Jobs: DU announces recruitment for TGT and Assistant Teacher posts; how many vacancies will be filled, and who is eligible to apply?

Delhi University (DU) has issued a notification for the recruitment of teachers at its CIE Experimental Basic School. Under advertisement number R&P/324/2026, online applications have been invited for 8 positions, including Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) and Assistant Teacher (Primary). Eligible candidates may apply through the university's official website.

What is the application deadline?
The last date for the receipt of applications is November 18, 2026. However, if the date falling two weeks after the publication of the advertisement in 'Rozgar Samachar' is later than this, then that date shall be considered the final deadline.

Important Dates
Event    Date
Recruitment advertisement issued    October 28, 2026
Last date for applications    November 18, 2026, or two weeks after publication in 'Rozgar Samachar', whichever is later.

How many vacancies are there?
Delhi University has announced vacancies for two types of teaching positions.

Name of Post    Pay Level    Number of Posts
Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT)    Level-07    02
Assistant Teacher (Primary)    Level-06    06
Total         08

The TGT positions are for the subjects of English, Social Science, Mathematics, Science, Sanskrit, and Sports. Candidates for these subjects will be selected based on a merit list prepared according to the respective category and subject.

Educational Qualifications for TGT Posts
For a TGT position, a candidate must fulfill one of the following prescribed educational qualifications:

Option 1:

A Bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university or institution with at least 50% marks. The relevant subject must have been studied for at least two years.

OR

A Master’s degree in the relevant subject. The candidate must have secured at least 50% marks in either the Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.

Additionally, the candidate must possess a B.Ed. degree or a three-year integrated B.Ed.-M.Ed. degree from a recognized institution. Second Option:
A four-year integrated B.El.Ed., B.Sc.B.Ed., B.A.B.Ed., or B.Com.B.Ed. degree from an NCTE-recognized institution is also valid. The relevant subject must have been studied for at least two years. It is mandatory for the candidate to possess proof of having qualified for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) conducted by the CBSE.

Subject-Specific Qualifications
Subject    Required Subject-Related Qualification
English    Must have studied English as a subject in the qualifying degree.
Mathematics    Must have studied Mathematics or Statistics.
Sanskrit    Must have studied Sanskrit.
Science    Must have studied at least one of the following: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Botany, or Zoology.
Social Science    Must have studied at least one of the following: History, Political Science, Geography, Economics, Sociology, Business Studies, or Statistics.
Sports    Must hold a B.P.Ed. or M.P.Ed. degree, along with proof of having participated in or coached a sport.

Qualifications for Assistant Teacher (Primary)
To apply for the post of Primary Teacher, a candidate must fulfill one of the following educational qualifications:

Passed Class 12 from a recognized board with at least 50% marks, along with a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
Passed Class 12 with at least 50% marks, along with a four-year B.El.Ed. degree.
Passed Class 12 with at least 50% marks, along with a two-year Diploma in Education (Special Education).
Graduation from a recognized university, along with a B.Ed. degree.
Additionally, the candidate must have qualified for the CTET conducted by the CBSE. The candidate must also have studied Hindi or English at the secondary level.

Age Limit and Pay Scale
Post    Maximum Age    Pay Level
TGT    35 years    Level-07
Assistant Teacher (Primary)    35 years    Level-06

What is the application fee?
Candidates are required to pay an application fee based on their category.

Category    Application Fee
General / Unreserved    ₹1,000
OBC (NCL)    ₹800
EWS    ₹800
Female Candidates    ₹800
SC / ST    ₹600
PwBD    ₹600

Once paid, the application fee will not be refunded. Applications submitted with incomplete information or without the prescribed fee will not be accepted.

DU Teacher Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
The selection process for direct recruitment to both posts will consist of two stages. The second stage will include a main examination and a skill test.

Stage 1: Preliminary Test
The preliminary test will be based on multiple-choice questions (MCQs).

Total Questions: 100
Total Marks: 200
Exam Duration: 2 hours

Subject: Teaching Aptitude and knowledge of the relevant subject.
The merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the main examination.

Third Stage: Skill Test
Following the main examination, candidates will be required to undergo a skill test. This will evaluate their teaching ability and pedagogical methods in the relevant subject.

Total Marks: 100
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 50
Duration of the Test: To be determined by the respective assessment experts.
The skill test is qualifying in nature; its marks will not be included in the final merit list.

Additional Time for PwBD Candidates
Candidates who are visually impaired, affected by cerebral palsy, or fall under similar PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) categories will be granted an additional 20 minutes for every hour of the examination.

How to Apply?
Interested candidates may apply online by following the steps below:

Visit the official website of the University of Delhi: du.ac.in.
Navigate to the 'Work with DU' section.
Click on the 'Advertisement - Departments' option.
Open the notification corresponding to Advertisement Number R&P/324/2026.
Carefully read the eligibility criteria and the terms and conditions associated with the post.
Fill in the required information in the prescribed online application form.
Upload the necessary documents.
Pay the application fee as per your category.
Submit the form and retain a copy for your records.
The University advises candidates to apply well in advance to avoid any last-minute complications. In case of persistent technical issues during the application process, candidates may send an email to non_teaching_rec@admin.du.ac.in.

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