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.
📋 Vacancy Details
1. 👨💼 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:
- Master’s in Library & Information Science with 2 years’ experience OR
- Bachelor’s in Library & Information Science with 3 years’ experience
- Knowledge of Computer Applications (tested through skill/written test)
2. 🧑💼 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:
- Master’s Degree in Library & Information Science OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science with 2 years’ relevant experience
- Experience should be in universities/research institutions/government/private libraries
3. 🧾 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:
- Bachelor’s in Library & Information Science or equivalent
- Typing speed: 30 WPM in English/Hindi
- Knowledge of Computer Applications
📍 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/
🏛️ University of Delhi – Scheme of Examination
📌 Applicable Posts:
📚 Professional Assistant (ND0601)
📘 Semi-Professional Assistant (ND0502)
📗 Library Assistant (ND0401)
🔄 Recruitment Process Overview
The recruitment will be conducted in two stages:
🧪 Stage 1: Preliminary Test (MCQ Based) – Shortlisting Only
🕒 Duration: 3 Hours
📝 Total Questions: 150
📊 Total Marks: 300
🔁 Medium: English/Hindi
⚠️ Negative Marking: -0.5 per wrong answer
♿ Extra Time: +20 min/hour for PwBD candidates
📋 Preliminary Test – Section-wise Breakdown
| 📚 Section | ❓ Questions | 🧮 Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 💻 Library IT & Software Tools | 45 | 90 |
| 🧠 Logical Reasoning | 35 | 70 |
| ➗ Mathematical Ability | 35 | 70 |
| 🏫 Higher Education Administration | 35 | 70 |
| 🧾 Total | 150 | 300 |
🔎 Shortlisting Criteria:
- Cut-off: 50% of the avg. score of top 5% candidates
- Relaxation: SC/ST – 5%, PwBD – 10%
- Shortlisted per post: 30 candidates
+15 for each additional post (e.g., 2 posts = 45 candidates)
🧪 Stage 2: Final Selection
📘 Main Examination (Descriptive)
🕒 Duration: 3 Hours
📊 Marks: 300
📖 Syllabus Includes:
- 📚 Library & Information Science: Rules, procedures, domain knowledge
- 🖥️ Computer Applications: Library software, Word, Excel, Data tools
- 🏛️ Higher Education Administration & Management
- ⚖️ Regulatory Rules in Educational Institutions
✅ Merit: Based only on Main Exam
🖥️ Skill Test (Qualifying Only)
📝 Marks: 100
✅ Minimum Required: 50 Marks
📖 Topics:
- Library Science practical knowledge
- Library software handling (e.g., OPAC, Koha, Word, Excel)
📌 Note:
- Only Main exam qualified candidates can appear
- Marks are not added to final merit
🧾 Final Notes
1️⃣ All papers are bilingual: English & Hindi (use one language throughout)
2️⃣ Only qualified candidates (Main + Skill Test) will be included in final merit
3️⃣ Skill Test is only qualifying, final merit based only on Main Exam
4️⃣ Contract/Ad-hoc employees of DU will get +1 mark/year (max 10) at both stages (as per SC ruling)
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