Delhi Technological University (DTU) has officially released employment advertisement Advt. No. 04/2026 for direct recruitment to 219 Assistant Professor vacancies across 24 academic disciplines. Digital application submission is active on the official university portal at dtu.ac.in starting from 23 October 2026 (11:00 AM).
This engagement opens faculty career opportunities under 7th CPC Academic Pay Level 10 scales spanning Engineering, Pure & Applied Sciences, Management, Design, and Humanities departments.
DTU Assistant Professor 2026 Recruitment Highlights
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Recruitment Metric |
Official Specification |
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Hiring Institution |
Delhi Technological University (DTU) |
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Advertisement Reference |
Advt. No. 04/2026 |
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Post Name |
Assistant Professor |
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Total Advertised Vacancies |
219 Posts (including horizontal PwBD reservations) |
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Pay Matrix Level |
Academic Level 10 (Rs.57,700 – Rs.1,82,400 + Allowances) |
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Online Registration Opening |
23 October 2026 (11:00 AM) |
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Online Registration Closing |
07 December 2026 (05:00 PM) |
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Upper Age Ceiling |
No upper age limit (superannuation per University norms) |
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Official Portal Link |
Key Selection Pillars
Essential Educational Bar
Ph.D. degree in relevant discipline alongside qualifying test credentials per Recruitment Rules.
Mandatory Qualifying Test
UGC/CSIR-NET (JRF), GATE, CEED, or equivalent exam as specified by branch rules.
Screening Evaluation
100-point initial scoring system (Ph.D.: 30, Pre-Ph.D. Degree: 60, Test: 10).
Application Fee Structure
Rs.2,000 for UR/OBC; Rs.1,000 for EWS/SC/ST; Exempted for PwBD applicants.
Major Discipline-Wise Openings
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Academic Department |
Notified Openings |
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Computer Science & Engineering |
36 Posts |
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Civil Engineering |
20 Posts |
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Production Engineering |
20 Posts |
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Mechanical Engineering |
18 Posts |
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Applied Physics & Engineering Physics |
26 Posts (15 Physics + 11 Engg Physics) |
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Applied Mathematics & Maths/Computing |
13 Posts (11 Maths + 2 Computing) |
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Information Technology |
09 Posts |
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Biotechnology |
06 Posts |
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Other Departments (Design, Mgmt, Humanities, etc.) |
71 Posts |
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Total Vacancies Across 24 Disciplines |
219 Posts |
Selection Process Framework
Candidate recruitment follows a multi-tier assessment methodology established by DTU:
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Initial Screening (100-Point Index): Profile evaluation based on Ph.D. credentials (30 pts), Pre-Ph.D. degree performance (60 pts), and National qualifying tests (UGC/CSIR-NET JRF, GATE, CEED - 10 pts).
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Shortlisting for Next Rounds: Merit list creation derived from initial screening points.
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Subject Presentation & Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates undergo domain presentations followed by a committee interview.
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Document Check & Appointment: Original certificate verification prior to formal appointment letter issuance.
How to Apply Online for DTU Faculty Positions 2026
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Navigate to the official Delhi Technological University recruitment portal at www.dtu.ac.in.
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Open the link titled "Assistant Professor Recruitment Advt. No. 04/2026".
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Complete initial registration by inputting a valid email address and primary contact number.
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Fill in all academic qualifications, Ph.D. awarded dates, qualifying exam scores, and research publications.
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Upload scanned digital copies of your passport photo, signature, degree certificates, and category documents.
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Remit the online application fee (Rs.2,000 for UR/OBC; Rs.1,000 for EWS/SC/ST) via the integrated digital payment gateway.
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Verify all entries thoroughly and press "Submit Application" on or before 07 December 2026 (05:00 PM).
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Download and save a copy of the finalized application form and fee receipt for submission during physical document check stages.
Official Gateway Links
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Portal Gateway |
Direct Link |
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DTU Recruitment Online Application Gateway |
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Official Delhi Technological University Portal |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1: What is the last date to submit online forms for DTU Assistant Professor 2026?
The last date to submit online application forms is 07 December 2026 (strictly up to 05:00 PM).
2: How many posts are advertised in DTU Advt. No. 04/2026?
A total of 219 Assistant Professor positions are notified across 24 academic departments.
3: Is there an upper age limit for applying to DTU Assistant Professor posts?
No, there is no upper age limit for Assistant Professor appointments; superannuation follows prevailing University rules.
4: What is the application fee for UR and Reserved category candidates?
General (UR) and OBC candidates pay Rs.2,000, while EWS, SC, and ST candidates pay Rs.1,000. PwBD applicants are completely exempt from fee payment.
5: What is the pay scale for Assistant Professors at DTU?
The position carries Academic Pay Level 10 (Rs.57,700 – Rs.1,82,400) under the 7th Central Pay Commission.
