DU opens non-teaching recruitment: Check application dates, fees and eligibility

The University of Delhi (DU) has opened applications for its Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026, inviting eligible candidates to apply for Senior Assistant and Assistant posts from Oct 23.

The university issued the recruitment notification on Oct 19, and the last date to submit online applications is Nov 9, 2026.

The recruitment drive covers two administrative positions with different eligibility requirements, including educational qualifications, minimum work experience, computer skills, and age limits. Candidates must check the criteria for their preferred post before applying.

The selection process comprises a preliminary examination, a main examination, and a skill test. The application fee ranges from ₹600 to ₹1,000, depending on the candidate's category.

DU recruitment 2026: Eligibility criteria

The university has prescribed separate eligibility requirements for the Senior Assistant and Assistant posts.

Senior Assistant

• Educational qualification: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
• Work experience: At least three years of relevant experience as an Assistant or in an equivalent post at Pay Level 4.
• Other requirements: Computer skills and knowledge of noting and drafting.
• Maximum age limit: 35 years.

Assistant

• Educational qualification: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
• Work experience: At least two years of relevant experience as a Junior Assistant or in an equivalent post.
• Other requirements: Computer knowledge and a typing speed of 35 words per minute in English or 30 words per minute in Hindi.
• Maximum age limit: 32 years.

Candidates employed in private organizations should check the official notification to confirm whether their work experience meets the prescribed eligibility conditions.

DU recruitment 2026: Application fee

The application fee for DU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 is ₹1,000 for General/Unreserved (UR) candidates, ₹800 for OBC-NCL, Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and female candidates, and ₹600 for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).

Applicants should follow the payment instructions in the official notification and retain the transaction confirmation for future reference.

DU recruitment 2026: Selection process

The selection process for the Senior Assistant and Assistant posts consists of a preliminary examination, a main examination, and a skill test.

Candidates should refer to the official notification for details about the examination pattern and requirements at each stage. Updates concerning the examination schedule and subsequent recruitment procedures are available through the university's official website.

How to apply for DU recruitment 2026

The online application process begins on Oct 23. Candidates can follow these steps to apply:

• Visit the official website.
• Open the Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 notification.
• Check the eligibility criteria for the preferred post.
• Fill out the online application form.
• Upload the required documents.
• Pay the applicable application fee.
• Review the details and submit the form before Nov 9, 2026.
• Download or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Candidates should verify their details before submission and check the university's official website for further recruitment announcements and instructions.