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DDA Recruitment 2025: Apply for 1723 Vacancies by 05/11/2025
Overview: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) invites applications for 1723 vacancies across various posts including Deputy Director, Assistant Director, Junior Engineer, Stenographer Grade D, Patwari, and more under the DDA Recruitment 2025. Eligible candidates can apply online from 05/10/2025 to 05/11/2025 via the official website (www.dda.gov.in). Explore government jobs in Delhi 2025, eligibility criteria, age limits, qualifications, and the DDA selection process below.
Important Dates for DDA Recruitment 2025 |
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| Notification Date: | 26-09-2025 |
| Online Application Period: | 05-10-2025 to 05-11-2025 |
Application Fee |
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| UR/OBC/EWS Candidates: | Rs. 2500/- (Non-Refundable) |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Female/Transgender: | Rs. 1500/- (Refundable post-exam, minus bank charges) |
| Pay online via the DDA portal. Fees are non-refundable for UR/OBC/EWS. | |
Age Limit (As on 05/11/2025) |
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| Age Range: |
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Important Links |
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| Apply Online: | DDA Application Portal |
| Official Website: | DDA Website |
| Official Notification: | Download PDF |
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DDA Eligibility Criteria for Recruitment 2025
Below are the simplified eligibility criteria for DDA Recruitment 2025 as of 05/11/2025 for all posts.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Experience & Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director (Architect) | Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture; Registered with Council of Architecture. | 7 years in architecture and town planning. Age Limit: 35 years |
| Deputy Director (Public Relation) | Post Graduate Degree/Diploma in Journalism/Mass Communication/Public Relations; Degree in any discipline. | 7 years in journalism/public relations. Age Limit: 35 years |
| Deputy Director (Planning) | Bachelor’s Degree in Planning/Architecture/Civil/Municipal Engineering OR Master’s Degree in Geography/Sociology/Economics; Master’s in Planning. | 7 years in planning. Age Limit: 35 years |
| Assistant Director (Planning) | Bachelor’s Degree in Planning/Architecture/Civil/Municipal Engineering OR Master’s Degree in Geography/Sociology/Economics; Master’s in Planning. | 2 years in planning. Age Limit: 30 years |
| Assistant Director (Architect) | Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture; Registered with Council of Architecture. | 2 years in architecture. Age Limit: 30 years |
| Assistant Director (Landscape) | Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture/Botany/Agriculture/Horticulture OR Planning; Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture/Planning. | 2 years in landscape planning. Age Limit: 30 years |
| Assistant Director (System) | Master’s Degree in Computer Science/Computer Applications/IT OR BE/B.Tech in Computer Science/IT/Electronics. | Not mandatory; desirable experience in programming. Age Limit: 30 years |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | Degree in Civil Engineering; Qualified UPSC ESE 2024 (all stages, not final list). | Not required. Age Limit: 21-30 years |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) | Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering; Qualified UPSC ESE 2024 (all stages, not final list). | Not required. Age Limit: 21-30 years |
| Assistant Director (Ministerial) | Graduate; MBA/CA/PG in Personnel Management/HR. | 3 years desirable in supervisory role. Age Limit: 30 years |
| Legal Assistant | Degree in Law; 3 years’ experience as Legal Practitioner or in legal work in Govt./PSU. | 3 years in legal practice/work. Age Limit: 30 years |
| Planning Assistant | Bachelor’s Degree in Planning/Architecture. | Not required. Age Limit: 30 years |
| Architectural Assistant | Degree in Architecture; Registered with Council of Architecture. | Not required. Age Limit: 30 years |
| Programmer | BE/B.Tech in Computer Science/IT/Electronics OR MCA/M.Sc in Computer Science. | Not required. Age Limit: 30 years |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Diploma in Civil Engineering. | Not required. Age Limit: 18-27 years |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical) | Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering. | Not required. Age Limit: 18-27 years |
| Sectional Officer (Horticulture) | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Botany; Desirable: Master’s Degree in relevant field. | Not required. Age Limit: 18-27 years |
| Naib Tehsildar | Graduate; Desirable: Knowledge of revenue laws, computer proficiency. | Not required. Age Limit: 21-30 years |
| Junior Translator (Official Language) | Master’s Degree in Hindi with English OR Master’s Degree in English with Hindi; Recognized Diploma/Certificate in Translation. | 2 years’ translation experience (if no Diploma/Certificate). Age Limit: 30 years |
| Assistant Security Officer (Non-Ministerial) | Bachelor’s Degree; Physical standards as per rules. | 3 years in security/firefighting or defense/police service. Age Limit: 18-27 years (relaxable up to 40 for departmental candidates) |
| Surveyor | Diploma OR 2 years’ National Trade Certificate in Surveying. | 2 years in survey work. Age Limit: 18-25 years |
| Stenographer Grade-D | 12th Class or equivalent; Typing: 40 w.p.m. (Eng) / 35 w.p.m. (Hindi); Skill Test required; Desirable: Diploma in Office Management & Secretarial Practice. | Not required. Age Limit: 18-30 years |
| Patwari | Graduate. Desirable: Computer proficiency, knowledge of Urdu/Hindi. | Not required. Age Limit: 21-27 years |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | 12th Class or equivalent; Typing speed: 35 w.p.m. (English) / 30 w.p.m. (Hindi). | Not required. Age Limit: 18-27 years (relaxable up to 40 for DDA employees) |
| Mali | 10th Pass from a recognized Board or institute. | Not required. Age Limit: 18-25 years |
| MTS (Non-Ministerial) | 10th Class Pass OR ITI from a recognized institute. | Not required. Age Limit: 18-27 years (relaxable up to 40 for departmental candidates) |
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakup for DDA Recruitment 2025
Below is the category-wise vacancy distribution for DDA Recruitment 2025 (excluding PwBD and ESM reservations).
