Eligibility criteria for Assistant Professor (Guest Faculty) in Department of English at Delhi College of Arts & Commerce (University of Delhi):
• Educational Qualification: Master's degree in English with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
• Eligibility Test: Cleared National Eligibility Test (NET) in English conducted by UGC/CSIR, OR awarded Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations.
• API Cutoff: Candidates must possess a minimum Academic Performance Index (API) score of 55 marks and above as per Delhi University screening guidelines for appointment of Assistant Professors in Colleges.
• Honorarium: ₹1,500/- per lecture, capped at a maximum ceiling of ₹50,000/- per month.
DCAC Delhi Recruitment 2026 – Walk in for 4 Guest Faculty (English) Posts
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Published
Aug 28, 2026
Starts
Aug 28, 2026
Deadline
Sep 8, 2026
Exam Date
Sep 8, 2026
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
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Educational Qualification
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There is no specific upper age limit for Guest Faculty recruitment; candidate must be within UGC superannuation guidelines (up to 65 years).
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
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Reporting & Document Verification (08.09.2026 at 10:00 AM)
Walk-in Interview before the College Selection Committee (11:00 AM)
Selection is conducted through an in-person walk-in interview:
1. Reporting & Document Verification: Candidates must report at 10:00 AM (one hour before the interview) on Tuesday, 08 September 2026 at the Office of the Principal, Delhi College of Arts & Commerce, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi - 110023.
2. API Eligibility Check: Document verification verifies Master's marks, UGC-NET/Ph.D. certificates, category credentials, and confirmation of a minimum 55 API score.
3. Personal Interview: Interview conducted before the Selection Committee evaluating literary scholarship, pedagogical communication, and classroom lecture capabilities.
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- Mandatory API Cutoff (55 Marks): Only candidates securing 55 or more marks as per Delhi University's Assistant Professor Screening Guidelines are eligible to appear.
- Strict Reporting Window (10:00 AM on 08.09.2026): Applicants must report exactly one hour prior to the interview (at 10:00 AM) for credential verification.
- Documents Checklist: Candidates must carry their updated resume, recent photograph, original certificates/mark sheets (Master's, NET, Ph.D.), and self-attested photocopies.
- No TA/DA Admissible: Candidates must bear their own travel and accommodation expenses.
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- Unreserved (UR)2
- Other Backward Classes (OBC)2
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
₹1,500/- per lecture subject to a monthly ceiling of ₹50,000/-. No other allowances, DA, HRA, or leave encashment are admissible for guest teaching assignments.
Honorarium @ ₹1,500/- per lecture subject to a maximum of ₹50,000/- per month as per University Grants Commission (UGC) and University of Delhi norms for Guest Faculty.
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Application Procedure
- A walk-in-interview will be held for the appointment of Assistant Professor on Guest basis.
- The interview will take place in the Office of the Principal, Delhi College of Arts & Commerce.
- Date and Time of Interview: 08.09.2026 AT 11:00 A.M. (Tuesday)
- All candidates are required to carry their Resume along with self-attested copies of certificates and a recent photograph.
- Reporting time for applicants is 01 Hour before the scheduled interview time for document verification.
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Nil. No application fee is charged for attending the walk-in interview.
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Crucial Recruitment Dates
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Aug 28, 2026
Starts
Aug 28, 2026
Deadline
Sep 8, 2026
Exam Date
Sep 8, 2026
Delhi College of Arts and Commerce
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceMulti-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.
Reporting & Document Verification (08.09.2026 at 10:00 AM)
Walk-in Interview before the College Selection Committee (11:00 AM)
Selection is conducted through an in-person walk-in interview:
1. Reporting & Document Verification: Candidates must report at 10:00 AM (one hour before the interview) on Tuesday, 08 September 2026 at the Office of the Principal, Delhi College of Arts & Commerce, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi - 110023.
2. API Eligibility Check: Document verification verifies Master's marks, UGC-NET/Ph.D. certificates, category credentials, and confirmation of a minimum 55 API score.
3. Personal Interview: Interview conducted before the Selection Committee evaluating literary scholarship, pedagogical communication, and classroom lecture capabilities.
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The walk-in interview is scheduled for Tuesday, 08 September 2026 at 11:00 AM (reporting time: 10:00 AM) in the Office of the Principal, Delhi College of Arts & Commerce, Netaji Nagar, New Delhi - 110023.
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