Delhi University Professor Recruitment 2024, 574 Vacancies, Download Notification PDF

The University of Delhi is inviting applications for the positions of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor across various departments. These roles are offered under the Academic Pay Levels 14, 13A, and 10 of the 7th Central Pay Matrix, respectively. The recruitment notification was issued on 03/10/2024, and the deadline for applications is 24/10/2024.

Recruitment Overview

Recruitment OrganizationUniversity of Delhi
Post NameProfessor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
Advt No.R&P/309/2024, R&P/308/2024, R&P/307/2024
Nature of JobRegular
Mode of ExamOffline (Interview)
Vacancies574
SalaryAs per 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Level 10, 13A, 14)
Pay LevelLevel 10, Level 13A, Level 14

Important Dates

Online registration start date08/10/2024
Online registration last date24/10/2024
(or two weeks from Employment News Publication, whichever is later)
Last Date of Fee payment24/10/2024
(or two weeks from Employment News Publication, whichever is later)
Download of Admit CardTo be announced
Interview DateTo be announced

Post Details

Professor
S.No.Post NameVacancies
1Bhima Bhoi ChairUR – 01
2AnthropologyUR – 03, OBC – 01
3ArabicOBC – 01
4BiochemistryUR – 02, OBC – 01
5Biophysics01
6BotanyUR – 02, SC – 01, OBC – 02, PwBD(LD) – 01
7Buddhist Studies01
8Finance & Business Economics (F & BE)UR – 01, SC – 01, OBC – 01
9Cluster Innovation Centre (CIC)01
10CommerceSC – 01, OBC – 01
11East Asian StudiesOBC – 01, PwBD(VI) – 01
12Economics01
13EducationUR – 04, SC – 02, ST – 01, OBC – 03, PwBD(VI) – 01
14Electronic Science01
15EnglishUR – 01, ST – 01, OBC – 01
16Environmental Studies01
17Genetics01
18GeographyUR – 02, OBC – 01
19Geology01
20HistoryUR – 01, SC – 01, ST – 01, OBC – 01, PwBD(VI) – 01
21LawUR – 09, SC – 05, ST – 02, OBC – 09, EWS – 03, PwBD(LD) – 02, PwBD(VI) – 01
22Library and Information Sciences02
23Linguistics02
24Microbiology01
25MusicUR – 01, ST – 01, OBC – 01, PwBD(MI) – 01
26Operational Research01
27PersianOBC-01, PwBD(LD)-01
28Philosophy01
29Plant Molecular Biology (PMB)UR – 02, OBC – 02, EWS – 01
30Political ScienceSC – 01, EWS – 01
31PsychologyST – 01, OBC – 02, PwBD(LD) – 01
32PunjabiUR – 01, OBC – 01
33Slavonic & Finno-Ugrian Studies (SFUS)UR – 02, OBC – 01
34SociologyUR – 02, SC – 01, ST – 01, OBC – 02
35StatisticsUR – 01, OBC – 01, EWS – 01
36UrduUR – 01, SC – 01
37ZoologyUR – 01, SC – 01, ST – 01, OBC – 01, EWS – 01
Total145
Associate Professor
S.No.Post NameVacancies
1AnthropologyUR – 01, ST – 01, OBC – 01
2Arabic02
3BotanyOBC – 03, PwBD(LD) – 01
4Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Centre for Bio-Medical Research (ACBR)01
5Buddhist Studies03
6Finance & Business Economics (F & BE)UR – 03, SC – 02, OBC – 02, EWS – 01
7Cluster Innovation Centre (CIC)UR – 01, SC – 01, OBC – 01, PwBD(VI) – 01
8Commerce01
9East Asian Studies05
10EconomicsUR – 02, SC – 01, ST – 02, OBC – 04, EWS – 02, PwBD(VI) – 01
11Education01
12Electronic ScienceUR – 01, ST – 01, OBC – 03, EWS – 02, PwBD(LD) – 01, PwBD(VI) – 01
13EnglishSC – 03, OBC – 01, PwBD(LD) – 01
14Environmental Studies
15Genetics01
16GeographyUR – 02, ST – 01, OBC – 01
17Geology02, 01
18Germanic & Romance Studies (GRS)03
19HistoryUR – 02, SC – 03, ST – 01, OBC – 02, EWS – 01, PwBD(VI) – 01
20Institute of Informatics & Communication (IIC)02
21LawUR – 26, SC – 14, ST – 07, OBC – 25, EWS – 10, PwBD(LD/OL/VI/MD)-05
22Library and Information Sciences02
23LinguisticsUR – 01, SC – 02, ST – 01, OBC – 02
24Modern Indian Languages & Literary Studies (MIL&LS)03
25MusicUR – 03, SC – 01, ST – 01, OBC – 01, EWS – 01, PwBD(LD)- 02
26Operational Research01
27Persian05
28PhilosophyUR – 01, OBC – 04, PwBD (LD)-01, PwBD (VI)-01
29Plant Molecular Biology (PMB)08
30Political ScienceUR – 08, SC – 03, OBC – 05, EWS – 01, PwBD (VI)-01
31PsychologyUR – 02, SC – 02, ST – 01, OBC – 03, EWS – 01
32PunjabiOBC – 01, EWS – 01
33Slavonic & Finno-Ugrian Studies (SFUS)UR-02, OBC-01
34SociologyUR-03, OBC – 03, EWS – 01, PwBD(LD)-01
35StatisticsOBC-01
36UrduUR – 02, ST – 01, OBC – 02, EWS – 01, PwBD(VI)-01
37ZoologyUR – 01, SC – 02, OBC – 01, EWS – 01
Total313
Assistant Professor
S.No.Post NameVacancies
1African Studies01
2AnthropologyOBC-02, EWS – 01
3Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Research Centre for Bio-Medical Research01
4Buddhist Studies01
5ChemistryUR – 01, SC – 01
6Commerce01
7Computer Science02
8East Asian StudiesUR – 01 , OBC – 02, EWS – 02
9Economics01
10EducationUR-01, OBC -01
11English01
12Finance and Business EconomicsUR – 01, OBC-01
13Geography01
14GeologyUR – 01, PwBD(SLD)-01
15Germanic & Romance Studies02
16HindiUR – 06, SC – 02, OBC – 02, EWS – 01
17Institute of Informatics & Communication02
18LawUR – 14, SC – 04, ST – 01, OBC – 09, EWS – 02, PwBD(LD) – 02
19Management Studies01
20MicrobiologyUR – 02, SC-01, OBC-03, EWS-01, PwBD(VH)-01, PwBD(LD)-01
21Modern Indian Languages & Literary StudiesUR – 01, SC – 02, ST – 01, PwBD(LD)-01
22Music01
23Operational ResearchUR – 02, OBC – 02, EWS – 01, PwBD(VI)-01
24Persian01
25PhilosophyUR – 01, OBC – 01
26Physics & Astrophysics02
27Political Science01
28PsychologyOBC – 02, PwBD(VI) – 01
29SanskritUR – 02, ST – 01
30Slavonic & Finno-Ugrian Studies01
31Social WorkOBC – 01
32StatisticsUR – 01
33Women’s Studies & Development CentreUR-01
34ZoologySC – 01, OBC – 01, PwBD(LD) – 01
Total116

