Delhi University has put out its second Assistant advertisement in ten days, this time for 215 posts at Pay Level 4. Pay Level 4 is a central government pay grade under the 7th Pay Commission. You need a bachelor’s degree, two years of work as a Junior Assistant or similar, and a typing speed of 35 words a minute in English or 30 in Hindi. The vacancy table lists seats only for General, SC and ST candidates, and the last date is 19.11.2026 unless the advertisement appears in Employment News later.
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Recruitment Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Assistant (Additional Posts), Post Code ND0401 |
| Organization | University of Delhi |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Advt. No. R&P/325/2026, dated 29.10.2026 |
| Location | Delhi (NCT) |
| Total Vacancies | 215 (UR 164, SC 33, ST 18; includes 1 post for PwBD, visual impairment) |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree + 2 years’ experience as Junior Assistant or equivalent + typing 35 wpm (English) or 30 wpm (Hindi) |
| Age Limit | Maximum 32 years as on 19.11.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Preliminary MCQ test → Main exam (descriptive) → Skill Test (qualifying) |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level 4, 7th Pay Commission (the notice gives no rupee figure) |
| How to Apply | Apply online. The notice gives no link; watch du.ac.in |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | University of Delhi (du.ac.in) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 29.10.2026 |
| Online application starts | Not specified in notification |
| Last date to apply | 19.11.2026, or within two weeks of the advertisement appearing in Employment News, whichever is later |
| Preliminary test, Main exam and Skill Test dates | Not specified in notification |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | Rs 1,000 |
| OBC (NCL), EWS, Female | Rs 800 |
| SC, ST, PwBD | Rs 600 |
| Applied for Assistant under Advt. No. R&P/311/2024 (dated 12.12.2024) | No fee |
The fee cannot be refunded.
Vacancy Details
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 164 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 33 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 18 |
| Total | 215 |
| PwBD (visual impairment), horizontal | 1 |
UR means Unreserved, open to everyone. PwBD means persons with benchmark disabilities, and a horizontal seat is counted inside the UR, SC and ST posts rather than added to them. If the PwBD post stays unfilled, one UR post is kept vacant. DU says the number of posts may change.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | A bachelor’s degree from a recognised institute or university. |
| Experience | Two years as Junior Assistant or an equivalent post in a university, research body, Central or State Government, PSU or autonomous body. A reputed private company or corporate bank also counts if it has a turnover of at least Rs 200 crore and the pay package is equivalent. |
| Typing and Computer | Typing at 35 words a minute in English or 30 in Hindi. You also need to be proficient in computer operations. |
| Age Limit | 32 years, counted as on the closing date. Check your age eligibility → |
| Category Rule | If you belong to a reserved category but apply as General, you lose the relaxations. |
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, OBC (Central List), PwD, Ex-Servicemen | As per Central Government orders. The notice gives no year count. |
| At least 3 years of regular service in the same or an allied field | Up to 5 years, or the completed years of service if fewer |
| Departmental candidates of the University or its colleges | No upper age limit |
| Contract, daily-wage or ad hoc staff appointed directly by DU or its colleges, with at least 1 year of service | One-time exemption. Project-based and outsourced staff are not covered. |
| Minimum marks, where a percentage is prescribed | 5% relaxation for SC, ST, OBC (NCL) and PwBD |
So a 36-year-old with 5 years of regular service in the same field is still within the limit: the 5-year relaxation takes 32 up to 37.
Who Should Apply
- This is a different advertisement from the DU notice we covered earlier, Delhi University Senior Assistant, Assistant Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. R&P/323/2026). That notice had 80 Assistant posts and listed OBC and EWS seats (21 and 7). This one adds 215 more Assistant posts and lists only UR, SC and ST. The fee and the three-stage selection are the same.
- Check the experience rule first. You need two years of work as a Junior Assistant or similar, so a fresh graduate does not qualify.
- The fee exemption names only people who applied for Assistant under Advt. No. R&P/311/2024. The notice does not mention applicants of R&P/323/2026.
- Expect written work, not an interview. The Main exam is descriptive, meaning you write your own answers, and the scheme lists no interview.
