
AUD Delhi Teaching Recruitment Notification Out
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi, a State University established by an Act of the Legislature of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, released a detailed advertisement on 31 July 2026 inviting applications for 89 regular faculty positions of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor across 14 Schools, including Law, Management, Education, Design, Letters, Human Ecology and Vocational Studies.
AUD Delhi Teaching Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD), a State University established through an Act of the Legislature of the NCT of Delhi |
| Advertisement No. | AUD/55-1(67)/Rect./2026/838 |
| Notification Date | 31 July 2026 |
| Posts Advertised | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor (regular basis) |
| Total Posts | 89 (Professor 24, Associate Professor 28, Assistant Professor 37) |
| Schools Covered | 14 Schools of the University (Culture & Creative Expressions, Design, Development Studies, Global Affairs, Public Policy & Governance, Human Ecology, Human Studies, Legal & Socio-Political Studies, Letters, Management, Undergraduate Studies, Vocational Studies, Heritage Research & Management, Education Studies) |
| Recruitment Mode | Direct recruitment through screening/shortlisting followed by interview; no written examination |
| Application Mode | Online application on the University’s recruitment portal, followed by a signed hard copy sent by post |
AUD Delhi Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date / Timeline |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Release Date | 31 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start | After publication of this advertisement in “Employment News” |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 3 weeks from the date of publication in “Employment News” |
| Last Date to Receive Hard Copy of Application | 4 weeks from the date of publication in “Employment News” |
AUD Delhi Vacancy 2026 (School & Discipline-wise)
| School | Discipline | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culture & Creative Expressions | Performing Arts/Performance Studies | 01 (OBC-01) | – | – |
| Culture & Creative Expressions | Visual Arts | – | 01 (ST-01) | 01 (UR-01) |
| Design | Design | 01 (SC-01) | 01 (OBC-01) | – |
| Development Studies | Development Studies | – | 02 (OBC-01 & UR-01) | – |
| Global Affairs | Urban Studies | – | 01 (EWS-01) | – |
| Global Affairs | Social Sciences | – | 02 (OBC-01 & EWS-01) | – |
| Public Policy & Governance | Public Policy and Governance | 01 (SC-01) | 01 (UR-01) | 01 (UR-01) |
| Public Policy & Governance | Public Health | – | 01 (UR-01) | 02 (UR-01 & OBC-01) |
| Human Ecology | Development Studies/Ecology/Environmental Studies | 02 (ST-01 & UR-01) | – | – |
| Human Studies | Gender Studies | – | 01 (OBC-01) | – |
| Legal & Socio-Political Studies | Law or Any Social Science/Humanities Discipline | 01 (OBC-01) | 01 (SC-01) | 02 (UR-01 & OBC-01) |
| Legal & Socio-Political Studies | Criminology and allied disciplines | 01 (OBC-01) | 01 (UR-01) | 03 (UR-01, EWS-01 & OBC-01) |
| Letters | Hindi | 01 (UR-01) | 02 (OBC-01 & ST-01) | 05 (UR-02, EWS-01, OBC-01 & ST-01) |
| Management | Management | 02 (UR-01 & OBC-01) | 02 (SC-01 & OBC-01) | 07 (UR-02, EWS-01, OBC-01, SC-01 & ST-02) |
| Undergraduate Studies | History | 01 (OBC-01) | 01 (EWS-01) | – |
| Undergraduate Studies | Psychology | 02 (OBC-01 & UR-01) | 02 (OBC-01 & UR-01) | 02 (UR-01 & SC-01) |
| Undergraduate Studies | Social Science and Humanities | – | 01 (OBC-01) | – |
| Undergraduate Studies | English | 01 (OBC-01) | – | – |
| Undergraduate Studies | Sociology | 02 (EWS-01 & UR-01) | 01 (OBC-01) | – |
| Undergraduate Studies | Political Science | – | 02 (UR-01 & EWS-01) | – |
| Vocational Studies | Vocational Studies (Retail Mgmt/Accounting & Finance/Tourism & Hospitality/Early Childhood Education) | 03 (ST-01, OBC-01 & UR-01) | 02 (SC-01 & EWS-01) | 04 (UR-01, EWS-01, SC-01 & OBC-01) |
| Heritage Research & Management | Archaeology/Conservation and Museology | 01 (OBC-01) | 01 (OBC-01) | 02 (UR-01 & OBC-01) |
| Education Studies | Education | 04 (EWS-01, OBC-01, UR-01 & SC-01) | 02 (OBC-01 & UR-01) | 01 (OBC-01) |
| Education Studies | Liberal Discipline Pedagogy – Hindi | – | – | 01 (UR-01) |
| Education Studies | Liberal Discipline Pedagogy – English | – | – | 01 (OBC-01) |
| Education Studies | Liberal Discipline Pedagogy – History | – | – | 01 (ST-01) |
| Education Studies | Liberal Discipline Pedagogy – Geography | – | – | 01 (OBC-01) |
| Education Studies | Liberal Discipline Pedagogy – Political Science | – | – | 01 (EWS-01) |
| Education Studies | Liberal Discipline Pedagogy – Economics | – | – | 02 (UR-01 & OBC-01) |
| Total | 24 | 28 | 37 |
AUD Delhi Teaching Posts Eligibility 2026
Eligibility is governed by the UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges, 2018, along with NCTE Regulations for teacher education posts and AICTE Regulations for Management and Design posts. Broad qualification patterns by designation are summarised below; exact discipline-specific specialisation requirements differ post-by-post and are detailed in full in the official notification.
