The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has officially announced the Stage 1 Online Examination dates and comprehensive recruitment details for 1,732 Group A, B, and C vacancies in 2025. Candidates gearing up for this recruitment drive can check the official announcement released on 5th December 2025. For an in-depth look at the official breakdown, you can review the DDA Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Breakdown – Official Details.
The exams are scheduled to take place from 16th December 2025 to 3rd January 2026. Reviewing specific subject patterns is crucial for success, and you can explore resources like DDA JE Syllabus & Exam Pattern, DDA Stenographer Syllabus & Exam Pattern, DDA Patwari Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025, and DDA MTS Syllabus & Exam Pattern.
DDA Recruitment 2025 Overview & Key Highlights
The recruitment drive (Advertisement Number: 09/2025/Rectt. Cell/Pers./DDA) covers a wide range of job roles. The age limit reference date was set for 05/11/2025, and the application fee deadline concluded on 7th November 2025. Stay updated with post-wise schedules using DDA Exam Date 2025 Released – Click to Check Schedule, and verify your results or scorecards later through DDA Answer Key 2025 – Click Here to Download.
Vacancy Distribution
A total of 1,732 vacancies are distributed across multiple groups and categories:
| Groups | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Group A | 53 |
| Group B | 324 |
| Group C | 1355 |
| Total | 1732 |
| Categories | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 769 |
| SC | 207 |
| ST | 131 |
| OBC | 452 |
| EWS | 173 |
| Total | 1732 |
DDA Group A Vacancy 2025
| Posts | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dy. Director (Arch.) | 01 | 01 | 01 | — | 01 | 04 |
| Dy. Director (Public Relations) | 01 | — | — | — | — | 01 |
| Dy. Director (Planning) | 02 | — | — | — | 02 | 04 |
| Assistant Director (Planning) | 10 | 02 | 03 | 01 | 03 | 19 |
| Assistant Director (Arch.) | 06 | 01 | 01 | — | — | 08 |
| Assistant Director (Landscape) | — | — | — | 01 | — | 01 |
| Assistant Director (System) | 02 | — | — | — | 01 | 03 |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | 07 | — | — | 01 | 02 | 10 |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) | 01 | — | 01 | — | 01 | 03 |
| Total | 30 | 04 | 06 | 03 | 10 | 53 |
DDA Group B Vacancy 2025
| Posts | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director (Ministerial) | 09 | 01 | 02 | 01 | 02 | 15 |
| Legal Assistant | 05 | — | — | — | 02 | 07 |
| Planning Assistant | 17 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 03 | 23 |
| Architectural Assistant | 04 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 02 | 09 |
| Programmer | 02 | 01 | — | 01 | 02 | 06 |
| Junior Engineer JE (Civil) | 45 | 07 | 11 | 03 | 38 | 104 |
| Junior Engineer JE (Electrical/Mechanical) | 32 | 06 | 08 | 04 | 17 | 67 |
| Sectional Officer (Horticulture) | 51 | 07 | 08 | 03 | 06 | 75 |
| Naib Tehsildar | 05 | — | — | — | 01 | 06 |
| Jr. Translators (Official language) | 04 | — | 01 | — | 01 | 06 |
| Assistant Security Officer (Non-ministerial) | 05 | — | — | — | 01 | 06 |
| Total | 179 | 24 | 32 | 14 | 75 | 324 |
DDA Group C Vacancy 2025
| Posts | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surveyor | 04 | — | 01 | — | 01 | 06 |
| Stenographer Grade D | 24 | 02 | 05 | 08 | 05 | 44 |
| Patwari | 33 | 08 | 12 | 04 | 22 | 79 |
| Mali | 118 | 30 | 35 | 22 | 77 | 282 |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | 86 | 20 | 26 | 14 | 53 | 199 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 298 | 84 | 91 | 63 | 209 | 745 |
| Total | 563 | 144 | 170 | 111 | 367 | 1355 |
Application Fee Structure
Candidates were required to submit the non-refundable application fee by 7th November 2025:
- UR, OBC(NCL), EWS – Rs. 2500/-
- For PwBD/ Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen/Female candidates and candidates belonging to SC and ST – Rs. 1500/-
Educational Qualifications & Age Limits
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Dy. Director (Architect) | (i) Master of Architecture in Urban Design, Conservation, Landscape, or Building Engineering (ii) Degree in Architecture from a recognised University/ Institution or equivalent. (iii) At least 05 years’ experience in an Architectural Office in a responsible capacity. (iv) Membership of the Council of Architecture. Desirable- Associate Membership of the Indian Institute of Architects or equivalent |