Exam Fee

PostCategoryFee (Rs.)
Professor
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
(if applicable)
UR2000
OBC/EWS/Women1500
SC/ST1000
PwBD500

Essential Qualification

Essential qualifications: Ph.D., publications, and teaching experience required.

Post NameEssential Qualifications
ProfessorPh.D. in relevant field

Minimum of 10 publications

10 years teaching/research experience

Has guided doctoral candidates
Associate ProfessorPh.D. in relevant field

Master’s degree with 55% marks

8 years experience at university level

7 peer-reviewed publications
Assistant ProfessorMaster’s degree with 55% marks

Cleared National Eligibility Test (NET)

Or Ph.D. from top 500 world-ranked university

Selection Process

Delhi University: Selection criteria for associate and assistant professors.

StepCriteriaDetails
ScreeningAcademic Score
Research Papers
Publications
ICT Contributions
Research Guidance
Research Projects
Based on UGC CARE/SCOPUS indexed papers
Books, chapters, translations
MOOCs, e-Content development
PhD, M.Phil guidance
Completed and ongoing projects
ShortlistingTotal Research Score
Minimum Scores
Minimum of 75 points required
Top candidates per available position
InterviewPresentation
Assessment
Grading from A (Excellent) to D (Poor)
Final decision by Selection Committee
CriteriaDetails
ExperienceTeaching/Research experience not counted during M.Phil/Ph.D. acquisition
Active service during research considered as teaching experience
Exam NatureBased on academic and research contributions
No specific duration mentioned
SyllabusNot explicitly mentioned; reliant on academic publications and research contributions

How to apply?

  • Apply online at the University of Delhi website, following the guidelines and deadlines provided. Pay the application fee.
  • Visit the University of Delhi website for detailed information on eligibility criteria, the application process, and important dates.
  • Ensure all information and attachments in your application are accurate and complete, as you are responsible for their authenticity.
  • Pay the prescribed application fee online and keep the transaction ID for future reference.
  • If applicable, submit required certificates (OBC/EWS/PwBD/No Objection) in the specified format, ensuring they are issued according to government guidelines and are digitally verifiable.
  • If required for your department, prepare a presentation outlining your qualifications and research work.
  • Attend the interview if shortlisted, bringing original documents and a photo ID. The interview time and location will be communicated later. Acceptable forms of ID include Aadhar card, Voter ID, Driving License, and Passport.

FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

  • What positions are available in the University of Delhi recruitment?
    The recruitment is for Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor roles across various departments of the University of Delhi.
  • What is the last date to apply?
    The application deadline is 24/10/2024, or two weeks from the date the advertisement appears in the Employment News, whichever is later.
  • Where can I find details about eligibility criteria, syllabus, and the selection process?
    For detailed information regarding eligibility requirements, syllabus (if available), application procedures, and the selection process specific to each post and department, visit the official University of Delhi website at www.du.ac.in.
  • What are the application fees?
    Application fees vary based on category and post:
  • Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor:
    • Rs. 2000 for UR
    • Rs. 1500 for OBC/EWS/Women
    • Rs. 1000 for SC/ST
    • Rs. 500 for PwBD
      Applicants who have already applied for the same position in a previous advertisement round (if the interview is pending) are exempted from the fee.
  • How do I apply for these posts?
    Applications must be submitted online through the University of Delhi website, with the link available starting 08/10/2024.
  • Whom should I contact if I have any queries?
    For any technical issues with the online application, you can email registrar@du.ac.in or teaching_rec@admin.du.ac.in.

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