📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
Associate Professor and Professor
The University of Delhi (DU) has released two notifications for the recruitment of 56 Associate Professors and 30 Professors across nine departments. Eligible candidates with a PhD and relevant experience can apply online.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | University of Delhi (DU) |
| Post Names | Associate Professor, Professor |
| Total Vacancies | 86 (56 Associate Professor + 30 Professor) |
| Advt. Nos. | R&P/321/2026 (Associate Professor), R&P/322/2026 (Professor) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Type | Full-time (Regular) |
| Official Website | www.du.ac.in |
Employment Type:FULL_TIME
Number of Vacancies:86
Department-wise Vacancy Details
Associate Professor (Advt. No. R&P/321/2026) - 56 Posts
| Department | Category-wise Breakup (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | SC-1, OBC-1, EWS-2 |
| Environmental Studies | SC-1, ST-1, OBC-1 |
| Genetics | UR-1, EWS-1 |
| Geology | UR-2, OBC-2 |
| Hindi | UR-1, OBC-2, EWS-1, PwBD (VI)-1 |
| Linguistics | UR-1, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-2 |
| Operational Research | ST-1, OBC-1, EWS-1 |
| Philosophy | UR-7, SC-2, ST-1, OBC-4, EWS-2, PwBD (LD, VI)-2 |
| Zoology | UR-1, SC-2, OBC-2, EWS-1 |
| Total | 56 |
Professor (Advt. No. R&P/322/2026) - 30 Posts
| Department | Category-wise Breakup (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS) |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | SC-2, OBC-2, EWS-2 |
| Environmental Studies | UR-1, OBC-1 |
| Genetics | UR-1 |
| Geology | SC-1, ST-1, OBC-1 |
| Hindi | UR-1, OBC-1, EWS-1 |
| Linguistics | ST-1, OBC-1 |
| Operational Research | EWS-1 |
| Philosophy | UR-1, OBC-2, EWS-1 |
| Zoology | UR-1, SC-1, OBC-1, EWS-1 |
| Total | 30 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post | Educational Qualification & Experience | Research Score | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor | PhD in relevant discipline + Master's with 55% marks + 8 years of teaching/research experience + 7 publications in peer-reviewed/UGC-listed journals. | 75 | Level-13A |
| Professor | PhD in relevant discipline + 10 research publications + 10 years of teaching/research experience with doctoral guidance OR an outstanding professional with PhD and 10 years of experience. | 120 | Level-14 |
Educational Qualification & Experience:Associate Professor: PhD with 8 years of experience, 7 publications, and a research score of 75. Professor: PhD with 10 years of experience, 10 publications, research score of 120, and doctoral guidance. Details are available in the official notification.
Skills:Teaching, research, academic leadership, publication record, doctoral guidance, subject matter expertise.
Age Limit:Age limit details are not specified in the provided information. Please refer to the official University of Delhi notification.
Salary (per month): Associate Professor: Academic Pay Level-13A. Professor: Academic Pay Level-14. Pay scales are as per 7th CPC and UGC norms.
Selection Procedure:
- Screening: Based on Academic/Research Score (minimum 75 for Associate Professor, 120 for Professor).
- Shortlisting: Candidates are called for an interview in order of merit based on the research score.
- Presentation: Shortlisted candidates make a presentation, which is assessed by a committee.
- Interview: Final selection by a duly-constituted Selection Committee.
Application Fee: ₹2,000 (UR), ₹1,500 (OBC/EWS/Women), ₹1,000 (SC/ST), ₹500 (PwBD). Fee is payable online and is non-refundable.
📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step
Candidates who wish to apply for the DU Associate Professor or Professor positions must follow the online application process below.
- Visit Official Website: Go to www.du.ac.in.
- Find Recruitment Link: Click on "Jobs and Opportunities" under the "Work with DU" section.
- Select Advertisement: Choose the relevant advertisement (R&P/321/2026 for Associate Professor or R&P/322/2026 for Professor).
- Read Details: Read the qualification, screening guidelines, and instructions carefully.
- Fill Application: Fill the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and experience details.
- Upload Documents: Upload the required category/disability/other supporting documents.
- Pay Fee: Pay the application fee online through credit/debit card or Net Banking.
- Submit: Submit the application before the last date.
Important: The online application is expected to be available from 5th August 2026. The last date is 20th August 2026, or two weeks from publication in Employment News, whichever is later. Separate applications are required for each post and department.
📅 Important Dates
Advertisement Date: 31st July 2026
Online Application Start Date: 5th August 2026 (Expected)
Last Date for Online Application: 20th August 2026 (or two weeks from publication in Employment News, whichever is later)
Official Notification (Associate Professor): View Associate Professor Notification
Official Notification (Professor): View Professor Notification
Official Website: https://www.du.ac.in
Key Instructions for Candidates
- Eligibility: Carefully check the specific educational qualifications, experience, and research score requirements for the post.
- Application Mode: Applications are accepted only online through the DU website.
- Separate Applications: Apply separately for each post and department. Pay separate fees for each application.
- Research Score: Ensure you meet the minimum research score (75 for Associate Professor, 120 for Professor) and have publications in UGC-CARE/SCOPUS journals.
- NOC Requirement: Candidates in Government/PSU/Autonomous Bodies must submit a No Objection Certificate.
- Deadline: The last date is 20th August 2026. The online application portal is expected to open on 5th August 2026.
- No TA/DA: No travel or dearness allowance will be paid for attending the interview.
- Official Notification: Read the full notification on the DU website for detailed guidelines and screening criteria.