DU Recruitment 2026: Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Selection

Nikhil Rajput

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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.

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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