University of Delhi (DU) has issued a notification for Limited Departmental Examination 2026 for promotion of eligible University employees to Assistant Registrar, Section Officer, Senior Assistant, Assistant and Junior Assistant posts.
A total of 130 promotional vacancies are listed in the notification. Candidates must satisfy the prescribed feeder-grade service conditions and other eligibility requirements as on 31 December 2026.
The application has to be submitted online through the prescribed pro forma available on the University of Delhi website. A signed hard copy of the online application, duly forwarded by the Head of Branch, must also be submitted to the Office of the Deputy Registrar (R&P).
DU Limited Departmental Examination 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | University of Delhi |
| Exam Name | Limited Departmental Examination 2026 |
| Purpose | Promotion of eligible University of Delhi employees |
| Posts | Assistant Registrar, Section Officer, Senior Assistant, Assistant and Junior Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 130 |
| Eligibility Date | 31 December 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online application followed by submission of signed hard copy |
| Online Application Last Date | 28 October 2026 |
| Hard Copy Last Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Eligible Candidates | Existing eligible University of Delhi employees only |
DU LDE 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Application Start Date | Not separately specified in the notification |
| Last Date for Online Application | 28 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy | 29 October 2026 |
| Examination Date | Not specified in the notification |
DU Limited Departmental Examination Vacancy 2026
| Post | UR | SC | ST | PwBD Horizontal Reservation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Registrar | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Section Officer | 18 | 6 | 4 | 2 LD + 1 HI | 28 |
| Senior Assistant | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 VI + 2 LD | 7 |
| Assistant | 50 | 12 | 6 | 1 VI | 68 |
| Junior Assistant | 16 | 4 | 2 | 2 OH + 1 VI | 22 |
| Total | 130 | ||||
The PwBD vacancies shown above are horizontal reservations within the total number of vacancies and should not be added again to calculate the total.
DU LDE 2026 Eligibility Criteria
This examination is meant for eligible existing employees of the University of Delhi. It is not an open competitive recruitment for outside applicants.
Assistant Registrar Eligibility
Candidates should have 3 years of regular service as Section Officer/Private Secretary in Pay Level 7 or above.
Selection is based on merit from among eligible feeder-cadre employees having the required experience, on the basis of written test, service record and interview.
Section Officer Eligibility
Candidates should have 3 years of regular service in the feeder grade of Senior Assistant/Legal Assistant in Pay Level 6.
They should also have undergone one week of training in administrative and financial skills conducted by a College, University or another training institution.
Senior Assistant Eligibility
Eligible candidates include Assistants, Hindi Assistants, Assistant Archivists or incumbents of other ex-cadre posts working in Pay Level 5/Pay Level 4 with at least 3 years of regular service in the cadre.
Assistant Eligibility
Junior Assistants/Hindi Typists working in Pay Level 2 with at least 3 years of regular service in the cadre are eligible.
Junior Assistant Eligibility
Group C employees working in Pay Level 1 who possess Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent qualification and have completed at least 3 years of regular service in the grade are eligible.
DU LDE Salary / Pay Level
The notification is for promotion through Limited Departmental Examination and does not separately specify the salary or pay scale of the promotional posts.
The document mentions feeder-grade Pay Levels only for determining eligibility. Candidates should therefore refer to the applicable University of Delhi service/recruitment rules for the pay level of the promoted post.
DU LDE Application Fee
No application fee is specified in the provided notification.
DU LDE Age Limit
No separate minimum or maximum age limit is specified for these departmental promotional posts in the notification. Eligibility is based primarily on feeder-grade service, qualification and other post-wise conditions.
DU Limited Departmental Examination Selection Process
Assistant Registrar Selection Process
Selection for Assistant Registrar involves Written Test, Service Record and Interview/Personality Test.
| Component | Maximum Marks | Final Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Written Test | 200 | 50% |
| Service Record | 60 | 15% |
| Interview / Personality Test | 140 | 35% |
| Total | 400 | 100% |
Assistant Registrar Written Exam Pattern
| Paper | Type | Time | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Objective - 75 Questions | 1 Hour 30 Minutes | 75 |
| Paper II | Descriptive - University Administration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | 125 |
| Total Written Marks | 200 | ||
Paper I covers General Studies. Paper II covers University Administration, including University rules, statutes, ordinances, governance, examination regulations, recruitment rules, CCS rules, reservation rules, General Financial Rules, leave rules, Budget and Accounts, RTI Act and related administrative subjects.
