DTU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: 219 Vacancies Across 24 Disciplines, Apply by December 7
New Delhi: The Delhi Technological University (DTU) has released a notification for the recruitment of 219 Assistant Professors across 24 disciplines including engineering, computer sciences, applied sciences, management and humanities. The recruitment drive also includes the backlog vacancies and a special recruitment drive for persons with benchmark disabilities (PwBD).
As per advertisement notice no. 04/2026, online applications will be available from October 23, 2026. Interested candidates can apply until December 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The vacancies are provisional and subject to change as per the requirement of the university.
DTU Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Key Details
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Detail |
Information |
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University |
Delhi Technological University |
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Advertisement No. |
04/2026 |
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Post |
Assistant Professor |
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Total vacancies |
219 |
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Disciplines |
24 |
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PwBD vacancies indicated |
17 |
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Application start date |
October 23, 2026, from 11 AM |
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Last date to apply |
December 7, 2026, by 5 PM |
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Application mode |
Online |
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Official website |
The recruitment notice is dated October 22, 2026, and covers direct recruitment, including backlog vacancies and a special drive for PwBD candidates.
Discipline Wise Vacancy Details
The largest vacancy counts are in Computer Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering and Production Engineering. The complete discipline-wise distribution is listed below.
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Discipline |
Vacancies |
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Computer Science & Engineering |
36 |
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Civil Engineering |
20 |
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Production Engineering |
20 |
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Mechanical Engineering |
18 |
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Applied Physics |
15 |
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Automobile Engineering |
12 |
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Applied Mathematics |
11 |
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Engineering Physics |
11 |
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Management (DSM) |
10 |
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Information Technology |
9 |
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Electrical Engineering |
8 |
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Environmental Science & Engineering |
6 |
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Biotechnology |
6 |
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Humanities (Economics) |
5 |
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Applied Chemistry |
4 |
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Chemical Engineering |
4 |
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Electronics & Communication Engineering |
4 |
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Humanities (English) |
3 |
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Software Engineering |
3 |
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Design |
3 |
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Mathematics & Computing |
2 |
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Geospatial Science |
2 |
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Economics (USME) |
1 |
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Geospatial Technology |
6 |
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Total |
219 |
Below are the available positions. The university states that these are subject to change. In addition, regularisation of current employees will depend on these posts being set up, approved and sanctioned.
Reservation and PwBD
The number of available positions by reservation category are as follows: 62 Unreserved (UR), 27 Scheduled Caste (SC), 21 Scheduled Tribe (ST), 80 Other Backward Classes (OBC), and 29 Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).
There are 17 positions available for candidates with a disability. Please check the detailed advertisement on the DTU website to see which benchmark disability categories apply to your reservation category and what conditions exist for each post.
Eligibility Criteria and Application Process
The detailed criteria for Assistant Professor positions including full educational requirements, experience, age limits and salary are not provided in the notice. Please refer to the detailed advertisement.
Application Process
- Go to the official DTU website.
- Open the Assistant Professor advertisement.
- Read through the detailed eligibility criteria and instructions per discipline.
- Apply using the online application form and submit this by 5pm on 7 th December 2026.
- Keep a hard copy of your application for future reference.
DTU states that all communication regarding this recruitment will be posted on the website and personal communication will not be accepted. file1009.pdf
Final Thoughts
This recruitment presents many opportunities across a wide range of disciplines. Computer Science and Engineering have the most advertised positions. When applying, please ensure that you check the detailed notification to find out if you are eligible based on your discipline, reservation category. As the application deadline is 7 th December, please ensure you read through the official guidelines and apply well in advance.
FAQs
1. What is the total number of vacancies announced by DTU?
DTU has announced 219 vacancies for Assistant Professor across 24 disciplines.
2. What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply is 7th December 2026, 5 PM.
3. What discipline has the maximum number of vacancies?
Discipline of Computer Science and Engineering has maximum vacancies, i.e. 36.
4. Is the recruitment process inclusive of PwBD vacancies?
Yes, the notice mentions 17 vacancies for PwBD. Candidates are recommended to check the detailed advertisement for type of disabilities for which the vacancies are mentions.
5. What is the mode of application?
The applications are to be submitted online, through the university website.
6. Where can the applicants check details regarding the qualifications, experience and salary?
The details such as qualifications and experience of candidates, salary, benefits, grades, and other conditions of service, can be found in the detailed Assistant Professor advertisement available on the official DTU website. These details are not given in the notice.
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