DTU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Apply for 219 Posts
Delhi Technological University (DTU) has opened applications for 219 Assistant Professor vacancies across 24 disciplines. Advertisement No. 04/2026 includes backlog vacancies and a special recruitment drive for candidates with benchmark disabilities (PwBD). The online application window begins on October 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. and closes on December 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Vacancies are spread across engineering, science, management, economics, design and humanities departments. The university says the vacancy count is provisional and may change. Candidates should check the discipline-specific recruitment rules for required degrees, relevant branches and experience before applying; eligibility is not identical across all departments.
DTU Assistant Professor Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 62 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 27 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 21 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 80 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 29 |
| Total | 219 |
The largest discipline-wise vacancy counts listed in the notice are 36 in Computer Science and Engineering and 20 each in Civil Engineering and Production Engineering. Other openings include Applied Physics, Engineering Physics, Automobile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Biotechnology, Applied Mathematics and Management.
Application Fee and Selection Process
| Applicant category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR and OBC | ₹2,000 |
| EWS, SC and ST | ₹1,000 |
| PwBD | Exempt |
DTU’s stated selection process includes shortlisting based on academic record, experience and research performance, followed by document and point verification, a presentation to assess teaching aptitude, and an interview. The university says there is no upper age limit for Assistant Professor appointments. Reservation-related eligibility and applicable fee concessions depend on the rules in the notification.
How to Apply for DTU Assistant Professor Recruitment
- Visit the official DTU website and open the recruitment section.
- Read Advertisement No. 04/2026 and the recruitment rules for your chosen discipline.
- Submit a separate online application for each discipline you wish to apply for.
- Enter accurate details and upload the required academic, experience and category documents.
- Pay the applicable fee online and save the confirmation and completed application.
- Review the form before submission: DTU says changes or corrections cannot be made afterward.
DTU Recruitment 2026 Timeline
| Event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Advertisement dated | October 22, 2026 |
| Online applications open | October 23, 2026, 11:00 a.m. |
| Application deadline | December 7, 2026, 5:00 p.m. |
Applicants should use the official DTU advertisement to confirm the subject-specific qualifications, documents and reservation conditions. The recruitment notice states that applications received after the deadline will not be considered, even if a payment gateway accepts a fee after the closing time.