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director (Planning) | 19 | 10 | 02 | 03 | 01 | 03 |
| Assistant Director (Architect) | 08 | 06 | 01 | 01 | - | - |
| Assistant Director (Landscape) | 01 | 01 | - | - | - | - |
| Assistant Director (System) | 03 | 02 | - | 01 | - | - |
| Asst. Executive Engineer (Civil) | 10 | 07 | - | 01 | 02 | - |
| Asst. Executive Engineer (Electrical) | 03 | 01 | - | 01 | 01 | - |
| Assistant Director (Ministerial) | 15 | 09 | 01 | 02 | 01 | 02 |
| Legal Assistant | 07 | 05 | - | 02 | - | - |
| Planning Assistant | 23 | 17 | 01 | 01 | - | 03 |
| Architectural Assistant | 09 | 04 | 01 | 01 | - | 01 |
| Programmer | 06 | 02 | - | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | 104 | 45 | 07 | 11 | 03 | 38 |
| Junior Engineer (Elect./Mech.) | 67 | 32 | 06 | 08 | 04 | 17 |
| Sectional Officer (Horticulture) | 75 | 51 | 07 | 08 | 03 | 06 |
| Naib Tehsildar | 06 | 05 | - | - | - | 01 |
| Junior Translator (Official Language) | 06 | 04 | - | 01 | - | 01 |
| Assistant Security Officer | 06 | 05 | - | - | - | 01 |
| Surveyor | 06 | 01 | - | 01 | - | 03 |
| Stenographer Grade-D | 44 | 24 | 02 | 05 | 08 | 05 |
| Patwari | 79 | 33 | 08 | 12 | 04 | 22 |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | 199 | 86 | 20 | 26 | 14 | 53 |
| Mali | 282 | 118 | 30 | 35 | 22 | 77 |
| MTS (Non-Ministerial) | 745 | 298 | 84 | 91 | 63 | 209 |
DDA Recruitment 2025 Salary
| Post | Pay Matrix (7th CPC) |
|---|---|
| Deputy Director (Architect, Public Relation, Planning) | Level 11 |
| Assistant Director (Planning, Architect, Landscape, System, Ministerial), Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil, Electrical) | Level 10 |
| Legal Assistant, Planning Assistant, Architectural Assistant | Level 7 |
| Programmer, Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical/Mechanical), Sectional Officer (Horticulture), Naib Tehsildar, Junior Translator | Level 6 |
| Assistant Security Officer, Surveyor | Level 5 |
| Stenographer Grade – ‘D’ | Level 4 |
| Patwari | Level 3 |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | Level 2 |
| Mali, Multi Tasking Staff | Level 1 |
| For Exact breakup of Salary for any Pay Grade visit | SJS Salary Calculator |
Exam Pattern for DDA Recruitment 2025
The DDA selection process varies by post, including single-stage CBT, two-stage exams (CBT + conventional), or CBT with skill/typing tests. Below is the exam pattern for select posts.
