DU Recruitment 2026: The University of Delhi has released the detailed examination scheme for the recruitment of Junior Hindi Translator (Post Code ND0601) and Legal Assistant (Post Code ND0602) under Advertisement No. R&P/326/2026.
According to the selection scheme, the recruitment process will be conducted in two stages. Candidates will first appear for a preliminary examination (MCQ-based) for shortlisting. Shortlisted candidates will subsequently appear for the Main Examination followed by a Skill Test.
The preliminary examination will carry 200 marks, and the Main Examination will also carry 200 marks. The Skill Test will be qualifying in nature, and candidates must secure at least 50 marks out of 100.
1. DU Recruitment 2026: Junior Hindi Translator Selection Process 2026
The selection process for Junior Hindi Translator will consist of the following stages:
- Preliminary Test (MCQ-based).
- Main Examination (Descriptive).
- Skill Test.
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination Pattern
The preliminary examination will shortlist candidates for the Main Examination. It will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 200 marks.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge of Hindi Language | 25 | 50 |
| Knowledge of English Language | 25 | 50 |
| Translation | 25 | 50 |
| Rajbhasha Adhiniyam, 1963 and related rules and regulations | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
- Examination duration: 2 hours.
- Each question carries 2 marks.
- Negative marking: 0.5 marks for every incorrect answer.
- All questions are compulsory.
- The preliminary examination is only for shortlisting and will not carry any weightage in the final assessment.
Important: The preliminary examination will not be conducted if the number of applicants is below the prescribed 1:30 applicant-to-vacancy ratio for the relevant category.
Stage 2: Main Examination
Candidates shortlisted through the preliminary examination will be eligible to appear for the Main Examination.
The Main Examination will be descriptive in nature and carry 200 marks.
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Basic Knowledge of Educational Administration and Management | Included |
| Knowledge of Hindi and English Language | Included |
| Rajbhasha Adhiniyam | Included |
| Translation | Included |
| Total | 200 |
- Examination type: Descriptive.
- Duration: 2 hours.
- Total marks: 200.
Stage 3: Skill Test
Candidates who appear in the Main Examination will be permitted to appear for the Skill Test.
The Skill Test will evaluate candidates in the following areas:
- Translation skills.
- Typing in Hindi and English.
- Dictation in Hindi and English.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 50 |
| Duration | As decided by evaluating experts |
| Nature | Qualifying |
Candidates must secure at least 50 marks out of 100 to qualify for this stage. The Skill Test will not contribute marks towards the final merit ranking.
2. DU Recruitment 2026: Legal Assistant Selection Process 2026
The selection process for Legal Assistant will also consist of two stages, followed by a Skill Test:
- Preliminary Test (MCQ-based).
- Main Examination (Descriptive).
- Skill Test.
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination Pattern
The preliminary examination will assess candidates’ knowledge of general subjects, reasoning, mathematics, and administration of higher educational institutions.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 25 | 50 |
| Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
| General Mathematical Ability | 25 | 50 |
| Administration of Higher Educational Institutions | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
Examination details:
- Mode: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).
- Total questions: 100.
- Total marks: 200.
- Duration: 2 hours.
- Negative marking: 0.5 mark for each incorrect answer.
- Each question carries 2 marks.
- Preliminary examination marks will not be included in the final merit list.
Legal Assistant Preliminary Examination Syllabus
The detailed syllabus for the preliminary examination is divided into four sections.
4. General Knowledge – 25 Questions
This section will cover:
- General Science.
- Current events of national and international importance.
- History of India.
- Indian National Movement.
- Constitution of India.
- Indian Polity.
- Indian Economy.
- Geography.
2. Reasoning – 25 Questions
Candidates will be assessed on:
- Reasoning ability.
- Analytical abilities.
- Decision-making.
- Data analysis.
- Data interpretation.
5. General Mathematical Ability – 25 Questions
This section will include:
- Mathematical calculations.
- Statistical analysis.
- Commercial Mathematics.
- Mathematics of Secondary and Higher Secondary levels.
6. Administration of Higher Educational Institutions – 25 Questions
Questions will cover:
- Rules and policies concerning higher educational institutions in India.
- Functioning of higher educational institutions.
- Nodal agencies.
- Financial and administrative functioning.
- Acts, Statutes and Ordinances of the University of Delhi.
7. Legal Assistant Main Examination Pattern 2026
Candidates qualifying in the preliminary examination will be shortlisted for the Main Examination. The Main Examination will be descriptive and carry 200 marks. The merit list for Legal Assistant will be drawn on the basis of this examination, subject to qualifying the Skill Test.
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Constitution of India and its applicability | Included |
| Functioning of Higher Educational Institutions and their Nodal Agencies | Included |
| Service Rules and Service Conditions | Included |
| Procedures concerning Students’ Admission and Evaluations | Included |
| Legal Knowledge and Procedures | Included |
| Total | 200 |
- Examination type: Descriptive.
- Duration: 2 hours.
- Total marks: 200.
Detailed Main Examination Syllabus
The Main Examination will test candidates’ understanding of the following areas:
- Constitution of India: Knowledge of the Constitution and its applicability.
