DCAC Principal Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Overview

Delhi College of Arts & Commerce (University of Delhi) has published Advertisement No. DCAC/Advt./Principal/2026/677 for Principal. Applications (online) are accepted until 21 Nov 2026. Pay: Academic Pay Level 14 of 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix. Place of posting: Netaji Nagar, New Delhi.

Organisation	Delhi College of Arts & Commerce (University of Delhi)
Advertisement No.	DCAC/Advt./Principal/2026/677
Tenure	Five years, extendable for another term of five years
Post Name	Principal
Pay	Academic Pay Level 14 of 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix
Application Fee	Rs. 2000/-
Job Location	Netaji Nagar, New Delhi
Application Mode	Online
Research papers in UGC Care List and SCOPUS Publications	08 per paper (Sciences/Engineering/Agriculture/Medical/Veterinary); 10 per paper (Languages/Humanities/Arts/Social Sciences/Commerce/Management and related)
Book by international publisher	12
Book by national publisher	10
Chapter in edited book	05
Editor of book by international publisher	10
Translation: chapter or research paper / book	03 / 08
Development of innovative pedagogy	05
Design of new curricula and courses	02 per curricula/course
Complete MOOCs in 4 quadrants (4 credit course)	20
Ph.D. guidance	10 per degree awarded; 05 per thesis submitted
M.Phil./PG dissertation	02 per degree awarded
Research projects completed	10 (more than 10 lakhs); 05 (less than 10 lakhs)

Important dates

Last Date to Apply	21.11.2026 or two weeks from publication in the Employment News, whichever is later
Date of advertisement	20.08.2026
Last date for receipt of online application	21.11.2026 or two weeks from publication in the Employment News, whichever is later

Tip: apply 2–3 days before the last date — official portals often slow down near the deadline.

Application fee

Category	Fee
Rs. 2000/-

Eligibility

Qualification	See official notification
Age limit	See official notification
Job location	Delhi

Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-servicemen applies as per government rules — confirm in the official notification.

How to apply

1Open the official notification and check eligibility, age limit and post-wise vacancies.
2Register on the official portal (rec.uod.ac.in) and fill the online form.
3Pay the application fee as applicable to your category.
4Submit before 21 Nov 2026 and keep a copy of the confirmation page.

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Important links

Apply Online	Click here rec.uod.ac.in
Official Notification (PDF)	Click here dcac.du.ac.in
Official Website	Click here dcac.du.ac.in

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date to apply for DCAC Principal Recruitment 2026?+

The last date to apply is 21 Nov 2026. Apply a few days early — official portals often slow down near the deadline.

How many vacancies are there?+

The post-wise vacancy count is given in the official notification.

What qualification is required?+

See official notification

What is the age limit?+

See official notification. Age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per government rules.

What is the application fee?+

Rs. 2000/-

What is the salary?+

Academic Pay Level 14 of 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix

How do I apply?+

Use the official link in the Important Links section (dcac.du.ac.in). Register, fill the form, upload documents, pay the fee if applicable and save the confirmation page.

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