Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has released Advertisement No. 09/2025 for Direct DDA Recruitment 2025, offering 1840+ vacancies across 26 different posts including Junior Engineer (JE), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Patwari, Stenographer, Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Mali and several Group A & B officer-level positions.
This is a permanent government job opportunity in Delhi under 7th CPC pay scales. Both freshers and experienced candidates can apply, depending on the post.
DDA Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification No. & Date | 09/2025/Rectt. Cell/Pers./DDA Dt: 26-09-2025 |
| Apply Online Starts | 06-10-2025 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 05-11-2025 (06:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 05-11-2025 (06:00 PM) |
| Exam Date (Stage I) | Dec 2025 – Jan 2026 (Tentative) |
| Exam Date (Stage II, if applicable) | To be Notified |
DDA Recruitment Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS | ₹2500 (Non-refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Ex-Servicemen | ₹1500 (Refundable after exam) |
Fee payment is online only via UPI, Debit/Credit Card, or Net Banking.
DDA Recruitment 2025 Age Limit
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 30–40 years (post-wise)
- Cut-off Date: 05-11-2025
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Departmental (DDA Employees) | Up to 40 years (Group C) |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3–5 years as per rules |
DDA Recruitment 2025 Post-wise Educational Qualification
Group A & B Posts (Require Higher Qualification / Experience)
| Post Name | Qualification | Age Limit | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director (Planning) | Bachelor’s/PG in Planning (No exp. req.) | 35 yrs | 19 |
| Assistant Director (Architect) | Degree in Architecture + PG in Architecture + CoA registration | 35 yrs | 08 |
| Assistant Director (Landscape) | PG Diploma in Landscape Architecture + 1 yr exp. | 35 yrs | 01 |
| Assistant Director (System) | M.Tech CS/IT or BE/B.Tech/MCA + 1 yr exp. | 30 yrs | 03 |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) | Degree in Civil Engg. | 21–30 yrs | 10 |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Electrical) | Degree in Electrical Engg. | 21–30 yrs | 03 |
| Assistant Director (Ministerial) | MBA/Equivalent with specialization | 30 yrs | 15 |
| Legal Assistant | Law Degree + 3 yrs exp. | 30 yrs | 07 |
| Planning Assistant | Bachelor’s in Planning/Architecture | 30 yrs | 23 |
| Architectural Assistant | Bachelor’s in Architecture | 30 yrs | 09 |
| Programmer | B.E/B.Tech/MCA + 1 yr exp. | 30 yrs | 06 |
| Before applying online, it’s important for interested candidates to carefully read through the entire notification. Vacancy Board |
Group C Posts (Freshers Eligible, Large Vacancies)
| Post | Qualification | Age Limit | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | Diploma/B.Tech Civil | 18–27 yrs | 104 |
| Junior Engineer (Electrical/Mech.) | Diploma/B.Tech (EE/Mech.) | 18–27 yrs | 67 |
| Sectional Officer (Horticulture) | B.Sc Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry | 30 yrs | 75 |
| Naib Tehsildar | Graduate with 50% marks (Law preferred) | 21–30 yrs | 06 |
| Junior Translator (Official Language) | Master’s in Hindi/English + Diploma in Translation | 30 yrs | 06 |
| Assistant Security Officer | Graduate + Physical Standards + 3 yrs exp. | 18–27 yrs | 06 |
| Surveyor | Diploma/ITI in Surveying + 2 yrs exp. | 18–25 yrs | 06 |
| Stenographer Grade D | 12th + Steno Skill Test | 18–30 yrs | 44 |
| Patwari | Graduate + Computer Proficiency | 21–27 yrs | 79 |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | 12th Pass + Typing | 18–27 yrs | 199 |
| Mali | 10th Pass | 18–25 yrs | 282 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 10th Pass / ITI | 18–27 yrs | 745 |
DDA Recruitment 2025 Major Vacancy Summary
| Popular Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (Civil) | 104 |
| Junior Engineer (Elect./Mech.) | 67 |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | 199 |
| Patwari | 79 |
| Stenographer Grade D | 44 |
| Sectional Officer (Horticulture) | 75 |
| Mali | 282 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 745 |
Rest of the vacancies are distributed among technical & officer posts (Group A & B).
DDA Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
| Category | Selection Process |
|---|---|
| Group A & B | CBT + Interview |
| JE, JSA, Patwari, SO Horticulture | CBT |
| Stenographer | CBT + Skill Test |
| Junior Translator | CBT + Descriptive Exam |
| Mali, MTS | CBT |
DDA Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Discipline/Technical | 100 | 100 |
| Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 10 | 10 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| English Language | 10 | 10 |
| Computer Knowledge | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
⏱️ Duration: 2 Hours
DDA Recruitment 2025 Pay Scale (7th CPC)
| Group | Pay Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Level 10–11 | ₹56,100 – ₹2,09,200 |
| Group B | Level 6–8 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| Group C | Level 1–5 | ₹18,000 – ₹81,100 |
Probation & Bond
- Probation: 2 years
- Bond: As per DDA service rules
How to Apply for DDA Recruitment 2025
Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit DDA Official Website.
- Go to Jobs & Internship → Latest Jobs → Direct Recruitment 2025.
- Register with valid email ID & mobile number.
- Fill the online application form.
- Upload scanned photo, signature & documents.
- Pay the fee online.
- Submit and take a printout of application.
Direct Links
- Apply Online for DDA Direct Recruitment 2025
- Download Notification PDF
- Visit DDA Official Career Website
| All the best to all enthusiastic Aspirants vacancyboard Congratulations |
FAQs
Q1. What is the pay scale for MTS in DDA?
A: Level 1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900).
Q2. Where will DDA exams be held?
A: Mostly Delhi/NCR, may extend to other cities.
Q3. What is the selection process for Legal Assistant?
A: Single-stage CBT.