The University of Delhi, popularly known as Delhi University (DU), is one of India’s premier public central universities, established in 1922. It has consistently ranked among the top academic institutions in the country, offering diverse programs across arts, sciences, commerce, and professional fields.
๐ Vacancy Details
1. ๐จโ๐ผ Professional Assistant
- Post Code: ND0601
- Pay Level: Level 06
- Vacancies: 15 [UR-08, SC-02, ST-01, OBC-03, EWS-01]
- PwBD Reservation: 01 (VI-LV)
- Age Limit: 35 Years
- Essential Qualifications:
- Masterโs in Library & Information Science with 2 years’ experience OR
- Bachelorโs in Library & Information Science with 3 years’ experience
- Knowledge of Computer Applications (tested through skill/written test)
2. ๐งโ๐ผ Semi Professional Assistant
- Post Code: ND0502
- Pay Level: Level 05
- Vacancies: 17 [UR-09, SC-02, ST-01, OBC-04, EWS-01]
- PwBD Reservation: None
- Age Limit: 32 Years
- Essential Qualifications:
- Masterโs Degree in Library & Information Science OR
- Bachelorโs Degree in Library Science with 2 years’ relevant experience
- Experience should be in universities/research institutions/government/private libraries
3. ๐งพ Library Assistant
- Post Code: ND0401
- Pay Level: Level 04
- Vacancies: 06 [UR-04, ST-01, OBC-01]
- PwBD Reservation: 01 (HI), 01 (OBD)
- Age Limit: 32 Years
- Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelorโs in Library & Information Science or equivalent
- Typing speed: 30 WPM in English/Hindi
- Knowledge of Computer Applications
๐ Last Date to Apply: 21 August 2025
Application fees and forms are to be submitted as per details given below:
General/Unreserved – Rs. 1,000/-
OBC (NCL), EWS, Female – Rs. 800/-
SC, ST, PwBD – Rs. 600/
๐๏ธ University of Delhi โ Scheme of Examination
๐ Applicable Posts:
๐ Professional Assistant (ND0601)
๐ Semi-Professional Assistant (ND0502)
๐ Library Assistant (ND0401)
๐ Recruitment Process Overview
The recruitment will be conducted in two stages:
๐งช Stage 1: Preliminary Test (MCQ Based) โ Shortlisting Only
๐ Duration: 3 Hours
๐ Total Questions: 150
๐ Total Marks: 300
๐ Medium: English/Hindi
โ ๏ธ Negative Marking: -0.5 per wrong answer
โฟ Extra Time: +20 min/hour for PwBD candidates
๐ Preliminary Test โ Section-wise Breakdown
| ๐ Section | โ Questions | ๐งฎ Marks |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ป Library IT & Software Tools | 45 | 90 |
| ๐ง Logical Reasoning | 35 | 70 |
| โ Mathematical Ability | 35 | 70 |
| ๐ซ Higher Education Administration | 35 | 70 |
| ๐งพ Total | 150 | 300 |
๐ Shortlisting Criteria:
- Cut-off: 50% of the avg. score of top 5% candidates
- Relaxation: SC/ST โ 5%, PwBD โ 10%
- Shortlisted per post: 30 candidates
+15 for each additional post (e.g., 2 posts = 45 candidates)
๐งช Stage 2: Final Selection
๐ Main Examination (Descriptive)
๐ Duration: 3 Hours
๐ Marks: 300
๐ Syllabus Includes:
- ๐ Library & Information Science: Rules, procedures, domain knowledge
- ๐ฅ๏ธ Computer Applications: Library software, Word, Excel, Data tools
- ๐๏ธ Higher Education Administration & Management
- โ๏ธ Regulatory Rules in Educational Institutions
โ Merit: Based only on Main Exam
๐ฅ๏ธ Skill Test (Qualifying Only)
๐ Marks: 100
โ
Minimum Required: 50 Marks
๐ Topics:
- Library Science practical knowledge
- Library software handling (e.g., OPAC, Koha, Word, Excel)
๐ Note:
- Only Main exam qualified candidates can appear
- Marks are not added to final merit
๐งพ Final Notes
1๏ธโฃ All papers are bilingual: English & Hindi (use one language throughout)
2๏ธโฃ Only qualified candidates (Main + Skill Test) will be included in final merit
3๏ธโฃ Skill Test is only qualifying, final merit based only on Main Exam
4๏ธโฃ Contract/Ad-hoc employees of DU will get +1 mark/year (max 10) at both stages (as per SC ruling)
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