Post Date: August 5, 2026
Last Date: August 20, 2026

Hiring Organization: University of Delhi

About the Organization: The University of Delhi (DU), established in 1922, is one of India's premier Central Universities recognized for excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. The University comprises several faculties, departments, colleges, and research centres offering undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and professional programmes across diverse disciplines. DU is committed to academic excellence, interdisciplinary research, and the holistic development of students through quality higher education.

Positions Open:

  • Associate Professor

Departments:

  • Chemistry – 04 Posts
  • Environmental Studies – 03 Posts
  • Genetics – 02 Posts
  • Geology – 04 Posts
  • Hindi – 04 Posts
  • Linguistics – 06 Posts
  • Operational Research – 03 Posts
  • Philosophy – 16 Posts
  • Zoology – 06 Posts

Refer to the detailed advertisement for the department-wise seat matrix and reservation details.

Educational Qualification:

  • Candidates should possess a Ph.D. degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline.
  • Candidates should possess a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade wherever the grading system is followed).

Experience:

  • Candidates should possess a minimum of eight years of teaching and/or research experience in a University, College, or accredited Research Institution/Industry in a position equivalent to Assistant Professor.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of seven publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 75 as prescribed in the screening guidelines.
Pay Scale/Salary:
  • Academic Pay Level-13A of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix.

Selection Process:

  • Applications will be scrutinized by the Screening Committee, which will prepare a list of candidates in descending order based on their research scores.
  • The shortlisting status will be made available on the respective applicants’ dashboards.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be assessed through a presentation.

Refer to the detailed advertisement for the complete screening guidelines and selection process.

Application Fee:

  • For UR Candidates: Rs. 2,000/-
  • For OBC/EWS/Women Candidates: Rs. 1,500/-
  • For SC/ST Candidates: Rs. 1,000/-
  • For PwBD Candidates: Rs. 500/-

Important Dates:

  • Last Date to Apply Online: August 20, 2026 (Thursday) or two weeks from the date of publication of the advertisement in the Employment News, whichever is later.

Job Location: New Delhi

Apply Mode: Online

How to Apply:

  • Interested and eligible candidates should submit the online application in the prescribed format through the University recruitment portal on or before the prescribed last date.
  • Upload all the required educational certificates, experience certificates, publications, category certificates (wherever applicable), and other supporting documents while submitting the online application.
  • Candidates applying for more than one department should submit separate online applications along with the prescribed application fee for each department.
  • Candidates serving in Government/Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous Bodies should submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) along with Vigilance Clearance from the employer at the time of the interview, if not uploaded earlier.

Refer to the detailed advertisement for complete instructions, required documents, screening guidelines, and the application process before applying.

Detailed Advertisement: link

Organization Website (for details): https://www.du.ac.in/

Organization Address:

University of Delhi
North Campus
Delhi – 110007

South Campus
Benito Juarez Marg
South Moti Bagh
New Delhi, Delhi – 110021

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