The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has released the official notification for the recruitment of various posts for the year 2023. The notification invites online applications from eligible candidates for filling up 680+ vacancies in different departments of DDA. The posts include Assistant Accounts Officer, Assisatnt Section Officer, Architectural Assistant, Legal Assistant, Naib Tehsildar, Junior Engineer (Civil), Surveyor, Patwari and Junior Secretariat Assistant. The online application process will start from June 3, 2023 and will end on July 2, 2023. The candidates can go through all the important details to check the eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus and other details of the recruitment. The candidates who qualify the written exam will be called for document verification and skill test/interview as per the post applied for. The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the written exam and the skill test/interview. The candidates are advised to read the notification carefully before applying online.
| Opening date & time for online registration of application | 03/06/2023 (10:00am) |
| Last date & time for payment of application fee and closing of online registration of application. | 02/07/2023 (06:00pm) |
| Tentative schedule of online examination (Stage – I) | 01.08.2023 – 30.09.2023 |
| Tentative schedule of online examination (Stage – II) (wherever applicable) | To be notified later on DDA’s website. |
NOTE: All the above dates are TENTATIVE and in case of any situation beyond control, these dates may be changed at any time. Information about such change(s), if any, will be given only onDDA’s official website i.e. www.dda.gov.in . Candidates are advised to remain in touch with the website for information regarding this recruitment process and changes in the schedule, if any.
| Post Code | Name of the post | Group | Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC | Age as on closing date for receipt of online applications | Qualification |
| 1 | Assistant Accounts Officer | B | Level 8 Pay Band 9300 – 34800/- Grade Pay 4800/- | Not exceeding 30 years | Chartered Accountant (CA) / Company Secretary (CS) / ICWA /Master in Financial Control / MBA (Finance), or equivalent from a recognized University/Institution M.Com will not be considered as equivalent qualification. |
| 2 | Assistant Section Officer (ASO) | B | Level 7 Pay Band 9300 – 34800 Grade Pay: 4600/- | Not exceeding 30 years (Relaxable for Government servants in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government) Note: DDA employee possessing required qualifications as prescribed for direct recruits shall be eligible and the age limit shall not be applicable to them. | (i) Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from any recognized University. (ii) Computer Proficiency. |
| 3 | Architectural Assistant | B | Level 7 Pay Band 9300 – 34800 Grade Pay: 4600/- | 30 Years | Degree in Architecture from a recognized University/Institution or equivalent. |
| 4 | Legal Assistant | B | Level 7 Pay Band 9300 – 34800 Grade Pay: 4600/- | Not exceeding 30 years | (i) Possessing Regular Degree in Law (entitling the incumbent for Registration at Bar and appearing before the Courts) from a recognized University or equivalent; and (ii) 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. |
| 5 | Naib Tehsildar | B | Level 6 Pay Band 9300 – 34800 Grade Pay: 4200/- | Between 21 to 30 years (Relaxable for Government employees and employees of DDA in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government) | Essential: i) Degree from a recognized University or equivalent with 50% marks or above. Desirable: 1. Knowledge ofapplication of various acts, regulation and procedures concerning Land and Estate matters; 2. Possession of Degree in Law would be an added advantage.Note: Training shall be imparted to the new incumbents by the department and probation shall be lifted only on successful completion of the training. |
| 6 | Junior Engineer (Civil) | B | Level 6 Pay Band 9300 – 34800 Grade Pay: 4200/- | Between 18 to 27 years (Relaxable for Government servants and Delhi Development Authority upto the age of forty years in the case of general candidates and upto forty-five years in the case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government from time to time). | Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Institution or equivalent. |
| 7 | Surveyor | C | Level 5 Pay Band 5200 – 20200 Grade Pay: 2800/- | Between 18 to 25 Years (Relaxable to Govt. Servant and Employees of DDA in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Govt.) | (i) Diploma OR two years’ National Trade Certificate in Surveying from recognized Institute or equivalent and (ii) Two years’ experience in Survey work. |
| 8 | Patwari | C | Level 3 Pay Band 5200 – 20200 Grade Pay: 2000/- | Between 21-27 years (Relaxable for Govt. Employees and Employees of DDA in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Govt.) | Essential: Graduate from any recognized University or equivalent thereof. Desirable: i)Proficiency in computer. ii)Working knowledge of Urdu/Hindi Note: – Training shall be imparted to the new incumbents by the department and probation shall be lifted only on successful completion of the training. |
| 9 | Junior Secretariat Assistant | C | Level 2 Pay Band: 5200- 20200/- Grade Pay: 1900/- | Between 18-27 years (Relaxable for Govt. Employees and Employees of DDA upto 40 years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Govt.) | 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.) |
| Post Code | Name of the post | Total vacancies | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC |
| 1 | Assistant Accounts Officer | 51 | 23 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 13 |
| 2 | Assistant Section Officer (ASO) | 125 | 52 | 12 | 19 | 9 | 33 |
| 3 | Architectural Assistant | 9 | 4 | 1 | – | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | Legal Assistant | 15 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | Naib Tehsildar | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – | 1 |
| 6 | Junior Engineer (Civil) | 236 | 98 | 23 | 35 | 18 | 62 |
| 7 | Surveyor | 13 | 7 | – | – | 02* | 04* |
| 8 | Patwari | 40 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 10 |
| 9 | Junior Secretariat Assistant | 194 | 114 | 28 | 30 | 6 | 16 |
Note: – In case of the candidates possessing equivalent educational qualification, such candidates shall also produce relevant Equivalence Certificate from the authorities concerned at the time of Document Verification. However, final decision regarding selection of such candidates will be taken by DDA.
