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DTU Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 84 Professor, Associate Professor Posts

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Delhi Technological University has released the DTU Faculty Recruitment 2026 notification for 84 posts. Applications are open from 23 October 2026, 11:00 AM to 07 December 2026. The application fee is ₹ 3,000 for Unreserved (UR). Apply only through the official website (dtu.ac.in).

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Name of postDTU Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 84 Professor, Associate Professor Posts
OrganisationDelhi Technological University
Advertisement no.05/2026
Job locationAll India
Total vacancies84 posts
Last date to apply07 December 2026
Pay / salaryDTU has stated that the applicable pay scales are available in its post-wise Recruitment Rules.; The uploaded advertisement does not separately state the complete pay matrix or monthly in-hand salary for either post. Candidates should refer to the relevant Recruitment Rules for verified pay details.; Post Name : Salary Information; Professor : As prescribed in the applicable Professor Recruitment Rules; Associate Professor : As prescribed in the applicable Associate Professor Recruitment Rules
Selection processOnline application and submission of the required printed documents. → Initial scrutiny under the discipline-specific Recruitment Rules. → Publication of provisional eligibility lists. → Consideration of candidates' representations, where applicable. → Shortlisting based on Academic Record and Experience and Research Performance scores. → Original Document and Point Mark Verification. → Presentation assessing teaching aptitude and ability. → Interview evaluating domain knowledge and interview performance. → Final selection according to the prescribed assessment criteria. → DTU will select candidates through eligibility screening, academic and research evaluation, document and point verification, teaching presentation and interview. → The selection involves document and point mark verification, a presentation to assess teaching aptitude and ability, followed by a formal personal interview.
Posted on23 Oct 2026
Last updated23 Oct 2026

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Important Dates

  • Advertisement Date22 October 2026
  • Online Application Start Date23 October 2026, 11:00 AM
  • Last date to apply07 December 2026
  • Last Date for Hard Copy Receipt21 December 2026, 5:00 PM
  • Eligibility and Qualification Cut-off Date07 December 2026
  • Document Verification DateWILL ANNOUNCE
  • Presentation DateWILL ANNOUNCE
  • Interview DateWILL ANNOUNCE

Application Fee

  • Unreserved (UR)₹ 3,000
  • OBC₹ 3,000
  • EWS₹ 1,000, subject to applicable reservation conditions
  • SC₹ 1,000, subject to applicable reservation conditions
  • ST₹ 1,000, subject to applicable reservation conditions
  • PwBDExempted

Important Fee Condition: The Rs. 1,000 concession for EWS/SC/ST candidates applies only where the post is reserved for the respective category and the applicant has applied against that reserved post.

The fee must be paid online. Once paid, it will not be refunded or adjusted against another recruitment.

Category : Application Fee

Unreserved (UR) and OBC candidates are required to pay an application fee of Rs. 3000/- through online payment modes.

EWS, SC, and ST candidates pay Rs. 1000/-, while PwBD candidates are completely exempt from paying any application fee.

Age Limit

  • There is no upper age limit for appointment to Professor and Associate Professor posts under Advertisement No. 05/2026.
  • The age of superannuation will be governed by prevailing university rules. Eligibility is determined as of 7 December 2026.
  • Post Name : Upper Age Limit
  • Professor : No Upper Age Limit
  • Associate Professor : No Upper Age Limit
  • No, there is no upper age limit prescribed for appointment to the posts of Professor and Associate Professor at Delhi Technological University.

Total Post

84 Posts

Vacancy Details

Post nameNo. of posts
Professor2
Associate Professor82
Professor - Mathematics and Computing1
Associate Professor - Mathematics and Computing1
Associate Professor - Information Technology1
Associate Professor - Computer Science and Engineering2
Associate Professor - Electronics and Communication Engineering1
Associate Professor - Electrical Engineering1
Associate Professor - Mechanical Engineering1
Total84

Salary / Pay Scale

  • DTU has stated that the applicable pay scales are available in its post-wise Recruitment Rules.
  • The uploaded advertisement does not separately state the complete pay matrix or monthly in-hand salary for either post. Candidates should refer to the relevant Recruitment Rules for verified pay details.
  • Post Name : Salary Information
  • Professor : As prescribed in the applicable Professor Recruitment Rules
  • Associate Professor : As prescribed in the applicable Associate Professor Recruitment Rules

