DSCE Recruitment 2026: 7 Non-Teaching Posts, Apply by March 21

Dyal Singh Evening College, a constituent college of the University of Delhi, has released an official advertisement (Ref No. DSCE/Advt./NT/2026/871) inviting online applications for various permanent Non-Teaching Staff positions. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking government jobs in a prestigious educational institution. A total of 7 vacancies have been announced for posts like Senior Personal Assistant, Assistant, Junior Assistant, and Library Attendant. Interested and eligible candidates must apply online by March 21, 2026. The selection process involves written examinations and skill tests, varying by post.

Quick Overview

Vacancy Details

The Dyal Singh Evening College Recruitment 2026 drive aims to fill the following non-teaching posts:

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Senior Personal Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University/Institute.
• Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized Institute/University.
• Junior Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized Institute/University.
• Library Attendant: 10+2 or its equivalent examination from a recognized Board, and a Certificate course in Library Science from a recognized Institution.

Age Limit (as on 21.03.2026)

Age Relaxation: Relaxation in the upper age limit will be provided as per Central Government and University of Delhi rules for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes (Central List), and Persons with Disabilities. Maximum age for applicants on the crucial date shall not exceed 56 years. A relaxation of up to five years or the number of years (whichever is less) is available for candidates with at least three years of regular service in Government/PSU/Autonomous bodies/Universities/affiliated colleges. One-time exemption in upper age limit for contract/daily wage/adhoc employees of the University/its affiliated/constituent Colleges with at least one year of service.

Experience

• Senior Personal Assistant: Minimum 3 years’ experience as Personal Assistant in Pay Level 6 or 5 years as Stenographer in Pay Level 4 or above in a University/Research establishment/Central/State Govt./PSU or equivalent pay in a private organization of repute.
• Assistant: Two years experience as Junior Assistant Equivalent posts in University/Research/Establishment/Central/State Govt./PSU/Autonomous Bodies or equivalent pay package in reputed private Companies/corporate banks with a minimum annual turnover of at least Rs.200 Crores or more.
• Junior Assistant & Library Attendant: No specific experience mentioned in the essential qualifications beyond educational criteria.

Skill Requirements (for relevant posts)

• Senior Personal Assistant: Proficiency in English/Hindi Stenography (120 w.p.m. English, 100 w.p.m. Hindi), English/Hindi Typing (35 w.p.m. English, 30 w.p.m. Hindi), and Knowledge of Computer Applications.
• Assistant: Speed in English Typing @ 35 wpm OR Speed in Hindi Typing @ 30 wpm. Proficiency in Computer Operations.
• Junior Assistant: English Typing speed @ 35 w.p.m. OR Hindi Typewriting @ 30w.p.m. Proficiency in Computer Operations.
• Library Attendant: Candidates shall be assessed for knowledge of Computer Applications.

Application Fee

The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online:

Important Dates

Selection Process

The selection process for Non-Teaching posts at Dyal Singh Evening College generally involves a Written Examination and a Skill Test. The specific stages and weightage vary by post:

For Senior Personal Assistant

1. Paper-I (MCQ Type): 150 questions, 300 Marks, 2 Hours duration.
2. Paper-II (Descriptive Type): 200 Marks, 3 Hours duration.
3. Skill Test: Skill pertaining to subject matter of concerned post, 50 Marks, 1½ Hours duration. This will be qualifying in nature (minimum 25 marks required).

Merit list will be drawn based on the combined scores of Paper I and Paper II only.

For Assistant & Junior Assistant

The recruitment process shall be carried out in two stages:

1. Stage 1: Preliminary Test (MCQ based) for Shortlisting: This test will be for shortlisting only and will have no weightage in the final assessment.
2. Stage 2: Examination (Main) followed by Skill Test: Selection will be based on the Main Examination and Skill Test. Merit will be drawn based on the Examination (Main). Skill Test will be qualifying in nature.

For Library Attendant

1. Written Test (Objective Type – MCQ): 150 questions, 300 Marks, 3 Hours duration.

General Notes on Selection Process:

• Question papers for Preliminary Test, Examination (Main), and Skill Test will be bilingual (English and Hindi).
• Negative marking of 1/4th or 0.5 marks (as specified per exam section) for wrong answers in Paper I/Preliminary Test.
• Minimum qualifying marks for written tests apply (e.g., 45% for Unreserved, 40% for OBC, 35% for SC/ST/PwBD).
• Shortlisting for skill test/main exam will be done at a ratio of 30 applications per vacant post (for one post) or additional 15 applications for each extra post.

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The examination scheme and syllabus vary for each post:

1. Senior Personal Assistant

I. Scheme of Examination

*15 minutes extra per hour for Visually handicapped, Cerebral Palsy candidates or similarly placed PwBD candidates.