| Deputy Director (Public Relations) | (i) PG Diploma or Degree in Journalism/Mass Communication/Public Relations/Advertisement or equivalent from a recognised University or Institute. (ii) 06 years Journalism experience in a responsible capacity in a Newspaper/News Agency (Print or Electronic media) of repute or equivalent, experience of publicity and public relations work in a Govt. Department or Commercial Publicity Organisation of repute |
| Deputy/Assistant Director (Planning) | (i) Bachelor’s Degree in Planning/Architecture/Civil/Municipal Engineering or Master’s Degree in Geography/Sociology/Economics from a recognised University/Institute or equivalent. (ii) Post graduation in Planning with specialisation in any of the fields of Town/City/Urban/Housing/Transport/ Environmental Planning from a recognised University/Institute or equivalent. (iii) Only for Deputy Director (Planning) At least 05 years of experience in a planning office in a development authority, a local body, or in a Government Undertaking. |
| Assistant Director Architect | (i) Post-Graduation qualification either in Architecture or in Urban Design or Conservation or Landscape, or Building Engineering. (ii) Degree in Architecture from a recognised University/ Institution or equivalent. (iii) Membership of the Council of Architecture. |
| Assistant Director (Landscape) | 1. Post-Graduation Diploma in Landscape Architecture. 2. Degree in Architecture from recognised University/ Institution or equivalent. OR Bachelor’s Degree in Botany or Agriculture or Horticulture from a recognised University/ Institution. 3. At least one year of experience in Landscape Planning in a responsible capacity. |
| Assistant Director (System) | a) M. E/ M. Tech. in Computer Science / IT with First Class or minimum 60% marks in aggregate from Govt. recognised Institution / University. OR b) B.E. / B. Tech./M.Sc. in Computer Science / IT/ MCA with First Class or minimum 60% marks in aggregate from Govt. recognised Institution / University and with one-year experience in relevant field. |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | (a) Obtained a degree in Civil Engineering from a University from a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other Educational Institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as Universities under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956; OR (b) Passed Sections A and B of the Institution Examinations of the Institution of Engineers (India) in Civil Engineering; OR (c) Obtained a degree/diploma in Civil Engineering from such foreign University/College/Institution and under such conditions as may be recognized by the Government for the purpose from time to time. |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) | Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from a recognised University/Institution. |
| Assistant Director (Ministerial) | Master of Business Administration or equivalent with specialisation in Personnel, HR, Industrial Relations, Real Estate/Urban Management, Finance, Marketing. |
| Posts | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Dy. Director (Architect) | maximum 40 years |
| Deputy Director (Public Relations) | maximum 40 years |
| Deputy Director (Planning) | maximum 40 years |
| Assistant Director (Planning) | maximum 35 years |
| Assistant Director Architect | maximum 35 years |
| Assistant Director (Landscape) | maximum 35 years |
| Assistant Director (System) | maximum 30 years |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | 21-30 years |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) | 21-30 years |
| Assistant Director (Ministerial) | maximum 30 years |
| Legal Assistant, Planning Assistant, Architectural Assistant, Programmer | maximum 30 years |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) (Elect./Mech.) | 18 to 27 years |
| Sectional Officer (Horticulture), Junior Translator (Official Language) | Max 30 years |
| Naib Tehsildar | 21 – 30 Years |
| Assistant Security Officer (NonMinisterial) | 18 to 27 years |
| Surveyor | 18 to 25 years |
| Stenographer Grade- ‘D’ | 18 to 30 years |
| Patwari | 21 to 27 years |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | 21 to 27 years |
| Mali | 18 – 25 Years |
| MTS (NonMinisterial) | 21 to 27 years |
Selection Process
Selection processes vary across posts and may include single-stage online examinations, interviews, computer-based tests, and typing/skill tests. For AEE (Civil), selection is based on the non-recommended candidate lists available on the UPSC PRATIBHA Setu portal for candidates who qualified all stages of the UPSC Engineering Service Examination (ESE)-2024 in their respective discipline.