DTU Recruitment 2026 Overview

OrganizationDelhi Technological University (DTU)
Advertisement Number05/2026
Advertisement Date22 October 2026
Recruitment TypeDirect Recruitment, Including Backlog Vacancies and Special Drive for PwBD
Post NamesProfessor and Associate Professor
Total Vacancies84
Professor Vacancies2
Associate Professor Vacancies82
QualificationAs prescribed in DTU's discipline-specific Recruitment Rules
Research ScoreMinimum 120 for Professor and 75 for Associate Professor
Upper Age LimitNo Upper Age Limit
Salary / Pay ScaleAs prescribed in the applicable post-wise Recruitment Rules
Application FeeRs. 3,000 for UR/OBC; Rs. 1,000 for eligible EWS/SC/ST; PwBD exempt
Selection ProcessAcademic and Research Score Screening, Document and Point Verification, Presentation and Interview
Application ModeOnline Application Followed by Mandatory Hard Copy Submission
Online Application Start Date23 October 2026, 11:00 AM
Online Application Last Date7 December 2026, 5:00 PM
Hard Copy Submission Last Date21 December 2026, 5:00 PM
Job LocationDelhi Technological University, Delhi
Official Websitewww.dtu.ac.in
  • Important Application Notice: Completing the online application alone is not sufficient. Candidates must submit the signed printed application, Annexure-II and required self-attested documents in a sealed envelope. The hard copy must reach the DTU Recruitment Cell by 21 December 2026 at 5:00 PM. Otherwise, the application will not be processed.

DTU Vacancy Details 2026

  • DTU has announced 84 teaching faculty vacancies, comprising two Professor posts and 82 Associate Professor posts.

DTU Professor Vacancy Details 2026

DisciplineUROBCTotalPwBD
Mathematics and Computing1121 (a)
Total1121

DTU Associate Professor Discipline-Wise Vacancy Details 2026

DisciplineURSCSTOBCEWSTotal
Applied Mathematics000101
Mathematics and Computing111205
Information Technology100214
Software Engineering021104
Computer Science and Engineering11313220
Economics (USME)100113
Management (USME)7202011
Environmental Engineering000101
Design200103
Applied Physics000011
Engineering Physics010203
Automobile Engineering010102
Delhi School of Management000011
Electronics and Communication Engineering100225
Electrical Engineering011215
Humanities (Economics/English)100001
Production Engineering101002
Mechanical Engineering021126
Biotechnology010124
Total26146231382
  • Reservation Notice: Seven Associate Professor vacancies are identified for PwBD reservation in the advertisement. PwBD reservation is horizontal and must not be added to the 82 Associate Professor vacancies. The two Professor vacancies also include one identified PwBD reservation.
  • The university states that all notified vacancies are provisional and may change according to its requirements.

DTU Recruitment 2026 PwBD Vacancy Details

  • The recruitment includes a special drive for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.
  • The official advertisement uses disability classification codes (a), (b), (c) and (d). Candidates should check the attached Annexure-I for the applicable disability categories and suitability of the selected discipline.

DTU Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must satisfy the educational qualification, relevant specialization, experience and research requirements prescribed in DTU's applicable Recruitment Rules for the selected post and discipline.
  • The advertisement provides separate recruitment-rule documents for Professor in Mathematics and Computing, Associate Professor in Design, Associate Professor in Management and Associate Professor in the remaining disciplines.

Professor Eligibility

PostProfessor
DisciplineMathematics and Computing
Qualification and ExperienceAs prescribed in the Professor Recruitment Rules
Minimum Research Score120
Upper Age LimitNo Upper Age Limit
  • Candidates must meet the requirements stated in the Professor Recruitment Rules PDF.

Associate Professor Eligibility

PostAssociate Professor
Qualification and ExperienceAs prescribed in the relevant discipline-specific Recruitment Rules
Minimum Research Score75
Upper Age LimitNo Upper Age Limit
  • Design - Associate Professor Design Recruitment Rules.
  • Management - Associate Professor Management Recruitment Rules.
  • Remaining Disciplines - Associate Professor Recruitment Rules.
  • Applicants must consult the applicable official rules for their discipline.
  • Qualification Clarification: The main advertisement does not reproduce a complete discipline-wise list of mandatory degrees and minimum experience. Candidates should not assume identical qualifications for Engineering, Management, Design, Economics and other disciplines.

