University of Delhi Senior Assistant & Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 126 Posts (Advt. R&P/323/2026) | Apply Online by 9 Nov

University of Delhi - Advt. No. R&P/323/2026

The University of Delhi invites online applications for appointment to the posts of Senior Assistant (Post Code ND0601) and Assistant (Post Code ND0401) on direct recruitment basis. Total 126 vacancies.

Last date: 09.11.2026, or within two weeks from the date of publication of the advertisement in the Employment News, whichever is later.

Vacancy Details

Horizontal PwBD reservation: Senior Assistant - 01 LD, 01 HI; Assistant - 01 LD, 02 HI, 01 OBD. UR - Unreserved, SC - Scheduled Caste, ST - Scheduled Tribe, OBC - Other Backward Classes, EWS - Economically Weaker Sections, PwBD - Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, LD - Locomotor Disability, HI - Hearing Impairment.

Pay Level

• Senior Assistant: Pay Level 6 - Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400
• Assistant: Pay Level 4 - Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100

Age Limit

• Senior Assistant: 35 years
• Assistant: 32 years

The upper age limit is relaxable for SC, ST, OBC (Central List), PwBD, Ex-servicemen and other specified categories as per Government of India orders adopted by the University. Relaxation up to a maximum of five years, or the number of completed years of service, whichever is less, is available to candidates with at least three years of regular service in the same or allied field in Government Departments, Statutory or Autonomous bodies, Universities or Public Sector Undertakings.

Essential Qualifications

Senior Assistant (ND0601)

1. Bachelor's Degree from any recognised University or Institution.
2. Three years' experience as Assistant or equivalent in Pay Level 4, in Central or State Government, University, PSU and other Central or State Autonomous Bodies, or equivalent pay package in reputed private companies or corporate banks with a minimum annual turnover of at least Rs 200 crore.

Proficiency in computer applications, noting and drafting is required.

Assistant (ND0401)

1. Bachelor's Degree from any recognised Institute or University.
2. Two years' experience as Junior Assistant or equivalent post in a University, Research Establishment, Central or State Government, PSU or Autonomous Body, or equivalent pay package in reputed private companies or corporate banks with a minimum annual turnover of at least Rs 200 crore.
3. Speed in English typing at 35 words per minute, or speed in Hindi typing at 30 words per minute.

Proficiency in computer operations is required.

Application Fee

Candidates who had applied for the posts of Senior Assistant and Assistant advertised vide Advt. No. R&P/311/2024 dated 12.12.2024 are exempted from the application fee. Fees once paid will not be refunded.

Selection Process

Stage 1 - Preliminary Test: MCQ based, 100 questions, 200 marks, duration 2 hours 30 minutes. Syllabus: General Knowledge, Reasoning and Mathematical ability, and Administration of Higher Educational Institutions. This test is only for shortlisting and carries no weightage in the final assessment.

Stage 2 - Examination (Main): Descriptive, 200 marks, duration 2 hours. Syllabus: Educational Administration and Management, and Rules and their application in Higher Educational Institutions. Merit is drawn on the basis of this examination.

Skill Test: 100 marks, qualifying in nature, 50 marks required to qualify. Skills tested include management of administrative units of the University, understanding of the Manual of Office Procedures, knowledge of Information Technology, and noting and drafting.

How to Apply

1. Apply online through the University of Delhi Recruitment Portal: https://rec.uod.ac.in/
2. Read the detailed advertisement, qualifications, scheme of examination and general instructions before applying.
3. Keep ready: photograph, signature, educational certificates, experience certificates, category certificate, PwBD certificate (if applicable) and fee payment details.

Any addendum or corrigendum shall be posted on the University website only.