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Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Delhi University

University of Delhi (DU) · Delhi

The University of Delhi is inviting applications for the positions of Associate Professor and Professor for various departments, with a total of 86 vacancies. Candidates are required to hold a PhD and possess significant teaching and research experience, with specific research scores for each post. The application process is conducted online until 20 August 2026.

Vacancies

86 Posts

Last date

20 Aug 2026

Age limit

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Qualification

M.Phil

10 days left to apply

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DU Associate Professor Eligibility Criteria

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.

DU Associate Professor Qualification

For the disciplines of Arts, Commerce, Humanities, Law, Social Sciences, Sciences, Languages, and Library Science, candidates must fulfil all of the following: A good academic record with a PhD Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline. A Master's degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade on a point-scale, wherever the grading system is followed). A minimum of eight years of tea...

DU Professor Qualification

For the same set of disciplines, candidates must fulfil either of the following: Option A: An eminent scholar holding a PhD Degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, actively engaged in research, with a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals, and a total research score of 120. Candidates must also have a minimum of ten years of teaching experience as ...

DU Associate Professor & Professor Age Criteria

No specific age criteria mentioned for these positions.

DU Associate Professor & Professor 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...

DU Associate Professor & Professor Application Fee

CategoryApplication Fee
Unreserved (UR)₹2,000
OBC/EWS category and women applicants₹1,500
SC/ST₹1,000
PwBD₹500

DU Associate Professor & Professor 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 guidan...

How to Apply for DU Associate Professor & Professor Recruitment 2026

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 f...

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 ...

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 intervie...

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