DTU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: 219 Faculty Vacancies

DTU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Apply for 219 Vacancies Across 24 Disciplines

Delhi Technological University | Advertisement No. 04/2026 | Application Deadline: 7 December 2026

Delhi Technological University (DTU), Delhi, formerly Delhi College of Engineering, has invited applications for 219 Assistant Professor positions across 24 disciplines through direct recruitment.

The recruitment includes backlog vacancies and a special drive for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Opportunities are available across engineering, applied sciences, management, economics, humanities, design, biotechnology and geospatial disciplines.

Online applications open on 23 October 2026 at 11:00 AM and close on 7 December 2026 at 5:00 PM.

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DTU Faculty Recruitment 2026: Overview

Important Dates

Applications will not be considered after the closing date and time, even if the payment gateway accepts a fee.

Discipline-Wise and Category-Wise Vacancies

Abbreviations: UR—Unreserved; SC—Scheduled Caste; ST—Scheduled Tribe; OBC—Other Backward Classes; EWS—Economically Weaker Section.

DSM refers to the Delhi School of Management. USME refers to the University School of Management & Entrepreneurship, East Delhi Campus.

Important Vacancy Conditions

• Vacancies are provisional and may change according to university requirements.

• The 17 PwBD-designated posts are included within the 219 vacancies, rather than being additional posts.

• Geospatial Science and Geospatial Technology posts carry a specific condition: regularisation of incumbents is subject to creation, approval and sanction of the posts, which are presently borrowed from other disciplines’ sanctioned posts.

Opportunities in Management, Economics and Humanities

For applicants from management and social science backgrounds, the advertised positions include:

Applicants must check the specific qualifications, relevant branches and other requirements for their chosen discipline. A broad subject match alone does not establish eligibility.

Eligibility Criteria and Salary

DTU directs candidates to the discipline-specific Recruitment Rules, referenced in Annexure II of the advertisement, for:

• Essential educational qualifications.

• Eligible and relevant branches or specialisations.

• Experience requirements.

• Pay scale and other appointment conditions.

The supplied 10-page PDF does not contain Annexures I and II. Applicants should obtain the applicable annexures and Recruitment Rules through the official DTU website or Recruitment Cell before applying. A uniform qualification or salary figure should therefore not be assumed for every discipline.

General Eligibility Conditions

The notification also provides qualification relaxations for specified disciplines and eligible categories. Candidates should read these provisions alongside the relevant Recruitment Rules.

Application Fees

Fee concession or exemption applies only where the post is reserved for the respective category and the applicant applies against that reserved post, as stated in the advertisement.

• Pay the fee online only.

• Fees are non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against another recruitment.

• A separate application and applicable fee are required for each discipline.

Selection Process

The recruitment involves academic screening, verification, a teaching presentation and an interview.

Stage 1: Initial Screening—100-Point Scale

The pre-PhD degree score is calculated using:

35 + 0.5 × (X − 50)

Here, X represents the percentage marks in the eligible pre-PhD degree. Candidates may select an eligible degree of at least two years’ duration, as specified in the Recruitment Rules, to maximise their score.

Stage 2: Consideration Zone and Detailed Scrutiny

DTU will publish a provisional consideration-zone list. Only candidates included in this zone will be required to send the signed application printout and supporting documents by the separately announced deadline.

The notification provides for provisional shortlisting of up to 4 + 8X candidates, where X is the number of advertised posts in the relevant discipline and category, subject to its tie-score and reservation provisions.

Stage 3: Document and Point-Mark Verification

Provisionally shortlisted candidates must produce original documents and self-attested copies supporting their qualifications, experience and claimed points.

Failure to produce the required documents may result in cancellation of candidature.

Stage 4: Teaching Presentation

Candidates who successfully complete verification will make a presentation assessing their teaching aptitude and ability.

Stage 5: Interview

The Selection Committee will assess domain knowledge and interview performance.

Final selection considers academic record, experience and research performance, teaching aptitude and ability, domain knowledge and interview performance.

Academic and Research Credentials: Separate 50-Point Framework

The application also requires information under a separate academic and research assessment framework. This is distinct from the 100-point initial screening scale.

Important Rules for Research and Experience Claims

• Journal publication points are specified for SCI, SCIE and SSCI journals indexed in Clarivate Analytics. Applicants should not assume every indexed publication qualifies.

• Eligible journal papers receive 3 points per paper for first, second, third or corresponding authorship, and 1 point per paper for other co-authorship, subject to the publication-category maximum.

• Only work published online or offline by the application deadline is considered. Accepted but unpublished, under-review or submitted papers are excluded.

