The Delhi Development Authority has officially announced the Stage 1 Online Examination dates for DDA Recruitment 2025. The exams are scheduled to be held from 16th December 2025 to 3rd January 2026.
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is conducting recruitment for 1,732 vacancies across various Group A, B, and C positions, including Junior Engineer (JE), Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Patwari, Sectional Officer, Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE), and Stenographer. Following the official announcement on 5th December 2025, the Stage 1 Online Examination is confirmed to take place from 16th December 2025 to 3rd January 2026. Please refer to this article for the detailed post-wise exam schedule.
DDA Recruitment 2025- Overview
The DDA Recruitment 2025 selection process includes an online examination and a subsequent interview, depending on specific post requirements. Candidates should ensure all application details are accurate and submitted before the deadline to avoid any potential technical complications during the registration phase.
DDA Exam Date 2025 Out
The Delhi Development Authority has officially confirmed the Stage 1 Online Examination schedule for the 1,732 available Group A, B, and C positions. According to the latest official notification, the examination will be conducted from 16th December 2025 to 3rd January 2026. Access the link below to view the post-wise official schedule.
Delhi Development Authority Vacancy 2025
The Delhi Development Authority has detailed the vacancies under Recruitment Advertisement No. 09/2025/Rectt. Cell/Pers./DDA. The 1,732 positions include opportunities for Junior Engineer (JE), Stenographer Grade D, Deputy Director, Assistant Director, Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE), Naib Tehsildar, Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), and several other key roles.
DDA Vacancy 2025 [Group-wise] |
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| Groups | Vacancies |
| Group A | 53 |
| Group B | 324 |
| Group C | 1355 |
| Total | 1732 |
DDA Vacancy 2025 [Category-wise] |
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| Categories | Vacancies |
| UR | 769 |
| SC | 207 |
| ST | 131 |
| OBC | 452 |
| EWS | 173 |
| Total | 1732 |
DDA Group A Vacancy 2025
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
DDA Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Applicants for the Delhi Development Authority Recruitment 2025 must strictly adhere to the defined eligibility criteria. Failure to meet the minimum educational or age requirements will result in disqualification from the selection process.
Educational Qualification
Candidates can review the essential educational qualifications for each post in the provided table. For comprehensive details regarding eligibility requirements, please refer to the official DDA Recruitment 2025 Notification.
| 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. |
Note: Please consult the official DDA Notification 2025 PDF for a complete breakdown of educational qualifications for all advertised posts.
Age Limit (as on 05/11/2025)
Post-wise age limit requirements have been specified in the official notification. Please refer to the detailed age criteria section below for post-specific information.
| 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 |
DDA Recruitment 2025 Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay the specified application fee online by the 7th November 2025 deadline during the form submission process.
- UR, OBC(NCL), EWS- Rs. 2500/-
- For PwBD/ Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen/Female candidates and candidates belonging to SC and ST – Rs. 1500/-
Note: Application fees for UR, OBC(NCL), and EWS categories are non-refundable. For other categories, refunds may be applicable based on qualification status in the examination.
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.
DDA Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
The selection process stages are outlined in the table below based on historical data. Any updates to the selection criteria following the release of the official DDA Recruitment 2025 Notification will be reflected here.
| Posts | Selection Process |
| Dy. Director | Single Stage online examination followed by an Interview (qualifying in nature) |
| Assistant Director | |
| 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 | |
| Architectural Assistant | |
| Programmer | |
| Junior Engineer JE (Civil) | |
| SO (Horticulture) | |
| Naib Tehsildar | |
| 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 |
DDA Exam Pattern 2025
While exact exam patterns will be provided in the official notification, candidates can expect 120 questions covering Reasoning Ability, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and specific technical disciplines.
| DDA Syllabus & Exam Patterns | |
| DDA JE Syllabus & Exam Pattern | DDA Stenographer Syllabus & Exam Pattern |
| DDA Patwari Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025 | DDA MTS Syllabus & Exam Pattern |
Delhi Development Authority DDA Salary 2025
The Delhi Development Authority offers a competitive salary structure ranging from Pay Level 1 to 11, aligned with the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). This includes basic pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other benefits, subject to standard deductions like PF and NPS. See below for a detailed salary breakdown.
| 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 |
FAQs
Is DDA Exam Date 2025 announced?
Yes, the DDA Exam Date 2025 has been officially announced; examinations are scheduled from 16th December 2025 to 3rd January 2026.
For which posts DDA Recruitment 2025 Vacancy announced?
Vacancies have been announced across various Group A, B, and C positions. Detailed post-wise vacancy information is available within this article.
What is the full form of DDA?
DDA is the acronym for the Delhi Development Authority.
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