vacancies for Assistant and Senior Assistant positions under its non-teaching recruitment drive for 2026. The online application process begins on October 23, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications until November 9, 2026. The recruitment notification, Advertisement No. R&P/323/2026, was issued on October 19.

The vacancies include 80 Assistant posts and 46 Senior Assistant posts. Candidates with a bachelor's degree and the required work experience can apply, subject to the eligibility criteria specified for each position. Applicants are advised to review the official notification for details regarding qualifications, age limits, application fees and the selection procedure.

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Candidates applying for the Senior Assistant position must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognised university and have at least three years of relevant experience as an Assistant or in an equivalent post at Pay Level 4. Applicants should also possess computer skills and knowledge of noting and drafting. The maximum age limit for this position is 35 years.

For the Assistant post, candidates must have a bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience as a Junior Assistant or in an equivalent role. They must also demonstrate computer proficiency and typing skills of 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi. The maximum age limit is 32 years. Candidates must satisfy the experience conditions outlined in the official notification.

The application fee is ₹1,000 for General and Unreserved candidates. Candidates belonging to the OBC-NCL and EWS categories, along with female applicants, must pay ₹800, while SC, ST and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates pay ₹600.

The selection process comprises a preliminary test, a main examination and a skill test. Candidates should consult the recruitment notification for the detailed examination pattern, syllabus and qualifying requirements for each stage.

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Eligible candidates can apply through the official University of Delhi website. Applicants should locate Advertisement No. R&P/323/2026 for the Assistant and Senior Assistant posts, read the instructions carefully, complete the online application form, upload the required documents and pay the applicable fee. The application must be submitted by November 9, 2026. Candidates should retain their application confirmation for future reference.

The recruitment drive provides an opportunity for eligible graduates with relevant administrative experience to pursue non-teaching positions at Delhi University.