Overview
The organization has released a recruitment notification for the post of Delhi University Faculty. Eligible candidates can apply as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Qualification
- Eligibility requirements differ between the two posts, both requiring a PhD as a mandatory qualification, along with differing levels of teaching/research experience and research score.
Important Links
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Eligibility
Eligibility requirements differ between the two posts, both requiring a PhD as a mandatory qualification, along with differing levels of teaching/research experience and research score.
Salary
Selected Associate Professors will be placed in Academic Pay Level-13A of the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix, and selected Professors will be placed in Academic Pay Level-14, both carrying UGC pay scales plus admissible allowances. Discretionary advance increments may be awarded to candidates entering with higher merit, a high number of quality research publications, and relevant experience, at the discretion of the competent University authority based on Selection Committee recommendations.
Application Fee
The same fee structure applies to both posts: Category: Application Fee Unreserved (UR): ₹2,000 OBC/EWS category and women applicants: ₹1,500 SC/ST: ₹1,000 PwBD: ₹500 Payment must be made online only, through credit/debit card or Net Banking. Fees once paid are non-refundable under any circumstances. No fee is charged from applicants who had applied for the same post in the preceding advertisement for the same department (Environmental Studies, Operational Research, Philosophy, and Zoology for Associate Professor; Environmental Studies, Genetics, Philosophy, and Zoology for Professor), provided the interview for that post was not conducted, subject to producing proof of the earlier application. Candidates applying for more than one post/department must apply and pay fees separately for each.
Selection Process
Selection for both posts follows a screening-and-interview process based on Academic/Research Score: • The Screening Committee prepares a list of all candidates in descending order of research score. • Candidates must meet the minimum required research score - 75 for Associate Professor, 120 for Professor - calculated based on research papers, publications, ICT/e-content contributions, research guidance, patents, policy documents, awards/fellowships, and invited lectures, as per the detailed scoring matrix in the Screening Guidelines. • A minimum of 30 candidates for the first vacancy, and 10 candidates for every additional vacancy in each category, are called for interview, based on rank in the screening list. All candidates scoring equal to the cut-off for a category are also shortlisted. • Shortlisted candidates are assessed through a presentation, graded A (Excellent), B (Good), C (Average), or D (Poor) by a Presentation Assessment Committee. This assessment is indicative only and not binding on the Selection Committee. • The duly-constituted Selection Committee makes the final selection decision, which is final and binding. Mere fulfilment of the minimum qualification or eligibility criteria does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview. Publications "under submission" or submitted to referees are not considered for scoring, and research score is calculated only from a minimum of three out of six specified categories.
How to Apply
Candidates can apply for the DU Associate Professor and Professor Recruitment 2026 by following these steps: • Visit the official DU website: www.du.ac.in. • Click on "Jobs and Opportunities" under the head "Work with DU". • Read the qualification, experience, screening guidelines, and indicative proforma available on the website before filling the form. • Select the relevant advertisement (R&P/321/2026 for Associate Professor or R&P/322/2026 for Professor) and department. • Fill the online application form with complete and correct personal, educational, and experience information. • Upload the required category/disability/other supporting documents. • Pay the application fee online through credit/debit card or Net Banking, as applicable to your category. • Submit the application before the last date of 20 August 2026 (or two weeks from Employment News publication, whichever is later). Candidates applying for more than one post or department must submit separate applications and pay fees separately for each. No offline application forms are accepted.
Required Documents
Applicants seeking reservation benefits under SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/EWS/PwBD categories must upload the necessary category certificates in the Government-prescribed, digitally verifiable format, of the current financial year where applicable. PwBD candidates must have a disability of not less than 40% and must upload a valid Disability Certificate. Shortlisted candidates called for interview must bring original testimonials/certificates along with valid photo ID (Aadhaar/Voter ID/Driving License/Passport), plus self-attested photocopies of qualification, experience, and category documents. Candidates serving in Government/PSU/Autonomous Bodies must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) with vigilance clearance from their employer, either with the application or at the time of interview.
Important Instructions
• Applicants should possess the prescribed qualifications and experience as on the closing date of application. • The entire onus of the content and authenticity of information and attachments submitted rests exclusively with the applicant. • If credentials furnished are found, on scrutiny, to be incorrect, inadmissible, forged, fabricated, or falsified, the candidature is liable to be cancelled at any stage of recruitment or during the tenure of service, with appropriate legal action initiated. • The University reserves the right to amend the number of posts, or not fill any of the posts, at its discretion without assigning any reason. • Any consequential vacancies arising at the time of interview may be filled from the available shortlisted candidates. • No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending the interview. • Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification. • Any dispute regarding the recruitment will fall under the jurisdiction of Delhi. • Any addendum/corrigendum to either advertisement shall be posted only on the University website. • For persistent technical issues, applicants may email [email protected] or [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the application fee?
The same fee structure applies to both posts: Category: Application Fee Unreserved (UR): ₹2,000 OBC/EWS category and women applicants: ₹1,500 SC/ST: ₹1,000 PwBD: ₹500 Payment must be made online only, through credit/debit card or Net Banking. Fees once paid are non-refundable under any circumstances. No fee is charged from applicants who had applied for the same post in the preceding advertisement for the same department (Environmental Studies, Operational Research, Philosophy, and Zoology for Associate Professor; Environmental Studies, Genetics, Philosophy, and Zoology for Professor), provided the interview for that post was not conducted, subject to producing proof of the earlier application. Candidates applying for more than one post/department must apply and pay fees separately for each.
What is the selection process?
Selection for both posts follows a screening-and-interview process based on Academic/Research Score: • The Screening Committee prepares a list of all candidates in descending order of research score. • Candidates must meet the minimum required research score - 75 for Associate Professor, 120 for Professor - calculated based on research papers, publications, ICT/e-content contributions, research guidance, patents, policy documents, awards/fellowships, and invited lectures, as per the detailed scoring matrix in the Screening Guidelines. • A minimum of 30 candidates for the first vacancy, and 10 candidates for every additional vacancy in each category, are called for interview, based on rank in the screening list. All candidates scoring equal to the cut-off for a category are also shortlisted. • Shortlisted candidates are assessed through a presentation, graded A (Excellent), B (Good), C…