• Guest-faculty experience is not counted.

• Full-time PhD duration is excluded from research experience.

• Experience is subject to the notification’s eligibility date, appointment type, minimum commitment and duration rules.

• Every claim must be supported by evidence. Unsupported claims may receive zero points.

Reservation and PwBD Provisions

Reservation benefits apply under the relevant Government of NCT of Delhi rules.

Points Applicants Should Check Carefully

• OBC reservation: The notification specifies OBC (NCL–Delhi) requirements and detailed acceptable certificate conditions. OBC applicants from outside Delhi should read these provisions carefully rather than assume eligibility for reservation.

• EWS certificate: The required Income and Asset Certificate is for 2026–27, based on income for 2025–26.

• OBC-NCL certificate: The applicable certificate must be issued on or after 1 April 2026, and no later than the application closing date.

• Category certificates: Relevant certificates must be available by the application deadline.

• Category changes: Requests to change category after submission will not be accepted.

• PwBD reservation: Operates horizontally across applicable categories. Disability suitability must be checked against Annexure I.

Discipline-Wise PwBD-Designated Positions

Refer to the advertisement and Annexure I for the disability categories applicable to each position.

How to Apply for DTU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

1. Visit DTU’s official website and locate Advertisement No. 04/2026.

2. Read the detailed advertisement, relevant Recruitment Rules and annexures.

3. Check your discipline, category, qualifications and supporting documents.

4. Access the application link provided by DTU.

5. Enter accurate academic, experience, research and category details.

6. Upload the required documents and a clear recent photograph/signature.

7. Pay the applicable fee online and retain proof.

8. Review the complete application before submitting.

9. Save the application number, submitted form and fee receipt.

10. Monitor DTU’s website for consideration-zone notices and further instructions.

Only one application is permitted per candidate against a post. If applying to more than one discipline, submit a separate application for each.

Corrections or modifications—including category changes—will not be permitted after submission.

Documents to Keep Ready

Prepare relevant supporting records, including:

• Educational certificates and mark sheets.

• PhD award documentation and thesis front page.

• Qualifying examination certificates.

• Experience certificates.

• Applicable category and PwBD certificates.

• Publications and supporting authorship details.

• Project sanction/completion documentation.

• Patent acknowledgements or approval records.

• Research-supervision evidence.

• AIU equivalence documentation, where applicable.

• Application fee receipt.

• Clear photograph and signature.

Candidates employed in government departments, autonomous bodies or government universities must apply through the proper channel. Other employment-related certificates may also be required under the notification.

Hard-Copy Submission: Who Must Send Documents?

Hard copies are required only from candidates included in the consideration zone, when notified by DTU. The deadline will be announced separately.

Send the printed application, signed on every page, with self-attested supporting documents in a single sealed envelope to:

The Recruitment Cell
Room No. 818, 8th Floor, AB-3 Block
Delhi Technological University
Shahbad Daulatpur, Bawana Road
Delhi–110042, India

Mark the envelope:

“Application for the post of [Name of the Post] in the discipline of [Name of the Discipline]”

DTU will not be responsible for postal delays.

Important Instructions

• Provide an active email address and mobile number.

• Incomplete, late or unpaid applications may be rejected.

• Candidates must appear in person for verification, presentation and interview.

• Biometric verification will form part of the recruitment process.

• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the recruitment stages.

• False information or unsupported eligibility claims may lead to cancellation.

• Monitor DTU’s official website regularly for updates and corrigenda.

Official Links and Contact

A separate direct application URL and the annexure links could not be verified from the supplied PDF. Use the recruitment link published by DTU for this advertisement.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Assistant Professor vacancies has DTU advertised?

DTU has announced 219 vacancies across 24 disciplines.

What is the last date to apply?

7 December 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Is there an upper age limit?

The advertisement specifies no upper age limit for appointment as Assistant Professor. University superannuation norms apply.

Are Management and Economics positions available?

Yes. There are 10 Management (DSM) positions, 5 Humanities (Economics) positions and 1 Economics (USME) position.

Are the 17 PwBD positions additional to the total?

No. They are included within the 219 vacancies through horizontal reservation.

Must every applicant immediately send a hard copy?

No. Candidates included in the consideration zone must submit hard copies according to DTU’s subsequent instructions and deadline.

Can I change details after submitting?

No. The notification does not permit corrections or modifications after submission.

Where can I find the exact qualifications and salary?

Consult the discipline-specific Recruitment Rules referenced in Annexure II and available through DTU’s official recruitment information.

Review the official advertisement and applicable Recruitment Rules before submitting your application.

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