NTA DU Recruitment 2021 Cancelled: Delhi University Quashes Non-Teaching Posts Recruitment
Delhi University has official cancelled Advt. No. Estab.IV/290/2021 for DU NTA Non-Teaching recruitment following Delhi High Court order. Stage-I exam, merit lists, and offer letters stand withdrawn.

DU NTA Non-Teaching Recruitment 2021 Cancelled by Delhi University
In a major update for job aspirants, the University of Delhi (DU) has officially cancelled the recruitment process initiated under Advt. No. Estab.IV/290/2021 (dated 23.02.2021) for various non-teaching posts. The decision comes following the judgement passed by the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi in LPA No. 440/2025 (University of Delhi & Anr. Vs. Deepak & Ors.).
Key Highlights of DU Recruitment Cancellation Notification
- Advertisement Cancelled: University Advertisement No. Estab.IV/290/2021 dated 23.02.2021 has been completely cancelled.
- Exams Quashed: Stage-I examinations conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for Senior Assistant, Assistant, and Junior Assistant posts stand quashed.
- Merit List Cancelled: All merit lists declared by NTA in pursuance of the 2021 recruitment are quashed.
- Offer Letters Withdrawn: Offer letters issued for Library Attendant and Laboratory Attendant posts dated 18.08.2023 have been officially withdrawn.
- Fresh Recruitment: A fresh advertisement for these posts will be issued by Delhi University in due course.
Affected Posts Summary
| Post Name | Status of Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Senior Assistant | Stage-I Exam & Selection Quashed |
| Assistant | Stage-I Exam & Selection Quashed |
| Junior Assistant | Stage-I Exam & Selection Quashed |
| Library Attendant | Offer Letters (issued 18.08.2023) Withdrawn |
| Laboratory Attendant | Offer Letters (issued 18.08.2023) Withdrawn |
What's Next for Candidates?
Candidates who had applied for the DU Non-Teaching Recruitment 2021 under NTA are advised to keep a close watch on the official Delhi University website (du.ac.in) as the university has stated that a fresh advertisement for these non-teaching vacancies will be released in due course.