Relaxation in Educational Marks

  • For certain notified disciplines governed by the UGC Gazette Notification dated 18 July 2018, DTU permits a 5% relaxation at Bachelor's and Master's levels for eligible SC/ST/OBC (NCL-Delhi) and PwBD candidates.
  • The advertisement also provides a relaxation from 55% to 50% for eligible PhD degree holders who obtained their Master's degree before 19 September 1991.
  • These relaxations apply subject to the specific disciplines and conditions identified in the notification.

Equivalent Qualifications

  • Four-year or longer B.Sc. Engineering, BE, B.Tech and BS programmes may be treated as equivalent.
  • M.Sc. Engineering, ME, M.Tech and MS qualifications may be treated as equivalent.
  • Relevant AMIE/IETE qualifications may be considered under the applicable Recruitment Rules.
  • Candidates with foreign qualifications must provide AIU equivalence or recognition certificates where applicable.
  • The advertisement recognizes certain equivalent technical degrees and qualifications, subject to university rules.

DTU Professor and Associate Professor Salary 2026

Post NameSalary Information
ProfessorAs prescribed in the applicable Professor Recruitment Rules
Associate ProfessorAs prescribed in the applicable Associate Professor Recruitment Rules
  • DTU has stated that the applicable pay scales are available in its post-wise Recruitment Rules.
  • The uploaded advertisement does not separately state the complete pay matrix or monthly in-hand salary for either post. Candidates should refer to the relevant Recruitment Rules for verified pay details.

DTU Research Score Requirements 2026

Post NameMinimum Research Score
Associate Professor75
Professor120
  • Applicants must meet the minimum research score specified for their post and provide evidence supporting all claimed research achievements.

Academic and Research Score Components

  • Research papers published in eligible indexed or approved journals.
  • Books authored and eligible translation works.
  • Innovative teaching pedagogy, curricula, MOOCs and electronic content.
  • Research guidance and completed or ongoing research projects.
  • Consultancy activities.
  • Patents, policy documents, awards and fellowships.
  • Invited lectures, seminars, conferences and eligible conference publications.
  • The notification identifies the following activities for calculating academic and research scores.
  • The detailed score must be calculated according to Annexure-II and the criteria referenced from the UGC Notification dated 18 July 2018.

DTU Academic and Research Screening Score 2026

Screening ComponentMaximum Points
Academic Record20
Experience and Research Performance40
Total60
  • The university evaluates candidates using Academic Record and Experience and Research Performance scores for shortlisting.
  • The academic record is initially assessed using a 50-point schedule and scaled down to 20 points. Experience and research performance are initially assessed using a separate 50-point schedule and scaled down to 40 points.

Academic Record Assessment

Academic ComponentMaximum Initial Points
Undergraduate Qualification15
Postgraduate Qualification15
PhD and Relevant Publications15
National or State-Level Eligibility Examination5
Total Before Scaling50

Experience and Research Performance Assessment

ComponentMaximum Initial Points
Teaching / Research / Industrial Experience10
Research Publications25
Completed Research Projects5
Patents5
Research Guidance5
Total Before Scaling50
  • Important: The detailed marks awarded for publications, patents, research projects and related achievements depend on authorship, publication category, project value and other criteria in the notification. Candidates must calculate the score using the prescribed table rather than claiming the maximum points automatically.

DTU Interview Shortlisting Rules

  • The university normally calls 10 candidates for the first vacancy and five candidates for each subsequent vacancy for interview, subject to recruitment requirements.
  • Shortlisting for document verification is based on the combined 60-point score for Academic Record and Experience and Research Performance.
  • Candidates tied at the shortlisting cut-off may also be included in the provisional shortlist according to the notification.

Document and Point Verification

  • Candidates shortlisted for verification must produce original certificates and relevant supporting evidence for the academic and research points claimed.
  • If a candidate has not uploaded or attached evidence for a claimed assessment component, the university will award zero points for that component.
  • Candidates unable to produce the required original documents will not be permitted to participate in the presentation and interview stages.

Presentation and Interview

  • Presentation: Assessment of teaching aptitude and ability.
  • Interview: Assessment of domain knowledge and interview performance.
  • Candidates successfully completing document and point verification must attend:
  • Final selection takes account of academic record, experience, research performance, teaching aptitude, domain knowledge and interview performance.
  • Examination Clarification: The uploaded advertisement does not specify a common written examination or CBT pattern for these positions.

DTU Recruitment 2026 Experience and Publication Assessment Rules

  • Only eligible experience and research achievements supported by the required documents will be considered.

