Delhi Technological University
Permanent

DTU Associate Professor Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 23, 2026
ProfessorAssociate Professor

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Postgraduate145
Ph.D58
M.Tech55
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
84 Posts
Pay Scale
Level 13A1 to Level 14 (Rs. 1,31,400 - 2,18,200)
Age Limit
No Upper Age Limit (Superannuation norms apply)
Job Location
Delhi70New Delhi69

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 22, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 23, 2026

3

Deadline

Dec 7, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window23 Oct – 7 Dec 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Ph.D. degree in the relevant discipline with First Class at Bachelor's or Master's level in Engineering, Technology, Design, Management, Economics, or Applied Sciences. For Associate Professor: Minimum 8 years of post-qualification teaching/research experience and at least 6 research publications in SCI/UGC/AICTE listed journals. For Professor: Minimum 10 years of experience with at least 10 research publications in SCI/UGC/AICTE journals and successful Ph.D. supervision.

Age Limit & Relaxations

There is no upper age limit for appointment to the posts of Professor and Associate Professor; retirement/superannuation age is governed by DTU University Statutes.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Academic & Research Score (A/R Score) Screening (UGC 2018 Table 2)

OnlineQualifying Only

Seminar Presentation & Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Candidates are screened and shortlisted based on their Academic and Research Score (A/R Score) calculated in Annexure-II following UGC Regulations 2018 (Table 2). Shortlisted candidates appear for a domain seminar presentation and personal interview before the University Selection Committee.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Academic Credentials & Ph.D. QualityUG/PG percentage, Ph.D. thesis quality, and awards
Research Publications & Citations (A/R Score)SCI/SCIE/SSCI indexed papers, UGC-CARE list, books, and patents as per UGC 2018 Table 2
Sponsored Research Projects & Ph.D. GuidanceExtramural project funding, consultancy, and doctoral candidates guided
Domain Presentation & Personal InterviewPedagogy, research vision, and academic leadership evaluated by Selection Committee

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

DTU is an elite Delhi state technological university renowned for high-caliber undergraduate (B.Tech) and postgraduate/doctoral programs. Faculty members engage in high-impact research, teach advanced engineering/management cohorts, and lead sponsored R&D initiatives. The university provides internal seed research grants, modern computing clusters, state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure, and expansive consultancy opportunities in the NCR region.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The positions are permanent university faculty appointments in Delhi Technological University under the Govt. of NCT of Delhi, subject to a one-year probationary period. Service benefits, pension (NPS), medical facilities, and campus amenities conform to Delhi State University norms.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Faculty career progression operates through the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) governed by AICTE/UGC regulations. Associate Professors (Level 13A1) become eligible for promotion to Professor (Level 14) after 3 years of service subject to requisite research publications, Ph.D. supervision, and API benchmarks.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Submitting both the online application (by 07.12.2026, 05:00 PM) AND the physical printout with all supporting documents (by 21.12.2026, 05:00 PM) to the Registrar, DTU is mandatory; missing the hard copy deadline leads to automatic cancellation.
  • Academic and Research scores must be accurately documented in Annexure-II following UGC 2018 Table 2 guidelines; exaggerated or unverified claims will result in rejection.
  • Fee payment (₹3,000 for UR/OBC, ₹1,000 for EWS/SC/ST) must be completed online, and the receipt must be enclosed with the hard copy.
  • Candidates applying for multiple disciplines must submit separate online application forms along with separate fees and distinct hard copy packets.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Associate Professor (UR)26
  • Associate Professor (OBC)23
  • Associate Professor (SC)14
  • Associate Professor (EWS)13
  • Associate Professor (ST)6
  • Professor (UR)1
  • Professor (OBC)1
Total Vacancies84 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Associate Professor: Pay Matrix Level 13A1 (Entry pay ₹1,31,400/-); Professor: Pay Matrix Level 14 (Entry pay ₹1,44,200/-) as per 7th CPC.

Professor: 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 14 (Entry Pay Rs. 1,44,200/-); Associate Professor: 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 13A1 (Entry Pay Rs. 1,31,400/-) plus applicable DA, HRA, and Transport Allowance.

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official Delhi Technological University recruitment portal at dtu.ac.in.
  2. Fill out the online application form and compute your Academic/Research Score (A/R Score) in Annexure-II as per UGC Regulations 2018 between 23.10.2026 (11:00 AM) and 07.12.2026 (05:00 PM).
  3. Pay the non-refundable application fee online (₹3,000 for UR/OBC; ₹1,000 for EWS/SC/ST; exempt for PwBD).
  4. Submit the online application and download the generated PDF containing the application form and Annexure-II.
  5. Sign each page of the printed application form and attach self-attested copies of all degrees, marksheets, Ph.D. degree and thesis front page, research publication reprints, category/PwBD certificates, experience certificates, and fee payment proof.
  6. Send the completed dossier in an envelope superscribed with the post name, discipline, and application number to: The Registrar, Delhi Technological University, Shahbad Daulatpur, Bawana Road, Delhi-110042 so as to reach on or before 21st December 2026 by 05:00 PM.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Application fee is ₹3,000/- for General/OBC candidates and ₹1,000/- for EWS/SC/ST candidates applying against reserved posts. PwBD category candidates are exempted from payment of fees. Fees must be paid online and are non-refundable.

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There are a total of 84 vacancies: 2 posts for Professor (Mathematics & Computing) and 82 posts for Associate Professor across 19 engineering, design, management, and applied science disciplines.

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