DCAC Principal Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Delhi College of Arts & Commerce (University of Delhi), Netaji Nagar, New Delhi, invites online applications for the post of Principal in Academic Pay Level 14 of the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix under Advt. No. DCAC/Advt./Principal/2026/677 dated 20.08.2026. Candidates need a Ph.D., at least fifteen years of teaching/research as Professor/Associate Professor, 10 UGC Care List and SCOPUS publications and a Research Score of 110. Applications are made online at rec.uod.ac.in; the last date is 21.11.2026 or two weeks from the date of publication of the advertisement in the Employment News, whichever is later.

DCAC Principal at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the number of vacancies or the age limit.

About DCAC

Delhi College of Arts & Commerce is a college of the University of Delhi located at Netaji Nagar, New Delhi-110023. The post of Principal is filled through an all-India advertisement with prior approval of the University, and the appointment is made by the College's Governing Body in accordance with Ordinance XVII of the University.

Who Can Apply

The qualifications for Principal (other than Education, Physical Education and Medical Colleges) follow the UGC regulations and their subsequent amendments as adopted by the University of Delhi. An applicant must have:

• Ph.D. Degree.
• Professor/Associate Professor with a total service/experience of at least fifteen years of teaching/research in universities, Colleges and other institutions of higher education.
• A minimum of 10 research publications in UGC Care List and SCOPUS Publications.
• A minimum of 110 Research Score as per Annexure V.

Applicants must possess the prescribed qualifications and experience as on the closing date of application and must produce specific certificates as per the eligibility conditions. Merely fulfilling the minimum qualifications does not entitle an applicant to be called for interview. The detailed qualifications, publications, experience, screening guidelines and indicative proforma are on the College website along with the advertisement.

Pay and Tenure

• Pay: Academic Pay Level 14 of the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix.
• A College Principal is appointed for a period of five years, extendable for another term of five years on the basis of performance assessment by a committee appointed by the University.
• The assessment committee for the second term consists of a nominee of the Vice-Chancellor and a nominee of the Chairman, UGC, chosen from Principals of Colleges with Excellence, Colleges with Potential for Excellence, Autonomous Colleges or NAAC 'A' accredited Colleges.
• After completing the term, the incumbent joins back her/his parent organisation with the designation of Professor and in the grade of Professor.
• The College reserves the right to offer the post at a level lower than that advertised/applied, or on contract basis, depending upon qualifications, experience and performance, wherever applicable.

How to Apply for DCAC Principal

1. Read the qualifications, screening guidelines and indicative proforma given with the advertisement on the College website, dcac.du.ac.in.
2. Fill in the prescribed application form online through the web link rec.uod.ac.in; no offline forms are accepted.
3. Upload the information and documents with the application; the College processes applications entirely on the basis of what is uploaded (self-certification).
4. Pay the fee of Rs. 2000/- online only, through credit/debit card or Net Banking.
5. Submit the application by 21.11.2026 or two weeks from the date of publication of the advertisement in the Employment News, whichever is later.

Applications with incomplete information or without the requisite fee are rejected. Fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

Selection and Interview

Selection is on merit through the all-India advertisement and a duly constituted Selection Committee, in these stages:

1. Screening: a Screening Committee chaired by the Chairperson, Governing Body scrutinises all applications, lists the candidates who meet the minimum eligibility and awards points on the criteria notified by the University. At least three members form the quorum.
2. Shortlisting: applications are screened under the screening guidelines; the minimum points for shortlisting are given in those guidelines.
3. Interview by the College Selection Committee: the committee (with Governing Body members, Vice-Chancellor's nominees, Higher Education experts and subject experts; five members including two experts form the quorum) prepares the list of selected and waitlisted candidates in order of merit on the day of the meeting.
4. University Selection Committee: the Vice Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, a Nominee of the Visitor, the Chairman of the Governing Body and two Executive Council members consider the list. If none of the applicants is considered suitable, the post shall be re-advertised.
5. Appointment by the Governing Body as per Ordinance XVII of the University.

Academic/Research Score (Screening Points)

The score is based on evidence such as copies of publications, project sanction letters, utilisation and completion certificates, patent letters and students' Ph.D. award letters. Selected items as printed:

Publications 'under submission' or submitted to referees are not counted, and every item claimed must strictly follow the screening guidelines.

Documents for the Interview

• All testimonials/certificates in original along with photo ID.
• One set of photocopies of certificates/testimonials on the qualifications and experience given in the online form, self-certified by the applicant.
• No Objection Certificate from the employer for applicants serving in Government/Public Sector Undertakings (including Boards/Autonomous Bodies), if not uploaded with the online application.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• Any addendum/corrigendum shall be posted only on the College website.
• All correspondence, including any interview letter, is sent only to the email address given in the online form.
• Canvassing in any form will be treated as a disqualification.
• No TA/DA shall be paid for attending the interview.
• The College may consider names of suitable candidates who have not applied for the post.
• Documents and antecedents are verified at appointment or anytime during service; false information or suppression leads to termination of services.
• The College reserves the right to modify, withdraw or cancel any communication if an inadvertent mistake in selection is detected, even after an appointment letter.
• In case of any dispute, the decision of the College is final and legal jurisdiction is Delhi.

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