Delhi University has opened the doors to one of its most awaited non-teaching recruitments of the year. The university has invited online applications for 215 Assistant posts under Advertisement No. R&P/325/2026, and the window is already live on the official website, du.ac.in. For graduates with administrative experience who have been waiting for a stable central university job in the capital, this is a window worth not missing.
The notification, dated 29 October 2026, fills Assistant (Additional Posts) across university departments. The last date to apply is 19 November 2026, or two weeks from the date the advertisement appears in Employment News, whichever is later. Candidates are advised to apply well before the final day, because official portals tend to slow down as deadlines approach.
215 vacancies: who gets how many seats
The 215 posts are split across categories. Unreserved candidates account for the largest share at 164 posts, followed by 33 posts for Scheduled Castes and 18 for Scheduled Tribes. One post is reserved horizontally for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (visual impairment), which candidates of any category can apply against. There are no separate OBC or EWS posts in this particular advertisement, a detail applicants should note before paying the fee.
The post carries Pay Level 4 under the 7th Central Pay Commission, with a basic pay range of Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100 per month, plus admissible allowances such as dearness allowance, house rent allowance and transport allowance as per university and central government rules.
Who can apply: eligibility in plain words
A degree alone is not enough for this recruitment, and that is the first thing every applicant should check. The eligibility conditions are:
- A Bachelor degree from a recognised university or institute.
- Two years of experience as a Junior Assistant or in an equivalent post at a university, research establishment, central or state government office, public sector undertaking or autonomous body.
- English typing speed of 35 words per minute, or Hindi typing speed of 30 words per minute.
- Proficiency in computer operations.
The maximum age limit is 32 years, with relaxation for reserved categories and other eligible candidates as per Government of India and university rules. The age cut-off is tied to the last date of application, so applicants should confirm the exact cut-off in the detailed notification before submitting the form.
Application fee and how to apply
The application fee is Rs 1,000 for General and Unreserved candidates, Rs 800 for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS and female candidates, and Rs 600 for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. The fee must be paid online while submitting the form, and applicants should keep the payment receipt safe for future reference.
To apply, candidates should visit du.ac.in, open the recruitment section, find Advertisement No. R&P/325/2026, and complete the online registration with personal details, qualification, experience and category certificates. Documents should be scanned clearly and uploaded in the prescribed format, and every entry should be double-checked before final submission, because corrections after submission are rarely easy.
Selection process: three stages to clear
Selection will happen in three stages. The first is a preliminary multiple-choice test, followed by a descriptive main examination. Candidates who clear the written stages will then face a skill test, which checks the typing speed and computer proficiency the job actually demands. Only candidates who meet the prescribed standards at each stage move forward, so preparation should cover both the written syllabus and typing practice.
The university has not yet announced exam dates in this notification. Admit cards, exam schedules and further updates will be published on du.ac.in, and applicants should rely only on the official website rather than unofficial links shared on social media.
Why this recruitment matters
Assistant posts in a central university are among the most sought-after non-teaching jobs in Delhi. The work covers the administrative backbone of the university, from academic sections and examinations to finance and student services, and the job offers the stability and allowances of central government service. With 215 posts on offer at once, this is a comparatively large drive, but the two-year experience condition means the competition will be among experienced administrative staff rather than fresh graduates.
For eligible candidates, the advice is simple: read the full notification once, gather certificates and experience proof early, and submit the form before the last week.
FAQs
How many posts are open in DU Assistant Recruitment 2026?
A total of 215 Assistant (Additional Posts) are open under Advertisement No. R&P/325/2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 19 November 2026, or two weeks from the advertisement’s publication in Employment News, whichever is later.
What qualification is needed?
A Bachelor degree plus two years of experience as a Junior Assistant or in an equivalent post, along with the prescribed typing speed and computer proficiency.
What is the salary for a DU Assistant?
The post is in Pay Level 4 of the 7th Pay Commission, with basic pay of Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100 per month plus allowances.
Where do I apply?
Applications are accepted online only, through the official website du.ac.in.
Candidates should verify every detail in the official notification on du.ac.in before applying, as the notification remains the final authority on eligibility, fees and dates.
