DTU Professor & Associate Professor Recruitment 2026: 84 Posts

Delhi Technological University has opened a fresh 84-post faculty recruitment for Professor and Associate Professor positions under Advertisement No. 05/2026 dated 22 October 2026. The drive includes 2 Professor vacancies and 82 Associate Professor vacancies across 20 discipline rows, with the largest openings in Computer Science & Engineering (20), Management at USME (11), Mechanical Engineering (6), Mathematics & Computing (5), Electronics & Communication Engineering (5) and Electrical Engineering (5). Online applications opened on 23 October 2026 at 11:00 AM and close on 7 December 2026 at 5:00 PM. Candidates must also send the signed printed application with supporting documents so that it reaches DTU by 21 December 2026 at 5:00 PM. At a basic level, eligibility depends on the relevant discipline-specific Recruitment Rules, including the required academic qualifications, experience and research record. There is no upper age limit for appointment to these posts. Selection involves screening, document and point verification, a teaching-aptitude presentation and interview. Because DTU assesses academic record, experience, publications and research performance in detail, applicants should prepare all supporting evidence before submitting the online form, especially evidence for research and experience claims.

Recruitment Overview

Vacancy Details

Professor

Associate Professor

Category-wise Vacancies

DTU identifies 8 PwBD-designated vacancies within the total.

Basic Qualification

Candidates must satisfy the relevant DTU Recruitment Rules for the post and discipline applied for.

The detailed rules cover the required academic qualification, relevant branch, experience, research record and pay scale. Applicants should check the correct Recruitment Rules before applying instead of relying on a single generic qualification statement.

Research Score

Age Limit

DTU states that there is no upper age limit for appointment as Professor or Associate Professor.

The age of superannuation is governed by University norms. Qualification, experience and other eligibility conditions are reckoned as on 7 December 2026.

Application Fee

Fee concession or exemption applies only where the post is reserved for the relevant category and the candidate applies against that reserved post. The fee is paid online and is non-refundable.

Selection Process

The recruitment follows a multi-stage process:

1. Screening against the relevant Recruitment Rules.
2. Preparation of provisional eligible and non-eligible lists.
3. Shortlisting using academic record, experience and research-performance points.
4. Document & Point Mark Verification.
5. Presentation to assess teaching aptitude and ability.
6. Interview to assess domain knowledge and interview performance.
7. Final selection based on academic record, experience/research, presentation, domain knowledge and interview performance.

Important Dates

How to Apply for DTU Professor & Associate Professor Recruitment 2026

1. Read the official detailed DTU advertisement and identify the correct post and discipline.
2. Open the relevant Recruitment Rules for your post and discipline before deciding eligibility.
3. Use the Regal Naukri Eligibility Pre-check only as a preparation aid; the DTU Recruitment Rules remain the final authority.
4. If experience is part of your eligibility or points claim, organise supported periods with the Work Experience Calculator.
5. Prepare academic, experience, publication, category and research documents using the Government Job Document Checklist.
6. Read How to Apply for Government Jobs in India for a general application-review workflow.
7. Open the DTU Recruitment Portal and submit the online application by 7 December 2026 at 5:00 PM.
8. Apply separately and pay the fee separately if applying for more than one discipline.
9. Print the submitted application and Annexure-II, sign every page, and attach self-attested copies of all required documents.
10. Send the complete printed application to The Recruitment Cell, Room No. 818, 8th Floor, AB-3 Block, Delhi Technological University, Shahbad Daulatpur, Bawana Road, Delhi – 110042, ensuring it reaches by 21 December 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Documents to Keep Ready

Important Candidate Notes

• The printed application is mandatory; an online form alone is not sufficient.
• Each discipline requires a separate application and fee.
• There is no upper age limit for appointment to Professor or Associate Professor.
• Vacancies are provisional and may change.
• Only published work available by the online closing date is considered for assessment.
• Candidates must appear in person for document verification, presentation and interview.
• Recheck the official DTU website for corrigenda, provisional eligibility lists and further recruitment-stage schedules.

Important Links

FAQ

How many vacancies are available?

DTU has announced 84 vacancies: 2 Professor and 82 Associate Professor posts.

When is the last date to apply online?

Online applications close on 7 December 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Is hard-copy submission required?

Yes. The printed signed application and documents must reach DTU by 21 December 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Is there an upper age limit?

No. DTU states that there is no upper age limit for Professor and Associate Professor appointments.

What is the basic qualification?

Candidates must satisfy the relevant post- and discipline-specific DTU Recruitment Rules.

What is the application fee?

The fee is ₹3,000 for UR/OBC, ₹1,000 for eligible EWS/SC/ST candidates, while PwBD candidates are exempt.

How are candidates selected?

Selection includes screening, document and point verification, teaching-aptitude presentation and interview.