The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has released its Direct Recruitment Notification 2025, inviting Ex-Servicemen and other eligible candidates to apply for various Group A, B & C posts. With special age relaxation, fee concessions, and multiple posts reserved for veterans, this recruitment offers a golden opportunity for former defence personnel to serve the nation once again in civil administration. Interested candidates can apply online at www.dda.gov.in
🪖 Delhi Development Authority (DDA) Recruitment 2025 – Ex-Servicemen Vacancies
| Organization | Delhi Development Authority (DDA) |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | 09/2025/Rectt. Cell/Pers./DDA |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment 2025 |
| Total Vacancies | Various Posts (Group A, B, C) |
| Reserved for Ex-Servicemen | As per post-wise details within total vacancies |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.dda.gov.in |
🧾 Eligibility Criteria for Ex-Servicemen
| Category | Age Relaxation | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Group A & B (Gazetted) | Up to 5 years | Applicable to Ex-Servicemen, including Commissioned Officers/ECOs/SSCOs with at least 5 years of service, released (i) on completion of assignment, (ii) on account of physical disability attributable to military service, or (iii) on invalidment. |
| Group B (Non-Gazetted) & Group C Posts | 3 years after deduction of military service from actual age | Ex-Servicemen can avail relaxation for total service rendered in defence plus 3 years over prescribed age limit. |
💰 Examination Fee
| Category | Fee Amount (₹) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS | ₹2500 (Non-Refundable) | – |
| PwBD / Transgender / Ex-Servicemen / Female / SC / ST | ₹1500 (Refundable)* | *Refundable only to candidates who appear in the exam (after bank charges deduction). |
| Ex-Servicemen already employed in Govt. service after availing ESM quota | Not eligible for refund | — |
🧰 Documents Required (Upload Online)
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Matriculation/Secondary certificate (Date of Birth proof).
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Educational Qualification & Marksheet.
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Experience Certificate (if applicable).
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Ex-Servicemen Discharge Certificate (mandatory).
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Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD as applicable).
📌 General Instructions
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Candidates must apply online only through www.dda.gov.in → Jobs & Internship → Direct Recruitment 2025
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Each post requires a separate online application and fee payment.
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Candidature is purely provisional till verification of original documents.
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DDA reserves the right to cancel, increase or decrease the number of vacancies.
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Candidates are advised to apply well before the closing date to avoid server congestion.
🪔 Key Highlights for Ex-Servicemen
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Fee concession and age relaxation available as per Government of India norms.
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Suitable posts for Ex-Servicemen are included within total advertised vacancies.
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Experience in Armed Forces will be considered for eligibility where relevant.
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Opportunity to serve in various administrative, technical, and field posts under DDA.
📣 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|
| Detailed Notification (PDF) | Download Here |
📊 Sample Posts with Ex-Servicemen Reservation (as per Notification)
| Post Name | Group | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Total Vacancies | ESM Reserved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | C | Level 2 | 199 | 20 |
| Mali (Non-Ministerial) | C | Level 1 | 282 | 35 |
| MTS (Non-Ministerial) | C | Level 1 | 745 | 67 |