- Higher Educational Institutions: Functioning of higher educational institutions and their nodal agencies.
- Service Rules and Conditions: Service rules, service conditions and related procedures.
- Admission and Evaluation: Procedures concerning students’ admission and evaluations.
- Legal Knowledge: Legal knowledge and procedures.
4. Legal Assistant Skill Test
Candidates appearing in the Main Examination will be eligible for the Skill Test. The Skill Test will assess skills in legal aptitude and the methodology of the concerned subject. Candidates must obtain at least 50 marks out of 100. The Skill Test is qualifying in nature, and its marks will not be added to the final merit score.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Test | Skill Test |
| Subject | Legal Aptitude/Methodology |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Qualifying Marks | 50 |
| Duration | As decided by evaluating experts |
| Nature | Qualifying |
6. Negative Marking and Qualifying Criteria
The University of Delhi has prescribed negative marking and a specific shortlisting formula for the preliminary examination.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Marks per question | 2 |
| Negative marking | 0.5 mark |
| Total questions | 100 |
| Total marks | 200 |
| Examination duration | 2 hours |
| Preliminary Test | Shortlisting only |
Preliminary Examination Cut-off
The cut-off for qualifying the preliminary examination will be calculated as follows:
- The qualifying cut-off will be 50% of the average score of the top 5% of candidates who appeared in the examination.
- If the top 5% of candidates are fewer than two, the average marks of the top two candidates will be considered.
- SC/ST candidates will receive a relaxation of 5% marks in the cut-off.
- PwBD candidates will receive a relaxation of 10% marks in the cut-off.
The notification does not prescribe a fixed qualifying score for the preliminary examination. The cut-off will depend on candidates’ performance.
10. How Many Candidates Will Be Shortlisted for the Main Examination?
DU Recruitment 2026 has prescribed a specific shortlisting formula based on the number of advertised vacancies.
- For one vacant post, 30 candidates will be shortlisted.
- For two vacant posts, 45 candidates will be shortlisted.
- For three vacant posts, 60 candidates will be shortlisted.
- For every additional post after the first, 15 additional candidates will be shortlisted.
Candidates securing the same marks as the cut-off will also be shortlisted for the next stage.
11. Final Merit List Preparation
The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the Main Examination and qualifying the Skill Test.
Important points:
- Preliminary examination marks will not carry weightage in the final assessment.
- Main Examination marks will form the basis of final merit.
- The Skill Test will be qualifying in nature.
- Candidates must appear in both the Main Examination and Skill Test to be considered for the final merit list.
- Candidates who fail to qualify the Skill Test will not meet the final selection requirements.
12. Special Benefit for Contractual, Ad Hoc and Temporary Employees
DU Recruitment 2026 has also provided additional marks for employees working on a contract, ad hoc or temporary basis in the university and its colleges, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.
- One additional mark will be awarded for each year of service.
- Maximum additional marks: 10.
- These marks may be added to the preliminary examination score for shortlisting, wherever the preliminary examination is conducted.
- An additional one mark per year of service, up to a maximum of 10 marks, will also be added for preparing the final merit list.
This provision applies to employees working on a contract/ad hoc/temporary basis in the DU Recruitment 2026 and its colleges as on 25 March 2021.
13. Common Instructions for Both Examinations
- The question papers for the Preliminary Test, Main Examination and Skill Test will be bilingual (Hindi and English).
- Candidates can choose either Hindi or English as their answering medium.
- The same language medium must be used throughout the examination.
- Candidates belonging to the PwBD category, including visually impaired and cerebral palsy candidates or similarly placed candidates, will receive 20 minutes of extra time per hour.
10. Important Points for Candidates
| Recruitment Stage | Junior Hindi Translator | Legal Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Test | 200 marks | 200 marks |
| Preliminary Duration | 2 hours | 2 hours |
| Main Examination | 200 marks | 200 marks |
| Main Duration | 2 hours | 2 hours |
| Skill Test | 100 marks | 100 marks |
| Skill Test Qualifying Marks | 50 | 50 |
| Preliminary Weightage in Final Merit | No | No |
| Skill Test | Qualifying | Qualifying |
| Final Merit Basis | Main Examination, subject to qualifying Skill Test | Main Examination, subject to qualifying Skill Test |
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FAQs
Q1. How many stages are there in the DU Junior Hindi Translator selection process?
There are two main stages: the Preliminary Examination and the Main Examination, followed by a Skill Test.
Q2. How many marks is the Junior Hindi Translator preliminary examination?
The preliminary examination carries 200 marks and consists of 100 MCQs.
Q3. Is there negative marking in the DU Legal Assistant examination?
Yes. A deduction of 0.5 marks will be made for every incorrect answer in the preliminary examination.
Q4. What are the qualifying marks for the Skill Test?
Candidates must obtain at least 50 marks out of 100 in the Skill Test for both posts.
Q5. Will preliminary examination marks be counted in the final merit list?
No. Preliminary examination marks are used only for shortlisting candidates for the Main Examination.