DTU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - 219 Posts

Delhi Technological University (DTU), Delhi, has invited online applications for 219 posts of Assistant Professor, including backlog vacancies, with a special drive for PwBD candidates (Advertisement No. 04/2026 dated 22 October 2026). The posts are spread over 24 disciplines, and 17 posts for persons with benchmark disabilities are included in the 219. Applications open on 23 October 2026 at 11:00 am and close on 7 December 2026 at 5:00 pm. There is no upper age limit for the post.

Important Dates

• Advertisement date: 22 October 2026
• Online application opens: 23 October 2026, 11:00 am
• Last date to apply online: 7 December 2026, 5:00 pm
• Dates for the hard copy submission, presentation and interview will be announced by the University.

Vacancy Details

• Of the 219 posts, 17 are for PwBD candidates (these are not additional).
• The largest disciplines are Computer Science and Engineering (36), Civil Engineering (20), Production Engineering (20), Mechanical Engineering (18), Applied Physics (15), Automobile Engineering (12), Applied Mathematics (11) and Engineering Physics (11).
• Other disciplines include Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Management (DSM), Electronics and Communication, Electrical, Environmental Science and Engineering, Humanities (Economics and English), Information Technology, Software Engineering, Design, Biotechnology, Geospatial Science and Technology, and Economics (USME).
• The vacancies are provisional and can change as per the requirement of the University.

Eligibility

• Essential qualification, relevant branches, experience and pay scale are given discipline-wise in the University Recruitment Rules, linked from the advertisement.
• For Applied Mathematics, Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics, Engineering Physics (non-engineering candidates), Humanities, Economics (USME), Geospatial Science and Biotechnology (non-engineering candidates), the eligibility marks are 55%, with a relaxation of 5% for SC/ST/OBC (NCL-Delhi) and PwBD candidates as per the UGC regulations.
• There is no upper age limit. The age of superannuation follows the University norms.
• Candidates who want to apply in more than one discipline must submit a separate online application, with a separate fee, for each.

Application Fee

• The fee concession applies only when the post is reserved for the category and the candidate has applied against that reserved post.
• The fee is paid online only and is not refunded or adjusted against any other recruitment.

Selection Process

• Initial screening on a 100-point scale: Ph.D. up to 30 points, the pre-Ph.D. degree up to 60 points (35 + 0.5 x (percentage - 50)), and a qualifying test or scholarship (UGC/CSIR-NET JRF, GATE or CEED) in the relevant field up to 10 points.
• A provisional consideration zone list is published, with candidates up to 1.2 times the vacancies. Only these candidates submit the signed print-out of the online form with self-attested documents.
• After document verification, shortlisted candidates give a presentation before the committee and then appear for an interview on domain knowledge.
• Candidates must appear in person at every stage of the recruitment.

How to Apply

• Apply only through the University website, between 23 October and 7 December 2026. No other mode is accepted.
• Fill in the form carefully, as no change or correction, including change of category, is allowed after submission.
• Keep an active email address and mobile number, pay the fee online and save the print-out and payment proof.
• Only one application is allowed for one post, and more than one application for the same post can lead to rejection.