🏛️ Delhi College of Arts & Commerce Permanent / Sanctioned Cadre
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DCAC Recruitment 2026: 1 Principal Post – Apply Online @ rec.uod.ac.in

⏳ Application Deadline: 21 November 2026 (8 days remaining). Download / Apply Now ↓
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Verified Notification Data
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Total Vacancies
1 Post
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Salary / Remuneration
1
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Selection / Apply Mode
Online Portal
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Closing Date
21 November 2026
🏛️ 1. Conducting Organization Delhi College of Arts & Commerce 📑 2. Advertisement Reference No. Advt. No. DelhiCollegeofArtsCommerce/Rect/2026
💼 3. Nature of Employment Permanent / Sanctioned Cadre 🎯 4. Exact Post & Vacancy Count 1 (1 Post)
📮 5. Application / Selection Mode 1 📅 6. Crucial Dates & Timings 21 November 2026
📍 7. Exact Physical Venue / Address
Delhi College of Arts & Commerce Regional Headquarters, New Delhi, Delhi, India
💵 8. Application Fee Rs. 2000/-
🎓 Eligibility & Qualification Recruiting Body: Delhi College of Arts & Commerce, University of DelhiAdvt No: DCAC/Advt./Principal/2026/677Total Posts: 1Post Name: PrincipalEmployment Nature: Permanent (Academic Pay Level 14, 7th CPC)Application Mode: OnlineLast Date: 21-11-2026Application Fee: Rs. 2000/-Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay ScalePost DesignationVacanciesAge LimitMonthly RemunerationPrincipal1As per UGC RegulationsAcademi... 🌐 Authority Official Website Refer Official Notification Document
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📋 Candidate Application Checklist

Candidates must verify and arrange the following documents in chronological order prior to submitting their application:

✅ Bio-data / Proforma: Duly completed, signed application form (per notification format).
✅ Original Certificates: 10th / Matriculation (DOB proof), Essential Degrees & Marksheets.
✅ Self-Attested Photocopies: Two complete sets of photocopies of all relevant testimonials.
✅ Passport Photographs: 2 to 4 recent passport-size colour photographs (same as bio-data).
✅ Valid Photo ID Proof: Original Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, or PAN Card.
✅ Experience & NOC: Experience certificates and "No Objection Certificate" if currently employed.

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In the event of a disproportionately high candidate turnout for the selection process, the competent committee reserves the discretionary right to conduct an objective preliminary written / screening test to shortlist candidates before calling them for personal interview.

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📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines

  • Recruiting Body: Delhi College of Arts & Commerce, University of Delhi
  • Advt No: DCAC/Advt./Principal/2026/677
  • Total Posts: 1
  • Post Name: Principal
  • Employment Nature: Permanent (Academic Pay Level 14, 7th CPC)
  • Application Mode: Online
  • Last Date: 21-11-2026
  • Application Fee: Rs. 2000/-

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Post DesignationVacanciesAge LimitMonthly Remuneration
Principal1As per UGC RegulationsAcademic Pay Level 14 (7th CPC)

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

  • Ph.D. Degree is mandatory.
  • Candidate must be a Professor or Associate Professor with a minimum of 15 years of total teaching/research experience in Universities, Colleges, and other higher education institutions.
  • A minimum of 10 research publications in UGC-CARE List and SCOPUS indexed journals is required.
  • Candidate must possess a minimum Research Score of 110 as per Annexure V.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

  1. All applications will be scrutinized by a Screening Committee (Chairperson, Governing Body + 2 members + 1 academician for reserved categories if applicable).
  2. A list of eligible candidates will be prepared, and points will be awarded based on University-notified criteria.
  3. The Governing Body will forward a panel of names recommended by a Selection Committee (Chairperson of Governing Body, 2 nominated Governing Body members including one academic administration expert, and 2 VC nominees).

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

  • Original Matriculation Certificate for Date of Birth proof.
  • Ph.D. and all relevant degree certificates/mark sheets.
  • Experience certificates for 15 years of teaching/research.
  • Proof of 10 research publications (UGC-CARE/SCOPUS) and Research Score calculation sheet.
  • Valid Category Certificate (if applicable).
  • Application fee payment receipt.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the last date to apply for DCAC Principal recruitment? The last date for receipt of application is November 21, 2026.
  • Is the application mode online or offline? The application mode is strictly Online via rec.uod.ac.in.
  • What is the application fee for DCAC Principal post? The application fee is Rs. 2000/-, which is non-refundable.
  • What is the salary for DCAC Principal? The post is in Academic Pay Level 14 as per the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix.

For complete details on screening guidelines and indicative proforma, please read the Download Delhi College of Arts & Commerce Principal Official Notification PDF.