Delhi Technological University (DTU), Assistant Professor Recruitment - 2026 (219 Vacancies)

Discipline

UR

SC

ST

OBC

EWS

Total

Applied Chemistry 

0

1

0

3

0

4

Chemical Engineering 

1

0

1

2

0

4

Applied Mathematics

4

1

0

3

3

11

Mathematics &  Computing

1

0

0

1

0

2

Applied Physics

7

2

2

3

1

15

Engineering Physics

1

2

0

6

2

11

Automobile Engineering 

6

1

1

2

2

12

Civil Engineering

7

2

2

6

3

20

Management (DSM)

0

3

2

3

2

10

Electronics & Communication Engineering

1

1

0

1

1

4

Electrical Engineering 

2

1

1

2

2

8

Environmental Science & Engineering

3

1

0

2

0

6

Humanities (Economics)

1

1

1

2

0

5

Humanities (English)

1

0

1

1

0

3

Production Engineering 

9

3

1

5

2

20

Mechanical Engineering

2

4

1

9

2

18

Information Technology

1

1

1

6

0

9

Software Engineering

2

0

0

1

0

3

Computer Science & Engineering 

7

1

6

16

6

36

Economics (USME)

0

0

0

1

0

1

Design

2

0

0

1

0

3

Biotechnology

1

1

0

2

2

6

Geospatial Science

0

0

1

0

1

2

Geospatial Technology

3

1

0

2

0

6

Total

62

27

21

80

29

219

Educational Qualification & Experience

1. General & Educational Qualification Framework

Minimum Eligibility & Pre-Ph.D. Qualifications :

• Pre-Ph.D. Degree Requirements : Candidate must possess a Pre-Ph.D. Degree of not less than 2 years as mentioned in the Recruitment Rules (e.g., M.Tech, M.E., M.Sc., M.Sc. (Engg.), M.S., MBA, M.Des., M.Com., M.A., MCA, MIS, etc.).

• Minimum Marks / Division Criteria :

  • If a Class/Division is not specifically awarded by the institution, a minimum of 60% aggregate marks is considered equivalent to First Class/Division.

  • Qualifying Marks Relaxation (5%) : As per UGC Gazette Notification (18th July 2018), a 5% relaxation (from 55% to 50%) at both Bachelor's and Master's levels is granted to SC / ST / OBC (NCL-Delhi) / PwBD candidates for disciplines including Applied Mathematics, Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics, Engineering Physics (non-engineering), Humanities (Economics), Humanities (English), Economics (USME), Geospatial Science, and Biotechnology (non-engineering).

  • Ph.D. degree holders who obtained their Master’s degree prior to September 19, 1991, are also eligible for a 5% relaxation (from 55% to 50%).

National/State Level Eligibility Tests :

Candidates qualifying any of the following examinations in the relevant field earn points towards academic screening :

• Lectureship / Qualification Tests : CSIR / UGC-NET (JRF or Lectureship), GATE, GPAT, CEED, SLET / SET, or equivalent state/national level tests.   

• High-Rank Benchmark :

  • NET-JRF / Equivalent

  • GATE / GPAT: All-India Rank up to 500

  • CEED: All-India Rank up to 50

Foreign Degrees & Recognition :

• Candidates holding degrees from foreign universities must provide an Equivalence / Recognition Certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Equivalent Degree Classifications :

• Undergraduate: 4-year or longer degree programs in B.Sc. (Engineering), B.E., B.Tech., and B.S. (4-Year) are treated as equivalent qualifications.   

• Postgraduate: M.Sc. (Engineering), M.E., M.Tech., and M.S. are treated as equivalent qualifications.

• AMIE / IETE qualifications in relevant branches as specified in the Recruitment Rules are eligible.

2. Experience Criteria & Conditions

Experience is evaluated under Table-1 (Section B.1) for point assignment and screening based on the following specific conditions :

Calculation & Start Date of Experience :

• Eligibility Cut-off Date: Experience will strictly be counted from the date/day the candidate becomes fully eligible as per the Recruitment Rules (RR) of the University for the post and discipline.

• Minimum Commitment: Experience is only counted if completed with a minimum commitment of 11 months per year.

• Minimum Duration Rule (6 Months Threshold): Any individual stint of less than 6 months in a single University / College / Industry / R&D Organization will NOT be counted.

• Block Computation Rule: Experience is counted strictly in complete denominations of 12 months (1 year). Intermediate months/fractions are rounded down (e.g., 18 months of continuous experience awards 1 year / 1 point).

Types of Eligible Experience :

1. Teaching Experience (UG/PG) :

   • Must be at an equivalent position in any recognized University, College, or Institution of Higher Education.

   • Only Regular or Contractual / Ad-hoc experience (with a minimum 11-month/year commitment) is eligible.

   • Guest Faculty experience is strictly EXCLUDED and will not be counted.

2. Industrial Experience :

   • Must be at a regular Management level position in an industry of repute.

   • Requires a minimum commitment of 11 months per year at an equivalent position.

   • Applicants from private organizations claiming past experience in Government bodies on a regular basis must submit a certificate stating no vigilance or disciplinary case was pending/contemplated against them.

3. Research Experience :

   • In a recognized R&D Organization, Institution, or University.

   • Ph.D. Duration Exclusion : For candidates who completed a Full-Time Ph.D., the duration spent completing the Ph.D. is strictly excluded from research experience calculations.

