Delhi Development Authority Recruitment: DDA Invites Online applications for direct recruitment various Posts
Recruitment Advertisement No. 09/2025/Rectt. Cell/Pers./DDA
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Website Link Opening (Tentative Date) | 06.10.2025 (10:00 AM) |
| Closing Tentative Date of receipt of online application and payment of application fee | 05.11.2025 (06:00 PM) |
| Tentative schedule of online CBT Examination | December-January |
Details Vacancy, Post Name, Age, Educational Qualifications
| Post Name & Pay | Educational Qual. | Age (Years) | Total Post |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTS Level 1 | 10th class pass from a recognized Board or institute; or Industrial Training Institute pass from a recognized institute | 18 – 27 | 745 |
| Mali Level 1 | 10th pass from recognized Board or institute. | 18 – 25 | 282 |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant Level 2 | i) 12th class or equivalent qualification from a recognized Board or University. ii) Typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on Computer (35 w.p.m. and 30 w.p.m. correspond to 10500 KDPH/9000 KDPH on an average of 5 key depressions for each word.) | 18 – 27 | 199 |
| Patwari Level 3 | Graduate from any recognized University or equivalent thereof. | 21 – 27 | 79 |
| Stenographer Grade- ‘D Level 4 | 1. Senior Secondary Certificate (12th Class Pass ) or equivalent from recognized Board /University. 2. Typing speed of 40 w.p.m. in English or 35 w.p.m. in Hindi on Computer. 3. Skill Test Norms: Dictation10 min. at the speed of 80 w.p.m. Transcription-(only on computer) 50 minutes (English) 65 minutes (Hindi) | 18 – 30 | 44 |
| Surveyor Level 5 | 1. Diploma or two years’ National Trade Certificate in Surveying from a recognized Institute or equivalent and 2. Two years’ experience in Survey work. | 18 – 25 | 06 |
| Assistant Security Officer Level 5 | 1. Bachelors’ degree from a recognized University or institute; 2. (a) physical measurement for male:- (i) height- 170 centimetres (As per Delhi Police) (Relaxable by five centimetres for residents of hill area i.e. Gorkhas and Garhwalis); (ii) chest normal – 81 centimetres chest expanded – 85 centimetres (Relaxable by five centimetres for residents of hill areas and Scheduled tribes); (iii) weight: 55 kilograms; (b) physical measurement for female: (i) height – 157 centimetres (Relaxable by two centimetres for residents of hill area i.e. Gorkhas and Garhwalis.); (ii) three years’ experience of security and fire fighting duties in an organisation recognised by the Central Government or the State Government; or regular service in defence or police. | 18 – 27 | 06 |
| Junior Translator Level 6 | 1. Master’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent in Hindi with English as a subject at the Degree Level; OR Master’s Degree from recognized University or equivalent in English with Hindi as a subject at the Degree Level; AND 2. Recognized Diploma/Certificate Course in translation from Hindi to English and vice-versa or two years’ experience of translation work from Hindi to English and vice-versa in Central/State Government offices / Public Sector Undertaking/ Autonomous bodies. | 30 Years | 06 |
| Naib Tehsildar Level 6 | Degree from a recognized University or equivalent with 50% marks or above. | 21 – 30 | 06 |
| Sectional Officer (Horticulture) Level 6 | Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture or Forestry from a recognized University or Institute or equivalent. | 30 Years | 75 |
| Junior Engineer (Elect./Mech.) Level 6 | Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized Institution or equivalent. Note: B.Tech (Electrical or Mechanical Engineering) Degree Holder may also apply. | 18 – 27 | 67 |
| Junior Engineer (Civil) Level 6 | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institution or equivalent. Note: B.Tech (Civil Engineering) Degree Holder may also apply. | 18 – 27 | 104 |
| Programmer Level 6 | 1. Engineering Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Electronics from a recognized university or Engineering College/ institute. OR Master Degree in Computer Science/Computer Application from a recognized University, Engineering College/Institute. OR Should have passed ‘B’ Level examination from the Deptt. Of Electronics Accreditations of Computer Course (DOEACC). 2. One year experience in Software Development, RDBMS and Data Processing. | 30 Years | 06 |
| Architectural Assistant Level 7 | Degree in Architecture from a recognized University/Institution or equivalent. | 30 Years | 09 |
| Planning Assistant Level 7 | Bachelor Degree in Planning/ Architecture from a recognized University /Institute or equivalent. | 30 Years | 23 |
| Legal Assistant Level 7 | 1. Possessing Regular Degree in Law (entitling the incumbent for Registration at Bar and appearing before the Courts) from a recognized University or equivalent; and 2. 03 years’ experience at Bar. FOR DDA EMPLOYEE Regular Degree in Law (entitling the incumbent for Registration at Bar and appearing before the Courts) from a recognized University or equivalent and 03 years of regular service in DDA. | 30 Years | 07 |
| Assistant Director Level 8 | Master of Business Administration or equivalent with specialization in Personnel, HR, Industrial Relation, Real Estate/Urban Management, Finance; Marketing. | 30 years | 15 |
| Assistant Executive Engineer Level 10 | Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from a recognized University/Institution. | 21-30 years | 03 |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) Level 10 | Degree in Civil Engineering. | 21-30 years | 10 |
