Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has released a total of 1,732 vacancies for various Group A, B, and C positions, including roles such as Junior Engineer (JE), Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Patwari, Sectional Officer, Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE), Stenographer, and more. The eligible candidates who have applied now have to appear for the Stage 1 Online Examination, for which the DDA Exam Date 2025 has been announced. The exam has been tentatively scheduled for December 2025-January 2025.
DDA Notification 2025 Out
The official DDA Notification 2025 under the Advertisement No. 9/2025/Rectt. Cell/Pers./DDA is now available at the official website of Delhi Development Authority (DDA) at the official website www.dda.gov.in. Candidates interested in the DDA Vacancy 2025 must review the detailed notification to determine their eligibility and obtain complete details.
DDA Recruitment 2025- Overview
The selection process for DDA Recruitment 2025 comprises an online exam and an Interview (as per the post requirements). Candidates interested in appearing for the exam should ensure that they submit their duly filled application form on or before the last date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
| DDA Recruitment 2025- Summary |
Important Details
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Vacancies- 1732
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Important Dates
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Application Fee
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Selection Process
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Salary Structure
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DDA Exam Date 2025
The Delhi Development Authority is now going to conduct the Stage 1 Online Examination for all the eligible candidates who have applied for 1,732 vacancies for various Group A, B, and C positions. The DDA Exam Date 2025 for the online examination has been announced by the officials. The exam has been tentatively scheduled to be conducted in December 2025-January 2026.
Delhi Development Authority Vacancy 2025
Delhi Development Authority has released the vacancy details for various posts under Recruitment Advertisement No. 09/2025/Rectt. Cell/Pers./DDA. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has announced a total of 1732 vacancies available for various positions, including Junior Engineer (JE), Stenographer Grade D, Deputy Director, Assistant Director, Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE), Naib Tehsildar, Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), and other 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
Candidates willing to apply for the Delhi Development Authority Recruitment 2025 must hold the required eligibility criteria. Any candidate failing to meet the eligibility requirements will not be eligible to appear for the selection process.
Educational Qualification
Candidates can check the education qualification required for the post mentioned in the table below. The detailed eligibility criteria have been notified in the 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: Candidates can check the detailed educational qualification for the remaining posts through the DDA Notification 2025 PDF.
Age Limit (as on 05/11/2025)
The post-wise age limit has been released along with the official notification PDF, and the required age for all posts is discussed below.
| 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 Apply Online
Candidates interested in 1732 Junior Engineer (JE), Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Patwari vacancies have to apply online to register themself for the DDA 2025 exam through the official website www.dda.gov.in. As today, 5th November 2025, is the last date to apply online, candidates must hurry up as it is the last opportunity to fill the registration form for DDA Recruitment 2025. To complete the registration process, candidates must ensure to pay the application fee before 7th November 2025 (Extended).
DDA Recruitment 2025 Application Fee
Candidates have to pay the required application fee on or before the last application date i.e. 7th November 2025 through online mode while submitting the application forms.
- UR, OBC(NCL), EWS- Rs. 2500/-
- For PwBD/ Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen/Female candidates and candidates belonging to SC and ST – Rs. 1500/-
Note- The fee paid by UR, OBC(NCL), EWS is non-refundable; however, for other categories, the fee is refundable only if they qualify for the exam.
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
As per the previous year’s data, the selection process for all stages is summarised in the table below. Any changes in the criteria for selecting candidates will be updated here after the release of DDA Recruitment 2025 Notification.
| 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
The topics and number of questions will be released along with the official notification. However, it is expected that 120 questions from Reasoning Ability, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, and Respective Discipline can be asked in the examination.
| 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 (DDA) offers competitive salaries for various posts, with structures ranging from Pay Level 1 to 11. Salaries are structured as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC), including basic pay, allowances (Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, etc.), and deductions (taxes, PF, NPS). Below is a detailed breakdown of DDA Salary 2025 for various key posts based on previous information:
| 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 |
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| DDA JE Previous Year Question Papers | DDA Salary 2025 |
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