The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has announced the examination schedule for its major 2025 recruitment drive, which offers 1,732 vacancies across Groups A, B and C. The application window closed on 5 November after registrations opened on 6 October under Advertisement No. 09/2025. According to the official notification, the Stage-I Computer-Based Test (CBT) will be conducted between 16 December 2025 and 3 January 2026. The drive covers senior posts such as Deputy Director and Assistant Director as well as technical, administrative and support-level positions including Junior Engineer (JE), Patwari, Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Stenographer Grade D and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS). The recruitment is one of the largest undertaken by the authority in recent years, drawing significant interest from candidates across technical and non-technical backgrounds.
DDA recruitment vacancy structure
The Delhi Development Authority has issued a detailed breakdown of the 1,732 vacancies notified under the 2025 recruitment cycle, outlining openings across all three groups. According to the official advertisement, a total of 53 posts fall under Group A, which includes senior administrative and technical roles. Group B accounts for 324 vacancies, largely comprising mid-level technical, engineering and supervisory positions. The remaining 1,355 posts are listed under Group C, covering clerical, field-level and support staff roles.Category-wise allocation:
- Unreserved: 769
- Other Backward Classes-Non-creamy Layer: 452
- Economically Weaker Section: 173
- Scheduled Caste: 207
- Scheduled Tribe: 131
Important dates
Candidates interested in appearing for the DDA recruitment exams can check important dates below:
Post-wise details and pay levels
The recruitment spans a wide range of profiles following the 7th CPC pay matrix. The authority has released a structured distribution of posts across Groups A, B and C as part of its 2025 recruitment cycle. A total of 1,732 vacancies have been announced, including 53 posts in Group A, 324 in Group B, and 1,355 in Group C, covering technical, administrative and support cadres across the Delhi Development Authority. Check group-wise post distribution:Group A posts include:
- Deputy Director (Planning/Architecture/Public Relations)
- Assistant Director (Planning/Architecture/System)
- Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE)
Group B posts include:
- Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical)
- Legal Assistant
- Planning Assistant
- Programmer
- Sectional Officer (Horticulture)
Group C posts include:
- Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
- Patwari
- Stenographer Grade D
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)
- Surveyor
Selection process
The DDA has outlined a multi-tiered selection process for the 2025 recruitment cycle, beginning with a mandatory Computer-Based Test (CBT) for all posts, followed by Stage-II assessments such as skill tests, typing tests or interviews wherever applicable. Shortlisted candidates will then undergo document verification and, in some cases, medical examination before final appointment. The application fee has been fixed at ₹2,500 for candidates from the UR, OBC-NCL and EWS categories, while SC, ST, PwBD, women, ex-servicemen and transgender applicants are required to pay ₹1,500. The fee is refundable—excluding bank charges—for eligible reserved-category candidates who appear for the examination. Aspirants have been advised to review post-wise educational qualifications, age limits and any additional eligibility criteria before appearing for the recruitment stages.