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.in go to “Jobs” à “Select JobCategory” à “ Direct Recruitment 2023”. No other mode/channel would be acceptable under any circumstance.
| Post Code | Name of the post | Mode of Recruitment | Details of Examination |
| 01 | Assistant Accounts Officer | Single Stage computer based examination followed by Interview of the shortlisted candidates | The question paper shall be of 02 hours duration of 120 marks consisting of 120 questions of objective type (multiple choice questions) of the respective discipline as well as questions on test of reasoning, quantitative aptitude, general awareness and English language followed by Interview of shortlisted candidate. |
| 02 | Assistant Section Officer | Two stage computer based examination Objective Multiple Choice Type followed by Computer Proficiency Test and DEST | Stage-I:General Intelligence and Reasoning – 50 Marks/ 25 Questions General Awareness – 50 Marks/ 25 Questions Quantitative Aptitude – 50 Marks/ 25 Questions English Comprehension – 50 Marks/ 25 Questions Total – 200 Marks/ 100 Questions (Duration – 01 Hours). |
| 03 | Architectural Assistant | Single Stage computer based examination | The question paper shall be of 02 Hours duration of 120 marks consisting of 120 questions of objective type (multiple choice questions) of the respective discipline as well as questions on test of reasoning, quantitative aptitude, general awareness andEnglish language |
| 04 | Legal Assistant | Single stage computer based examination | The question paper shall be of 02 hours duration of 120 marks consisting of 120 questions of objective type (multiple choice questions) of the respective discipline as well as questions on test of reasoning, quantitative aptitude, general awareness andEnglish language. |
| 05 | Naib Tehsildar | Single Stage computer based examination | The question paper shall be of 02 Hours duration of 120 marks consisting of 120 questions of objective type (multiple choice questions) of the respective discipline as well as questions on test of reasoning, quantitative aptitude, general awareness and English language |
| 06 | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Single stage computer based examination | The question paper shall be of 02 Hours duration of 120 marks consisting of 120 questions of objective type (multiple choice questions) of the respective discipline as well as questions on test of reasoning, quantitative aptitude, general awareness and English language. |
| 07 | Surveyor | Single Stage computer based examination | The question paper shall be of 02 Hours duration of 120 marks consisting of 120 questions of objective type (multiple choice questions) of the respective discipline as well as questions on test of reasoning, quantitative aptitude, general awareness andEnglish language |
| 08 | Patwari | 2 stage computer based examination | Stage I: (Preliminary) General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability, Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, Hindi & English (Language & comprehension) and Basic Computer knowledge (120 questions/120 marks of 2 Hrs duration)Stage II: (Mains) General Awareness (Special Emphasis on Delhi), General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability, Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, English Language & comprehension, Hindi or Urdu language and comprehension, Basic Computer knowledge (200 questions/200 marks of 2 Hrs duration). |
Section-IV of Session II of Stage-II i.e. Data Entry Speed Test (DEST):Section-IV of Session II of Stage-II will include conducting of a Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) for a duration of 15 minutes in Session-II on the same day.DEST will be mandatory however, it will be qualifying in nature. DEST will be conducted in the manner decided by the DDA for the purpose and the detailed instruction regarding the same will be uploaded on DDA website in due course of time.OH candidates are eligible for exemption from attempting DEST, provided such candidates submit a Certificate in the prescribed format (Annexure- 7,8,9) to the DDA from the competent Medical Authority, i.e., the Civil Surgeon of a Government Health Care Institution declaring him to be permanently unfit for the Typing Test because of a physical disability. PwBD candidates who are eligible for scribes as per para- 2.11.1, 2.11.2 and 2.11.3 of the Notice of Examination will be allowed additional compensatory time of 5 (five) minutes in DEST. Only those VH candidates who opt for scribes in the written examination will be provided passage reader at the time of DEST.
The choice of Typing Test given by the candidate in the online Application Form shall be treated as final and no change in the medium of Typing Test will be entertained later at any stage.
Penalty for wrong answers: Candidates should note that in order to discourage the guess work, in all such cases where the question is of 01 mark, there will be penalty of 0.33 (negative marking) for wrong answers / multiple answers marked by a candidate in the objective type question papers having four alternatives. However, where question is of 02 marks and 03 marks, there will be penalty of 0.66 mark and 1 mark (negative marking) respectively.
Minimum qualifying marks in Stage-I & Section-I, Section-II and Section-III of Stage-II Examination are as follows:
a) UR : 40% b) OBC/ EWS : 35% c) SC/ST: 30%
Minimum qualifying marks in Stage-I & Section-I, Section-II and Section-III of Stage-II Examination are as follows:
a) UR: 40% b) OBC/ EWS: 35% c) SC/ST: 30%
Based on the marks scored in Stage-I i.e. Computer Based Examination, candidates will be shortlisted, category-wise, to appear in Stage-II Examination. Further final merit for selection of the candidates will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained by the candidates in Stage II examination only.
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