| Posts | Selection Process |
|---|---|
| Dy. Director | Single Stage online examination followed by an Interview (qualifying in nature) |
| Assistant Director | Single Stage online examination followed by an Interview (qualifying in nature) |
| AEE (Civil) | Eligible aspirants’ selection will be made through the non-recommended candidates’ lists available on the UPSC PRATIBHA Setu portal for candidates who qualified all the stages (i.e Prelims, Mains & Interview) of UPSC Engineering Service Examination (ESE)-2024 in their respective discipline but did not make it to the final list. |
| Legal Assistant | Single-stage computer-based examination |
| Planning Assistant | Single-stage computer-based examination |
| Architectural Assistant | Single-stage computer-based examination |
| Programmer | Single-stage computer-based examination |
| Junior Engineer JE (Civil) | Single-stage computer-based examination |
| SO (Horticulture) | Single-stage computer-based examination |
| Naib Tehsildar | Single-stage computer-based examination |
| Jr. Translators (Official language) | 2-stage examination (Stage I online and Stage II conventional type, i.e. pen & paper method) |
| Assistant Security Officer | Single-stage computer-based examination |
| Surveyor | Single-stage computer-based examination |
| Stenographer Grade D | Single-stage online examination followed by Typing Test & skill test. |
| Patwari | Single-stage computer-based examination |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Single-stage computer-based examination, Objective Multiple Choice Type, followed by a typing test of the shortlisted candidates |
| Mali | Single Stage Online examination |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | Single-stage computer-based examination |
Salary Structure
| Posts | Pay Level | Pay Band | Grade Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dy. Director | Level 11 | Rs. 67,700 – Rs. 2,08,700 | Rs. 6600 |
| Assistant Director | Level 10 | Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500 | Rs. 5400 |
| AEE (Civil) | Level 10 | Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 1,77,500 | Rs. 5400 |
| Legal Assistant | Level 7 | Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400 | Rs. 4600 |
| Planning Assistant | Level 7 | Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400 | Rs. 4600 |
| Architectural Assistant | Level 7 | Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400 | Rs. 4600 |
| Programmer | Level 6 | Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400 | Rs. 4200 |
| Junior Engineer JE (Civil) | Level 6 | Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400 | Rs. 4200 |
| SO (Horticulture) | Level 7 | Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400 | Rs. 4600 |
| Naib Tehsildar | Level 6 | Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400 | Rs. 4200 |
| Jr. Translators (Official language) | Level 6 | Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400 | Rs. 4200 |
| Assistant Security Officer (Non-Ministerial) | Level 5 | Rs. 29,200- Rs. 92300 | Rs. 2800 |
| Surveyor | Level 5 | Rs. 29,200- Rs. 92300 | Rs. 2800 |
| Stenographer Grade D | Level 4 | Rs. 25,500- Rs. 81,100 | Rs. 2400 |
| Patwari | Level 3 | Rs. 21,700- Rs. 69,100 | Rs. 2000 |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | Level 2 | Rs. 5200-Rs. 20200 | Rs. 1900 |
| Mali | Level 1 | Rs. 18,000- Rs. 56,900 | Rs. 1800 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | Level 1 | Rs. 18,000- Rs. 56,900 | Rs. 1800 |
Steps to Apply for DDA Recruitment 2025
- Go to the official website of the Delhi Development Authority at https://www.dda.gov.in/.
- Now click on “Jobs & Internship” >> “View all”>> “Latest Jobs”>> “Job Category”>>“ Direct Recruitment 2025”.
- Read the instructions carefully and click on the “Click Here” hyperlink next to the “To Register” bullet point to initiate the registration process for the DDA Online Application.
- Candidates are required to provide their valid personal E-mail ID and Mobile Number for sucessfully Registration.
- OTPs will be sent to the candidate’s Mobile No. & E-mail ID, separately. The candidate must enter both OTPs to verify the Mobile No. & E-mail ID, respectively.
- Fill DDA Application Form 2025 by providing the required information, i.e., Personal Details, Contact Details, educational qualification, age, experience, and other details required.
- Upload the live photo and the signature in Jpg/JPEG format
- Pay the application fee and submit your application before the last date.
- Download the DDA Application Form and take a printout for future reference.
Following successful application submission and as exam dates approach (16th December 2025 to 3rd January 2026), candidates should promptly download their admit cards, verify exam center details, and prepare necessary travel arrangements.
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