Delhi's Development Authority Announces Job Openings in 2025: 1383 Positions Up for Grabs
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has recently announced a recruitment drive for **1,383 vacancies** across various technical and administrative roles such as Junior Engineer (JE), Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE), Assistant Section Officer (ASO), and others distributed among Group A, B, C, and D categories[1][2][4]. The notification release date for the DDA recruitment is set for May 2025[5].
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### Eligibility Criteria
Candidates interested in applying for the DDA recruitment must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- **Educational Qualification:** For JE and other technical posts, a relevant Diploma or Degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields is required. For AEE and Executive Engineer posts, a full-time Degree in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical) recognized by AICTE or equivalent is necessary. Administrative posts such as Assistant Section Officer require a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Deputation posts (e.g., Chief Engineer, Superintending Engineer) require officers currently working in Central/State Government or similar organizations on regular basis with relevant experience[1][3][4].
- **Age Limit:** Generally, the age limit is between 18 to 30/35 years, depending on the post, with age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India rules. The exact age limits will be available in the official notification[1][4].
- **Other Requirements:** Candidates must have Indian citizenship. They must also meet physical and medical standards where applicable and specific Departmental or Experience criteria for senior and deputation posts as mentioned in the official notification[1][3].
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### Selection Process
The selection process for the DDA recruitment includes:
- **For Group A, B, C Posts (including JE, AEE):** An online examination covering General Awareness, Reasoning, General Intelligence, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Technical Knowledge related to the post. Applicants may also need to undergo an interview and document verification process[1][3].
- **For Executive Engineer and higher posts on Deputation basis:** Selection through screening of applications, experience evaluation, and interview process (if deemed necessary). Appointment will be based on departmental consent and eligibility verification[1][3].
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### Application Procedure
- **Online Application:** For most posts including JE and others in Group A, B, C, candidates must apply via the official DDA recruitment portal at [dda.gov.in](https://dda.gov.in) once the online registration opens. The applicants are required to fill in personal details, educational qualifications, upload scanned photographs, signatures, and relevant documents. Payment of application fees will be as per category and announced in the notification. Submit the application before the last date[1][2][4].
- **Offline Application:** For deputation posts such as Executive Engineer and Chief Engineer, applications are submitted offline to the designated DDA office address by the stipulated deadline (for 2025, it is July 14, 2025)[3][5].
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### Important Points
- Candidates must regularly check the official DDA website for detailed official notification PDFs, exact application start and end dates, and any corrigenda or updates. - The selection will be based on competitive merit, ensuring transparency and adherence to reservation policies. - Salary packages for selected candidates will be according to the 7th Pay Commission levels corresponding to the post (Level 1 to Level 14 depending on position)[1][2][3].
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If you want to apply or get more precise eligibility by post and detailed syllabus or exam pattern, refer directly to the official DDA notification released on their website and other trusted portals announcing DDA Recruitment 2025 updates[1][2][3].
Candidates are advised to regularly check the DDA website for updates on the application start date and exam schedule. The last date to apply for the DDA recruitment will be mentioned in the detailed schedule on the DDA website[5]. The exact online registration start date for the DDA recruitment has not been announced yet.
The official website for the DDA recruitment is [dda.gov.in](https://dda.gov.in), and the application mode for the DDA recruitment is online. The exam dates for the DDA recruitment are likely to be held in multiple phases later in 2025. The age limit for the DDA recruitment typically ranges from 18 to 35 years, with age relaxation for reserved categories as per government norms. The DDA recruitment drive offers secure government jobs in Delhi with competitive pay and benefits.
- To apply for these 1,383 technical and administrative roles in the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) recruitment drive, candidates must first meet the eligibility criteria such as educational qualification, age limit, citizenship, and specific Departmental or Experience criteria.
- Candidates interested in the DDA recruitment drive can look forward to a selection process consisting of an online examination, interview, and document verification, based on the post they are applying for. The selection will be based on competitive merit, ensuring transparency and adherence to reservation policies.
