Delhi Technological University (DTU) has released Advertisement No. 04/2026 for DTU Assistant Professor Vacancies, including backlog vacancies, with a special drive for the PwBD category. The notification is dated 22nd October 2026, and the posts will be filled by direct recruitment.
DTU is a non-affiliating teaching-cum-research university working in Applied Sciences, Engineering, Technology, Management, Economics and allied areas. Eligible candidates can apply online through the university website from 23rd October 2026 to 7th December 2026.
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DTU Assistant Professor Vacancies 2026: Discipline-Wise Posts
A total of 219 posts of Assistant Professor have been advertised in 24 disciplines. The discipline-wise vacancies are given below.
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Applied Chemistry | 4 |
| Chemical Engineering | 4 |
| Applied Mathematics | 11 |
| Mathematics & Computing | 2 |
| Applied Physics | 15 |
| Engineering Physics | 11 |
| Automobile Engineering | 12 |
| Civil Engineering | 20 |
| Management (DSM) | 10 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 4 |
| Electrical Engineering | 8 |
| Environmental Science & Engineering | 6 |
| Humanities (Economics) | 5 |
| Humanities (English) | 3 |
| Production Engineering | 20 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 18 |
| Information Technology | 9 |
| Software Engineering | 3 |
| Computer Science & Engineering | 36 |
| Economics (USME) | 1 |
| Design | 3 |
| Biotechnology | 6 |
| Geospatial Science | 2 |
| Geospatial Technology | 6 |
| Total | 219 |
Category-wise, the 219 posts are distributed as UR 62, SC 27, ST 21, OBC 80 and EWS 29. In addition, 17 posts are identified for persons with benchmark disabilities (PwBD) across various disciplines. The suitability of disabilities for each discipline is given in Annexure-I of the official notification.
The vacancies in Geospatial Science and Geospatial Technology have been borrowed from the sanctioned posts of other disciplines. Their regularisation will follow the creation, approval and sanction of these posts. The university has also stated that the vacancies are provisional and may vary as per its requirement.
Eligibility Criteria
Detailed Recruitment Rules, including essential qualifications, relevant branches and experience, are available through the links given in Annexure-II of the official notification.
Age Limit
- There is no upper age limit for DTU Assistant Professor Vacancies.
- The age of superannuation will be governed by the prevailing university norms.
Educational Qualification
Educational qualification, experience and other eligibility conditions will be determined as on 7th December 2026 (till 5:00 PM), the closing date of the online application.
For Applied Mathematics, Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics, Engineering Physics (candidates other than Engineering discipline), Humanities (Economics), Humanities (English), Economics (USME), Geospatial Science and Biotechnology (candidates other than Engineering discipline), a relaxation of 5% is allowed at both Bachelor’s and Master’s level. This applies to SC/ ST/ OBC (NCL-Delhi) and PwBD candidates, as per the UGC Gazette Notification dated 18th July 2018. The eligibility marks are 55% in these disciplines.
Other points related to qualifications are as follows:
- Four-year or longer degree programmes such as B.Sc. (Engineering), B.E., B.Tech. and B.S. are treated as equivalent. M.Sc. (Engineering), M.E., M.Tech. and M.S. are also treated as equivalent.
- AMIE/ IETE qualifications in the relevant branches mentioned in the Recruitment Rules are also eligible.
- Candidates with foreign qualifications must produce the equivalence or recognition certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), wherever applicable.
- If a class or division is not awarded, a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate will be treated as equivalent to first class.
Nationality
The candidate must be a citizen of India.
Selection Process
Initial screening for DTU Assistant Professor Vacancies will be done on a 100-point scale, based on the details filled in by the candidates in the online application form. The distribution of points is given below.
| Criteria | Maximum Score |
|---|---|
| Ph.D. | 30 |
| Pre-Ph.D. Degree as mentioned in the Recruitment Rules | 60 |
| Qualified in UG/ PG scholarship test (UGC/ CSIR-NET (JRF)/ GATE/ CEED) in the relevant field | 10 |
The score for the Pre-Ph.D. degree will be calculated using the formula 35 + 0.5 (X-50), where X is the percentage of marks obtained. The degree must be of not less than 2 years and mentioned in the Recruitment Rules. Where a degree has no conversion procedure, the percentage will be taken as 10 x CGPA.
The university will publish a provisional list of candidates falling within the consideration zone, which comprises candidates up to 1.2 times the number to be shortlisted. Only these candidates must send the printed application form with supporting documents.
After scrutiny, a maximum of (4+8X) candidates will be provisionally shortlisted, where X is the number of advertised posts in that discipline and category. The shortlisted candidates will then go through the following stages:
- Document and Point Mark Verification
- Presentation, to assess Teaching Aptitude and Ability
- Interview, to assess Domain Knowledge and interview performance
The final selection will be based on Academic Record, Experience and Research Performance, Teaching Aptitude and Ability, Domain Knowledge and Interview performance. Candidates who cannot produce the required documents will not be allowed to appear in the presentation and interview.
Documents Required
Candidates included in the consideration zone must send the following documents, self-attested, in a single sealed envelope:
- Printed copy of the online application form, signed on each page
- Documents related to educational qualifications and experience
- Category certificate and PwBD certificate, as applicable
- Front page of the PhD thesis and front page of publications
- Documents in support of the points claimed
- Fee receipt or proof of payment
EWS candidates must hold the Income and Asset Certificate for the Financial Year 2026-27. OBC candidates must hold an OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate issued on or after 1st April 2026 and not later than the closing date.
The envelope must be addressed to The Recruitment Cell, Room No. 818, 8th Floor, AB-3 Block, Delhi Technological University, Shahbad Daulatpur, Bawana Road, Delhi – 110042. It must be superscribed “Application for the post of [Name of the Post] in the discipline of [Name of the Discipline]”.
Steps to Apply
- Visit the application portal of DTU Assistant Professor Vacancies by clicking on the link given below in the “Important Links” section.
- Fill in all the details in the online application form carefully, including a correct and active e-mail address and mobile number.
- Upload a recent, clear colour photograph and signature as per the guidelines.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Submit the form before the closing date and time, and keep a printout for further use.
Only one application per post is allowed. Candidates applying for more than one discipline must submit a separate application with fee for each discipline. Candidates already employed in a Government department, autonomous body or university must apply through proper channel.
Application Fees
| UR/ OBC | ₹2000/- |
| EWS/ SC/ ST | ₹1000/- |
| PwBD | Exempt |
Key Dates
| Date of Notification | 22nd October 2026 |
| Opening Date for Online Application | 23rd October 2026 (from 11:00 AM) |
| Closing Date for Online Application | 7th December 2026 (till 5:00 PM) |
Important Links
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