NTA DU Recruitment 2021 Cancelled: Delhi High Court Quashes Exam, Merit Lists & Offer Letters
University of Delhi (DU) has officially cancelled Advt. No. Estab.IV/290/2021 following the Delhi High Court judgement. NTA Stage-I exam results and offer letters for Non-Teaching posts stand quashed.
NTA DU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2021 Cancelled by Delhi University
The University of Delhi (DU) has released an official notification regarding the complete cancellation of the Non-Teaching Recruitment under Advertisement No. Estab.IV/290/2021 dated 23.02.2021. This action follows the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi's judgement dated September 2, 2026, in LPA No. 440/2025 titled University of Delhi & Anr. Vs. Deepak & Ors. and connected matters.
Key Summary of the DU Cancellation Notice
- Advt. No. Estab.IV/290/2021 Cancelled: The entire recruitment advertisement issued on 23.02.2021 has been cancelled by DU.
- NTA Stage-I Exams Quashed: Stage-I examinations conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for the posts of Senior Assistant, Assistant, and Junior Assistant stand quashed. Consequently, all merit lists released by NTA for these posts are void.
- Appointment / Offer Letters Withdrawn: Offer letters issued for the posts of Library Attendant (dated 18.08.2023) and Laboratory Attendant (dated 18.08.2023) have been officially withdrawn.
- Fresh Advertisement: DU has announced that a fresh advertisement for non-teaching posts will be issued in due course.
Details Overview Table
| University Name | University of Delhi (DU) |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Advertisement Reference | Estab.IV/290/2021 dated 23.02.2021 |
| Court Order Detail | Delhi High Court judgement dated 02.09.2026 (LPA No. 440/2025) |
| Posts Affected | Senior Assistant, Assistant, Junior Assistant, Library Attendant, Laboratory Attendant |
| Current Status | Recruitment Cancelled & Offer Letters Withdrawn |
| Next Step | Fresh Advertisement to be issued in due course |
Impact on Candidates
Candidates who participated in the NTA DU Stage-I written examination or received appointment/offer letters for Library Attendant and Laboratory Attendant posts in August 2023 are affected by this withdrawal. All aspirants are advised to keep a close watch on the official Delhi University website for upcoming announcements regarding fresh notifications.