Teaching and Industrial Experience

  • Eligible teaching experience includes regular faculty service or qualifying contract/ad hoc faculty service at the equivalent level in recognized higher education institutions, subject to the prescribed minimum commitment.
  • Industrial experience must be in an equivalent management-level position in an eligible organization.
  • Experience is counted from the date the applicant becomes eligible under the Recruitment Rules. The notification specifies a minimum commitment of 11 months per year and does not count individual employment periods shorter than six months.

Research Experience

  • Eligible research experience in R&D organizations or institutions is considered under the notified scoring criteria. The duration of a full-time PhD programme is excluded from the prescribed research-experience calculation.

Research Publications

  • Only publications already published online or offline by 7 December 2026 will be considered.
  • Research papers submitted, under peer review or accepted but not published by the closing date will not receive assessment points.

DTU Recruitment 2026 Hard Copy Submission Address

  • The completed printed application, Annexure-II and prescribed documents must be sent to:

The Recruitment Cell

  • Room No. 818, 8th Floor, AB-3 Block, Delhi Technological University, Shahbad Daulatpur, Bawana Road, Delhi - 110042.
  • Last Date for Receipt: 21 December 2026, up to 5:00 PM.

Required Envelope Superscription

  • Application for the post of [Name of the Post] in the discipline of [Name of the Discipline]
  • Important: DTU will not process applications if the printed form and required documents are not received by the deadline. Applicants should account for delivery time because the university will not accept responsibility for postal delays or losses.

Documents Required for DTU Recruitment 2026

  • Printed online application form, signed on each page.
  • Completed Annexure-II, signed on each page.
  • Self-attested educational qualification certificates and marksheets.
  • Relevant teaching, research or industrial experience certificates.
  • SC/ST/OBC/EWS category certificate, if applicable.
  • PwBD certificate, if applicable.
  • Front page of PhD thesis.
  • Front pages of research publications.
  • Documents supporting research-score and academic-score claims.
  • Research project sanction letters and completion certificates, where applicable.
  • Evidence supporting patents, awards, research guidance and other claimed achievements.
  • Online application fee receipt or proof of payment.
  • Equivalent qualification recognition certificate, where applicable.
  • Other documents specified under the selected discipline's eligibility conditions.
  • The advertisement specifies the following supporting documents for the signed printed application.
  • Candidates should retain the original documents for in-person document and point verification.

DTU Recruitment 2026 Reservation Rules

  • Reservation benefits are available according to applicable Government of NCT of Delhi instructions and the conditions specified in the advertisement.

OBC Reservation

  • The advertisement permits OBC reservation benefits only to applicants meeting the prescribed OBC Non-Creamy Layer - Delhi requirements.
  • OBC candidates from outside Delhi who do not satisfy the notified Delhi OBC eligibility conditions and candidates belonging to the creamy layer must apply under the Unreserved category.
  • The required OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate must be issued on or after 1 April 2026 and no later than 7 December 2026.

EWS Reservation

  • EWS applicants must possess the required Income and Asset Certificate for financial year 2026-27, based on income for financial year 2025-26, according to the prescribed Government of Delhi conditions.

PwBD Reservation

  • PwBD reservation operates horizontally across the applicable vertical categories. Candidates must meet the identified disability suitability requirements for the selected discipline.
  • Only candidates possessing the required valid benchmark disability certificates will be considered for the applicable PwBD reservation benefits.

DTU Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

  • Candidates must be Indian citizens.
  • Applications must be submitted online before 7 December 2026 at 5:00 PM.
  • The printed application and supporting documents must reach DTU by 21 December 2026 at 5:00 PM.
  • No corrections are allowed after online application submission.
  • Separate applications and fees are required for separate disciplines.
  • Only eligible experience, qualifications and research achievements supported by documents will be assessed.
  • All recruitment stages involving verification, presentation and interview require personal attendance.
  • Online document verification, presentation or interview is not permitted.
  • Photographs must be recent, clear, in colour and taken against a plain white or off-white background.
  • Applicants serving in Government departments, autonomous bodies or universities must apply through the proper channel.
  • No travelling or daily allowance will be provided for document verification, presentation or interview.
  • Updates and selection-related communication will be published on the DTU website or sent to the registered email address.