| Post Name | Exam Stages | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director (Architect, Public Relation, Planning) | Stage I: CBT Stage II: Interview |
Stage I: 150 MCQs (Part I: Discipline-specific & Current Affairs, 100 marks; Part II: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English, Computer Knowledge, 50 marks total, 2 hours). Stage II: Interview (15 marks, qualifying). |
| Assistant Director (Planning, Architect, Landscape, System, Ministerial) | Stage I: CBT Stage II: Interview |
Stage I: 150 MCQs (Part I: Discipline-specific & Current Affairs, 100 marks; Part II: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English, Computer Knowledge, 50 marks total, 2 hours). Stage II: Interview (15 marks, qualifying). |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil, Electrical) | Selection via UPSC ESE 2024 | Based on non-recommended candidates from UPSC ESE 2024 who qualified all stages but did not make the final list. |
| Legal Assistant | Single Stage CBT | 150 MCQs (Part I: Legal & Current Affairs, 100 marks; Part II: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English, Computer Knowledge, 50 marks total, 2 hours). |
| Planning Assistant | Single Stage CBT | 150 MCQs (Part I: Planning & Current Affairs, 100 marks; Part II: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English, Computer Knowledge, 50 marks total, 2 hours). |
| Architectural Assistant | Single Stage CBT | 150 MCQs (Part I: Architecture & Current Affairs, 100 marks; Part II: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English, Computer Knowledge, 50 marks total, 2 hours). |
| Programmer | Single Stage CBT | 150 MCQs (Part I: Computer Science/IT & Current Affairs, 100 marks; Part II: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English, Computer Knowledge, 50 marks total, 2 hours). |
| Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical/Mechanical) | Single Stage CBT | 150 MCQs (Part I: Discipline-specific, 100 marks; Part II: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English, Computer Knowledge, 50 marks total, 2 hours). |
| Sectional Officer (Horticulture) | Single Stage CBT | 150 MCQs (Part I: Horticulture, 100 marks; Part II: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English, Computer Knowledge, 50 marks total, 2 hours). |
| Naib Tehsildar | Single Stage CBT | 150 MCQs (Part I: Revenue Laws & General Studies, 100 marks; Part II: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English, Computer Knowledge, 50 marks total, 2 hours). |
| Junior Translator | Stage I: CBT Stage II: Conventional |
Stage I: 200 MCQs (General Hindi & English, 100 marks each, 2 hours). Stage II: Translation & Essay (200 marks, 2 hours). |
| Assistant Security Officer | Single Stage CBT | 150 MCQs (Part I: Security Enforcement, 100 marks; Part II: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English, Computer Knowledge, 50 marks total, 2 hours). |
| Surveyor | Single Stage CBT | 150 MCQs (Part I: Surveying, 100 marks; Part II: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English, Computer Knowledge, 50 marks total, 2 hours). |
| Stenographer Grade-D | Stage I: CBT Stage II: Skill Test Stage III: Typing Test |
Stage I: 220 MCQs (General Intelligence, English, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, 2 hours). Stage II: Dictation (10 min, 80 w.p.m.), Transcription (50 min English/65 min Hindi). Stage III: Typing Test (10 min, 40 w.p.m. English/35 w.p.m. Hindi). |
| Patwari | Single Stage CBT | 200 MCQs (General Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, English, Hindi/Urdu, Relevant Acts, Computer Knowledge, 2 hours 15 min). |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | Stage I: CBT Stage II: Typing Test |
Stage I: 150 MCQs (Mathematical Abilities, Reasoning, English, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, 2 hours). Stage II: Typing Test (10 min, 35 w.p.m. English/30 w.p.m. Hindi). |
| Mali | Single Stage CBT | 150 MCQs (Part I: Horticulture, 100 marks; Part II: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English, Computer Knowledge, 50 marks total, 2 hours). |
| MTS (Non-Ministerial) | Single Stage CBT | 120 MCQs (Numerical Ability, Reasoning, General Awareness, English, Computer Knowledge, 2 hours). |
Note: Penalty for wrong answers: 1/3rd of marks allotted per question. Minimum qualifying marks: UR: 40%, OBC/EWS: 35%, SC/ST: 30%. Interview (where applicable) is qualifying in nature.
How to Apply for DDA Recruitment 2025
- Visit the DDA website www.dda.gov.in and navigate to Jobs & Internship > View All > Latest Jobs > Direct Recruitment 2025.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number to receive login credentials.
- Fill the DDA online application form with personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload photo, signature, and documents (e.g., educational certificates, SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD certificates) as per guidelines.
- Pay the fee online (Rs. 2500 for UR/OBC/EWS, Rs. 1500 for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Female).
- Submit the form and retain a printout for future reference.
- Ensure accuracy; no changes allowed post-submission.
Note: Only one application per post. Multiple applications require separate fees. Apply before 05/11/2025.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - DDA Recruitment 2025
🏢 What is DDA Recruitment 2025?
The DDA Recruitment 2025 is a recruitment drive by the Delhi Development Authority for 363 vacancies in posts like Deputy Director, Assistant Director, Junior Engineer, Stenographer Grade D, and more. Applications are open from 05/10/2025 to 05/11/2025 via www.dda.gov.in.
🎓 What is the eligibility for DDA Recruitment 2025?
Eligibility for DDA Recruitment 2025 requires a minimum age of 18 years (max 35 years, varies by post) as of 05/11/2025, with relaxations (SC/ST: +5 years, OBC: +3 years, PwBD: +10 years). Educational qualifications and experience must be from recognized institutions. Check the DDA Job Notification at www.dda.gov.in.
💰 What is the application fee for DDA Recruitment 2025?
The application fee for DDA Recruitment 2025 is:
- UR/OBC/EWS: Rs. 2500/- (non-refundable)
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Female: Rs. 1500/- (refundable post-exam, minus bank charges)
📋 What is the selection process for DDA Recruitment 2025?
The DDA selection process includes a computer-based test (CBT), skill/typing tests (for select posts), and interviews (where applicable). Final merit is based on CBT and interview marks (85:15 ratio, where applicable).
🖥️ How to apply for DDA Recruitment 2025?
To apply for DDA Recruitment 2025:
- Visit www.dda.gov.in.
- Register with email and mobile number.
- Fill the DDA online application form and upload documents.
- Pay the fee online (Rs. 2500 for UR/OBC/EWS, Rs. 1500 for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Submit and print the form for reference.
- Note: Verify DDA eligibility criteria before applying.
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