DU Senior Assistant and Assistant 2026 Syllabus: Preliminary, Main and Skill Test Topics
Topic-wise syllabus for Delhi University Senior Assistant and Assistant 2026 (R&P/323/2026): reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English, general awareness, computer skills and office procedures, with a plan before 9 November.
Stages of selection
The selection for DU Senior Assistant and Assistant 2026 has three stages, as reported in the advertisement: a preliminary test, a main exam and a skill test. The exact marks, duration and the weight of each stage are set in the advertisement, so read it before you start.
Preliminary test
The preliminary test is the screening stage. Expect the usual office-post mix:
- Reasoning: series, analogy, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, syllogism and seating arrangement.
- Quantitative aptitude: percentage, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, averages, time and work, speed and distance, simple and compound interest, and data interpretation with tables and charts.
- English comprehension: reading passages, para jumbles, fill in the blanks, error spotting and synonyms or antonyms.
- General awareness: current affairs, Indian polity, economy, history, geography and science, with a focus on the last 12 months.
Main exam
The main exam goes deeper into the subjects of the post. Candidates should expect questions on:
- Office procedures: file handling, noting and drafting, and the basic rules of government correspondence.
- English and Hindi: grammar, precis writing, letter writing, and comprehension.
- General studies and current affairs at a higher level than the preliminary test.
- Basic computer knowledge: MS Office, internet, email and digital systems used in offices.
Check the advertisement for the exact topics and the pass mark for each part.
Skill test
The skill test checks the practical skills of the post. For Assistant and Senior Assistant roles, this usually covers:
- Typing: English and Hindi typing speed and accuracy, where the advertisement asks for it.
- Computer work: word processing, spreadsheets and data entry.
- Office tasks: drafting, noting and handling records.
Practise typing for 15 minutes a day from now. It is the stage most candidates neglect.
Study plan
With the deadline on 9 November 2026 for applications, and an exam later, use this order:
- Week 1: Reasoning and quantitative aptitude, one hour each, daily.
- Week 2: English comprehension and grammar, plus general awareness with current affairs.
- Week 3: Office procedures, Hindi and English writing, and computer basics.
- Week 4: Mock tests with time limits, then revise weak topics.
- Ongoing: Typing practice, 15 minutes a day.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the official syllabus? In advertisement R&P/323/2026 on du.ac.in.
Is the skill test compulsory? The advertisement sets it as a stage, so treat it as compulsory and prepare for it.
Which subject carries the most weight? Check the advertisement, since weightage is set there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. It is in the advertisement R&P/323/2026 on du.ac.in. Check it before you start.
Yes. The skill test checks the office and typing skills the post needs. Confirm the details in the advertisement.
Reasoning and aptitude first, then general awareness, then the main exam subjects, with the skill test last.
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