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DU Limited Departmental Examination 2026 - 130 Assistant Registrar, Section Officer & Assistant Posts

Assistant Registrar, Section Officer, Senior Assistant, Assistant and Junior Assistant
Vacancies
28 October 2026
Last Date
Online application followed by submission of signed hard copy
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New Delhi, Delhi
Location

DU Limited Departmental Examination 2026 - 130 Assistant : Job Overview

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Organization NameUniversity of Delhi
Total VacanciesAssistant Registrar, Section Officer, Senior Assistant, Assistant and Junior Assistant
Application ModeOnline application followed by submission of signed hard copy
Job LocationNew Delhi, Delhi
Last Updated15 Oct 2026

DU LDE 2026 Important Dates

EventDate
Notification Date14 October 2026
Application Start DateNot separately specified in the notification
Last Date for Online Application28 October 2026
Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy29 October 2026
Examination DateNot specified in the notification

DU Limited Departmental Examination Vacancy 2026

The PwBD vacancies shown above are horizontal reservations within the total number of vacancies and should not be added again to calculate the total.
PostURSCSTPwbd Horizontal ReservationTotal
Assistant Registrar32005
Section Officer18642 LD + 1 HI28
Senior Assistant3131 VI + 2 LD7
Assistant501261 VI68
Junior Assistant16422 OH + 1 VI22
Total130

DU LDE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

This examination is meant for eligible existing employees of the University of Delhi. It is not an open competitive recruitment for outside applicants. Candidates should have 3 years of regular service as Section Officer/Private Secretary in Pay Level 7 or above. Selection is based on merit from among eligible feeder-cadre employees having the required experience, on the basis of written test, service record and interview. Candidates should have 3 years of regular service in the feeder grade of Senior Assistant/Legal Assistant in Pay Level 6. They should also have undergone one week of training in administrative and financial skills conducted by a College, University or another training institution. Eligible candidates include Assistants, Hindi Assistants, Assistant Archivists or incumbents of other ex-cadre posts working in Pay Level 5/Pay Level 4 with at least 3 years of regular servic

DU LDE Salary / Pay Level

The notification is for promotion through Limited Departmental Examination and does not separately specify the salary or pay scale of the promotional posts. The document mentions feeder-grade Pay Levels only for determining eligibility. Candidates should therefore refer to the applicable University of Delhi service/recruitment rules for the pay level of the promoted post.

DU LDE Application Fee

No application fee is specified in the provided notification.

DU LDE Age Limit

No separate minimum or maximum age limit is specified for these departmental promotional posts in the notification. Eligibility is based primarily on feeder-grade service, qualification and other post-wise conditions.

DU Limited Departmental Examination Selection Process

Selection for Assistant Registrar involves Written Test, Service Record and Interview/Personality Test. Paper I covers General Studies. Paper II covers University Administration, including University rules, statutes, ordinances, governance, examination regulations, recruitment rules, CCS rules, reservation rules, General Financial Rules, leave rules, Budget and Accounts, RTI Act and related administrative subjects. Service Record is based on ACR/APAR for the preceding three years. The Interview/Personality Test assesses academic qualifications, relevant experience, extra-curricular activities, general awareness, communication, problem-solving ability and overall personality. The test duration is 2 hours. The Senior Assistant departmental examination is also for 2 hours. The Assistant departmental examination has a duration of 2 hours. A qualifying on-spot typing test will be conducted on
Assistant Registrar Selection Process
ComponentMaximum MarksFinal Weightage
Written Test20050%
Service Record6015%
Interview / Personality Test14035%
Total400100%
Assistant Registrar Written Exam Pattern
PaperTypeTimeMarks
Paper IObjective - 75 Questions1 Hour 30 Minutes75
Paper IIDescriptive - University Administration2 Hours 30 Minutes125
Total Written Marks200
Section Officer Exam Pattern
ComponentMarks
Constitution of India, Delhi University Act, Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations and attendant matters30
Office Procedures, Rules & Regulations relevant to the University system100
Noting and Drafting40
Computer Knowledge, Word Processing and Data Analysis Packages30
Total200
Senior Assistant Exam Pattern
ComponentMarks
Constitution of India, Delhi University Act, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations30
Office Procedures, Rules & Regulations relevant to the University system100
Noting and Drafting40
Computer Knowledge, Word Processing and Data Analysis Packages30
Total200
Assistant Exam Pattern
Junior Assistant Exam Pattern
PaperTypeDurationMarks
Paper IMCQ - 100 Questions2 Hours100
Paper IIEssay in English or Hindi1 Hour100
Total Written Marks200
Junior Assistant Paper I Components
SubjectMarks
General Awareness including Numerical Ability20
Constitution of India, Delhi University Act, Statutes and Ordinances20
Application of Office Procedures, Rules & Regulations20
Noting and Drafting20
General English and Hindi20
Total100
Minimum Qualifying Marks
CategoryMinimum Qualifying Marks
Unreserved Posts40%
SC / ST / PwBD Reserved Posts35%