3. Evaluation Weightage System for Selection (Table-1 & Table-II)

A. Academic Record (Max Points : 20)

Points are allocated based on percentage / CGPA :

• UG Marks :

  • ≥ 45% : 0.5 pts | ≥ 55% : 1 pt | ≥ 65% : 2 pts |≥ 75 % : 3 pts | ≥ 90 % : 4 pts

• PG Marks :

  • ≥ 50 %: 0.5 pts | ≥ 60% : 1 pt | ≥ 70% : 2 pts | ≥ 80 % : 3 pts | ≥ 90% : 4 pts

• Ph.D. Awarded : 8 pts   

• National Tests (NET/GATE/GPAT/CEED/SLET) : 2 to 4 pts

B. Experience, Research & Scholarly Credentials (Max Points: 30)

• Teaching / Industry / Research Experience : 1 point per 12-month block (Max 5 points).

• Research Publications (SCI / SCIE / SSCI indexed) : Up to 15 points (3 pts/paper for 1st/2nd/3rd/Corresponding author; 1 pt/paper for co-authors).

• Books / Chapters / Conference Proceedings : Up to 3 points.

• Sponsored Research Projects / Patents : Up to 5 points.

• Research Guidance (Ph.D. / Master's dissertations awarded) : Up to 2 points.

C. Initial Screening Score Scale (Max Score : 100)

Initial shortlisting for the consideration zone is computed as follows :

1. Ph.D. Degree : 30 marks

2. Pre-Ph.D. Degree (Min. 2 years) : Max 60 marks, calculated via the formula :

   Score = 35 + 0.5 x (X - 50)

   (where X is the percentage of marks obtained in the Pre-Ph.D. degree)

3. National Tests (UGC/CSIR-NET JRF / GATE / CEED) : 10 marks

4. Key Cut-off & Eligibility Determination Dates

• Crucial Date for Qualification & Experience : The eligibility with respect to educational qualifications, age, experience, and other credentials is evaluated as on the closing date of online application submission, which is 07th December, 2026 (till 05:00 PM).

• Upper Age Limit : There is no upper age limit for appointment to the post of Assistant Professor.

How to Apply?

• Online Registration : Visit the official Delhi Technological University website at https://www.dtu.ac.in to access the online application portal starting from 23rd October, 2026 (11:00 AM onwards).

• Application Submission Deadline : Complete and submit your online application form on or before 07th December, 2026 (till 05:00 PM), as no applications will be accepted after this stipulated time.

• Discipline-Specific Applications : Submit separate online applications and requisite fees for each discipline if applying for more than one, ensuring a unique application number is generated for each.

• Data Verification & Accuracy : Carefully fill in all required details, academic records for Table-I and Table-II, and ensure absolute correctness, as no modifications or corrections are permitted after final submission.

• Application Fee Payment : Pay the non-refundable application fee exclusively through the online mode (₹2000 for UR/OBC, ₹1000 for EWS/SC/ST, and exempt for PwBD) and securely retain the payment proof.

• Document Printing & Retention : Retain a clear printout of the submitted online application form for your personal records and future processes.   

• Provisional List & Shortlisting : Monitor the university website for the publication of provisional consideration lists and shortlisting status based on your Table-II computed scores.

• Hard Copy Submission for Shortlisted Candidates : If provisionally shortlisted within the consideration zone, send a signed printout of your online application along with self-attested copies of all supporting qualifications, experience certificates, category proofs, and fee receipts in a single sealed envelope super-scribed with "Application for the post of [Name of the Post] in the discipline of [Name of the Discipline]" to The Recruitment Cell, Room No. 818, 8th Floor, AB-3 Block, Delhi Technological University, Shahbad Daulatpur, Bawana Road, Delhi-110042.

• Document Verification Stage : Attend the mandatory Document & Point Mark Verification in person by bringing all original documents and a self-attested set to collect your entry tickets for the presentation and interview.

• Presentation and Interview : Appear in person for the teaching aptitude presentation and the selection committee interview as per the schedule notified on the university website.

Selection Process

• Initial Screening Scale : Applications are auto-processed based on details filled in Table-II, using a 100-score scale consisting of Ph.D. (30 marks), Pre-Ph.D. degree formula score (60 marks), and national tests like UGC/CSIR-NET JRF/GATE/CEED (10 marks).

• Consideration Zone : The university publishes a provisional list of candidates comprising up to 1.2 times the number of posts to be shortlisted, including all candidates tied with the score of the last eligible candidate.

• Hard Copy Submission for Shortlisted Candidates : Candidates in the consideration zone must send a signed printout of their online application along with self-attested copies of all supporting documents, certificates, and fee receipts in a single sealed envelope to the university recruitment cell.

• Document & Point Mark Verification : Provisionally shortlisted candidates must appear in person for mandatory document and point mark verification, bringing all original documents and self-attested copies; failure to produce required documents results in cancelled candidature.

• Ticket Issuance : Candidates who successfully complete the document verification stage are issued two distinct entry tickets required to participate in the presentation and interview stages.

• Teaching Aptitude Presentation : Shortlisted candidates are required to give a presentation before a committee on a specified date and time to assess their teaching aptitude and ability.

• Selection Committee Interview : Following the presentation, candidates must appear for an interview before the selection committee for an assessment of their domain knowledge and overall interview performance.

• Final Selection Criteria : The final selection of a candidate is based on a comprehensive assessment of their academic record, experience and research performance, teaching aptitude presentation, domain knowledge, and interview performance.