Assistant Professor (General Pattern)
- Master’s degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the relevant/allied subject from a recognised Indian or foreign university.
- Must have cleared UGC-NET/CSIR-NET or an accredited equivalent (SLET/SET), OR hold a Ph.D. awarded under UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016, meeting the specified exemption conditions.
- Alternatively, a Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked among the top 500 globally (QS, THE or ARWU) is accepted, with final selection based on interview performance.
- For Management posts: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline plus a Master’s in Business Administration/PGDM/CA/ICWA/M.Com with First Class and 2 years’ professional experience.
- For Education Studies (ITEP) Liberal Discipline & Pedagogy posts: Post-Graduate degree in the relevant subject (minimum 55%) plus a B.Ed. (minimum 55%) plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. in Education/the concerned subject.
Associate Professor (General Pattern)
- Good academic record with a Ph.D. degree in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline.
- Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade).
- Minimum 8 years’ teaching/research experience equivalent to Assistant Professor, with at least 7 publications in peer-reviewed/UGC-listed journals and a research score of 75 as per Appendix-II Table 2 of the UGC 2018 Regulations.
- For Design/Management posts: Ph.D. with First Class at Bachelor’s or Master’s level, at least 6 research publications, and minimum 8 years’ teaching/research/industry experience (at least 2 years post-Ph.D.).
Professor (General Pattern)
- An eminent scholar with a Ph.D. degree, actively engaged in research, with a minimum of 10 publications in peer-reviewed/UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per Appendix-II Table 2 of the UGC 2018 Regulations.
- Minimum 10 years’ teaching experience as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor, or equivalent research experience, with evidence of having successfully guided doctoral candidates.
- OR, an outstanding professional/traditional or performing artist with a Ph.D. and 10 years’ relevant experience, and (for certain Culture & Creative Expressions posts) a national award instituted by the Government of India and conferred by the President of India.
- For Design/Management posts: Ph.D. with First Class at Bachelor’s or Master’s level, minimum 10 years’ experience (at least 3 years as Associate Professor), and 6–10 research publications as applicable.
Relaxations
- 5% relaxation at Bachelor’s and Master’s level for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Divyang candidates, for eligibility and assessing academic record for direct recruitment (based purely on qualifying marks, without grace marks).
- 5% relaxation (from 55% to 50%) for Ph.D. degree holders who obtained their Master’s degree before 19 September 1991.
AUD Delhi Pay Level 2026
| Designation | Academic Pay Level (7th CPC) | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Level – 14 | ₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200 |
| Associate Professor | Level – 13A | ₹1,31,400 – ₹2,10,800 |
| Assistant Professor | Level – 10 | ₹57,700 – ₹92,500 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹1,000 (non-refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwD / Women | Nil |
AUD Delhi Selection Process
Selection is on merit through an all-India advertisement, based on the recommendations of duly constituted Selection Committees, following UGC Regulations 2018. There is no written examination – selection proceeds through screening and interview.
- A Scrutiny/Screening Committee reviews all applications and prepares a list of eligible and not-eligible candidates based on stipulated criteria.
- The eligible/not-eligible lists (with reasons) are published on the University website; not-eligible candidates may submit grievances with documentary evidence within a stipulated deadline.
- For Assistant Professor posts, shortlisting for interview uses an Academic Score matrix (Table 3A of UGC 2018 Regulations) covering Graduation, Post-Graduation, M.Phil., Ph.D., NET/SLET/SET, research publications, teaching/post-doctoral experience and awards – maximum 100 marks. This score is used only for shortlisting; final selection is based on interview performance.
- For Professor and Associate Professor posts, shortlisting is based on academic records, publications, experience and Research Score as decided by the University.
- Selection may involve a presentation/seminar/interview or a combination, as required. Candidates residing outside India may be interviewed via video conferencing on prior request.
- Mere fulfilment of the minimum eligibility criteria does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview; the University may restrict the number of candidates interviewed based on higher qualifications/experience where applications are numerous.