II. Test Components (Paper-I)

III. Syllabus (Paper-I)

• (i) Questions pertaining to specific area of the post concerned: Pertains to the specific area/skill of the post.
• (ii) General Awareness: India & neighboring countries, History, Indian Polity & Constitution, Art & Culture, Geography, Economics, General Policy, Science & Scientific Research, National / International Organizations / Institutions, events etc.
• (iii) Reasoning Ability: Verbal & Non-Verbal types, analogies, similarities, differences, space visualization, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship, concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series etc.
• (iv) Mathematical Ability: Number System, Simplification, Decimals, Fractions, L.C.M., H.C.F., Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Average, Profit & Loss, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Tables & Graphs, etc.
• (v) Test of English/Hindi: Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms and its correct usage etc.

IV. Syllabus (Paper-II: Descriptive Type)

• Basic knowledge pertaining to functional procedural aspect of the work profile of the post concerned (100 marks, 10 questions x 10 marks, each 100 words).
• Situation Test analysis (25 marks, 200 words).
• Knowledge of Computers with special reference to word processing, data analysis Packages (25 Marks).
• Essay (50 Marks, 500 words).

2. Assistant

I. Scheme of Examination

Stage 1: Preliminary test for shortlisting (MCQ based)

*20 minutes extra per hour for Visually Impaired, Cerebral Palsy candidates or similarly placed PwBD candidates.
This test will only be for shortlisting and will have no weightage in the final assessment.

Stage 2: Examination (Main) & Skill Test

*20 minutes extra per hour for Visually Impaired, Cerebral Palsy candidates or similarly placed PwBD candidates.

Skill Test (Qualifying in nature):

II. Syllabus (Preliminary Test – MCQ based)

• (a) General Studies (35 questions): General Science, Current events of national and international importance, History of India, Indian National Movement, Constitution of India, Indian Polity, Economy and Geography etc.
• (b) Reasoning (35 questions): Reasoning, analytical abilities, decision making, data analysis and interpretation etc.
• (c) General Mathematical Ability (35 questions): Calculations, statistical analysis, commercial mathematics of Secondary and Higher Secondary level.
• (d) Functioning of Higher Educational Institutions (45 questions): Rules and Policies concerning functioning of Higher Educational Institutions in India, their nodal agencies, financial and administrative functioning, Act, Statutes and Ordinances of the University of Delhi.

III. Syllabus (Examination Main – Descriptive)

• (a) Educational Administration and Management: Knowledge and awareness on higher education system in India, its regulatory bodies and recent developments. Financial Administration including budget formulation and execution of budget. Application of Information Communication Technology (ICT) and other modern technologies in the University system.
• (b) Functional aspects of Rules and their application in Higher Educational Institutions: Fundamental Rules, Supplementary Rules, General Financial Rules, Procurement through GEM, Pension and Grievance handling etc.

3. Junior Assistant

I. Scheme of Examination

Stage 1: Preliminary test for shortlisting (MCQ based)

*20 minutes extra per hour for Visually Impaired, Cerebral Palsy candidates or similarly placed PwBD candidates.
This test will only be for shortlisting and will have no weightage in the final assessment.

Stage 2: Examination (Main) & Skill Test

*20 minutes extra per hour for Visually Impaired, Cerebral Palsy candidates or similarly placed PwBD candidates.

Skill Test (Qualifying in nature):

II. Syllabus (Preliminary Test – MCQ based)

• (a) General Knowledge (35 questions): General Science, current events of national and international importance, History of India, Indian National Movement, Constitution of India, Indian Polity, Economy and Geography etc.
• (b) Reasoning (35 questions): Reasoning, analytical abilities, decision making, data analysis and interpretation etc.
• (c) General Mathematical Ability (35 questions): Mathematical calculations, statistical analysis, commercial mathematics of Secondary and Higher Secondary level.
• (d) Administration of Higher Educational Institutions (45 questions): Rules and Policies concerning functioning of Higher Educational Institutions in India, their nodal agencies, financial and administrative functioning, Act, Statutes and Ordinances of the University of Delhi.

III. Syllabus (Examination Main – Descriptive)

• (a) Basic knowledge of the Constitution of India; working of Indian Political System & Economy; and General Studies: Questions on Constitution of India, Indian Political System and its Economy, General Awareness and Studies relevant for day to day functioning of administration and management of Government.
• (b) Act, Statutes and Ordinances of the University of Delhi: Questions on provisions of the Acts, Statutes and Ordinances of the University of Delhi and applicability on governance and administration of the University and its colleges.

4. Library Attendant

I. Scheme of Examination

*15 minutes extra per hour for Visually Handicapped, Cerebral Palsy candidates or similarly placed PwBD candidates.