DTU Recruitment 2026 Contact Details

Recruitment Email[email protected]
Recruitment OfficeRecruitment Cell, Room No. 818, 8th Floor, AB-3 Block, Delhi Technological University
AddressShahbad Daulatpur, Bawana Road, Delhi - 110042
Official Websitewww.dtu.ac.in
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  • DTU Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
  • DTU Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
  • DTU Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Mode of Selection

  1. Online application and submission of the required printed documents.
  2. Initial scrutiny under the discipline-specific Recruitment Rules.
  3. Publication of provisional eligibility lists.
  4. Consideration of candidates' representations, where applicable.
  5. Shortlisting based on Academic Record and Experience and Research Performance scores.
  6. Original Document and Point Mark Verification.
  7. Presentation assessing teaching aptitude and ability.
  8. Interview evaluating domain knowledge and interview performance.
  9. Final selection according to the prescribed assessment criteria.
  10. DTU will select candidates through eligibility screening, academic and research evaluation, document and point verification, teaching presentation and interview.
  11. The selection involves document and point mark verification, a presentation to assess teaching aptitude and ability, followed by a formal personal interview.

How to Apply for DTU Recruitment 2026

  1. Visit the official Delhi Technological University website at www.dtu.ac.in.
  2. Locate Advertisement No. 05/2026 for Professor and Associate Professor recruitment.
  3. Read the advertisement and applicable discipline-specific Recruitment Rules.
  4. Prepare Annexure-II and calculate the required Academic/Research Score.
  5. Open the online application facility and complete the required application details.
  6. Select the appropriate post, discipline and reservation category.
  7. Enter the prescribed educational qualifications, experience, publications and research achievements.
  8. Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
  9. Complete online payment of the applicable application fee.
  10. Review all entries carefully and submit the online application by 7 December 2026 at 5:00 PM.
  11. Sign each page of the printed application and Annexure-II.
  12. Attach self-attested copies of the relevant certificates, research evidence and fee receipt.
  13. Place all required documents in a single sealed envelope.
  14. Send or deliver the envelope to the DTU Recruitment Cell so that it reaches by 21 December 2026 at 5:00 PM.
  15. Candidates must complete the online application and ensure that the signed printed application with supporting documents reaches the DTU Recruitment Cell before the separate hard-copy deadline.
  16. Multiple Disciplines: Candidates applying for more than one discipline must submit separate online applications and pay the prescribed fee for each discipline.
  17. Application Correction Warning: Once an online application has been submitted, changes or corrections, including category changes, are not permitted.
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Frequently asked questions

When does the application for DTU Faculty Recruitment 2026 start?

Online Application Start Date: 23 October 2026, 11:00 AM.

What is the last date to apply for DTU Faculty Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply is 07 December 2026.

How many vacancies are there in DTU Faculty Recruitment 2026?

There are 84 posts in total.

What is the age limit for DTU Faculty Recruitment 2026?

There is no upper age limit for appointment to Professor and Associate Professor posts under Advertisement No. 05/2026; The age of superannuation will be governed by prevailing university rules. Eligibility is determined as of 7 December 2026; Post Name : Upper Age Limit; Professor : No Upper Age Limit; Associate Professor : No Upper Age Limit; No, there is no upper age limit prescribed for appointment to the posts of Professor and Associate Professor at Delhi Technological University.

What is the application fee for DTU Faculty Recruitment 2026?

Unreserved (UR): ₹ 3,000; OBC: ₹ 3,000; EWS: ₹ 1,000, subject to applicable reservation conditions; SC: ₹ 1,000, subject to applicable reservation conditions; ST: ₹ 1,000, subject to applicable reservation conditions; PwBD: Exempted.

What qualification is needed for DTU Faculty Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must satisfy the educational qualification, relevant specialization, experience and research requirements prescribed in DTU's applicable Recruitment Rules for the selected post and discipline. | The advertisement provides separate recruitment-rule documents for Professor in Mathematics and Computing, Associate Professor in Design, Associate Professor in Management and Associate Professo…

What is the selection process for DTU Faculty Recruitment 2026?

Online application and submission of the required printed documents, Initial scrutiny under the discipline-specific Recruitment Rules, Publication of provisional eligibility lists, Consideration of candidates' representations, where applicable, Shortlisting based on Academic Record and Experience and Research Performance scores, Original Document and Point Mark Verification, Presentation assessing teaching aptitude and ability, Interview evaluating domain knowledge and interview performance, Final selection according to the prescribed assessment criteria, DTU will select candidates through eligibility screening, academic and research evaluation, document and point verification, teaching presentation and interview, The selection involves document and point mark verification, a presentation to assess teaching aptitude and ability, followed by a formal personal interview.

What is the official website for DTU Faculty Recruitment 2026?

The official website is https://www.dtu.ac.in.