DDA Recruitment 2025: Big Exam Dates & 5 Key Highlights

Great news if you’re dreaming of getting a job with the Delhi Development Authority (DDA)! The DDA has now confirmed the exam dates for their DDA Recruitment 2025 which consists of 1732 positions. The exams will take place using computer based testing (CBT) from December 16th, 2025 until January 3rd, 2026.

This huge recruitment campaign includes multiple high-ranking roles across Group A, B and C, including: MTS, JE, Patwari, Stenographer, Assistant Director, Architect, Surveyor and many more. For those applicants who have applied, now is the perfect time to ramp up your studying!

What is DDA Recruitment 2025 All About?

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is currently recruiting traditional civil servants within it, with control of the DDA having existed since the establishment of the DDA. The recruitment process took place between 6 October through 5 November 2025; candidates who have already submitted applications may expect to see a set date for their specific examinations to give them and all applicants the chance to begin focused preparation. 

The importance of the recruitment process is amplified by the fact that the DDA has consistently ranked as one of the best employers in terms of governmental positions in large cities, especially the metropolitan city of Delhi, primarily related to the salary, and relative security, and advancement opportunities.

DDA Exam Date 2025: Official Schedule Highlights

According to the notification, the CBT exam will be held on the following dates:

• December 16th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 29th, 30th, 31st, 2025
• January 3rd, 2026

Exams for different posts will be held in different shifts on these dates. Some important examples:

December 16th, 2025: Assistant Director Architect, Assistant Director System, Legal Assistant, Surveyor, MTS

December 17th, 2025: Deputy Director (PR, Architect, Planning), Programmer, Junior Translator

December 22nd, 2025: Planning Assistant, SO Horticulture, Steno Grade-D

December 29th, 2025: Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)

December 30th, 2025: Patwari, JSA

December 31st, 2025: Mali

January 3rd, 2026: Architectural Assistant

This complete schedule helps candidates understand when the exam for each post is scheduled, so they can plan the preparation and revision according to their interesting posts.

Subjects Required for Examination

The post-wise selection process in DDA Recruitment 2025 is slightly different, but for most posts, a single-stage CBT exam will be conducted.

The CBT usually includes the following subjects:

• General Awareness
• English Language
• Computer Knowledge
• Quantitative Aptitude
• Reasoning Ability

For some other posts:

• Interview (for some posts)
• Skill Test (Steno & JSA)
• Conventional Type Exam (Junior Translator – Stage II)

Therefore, while preparing, be sure to pay attention to your post-wise syllabus.

DDA Admit Card 2025: When will it be released?

The second week of December 2025 has been confirmed as the date that the DDA Admit Card will be issued, according to the DDA's publication of said information.

Included on the DDA Admit Card will be information regarding the location of the Exam Center, the timing of the Examination Shift and the time at which a Candidate must check-in at the Exam Site.

Candidates should continue to monitor and check for updates via the DDA website located at dda.gov.in.

Why This DDA Recruitment Is a Big Opportunity

A total of 1732 open positions in this recruitment means that there will be competition, but also greater chances of getting hired. Most positions with DDA have a very competitive salary and good job security along with a pleasant working environment.

In addition, you also have an advantage when it comes to selection because you only have one CBT stage to worry about in most of these positions.

This is the time to prepare.

The DDA Recruitment 2025 examination schedule has now been confirmed, so it is time for you to start preparing for the next steps in your preparation. It would be advisable for you to develop a study plan based on your syllabus and when you expect the examination date to occur, scan the past years' exam papers, and then start doing mock tests.

After the release of you admit card, you will want to verify where and what time your examination will be held as well as keep checking the official DDA website periodically for continual updates.

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