The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has released the answer key for its 2025 recruitment exam. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now download their answer keys from the official website, dda.gov.in . This key was published on December 20, 2025 . It allows candidates to check their answers and raise objections if they find any errors.
The DDA recruitment drive aims to fill 1732 posts for various roles. These include Deputy Director, Assistant Director, Assistant Executive Engineer, Junior Engineer, Legal Assistant, Stenographer, Patwari, Junior Secretariat Assistant, Mali, and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS). The written examinations were held from December 16, 2025, to January 03, 2026 .
Key Dates for DDA Recruitment 2025
- Notification Release: September 12, 2025
- Online Application Start: October 06, 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: November 05, 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: November 05, 2025
- Exam City Information: December 08, 2025
- Admit Card Release: 2 Days Before Exam Date
- Exam Dates: December 16, 2025, to January 03, 2026
- Answer Key Release: December 20, 2025
- Raise Objection Date: As Per Schedule (Will be announced later)
- Result Date: To be announced soon
Application Fees
Candidates paid fees based on their category:
- General / OBC / EWS candidates: ₹2500/- (Non-refundable)
- SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Female candidates: ₹1500/- (Refundable)
Fees were paid online using Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.
Age Limit
The age limit was calculated as of January 01, 2026 .
- For most posts: 21 to 30 Years
- For Deputy Director and Assistant Director posts: 35 to 40 Years
More details on age relaxation are in the official DDA Notification 2025.
Total Vacancies and Eligibility
The DDA recruitment is for a total of 1732 posts . Below is a list of posts with their required qualifications:
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director (Architect, PR, Planning) | 09 | Degree/PG in relevant field |
| Assistant Director (Planning, Architect, Landscape, System, Ministerial) | 46 | Degree/PG in relevant field |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil/Electrical) | 13 | B.E./B.Tech in Civil/Electrical Engineering |
| Legal Assistant | 07 | Degree in Law (LLB) |
| Planning Assistant | 23 | Bachelor’s Degree in Planning/Architecture |
| Architectural Assistant | 09 | Degree/Diploma in Architecture |
| Programmer | 06 | B.Tech/MCA |
| Junior Engineer (Civil, Electrical/Mechanical) | 171 | Diploma/Degree in relevant Engineering |
| Sectional Officer (Horticulture) | 75 | B.Sc/M.Sc in Horticulture/Agriculture |
| Naib Tehsildar | 06 | Bachelor’s Degree with relevant knowledge |
| Junior Translator (OL) | 06 | Master’s Degree in Hindi/English |
| Assistant Security Officer | 06 | Bachelor’s Degree with security training |
| Surveyor | 06 | Diploma/Certificate in Survey |
| Stenographer Grade D | 44 | 12th Exam Passed with Steno skills |
| Patwari | 79 | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) | 199 | 12th Exam Passed with typing skills |
| Mali | 282 | 10th Exam Passed |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 745 | 10th Exam Passed |
| Total | 1732 |
DDA Selection Process 2025
The selection process for DDA posts involves several stages:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Skill Test / Typing / Stenography Test (for specific posts)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Final Merit List
How to Download DDA Answer Key 2025
Candidates can follow these simple steps to download their answer key:
- Go to the official DDA website: dda.gov.in .
- Look for the link that says “Delhi DDA Answer Key 2025” or “Check Marks 2025”. Click on this link.
- Enter your details like Application Number and Date of Birth .
- Click the “Submit” button.
- Your DDA Answer Key 2025 will appear on the screen.
- You can download, save, or print the answer key for your records.
Candidates should check the official DDA notification for more complete and updated information.