How to Apply for AUD Delhi Teaching Posts 2026
- Visit the official University recruitment portal (linked on aud.delhi.gov.in).
- Fill the application form mandatorily in online mode within the prescribed time limit indicated in the advertisement.
- Pay the applicable fee online through credit/debit card, net banking or the payment gateway provided; apply and pay separately for each discipline if applying to more than one.
- If applying for more than one reservation category for the same post/discipline, select the multiple categories before final submission and pay the applicable additional fee.
- After successful online submission and payment, take a printout of the online application.
- Compile the printed application with self-attested copies of all required documents, appropriately indexed and paginated in the order of the essential eligibility criteria.
- Send the hard copy (preferably by Registered/Speed Post) to: Deputy Registrar (Recruitment & Promotion Cell), Room No. 31A, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi, Lothian Road, Kashmere Gate Campus, Delhi – 110006, clearly mentioning the post/discipline name on top of the envelope.
Documents Required
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets (Bachelor’s, Master’s, M.Phil., Ph.D., B.Ed., as applicable)
- NET/SLET/SET certificate, or Ph.D. compliance certificate as per Annexure-I or Annexure-II (issued by the Registrar/Dean Academic Affairs)
- Equivalence Certificate from the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi (mandatory for Ph.D. from a foreign university)
- Proof of research publications, project sanction/completion/utilisation certificates, patent filings, and Ph.D./M.Phil. supervision/award letters, as applicable
- Category certificate for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer, valid for FY 2026-27)/EWS/PwBD, in the format prescribed by the Government of India/Government of NCT of Delhi
- No Objection Certificate, for applicants already serving in Government/PSU/Autonomous Bodies
- Experience certificates (teaching/research/industry, as relevant to the post)
Important Conditions
- PwD candidates suffering from not less than 40% of the relevant disability are eligible for reservation benefits.
- Candidates must hold a valid OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate, as notified by the Government of NCT of Delhi, valid up to the conclusion of the recruitment process.
- Applicants with a Ph.D. from a foreign university must submit an Equivalence Certificate from the Association of Indian Universities; without it, candidature will be summarily rejected.
- All appointments are provisional, subject to verification of certificates and antecedents at any stage, including at joining or during service. False or suppressed information will result in termination and possible legal action under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
- Canvassing in any form is a disqualification. Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
- Addenda/corrigenda, if any, will be posted only on the University website (aud.delhi.gov.in); no separate individual communication will be sent.
- Selected candidates may be required to teach across other Schools or Campuses of the University as per institutional requirements.
- The University reserves the right to revise, reschedule, suspend, withdraw or cancel the recruitment process, in part or full, without assigning any reason; its decision is final.
- In case of any discrepancy between the English and Hindi versions of the advertisement, the English version prevails.
- Jurisdiction for any dispute or legal proceedings lies with the High Court of Delhi.
AUD Delhi Recruitment 2026 Important Links
AUD Delhi Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. How many teaching posts has AUD Delhi advertised?
AUD has advertised 89 posts – 24 Professor, 28 Associate Professor and 37 Assistant Professor – across 14 Schools, under Advertisement No. AUD/55-1(67)/Rect./2026/838 dated 31.07.2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for AUD Delhi teaching posts?
The last date to apply online is 3 weeks, and to submit the hard copy is 4 weeks, from the date this advertisement is published in “Employment News”. Candidates should verify the exact date on the University website.
Q3. Is NET mandatory for Assistant Professor posts at AUD?
Candidates need NET/SLET/SET, or a Ph.D. meeting the specified UGC 2009/2016 exemption conditions, or a Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in the global top 500 (QS/THE/ARWU).
Q4. What is the application fee for AUD Delhi recruitment?
₹1,000 (non-refundable) for UR/OBC/EWS candidates; no fee for SC, ST, PwD and Women candidates.
Q5. Is there a written exam for AUD Delhi teaching posts?
No. Selection is through screening/shortlisting of applications followed by an interview (and, where required, a presentation/seminar); there is no written examination.
Q6. What is the pay level for Assistant Professor at AUD?
Assistant Professor posts carry Academic Pay Level-10 (₹57,700–₹92,500), Associate Professor Level-13A (₹1,31,400–₹2,10,800), and Professor Level-14 (₹1,44,200–₹2,18,200).
Q7. Can a candidate apply for more than one discipline?
Yes, but each discipline requires a separate application and separate fee payment.
Q8. Where should the hard copy of the application be sent?
To the Deputy Registrar (Recruitment & Promotion Cell), Room No. 31A, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi, Lothian Road, Kashmere Gate Campus, Delhi – 110006, with the post/discipline name mentioned on the envelope.
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