Contractual / Regular

DU IHE Section Officer Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 7, 2026
Section Officer (Deputation)

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
Pay Level-7 (Entry Pay Rs. 44,900/-)
Age Limit
Maximum 56 Years (as on 28.10.2026)
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 8, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 8, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 28, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window8 – 28 Oct 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

Essential Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from any recognized Institute/University.
  • Officers holding analogous posts on a regular basis, or with 3 years regular service in Pay Level-6 (or equivalent) in Central/State Government, Universities, or Autonomous Organizations.
  • Good communication and analytical skills with aptitude for drafting/noting in English, and ability to handle administration, examination, finance, accounts, establishment, purchase, legal, or project management.

Age Limit & Relaxations

The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications, i.e., 28.10.2026.

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Administrative Scrutiny & Vigilance Clearance

OfflineQualifying Only

APAR Evaluation & Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is based on administrative scrutiny of eligibility, evaluation of APAR dossiers (past 3 years), vigilance/integrity clearance, and personal interaction/interview conducted by the Selection Committee at Institute of Home Economics, University of Delhi.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
APAR Benchmark (Past 3 Years)50 MarksGrading and assessment of service record, reporting, reviewing, and integrity ratings.
Domain Administrative Experience & Drafting Aptitude30 MarksRelevance of experience in establishment, accounts, procurement, GFR, and noting/drafting in English.
Personal Interaction / Interview20 MarksAssessment of communication, coordination, university statutory rules knowledge, and problem solving.

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.

Institute of Home Economics is a premier constituent college of Delhi University located in Hauz Khas Enclave, South Delhi. Section Officers serve as administrative section heads directly supervising Senior Assistants, Assistants, and Junior Assistants across General Administration, Academic/Examination, Establishment, and Accounts. The work culture is structured around collegiate governance, University Statutes, Ordinances, and University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines with standard Monday to Friday university office timings.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Initial deputation tenure is for one (01) year, extendable year-to-year as per administrative requirements and mutual consent of the borrowing institution (IHE) and parent department. Governed by Central Government Foreign Service Rules.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Deputationists retain lien and promotional hierarchy in their parent department/cadre. Within DU collegiate setup, experienced Section Officers may become eligible for substantive absorption or open selection to Administrative Officer / Assistant Registrar (Level-10) positions subject to cadre rules.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Applications NOT routed through proper channel with parent department NOC and Vigilance Clearance will be summarily rejected.
  • Attested photocopies of APARs for the preceding 3 years are mandatory enclosures.
  • Maximum age limit is strictly 56 years as on the closing date (28.10.2026).
  • Late physical submissions received after 28.10.2026 will not be entertained under any circumstances.

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

  • UR1
Total Vacancies1 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Pay Level-07 entry pay of Rs. 44,900/- as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The deputation is governed by Foreign Service Rules as applicable to University of Delhi employees.

Pay Level-7 entry pay of Rs. 44,900/- in 7th CPC Pay Matrix plus applicable Central Government allowances under Foreign Service Rules.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Download and fill out the prescribed application form from the notification or official website (https://ihe.du.ac.in).
  2. Attach attested photocopies of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) for the last three years for the post of Section Officer.
  3. Obtain Integrity Certificate, Vigilance Clearance Certificate, and No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the parent employer/cadre controlling authority.
  4. Send the completed application along with all enclosures through proper channel by registered/speed post superscribing 'Application for the Post of Section Officer on Deputation Basis' to: The Director, Institute of Home Economics (University of Delhi), F-4, Hauz Khas Enclave, New Delhi - 110016 so as to reach on or before 28.10.2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee mentioned in the notification circular for deputation application.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

5 Queries Resolved

Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

No. Deputation is strictly open only to regular officers working in Central/State Government, Universities, or Autonomous Organizations holding analogous posts or with 3 years regular service in Pay Level-6.

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