II. Detailed Syllabus

• (i) Library Aptitude: Knowledge and awareness on Library Information Science and recent development in the field of Library Science.
• (ii) General Awareness: India and her neighboring countries, History, Indian Polity & Constitution, Art & Culture, Geography, Economics, General Policy, Science & Scientific Research, National/International Organizations/Institutions, events etc.
• (iii) Reasoning Ability: Verbal & Non-Verbal types, analogies, similarities, differences, space visualization, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship, concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series etc.
• (iv) Mathematical Ability: Number System, Simplification, Decimals, Fractions, L.C.M., H.C.F., Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Average, Profit & Loss, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Tables & Graphs, etc.
• (v) Test of Language English or Test of Language Hindi: Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Synonyms, Antonyms and its correct usage etc.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online through the official application portal. Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official application portal: https://dunt.uod.ac.in/
2. Read the detailed advertisement and instructions carefully before proceeding.
3. Click on the ‘Apply Online’ or ‘New Registration’ link.
4. Register by providing essential details like name, email, and mobile number.
5. Fill in the application form with all required personal, educational, and experience details.
6. Upload self-attested copies of relevant documents/certificates/testimonials as specified (e.g., EWS/OBC certificates in prescribed format).
7. Pay the application fee online using the available payment gateways.
8. Review the entire application form for any errors before final submission.
9. Submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates applying for more than one post must apply separately for each post and deposit the fee accordingly.

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Job Profile & Career Scope

Non-teaching positions in a University of Delhi college like Dyal Singh Evening College offer a stable and respectable career path within the government sector. These roles are crucial for the smooth functioning of the college administration and support services.

• Senior Personal Assistant: Involves secretarial and administrative support to senior officials, managing correspondence, scheduling, and maintaining records. Career growth can lead to higher administrative roles.
• Assistant: General administrative duties, office management, data processing, and assisting various departments. Opportunities for promotion to Senior Assistant roles.
• Junior Assistant: Entry-level administrative tasks, data entry, file management, and general office support. A good starting point for a career in college administration, with scope for promotion to Assistant and higher roles.
• Library Attendant: Assisting in library operations, managing book circulation, shelving, maintaining library records, and supporting users. Career progression can involve roles like Junior Library Assistant.

Employees benefit from government-mandated pay scales, allowances (DA, HRA, TA), medical facilities, and pension schemes, making these positions highly sought after.

Preparation Tips

To excel in the DSCE Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026 examination, a strategic approach is essential:

1. Understand the Syllabus & Exam Pattern:

Thoroughly go through the detailed syllabus and exam pattern for your specific post. Identify high-weightage topics and tailor your study plan accordingly.

2. Subject-wise Preparation:

• General Awareness/General Studies: Focus on current events, Indian History, Polity, Geography, Economy, and basic General Science. For DU-specific exams, knowledge of Higher Educational Institutions and their administration is crucial. Refer to standard GK books like Lucent’s General Knowledge.
• Reasoning Ability: Practice a wide variety of verbal and non-verbal reasoning questions. R.S. Aggarwal’s ‘A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning’ is a good resource.
• Mathematical Ability: Strengthen your basics in Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, and Data Interpretation. Practice regularly from books like R.S. Aggarwal’s ‘Quantitative Aptitude’.
• English/Hindi Language: Improve vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, and sentence structure. Read newspapers, solve previous year papers, and use grammar books (e.g., Wren & Martin for English).
• Post-Specific Knowledge (e.g., Library Aptitude, Office Procedures, Computer Applications): Study relevant concepts, manuals, and practical aspects. For computer knowledge, focus on MS Office, internet basics, and data handling.

3. Practice & Mock Tests:

Regularly solve previous year’s question papers and take full-length mock tests. This helps in time management, understanding question types, and identifying weak areas.

4. Skill Test Preparation:

For posts requiring typing/stenography/computer skills, start practicing early and consistently to achieve the required speed and accuracy.

5. Stay Updated:

Keep an eye on the official college website for any updates regarding exam dates, admit cards, or corrigendum.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the last date to apply for DSCE Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026?

The last date for filling the online application form is March 21, 2026.

Q2: How many vacancies are available in this recruitment?

There are a total of 7 vacancies for various Non-Teaching posts.

Q3: What is the application fee for General/UR candidates?

The application fee for General/Unreserved/OBC (NCL)/EWS candidates is Rs. 800/-.

Q4: Can female candidates avail any fee concession?

Yes, female candidates are required to pay Rs. 600/-, same as SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

Q5: Is there any age relaxation for reserved categories?

Yes, age relaxation is applicable as per Central Government and University of Delhi norms for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD categories. Specific relaxations are detailed in the notification.

Q6: What is the selection process for Junior Assistant post?

The selection process for Junior Assistant involves a two-stage process: a Preliminary Test (MCQ based) for shortlisting, followed by a Main Examination (Descriptive) and a Skill Test. Merit is based on the Main Examination, with the Skill Test being qualifying.

Q7: Will there be negative marking in the written examination?

Yes, there shall be negative marking of 1/4th or 0.5 marks (as specified per exam section) for wrong answers in Paper I/Preliminary Test.

Q8: Where can I find the detailed syllabus for each post?

The detailed syllabus for each post’s examination is provided in the official advertisement. Candidates are advised to refer to the relevant sections in the PDF for comprehensive topic lists.

Q9: What documents are required to be uploaded during the online application?

Candidates are required to upload self-certified copies of their relevant documents, certificates, and testimonials as per the portal’s instructions. EWS/OBC certificates must be in the prescribed format.

Q10: When will the exam dates and admit cards be released?

The dates for the examination and information regarding admit cards/roll numbers will be announced later on the official college website (http://dsce.du.ac.in). Candidates should regularly check the website for updates.