Delhi College of Arts & Commerce
— University of Delhi
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Deadline: 08 Sep 2026
Organization
Delhi College of Arts & Commerce
Post Name
Guest Faculty (English)
Total Vacancies
4 Posts
Mode of Recruitment
Walk-in Interview
Pay Scale / Salary
Rs. 1,500/- per lecture subject to a maximum ceili...
Qualification
Qualifications as prescribed for regular Assistant...
Walk-in Date
08 Sep 2026
DCAC Guest Faculty Recruitment 2026 Overview
Delhi College of Arts & Commerce (DCAC), a constituent college of the University of Delhi, has published an official notification (Advt No #DCAC/GUEST/2026/724) for conducting a walk-in interview to fill 4 positions of Guest Faculty in the Department of English. Qualified candidates matching the UGC Assistant Professor standards are invited to report directly for the selection process on 08 September 2026.
DCAC Guest Faculty Recruitment Summary
| Recruiting Body | Delhi College of Arts & Commerce (University of Delhi) |
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| Advertisement No. | #DCAC/GUEST/2026/724 |
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| Name of Position | Guest Faculty (Department of English) |
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| Total Vacancies | 04 |
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| Job Type | Temporary / Contractual Basis |
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| Pay Scale / Honorarium | Rs. 1,500/- per lecture (Max Rs. 50,000/- per month) |
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| Selection Mode | Walk-in Interview |
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| Walk-in Interview Date | 08 September 2026 |
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| Application Fee | Nil (No Fee Required) |
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Vacancies Breakdown
| Department | Total Posts |
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| Department of English | 04 |
| Total | 04 |
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Eligibility Criteria & Academic Qualifications
Educational Qualifications
- Candidates must possess qualifications as prescribed for regular Assistant Professors in UGC Regulations as adopted by the University of Delhi.
- Master’s Degree in English with a minimum of 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever grading system is followed) from a recognized Indian University or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
- Must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC/CSIR or possess a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations.
- Minimum API Score Requirement: A minimum API (Academic Performance Indicator) score of 55 marks and above as per the guidelines for screening/shortlisting candidates for Assistant Professor appointments in DU colleges.
Salary and Honorarium Structure
The selected Guest Faculty members will be compensated strictly as per UGC and University of Delhi norms:
- Lecture Rate: Rs. 1,500/- per lecture.
- Maximum Monthly Ceiling: Subject to a maximum cap of Rs. 50,000/- per month.
Selection Process
Selection will be made solely through a direct screening and walk-in interview conducted by the Selection Committee at the college premises. No written examination will be held.
- Verification of Original Certificates and API Score Assessment at reporting time.
- Personal Interview by the Selection Committee.
Documents Required for Walk-in Interview
Candidates must carry original documents alongside one set of self-attested photocopies on the date of the walk-in interview:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Application Form.
- Class 10th Certificate / Marksheet (Proof of Birth Date).
- Undergraduate Degree Certificates & Marksheets.
- Postgraduate Degree Certificates & Marksheets (English discipline).
- UGC NET / SLET / SET Certificate.
- Ph.D. / M.Phil Degree Certificate (if applicable).
- API Score sheet and supporting research/teaching publications.
- Valid Photo Identification Card (Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card).
- Caste / Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD), if applicable.
- Recent passport-size photographs.
Walk-in Procedure & Reporting Instructions
- Read the official notification PDF carefully before attending the interview to ensure full compliance with eligibility norms.
- Report at the Delhi College of Arts & Commerce office prior to the designated reporting time on 08 September 2026.
- Ensure that all photocopies are self-attested and sorted in chronological order.
- No TA/DA will be provided to candidates appearing for the walk-in interview.
To attend the walk-in interview:
1. Read the official notification published by DCAC (University of Delhi).
2. Verify that you satisfy the UGC Assistant Professor criteria and hold a minimum API screening score of 55.
3. Gather your updated CV, original certificates, NET certificate, API score sheet, and category proof.
4. Prepare one complete set of self-attested photocopies of all credentials.
5. Report directly to the Delhi College of Arts & Commerce premises on 08 September 2026 for document verification and interview.