| Assistant Director (System) Level 10 | 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. recognized Institution / University and with one-year experience in relevant field. | 30 years | 03 |
| Dy. Director (Architect) Level 11 | (i) Master of Architecture in Urban Design or Conservation or Landscape or Building Engineer (ii) Degree in Architecture from a recognized 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. | 40 Years | 04 |
| Deputy Director (Public Relation) Level-11 | (i) PG Diploma or Degree in Journalism/Mass Communication/Public Relation/Advertisement or equivalent from a recognized 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 relation work in a Govt. Department or Commercial Publicity Organisation of repute | 40 Years | 01 |
| Deputy Director (Planning) Level 11 | (i) Bachelor’s Degree in Planning/Architecture/Civil/Municipa l Engineering or Master Degree in Geography/Sociology/Economics from a recognized University/Institute or equivalent. (ii) Post graduation in Planning with specialization in any of the field of Town/City/Urban/Housing/Transport/ Environmental Planning from a recognized University/Institute or equivalent. (iii) At least 05 years experience in a planning office in development authority or local body or in a Government Undertaking. | 40 Years | 04 |
| Assistant Director (Planning) Level 10 | Essential (i) Bachelor’s Degree in Planning/Architecture/Civil/Munici pal Engineering or Master Degree in Geography/Sociology/Economics from a recognized University/Institute or equivalent. (ii) Post graduation in Planning with specialization in any of the field of Town/City/Urban/Housing/Transpo rt/Environmental Planning from a recognized University/Institute or equivalent. | 35 Years | 19 |
| Assistant Director (Architect) Level 10 | (i) Post-Graduation qualification either in Architecture or in Urban Design or Conservation or Landscape or Building Engineer. (ii)Degree in Architecture from a recognized University/ Institution or equivalent. (iii) Membership of the Council of Architecture. | 35 Years | 08 |
| Assistant Director (Landscape) Level 10 | Post-Graduation Diploma in Land Scape Architecture. Degree in Architecture from recognized University/ Institution or equivalent. OR Bachelor’s Degree in Botany or Agriculture or Horticulture from a recognized University/ Institution. At least one-year experience in Landscape Planning in responsible capacity. | 35 years | 01 |
Age Relaxations For DDA Recruitment 2025
The Permisible age relaxation for upper age limits are mentioned below category wise.
| Category | Age relaxation permissible beyond upper age limit |
|---|---|
| Schedule Caste and Scheduled Tribes | 05 Years |
| Other Backward Class | 03 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) (Unreserved) | 10 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) (OBC) | 13 Years |
| Departmental candidate | Upto 05 Years for Group ‘A’ & ‘B’ posts | Upto 40 years of age (45 years for Scheduled Castes /Scheduled Tribes) for Group ‘C’ post |
| For Group “A & B (Gazetted)” Posts Ex-Servicemen | Up to a maximum of 05 years |
| For Group “B (Non –Gazetted) & C” Posts – Ex Servicemen | 03 Years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date for receipt of application. |
| Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands and who are not remarried (for Group ‘C’ Posts) | Upto the age of 35 years (upto 40 years for members of Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes) |
Application feeS for DDA Recruitment 2025
Candidates applying for the posts have to mandatorily pay the prescribed fee as per their category detailed below:
| Candidate Categories | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| UR, OBC(NCL), EWS | 2500/- (NonRefundable) |
| For PwBD/ Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen/Female candidates and candidates belonging to SC and ST. (The fee shall be refunded to only those candidate(s) who appeared in Examination, after deducting applicable bank charges, only in the account details given by candidates in online application form). | 1500/- (Refundable) |
Ex-servicemen who have already secured employment in civil side under Government offices/organizations on regular basis after availing of the benefits of reservation given to exservicemen for their re-employment are NOT eligible for refund of fee.
- ONLINE fee payment through internet banking or debit/credit cards or UPI will be accepted. All applicable service charges shall be borne by the candidate.
- Fee can be paid by the candidates through ONLINE mode only. There will be no option for fee payment other than ONLINE mode.
- Applications received without the prescribed fee shall not be considered and summarily rejected. No representation against such rejection will be entertained.
How to Apply for DDA Recruitment 2025
Candidates can only apply online through the official website of DDA i.e. www.dda.gov.in. Applications received through any other mode/means will not be accepted and will be summarily rejected. To apply online, visit our website www.dda.gov.ingo to “Jobs & Internship” ➡️ “View all”➡️ “Latest Jobs” ➡️ “Job Category” ➡️ “ Direct Recruitment 2025”. No other mode/channel would be acceptable under any circumstance.
Preparation of Merit
The minimum qualifying marks will be as under:
| UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40% | 30% | 30% | 35% |