DU LDE 2026 Important Instructions

This recruitment is a Limited Departmental Examination for eligible University of Delhi employees. Eligibility will be considered as on 31 December 2026. The online application must be submitted by 28 October 2026. The signed hard copy must reach the prescribed office by 29 October 2026. The hard copy must be duly forwarded by the Head of Branch. Post-wise feeder-grade service requirements must be fulfilled. The question papers will be bilingual in English and Hindi. Candidates selecting a language for answering must use the same language throughout the paper. Minimum qualifying marks are 40% for UR posts and 35% for SC/ST/PwBD reserved posts. APAR and eligibility conditions of successful departmental candidates will be scrutinized by the prescribed Committee of Officers. A panel will be prepared on the basis of examination results and applicable scrutiny. The panel will remain valid for

DU Limited Departmental Examination 2026 - 130 Assistant : How to Apply Online Step-by-Step

  • 1Eligible University of Delhi employees have to submit the prescribed application online and subsequently submit the signed hard copy through the proper channel.
  • 2Visit the University of Delhi official website.
  • 3Open Work with DU.
  • 4Select Advertisements.
  • 5Open the Notification for Limited Departmental Examination 2026.
  • 6Fill the prescribed online application pro forma.
  • 7Submit the online application on or before 28 October 2026.
  • 8Take a copy/printout of the submitted online application.
  • 9Sign the application.
  • 10Get the application duly forwarded by the Head of the Branch.
  • 11Submit the hard copy to the Office of the Deputy Registrar (R&P) by 29 October 2026.
  • 12Office of the Deputy Registrar (R&P), Room No. 113, 1st Floor, New Administrative Block, University of Delhi.

DU Limited Departmental Examination 2026 - 130 Assistant : Important Instructions

This recruitment is a Limited Departmental Examination for eligible University of Delhi employees. Eligibility will be considered as on 31 December 2026. The online application must be submitted by 28 October 2026. The signed hard copy must reach the prescribed office by 29 October 2026. The hard copy must be duly forwarded by the Head of Branch. Post-wise feeder-grade service requirements must be fulfilled. The question papers will be bilingual in English and Hindi. Candidates selecting a language for answering must use the same language throughout the paper. Minimum qualifying marks are 40% for UR posts and 35% for SC/ST/PwBD reserved posts. APAR and eligibility conditions of successful departmental candidates will be scrutinized by the prescribed Committee of Officers. A panel will be prepared on the basis of examination results and applicable scrutiny. The panel will remain valid for one year or until the notified vacancies are filled from the panel, whichever is earlier, as specified for the applicable posts.

DU Limited Departmental Examination 2026 - 130 Assistant : Important Links & Notification PDF

DU Limited Departmental Examination 2026 - 130 Assistant : Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1How many vacancies are available under Delhi University Recruitment 2026?
A
A total of 130 vacancies have been announced for internal departmental promotion across Assistant Registrar, Section Officer, Senior Assistant, Assistant, and Junior Assistant posts.
Q2What is the last date to apply for Delhi University Recruitment 2026?
A
The last date for the receipt of the online application is 28 October 2026, and the last date for the receipt of the hard copy of the application is 29 October 2026.
Q3Who is eligible to apply for these promotional posts?
A
Regular employees working in specified feeder cadres with the required minimum years of service (such as 3 years of regular service) are eligible to apply as per the post-wise criteria detailed in Annexure-I.
Q4Is there any application fee for Delhi University Recruitment 2026?
A
The notification does not mention any application fee for submitting the recruitment forms.
Q5How should the application be submitted?
A
Candidates must first submit the online application via the website du.ac.in, and then submit a signed hard copy of the application received via email, duly forwarded by the Head of the Branch, to the Office of the Deputy Registrar (R&P) by hand.
Q6What is the selection process for Junior Assistant posts?
A
The selection process for Junior Assistant includes a Written Test comprising Paper-I (MCQ Type) and Paper-II (Essay), followed by a skill test involving an on-spot typing test at a qualifying speed of 30 words per minute on a computer.
Q7Where should the hard copy of the application be submitted?
A
The hard copy must be submitted in the Office of the Deputy Registrar (R&P), Room No. 113, 1st Floor, New Administrative Block, University of Delhi.
Q8Are there category-wise vacancy reservations?
A
Yes, vacancies are categorized into UR, SC, ST, and horizontal reservations for PwBD candidates as specified in the official vacancy table.
Q9How can I apply for DU Limited Departmental Examination 2026 - 130 Assistant Registrar, Section Officer & Assistant Posts?
A
Ans: You can apply online through the official recruitment link provided for DU Limited Departmental Examination 2026 - 130 Assistant Registrar, Section Officer & Assistant Posts on www.topsarkarijobs.com. Read the full notification and check your eligibility before applying on the official portal. TopSarkariJobs began compiling verified government-job updates in 2020 and launched online in 2025.
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