Delhi University Assistant Recruitment 2026 – 215 Posts

The University of Delhi has advertised 215 additional Assistant posts at Pay Level 4 under Advertisement No. R&P/325/2026, dated 29 October 2026. Graduates with two years' experience as a Junior Assistant or in an equivalent post can apply. They also need a typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi.

The upper age limit is 32 years. The last date is 19 November 2026, or two weeks after the advertisement appears in Employment News, whichever is later. Selection is through a preliminary MCQ test, a main examination and a qualifying skill test.

Post-wise vacancies

The Delhi University Assistant Recruitment 2026 under Advt. R&P/325/2026 has a single post code, ND0401 (Assistant, Pay Level 4), with 215 vacancies: 164 UR, 33 SC and 18 ST. One vacancy is reserved for a candidate with visual impairment (PwBD). These are additional Assistant posts, separate from the 80 Assistant posts in Advt. R&P/323/2026.

Eligibility in detail

• A bachelor's degree from a recognised institute or university.
• Two years' experience as a Junior Assistant or in an equivalent post in a university, research body, Central or State Government, PSU or autonomous body. Experience at an equivalent pay package in a reputed private company or corporate bank with an annual turnover of at least Rs. 200 crore also counts.
• Typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi, and good computer skills.
• Maximum age 32 years on the closing date, with relaxation as per Central Government rules.

Exam pattern

• Preliminary test (shortlisting only): 100 MCQs for 200 marks in 2 hours 30 minutes. The questions cover General Studies (20), Reasoning (20), Mathematical Ability (20) and Administration of Higher Educational Institutions (40).
• Main examination: descriptive, 200 marks, 2 hours, on educational administration and the rules of higher-education institutions. The merit list is drawn from this paper.
• Skill test: 100 marks, qualifying only (50 marks to pass). It covers office procedure, noting and drafting, computer use and typing.

Important points

• Candidates who applied for Assistant under the earlier Advt. R&P/311/2024 (12 December 2024) are exempt from the fee.
• The fee is not refunded, and any corrigendum will be posted only on du.ac.in.