Service Record is based on ACR/APAR for the preceding three years.
The Interview/Personality Test assesses academic qualifications, relevant experience, extra-curricular activities, general awareness, communication, problem-solving ability and overall personality.
Section Officer Exam Pattern
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Constitution of India, Delhi University Act, Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations and attendant matters | 30 |
| Office Procedures, Rules & Regulations relevant to the University system | 100 |
| Noting and Drafting | 40 |
| Computer Knowledge, Word Processing and Data Analysis Packages | 30 |
| Total | 200 |
The test duration is 2 hours.
Senior Assistant Exam Pattern
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Constitution of India, Delhi University Act, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations | 30 |
| Office Procedures, Rules & Regulations relevant to the University system | 100 |
| Noting and Drafting | 40 |
| Computer Knowledge, Word Processing and Data Analysis Packages | 30 |
| Total | 200 |
The Senior Assistant departmental examination is also for 2 hours.
Assistant Exam Pattern
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Constitution of India, Delhi University Act, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations | 30 |
| Office Procedures, Rules & Regulations relevant to the University system | 100 |
| Noting and Drafting | 40 |
| Computer Knowledge, Word Processing and Data Analysis Packages | 30 |
| Total | 200 |
The Assistant departmental examination has a duration of 2 hours.
Junior Assistant Exam Pattern
| Paper | Type | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | MCQ - 100 Questions | 2 Hours | 100 |
| Paper II | Essay in English or Hindi | 1 Hour | 100 |
| Total Written Marks | 200 | ||
Junior Assistant Paper I Components
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Awareness including Numerical Ability | 20 |
| Constitution of India, Delhi University Act, Statutes and Ordinances | 20 |
| Application of Office Procedures, Rules & Regulations | 20 |
| Noting and Drafting | 20 |
| General English and Hindi | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Junior Assistant Typing Test
A qualifying on-spot typing test will be conducted on computer. The qualifying typing speed is 30 words per minute.
PwBD candidates who are entitled to complete exemption from typing test under Central Government guidelines are exempt from the skill test.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| Unreserved Posts | 40% |
| SC / ST / PwBD Reserved Posts | 35% |
The question papers are bilingual in English and Hindi. Candidates may respond in either language, but the same medium must be used throughout the examination.
How to Apply for DU Limited Departmental Examination 2026
Eligible University of Delhi employees have to submit the prescribed application online and subsequently submit the signed hard copy through the proper channel.
- Visit the University of Delhi official website.
- Open Work with DU.
- Select Advertisements.
- Open the Notification for Limited Departmental Examination 2026.
- Fill the prescribed online application pro forma.
- Submit the online application on or before 28 October 2026.
- Take a copy/printout of the submitted online application.
- Sign the application.
- Get the application duly forwarded by the Head of the Branch.
- Submit the hard copy to the Office of the Deputy Registrar (R&P) by 29 October 2026.
Hard Copy Submission Address
Office of the Deputy Registrar (R&P), Room No. 113, 1st Floor, New Administrative Block, University of Delhi.
DU LDE 2026 Important Instructions
- This recruitment is a Limited Departmental Examination for eligible University of Delhi employees.
- Eligibility will be considered as on 31 December 2026.
- The online application must be submitted by 28 October 2026.
- The signed hard copy must reach the prescribed office by 29 October 2026.
- The hard copy must be duly forwarded by the Head of Branch.
- Post-wise feeder-grade service requirements must be fulfilled.
- The question papers will be bilingual in English and Hindi.
- Candidates selecting a language for answering must use the same language throughout the paper.
- Minimum qualifying marks are 40% for UR posts and 35% for SC/ST/PwBD reserved posts.
- APAR and eligibility conditions of successful departmental candidates will be scrutinized by the prescribed Committee of Officers.
- A panel will be prepared on the basis of examination results and applicable scrutiny.
- The panel will remain valid for one year or until the notified vacancies are filled from the panel, whichever is earlier, as specified for the applicable posts.
DU Limited Departmental Examination 2026 Important Links
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Website | University of Delhi |
| Notification | Limited Departmental Examination 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 28 October 2026 |
| Hard Copy Last Date | 29 October 2026 |