Delhi University DSSW Assistant Professor Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026 — 6 Posts, Apply by 07 Sep (Delhi)

Delhi University (DU), a Central University under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has released an Assistant Professor (Guest Faculty) Recruitment 2026 notification vide Advt. No. R&P/313/2025, for 6 posts in the Department of Social Work (DSSW), with applications accepted via email until 07 September 2026. Candidates holding a Master's degree in Social Work with at least 55% marks, along with NET qualification or Ph.D. exemption, are eligible to apply for this Delhi University government job 2026. Selected Guest Faculty will join Delhi University's Department of Social Work, contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Candidates need a Master's degree in Social Work with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST candidates and those who passed their Master's degree before 19 September 1991 and hold a Ph.D.), along with NET qualification or Ph.D. exemption for PG/UG teaching, or M.Phil. exemption specifically for UG teaching only. The selection process for Delhi University Assistant Professor (Guest Faculty) Recruitment 2026 is an Offline Interview; there is no written examination. Candidates must send their complete application, including bio-data and self-attested copies of required documents, via email to the official address specified in the notification, before the last date of 07 September 2026. There is no application fee. Candidates must clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of their email. The application form is available for download alongside the notification. Candidates must read the complete official Delhi University DSSW Assistant Professor 2026 notification PDF at du.ac.in before applying to confirm all eligibility requirements, including the exact exemption conditions. Guest Faculty roles at Delhi University's Department of Social Work provide an entry point for MSW-qualified candidates into academic social work education at one of India's leading central universities, often serving as a stepping stone toward regular Assistant Professor positions advertised separately through DU's formal recruitment cycles.

Master's degree in Social Work with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST candidates, and for candidates who passed their Master's degree before 19 September 1991 and hold a Ph.D.). NET qualified or Ph.D. exempted for PG/UG teaching; M.Phil. exempted for UG teaching only.

• Not specified in the available notification — candidates should confirm directly from the official PDF

• Master's degree in Social Work with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST candidates, and for candidates who passed their Master's degree before 19 September 1991 and hold a Ph.D.)
• NET qualified or Ph.D. exempted for PG/UG teaching
• M.Phil. exempted for UG teaching only
• Age Limit: Not specified in the available notification — candidates should confirm directly from the official PDF
• Nature of appointment: Guest Faculty (contractual) — no claim to regular Delhi University employment
• Selection Process: Offline Interview only — no written examination

No application fee

• Not specified in the available notification — Guest Faculty engagement, typically paid on a per-lecture/consolidated basis; candidates should confirm from the official PDF

1. Visit https://www.du.ac.in and download the complete official notification PDF and application form (Advt. No. R&P/313/2025)
2. Confirm your Master's degree in Social Work meets the minimum percentage requirement, and that you hold NET, Ph.D., or the applicable exemption
3. Fill the application form as specified in the official notification
4. Prepare a complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, NET/Ph.D. status, and any teaching experience
5. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents — MSW degree certificate, mark sheets, NET/Ph.D. certificate (if applicable), ID proof, and category certificate (if applicable)
6. Clearly mention "Assistant Professor (Guest Faculty) — Social Work — Advt. No. R&P/313/2025" in the subject line of your email
7. Send the complete application as email attachments to the official email address specified in the notification
8. Ensure the email is sent before the last date, 07 September 2026
9. Keep a copy of the sent email and all attachments for your own records
10. Watch for further communication regarding the Offline Interview via the contact details provided in your application