- If you already work at DU or its colleges on contract, daily wages or ad hoc terms, you get 1 extra mark for each year of service (up to 10) and a one-time age exemption, provided you meet the notice conditions.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1: Preliminary test | An MCQ (multiple-choice) test with 100 questions, 200 marks and 2 hours 30 minutes. It has General Studies (20 questions), Reasoning (20), Mathematical Ability (20) and Administration of Higher Educational Institutions (40). Each question carries 2 marks, and each wrong answer costs 0.5 marks. It is for shortlisting only and has no weightage. DU shortlists 30 applicants for the first post plus 15 for each extra post. The cut-off is 50% of the average marks of the top 5% of candidates, with 5% relaxation for SC and ST and 10% for PwBD. Anyone tied at the cut-off marks is also shortlisted. |
| Stage 2: Main exam | A descriptive exam of 200 marks and 2 hours. It covers Educational Administration and Management, and the functional side of rules such as FR, SR, GFR, GeM procurement, pension and grievance handling. The final merit list comes from this exam. |
| Stage 3: Skill Test | 100 marks, qualifying only. You need 50 marks to pass. It covers the Office Procedures manual, noting and drafting, computer operations and typing. |
| Extra time and language | Candidates with visual impairment, cerebral palsy or another PwBD category get 20 extra minutes for every hour. Question papers are bilingual. |
| Bonus marks | Contract, ad hoc or temporary employees of DU or its colleges (as on 25.03.2021) get 1 mark for each year of service, up to 10. It is added in both the preliminary test and the final merit. |
In short: the preliminary test only decides who may sit the Main exam, so its marks do not count towards your final rank. The Main exam sets the rank, and the Skill Test is pass or fail at 50 out of 100.
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | Pay Level 4, as per the 7th Pay Commission |
| Allowances | The notice does not list them |
The notice names only the pay level, not a rupee figure. On the 7th Pay Commission chart (the central government pay chart), Level 4 starts at Rs 25,500 a month before allowances.
How to Apply
- Open the University of Delhi website (du.ac.in) and go to the Work with DU page.
- Find Advt. No. R&P/325/2026 and open the online application link when it goes live. The notice gives neither a link nor a start date.
- Keep your degree, experience proof and category certificate ready, then fill in the form.
- Pay the fee for your category. It cannot be refunded.
- Check every detail before you submit. DU accepts applications provisionally and writes to you only at the e-mail address you give.
Note: if the online form gives you a technical problem, write to non_teaching_rec@admin.du.ac.in.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Passport-size photograph | Size not stated in the notice. General guidance. Resize your photo and signature → |
| Signature | Size not stated in the notice. General guidance. |
| Bachelor’s degree certificate and mark sheets | From a recognised institute or university |
| Experience certificate | Proof of 2 years’ work as Junior Assistant or equivalent |
| OBC (NCL) certificate | Issued on or after 01.04.2026, and digitally verifiable |
| EWS certificate | Issued on or before the last date, and not earlier than 01.04.2026 |
| PwBD certificate | Showing at least 40% disability |
| No Objection Certificate (NOC) | For Government and PSU employees. Show it at document verification or whenever DU asks. |
| Age proof and photo ID | General guidance, not listed in the notice |
The notice itself names the category certificates and the NOC. The other rows are general guidance.
Important Links
| Link | Goes to |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Opens on du.ac.in |
| Assistant Vacancy Details (PDF) | Opens on du.ac.in |
| Qualification Details (PDF) | Opens on du.ac.in |
| Scheme of Examination (PDF) | Opens on du.ac.in |
| General Instructions (PDF) | Opens on du.ac.in |
| Official Website: University of Delhi | Opens on du.ac.in |
| Join Telegram Channel | Opens Telegram |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Opens WhatsApp |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- If you are from a reserved category, do not apply as General. The notice says you then lose the age and marks relaxations.
- Check the date on your OBC (NCL) or EWS certificate. Both must be issued on or after 01.04.2026, so an older certificate will not work.
- If you work in a Government department or PSU, keep your NOC ready. Without it, DU can cancel your candidature.
- Do not ask anyone to put in a word for you. The notice says canvassing disqualifies you.
- Do not leave the fee for the last day. It cannot be refunded, and DU accepts applications only provisionally.
- Watch du.ac.in for corrections. DU says any addendum or corrigendum is posted only on its website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for DU Assistant Recruitment 2026?
The last date is 19.11.2026, or two weeks after the advertisement appears in Employment News, whichever is later, so it can move.
How many Assistant posts has Delhi University announced?
There are 215 posts: 164 Unreserved, 33 SC and 18 ST, including 1 for a candidate with visual impairment, and DU says the number may change.
What qualification do I need for the DU Assistant post?
You need a bachelor’s degree and two years of work as a Junior Assistant or similar, and you must type 35 words a minute in English or 30 in Hindi.
What is the age limit for DU Assistant?
You must be at most 32 years old on the closing date, with extra years for SC, ST, OBC, PwD, Ex-Servicemen and some DU staff.
What is the application fee?
It is Rs 1,000 for General, Rs 800 for OBC (NCL), EWS and women, and Rs 600 for SC, ST and PwBD, and people who applied for Assistant under Advt. No. R&P/311/2024 pay nothing.
How do I apply, and where is the link?
You apply online, but the notice gives no link or start date, so watch the DU website (du.ac.in) for it.
How will DU select Assistants?
First comes a preliminary MCQ test for shortlisting, then a descriptive Main exam that decides merit, and last a Skill Test that you only need to pass.
What is the salary of a DU Assistant?
The post is at Pay Level 4 of the 7th Pay Commission, which starts at Rs 25,500 a month before allowances on the central pay chart.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
