NTA DU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2021 Cancelled: Delhi High Court Verdict & Official Notification

DU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2021 Officially Cancelled

The University of Delhi (DU) has released an official notification announcing the cancellation of the Non-Teaching Recruitment 2021 conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). This decision comes in pursuance of the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi judgment dated 02.09.2026 in LPA No. 440/2025 titled University of Delhi & Anr. Vs. Deepak & Ors. and connected legal matters.

Key Highlights of the Cancellation Notice

• Advertisement Cancelled: University Advt. No. Estab.IV/290/2021 dated 23.02.2021 stands cancelled in its entirety.
• Exams & Merit Lists Quashed: Stage-I examinations conducted by NTA for the posts of Senior Assistant, Assistant, and Junior Assistant stand quashed. Consequently, all selection lists declared by NTA are null and void.
• Offer Letters Withdrawn: Offer letters issued to candidates for the post of Library Attendant (letters dated 18.08.2023) and Laboratory Attendant (letters dated 18.08.2023) have been formally withdrawn.
• Fresh Recruitment: The University has informed that a fresh advertisement for these vacancies will be issued in due course.

Summary Table of Affected Posts

What Should Candidates Do Next?

Candidates who applied or were selected in the 2021 recruitment drive are advised to keep a close watch on the official Delhi University website (du.ac.in) for upcoming notifications regarding the fresh recruitment process and re-advertisement of posts.