DDA Syllabus 2025 | Download for Steno, Patwari, Asst Section Officer, JE, & Other Exams

DDA Syllabus 2025 & Exam Pattern along with previous papers are available here for download. Candidates can get here the complete syllabus details for the posts of, Deputy Director (Ministerial), Assitant Section Officer, Jr. Engineer (Civil) & Other Posts. Candidates filled their applications past and download the syllabus pdf from the link.

Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has announced the recruitment notification for various jobs like Assistant Director, AAO, Junior Secretariat Assistant, Patwari, etc. Similar to the variations in the job designation and eligibility criteria, the selection process also varies for each post. So people who have applied for DDA Recruitment may have a doubt about the selection procedures, written exam details, syllabus patterns, and more. To give a clear view of the selection process details, exam pattern, and syllabus for each job vacancy of DDA Recruitment, we have updated this page. Go through this section and gather the details you required to begin the exam preparation with reference to the exam pattern and syllabus according to the post you have applied.

DDA Selection Process 2025 Details 

DDA Recruitment Exam Pattern – Post Wise

For Deputy Director (Systems/ Planning) & Assistant Director (Systems/ Planning)

DDA Steno Exam Pattern

DDA Patwari Exam Pattern – Stage I (Preliminary)

DDA Patwari Exam Paper Pattern – Stage II (Mains)

General Intelligence & Reasoning:

• Verbal and non-verbal type.
• Analogies
• Similarities and differences
• Space visualization
• Spatial orientation
• Problem-solving
• Analysis
• Judgment
• Decision making
• Visual memory
• Discrimination
• Observation
• Relationship concepts
• Arithmetical Reasoning and Figural Classification
• Arithmetic number series
• Non-verbal series
• Coding and decoding
• Statement conclusion
• Syllogistic reasoning
• Semantic Analogy
• Symbolic/Number Analogy
• Figural Analogy
• Semantic Classification
• Symbolic/Number Classification
• Figural Classification
• Semantic Series
• Number Series
• Figural Series
• Problem Solving
• Word Building
• Coding & de-coding
• Numerical Operations
• symbolic Operations
• Trends
• Space Orientation
• Space Visualization
• Venn Diagrams
• Drawing inferences
• Punched hole/pattern–folding & un-folding
• Figural Pattern–folding and completion
• Indexing
• Address matching
• Date & city matching
• Classification of center codes/roll numbers
• Small & Capital letters/numbers coding
• decoding and classification
• Embedded Figures
• Critical thinking
• Emotional Intelligence
• Social Intelligence

General Awareness:

• Constitution
• Sports
• General Awareness of the environment
• Art & Culture
• History
• Everyday Science
• Scientific Research
• Polity
• National/ International Organizations /Institutions
• Knowledge of Current Events
• Geography
• Economics

Quantitative Aptitude:

• Whole numbers
• Decimals
• Fractions and relationships between numbers
• Percentage.
• Ratio & Proportion
• Square roots
• Averages
• Interest
• Profit and Loss
• Discount
• Partnership Business
• Mixture and Allegation
• Time and distance
• Time & Work
• Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra
• Graphs of Linear Equations
• Triangle and its various kinds of centers
• Congruence and similarity of triangles
• Circle and its chords
• Tangents
• Angles subtended by chords of a circle
• Common tangents to two or more circles
• Triangle
• Quadrilaterals
• Heights and Distances
• Histogram
• Bar diagram & Pie chart

English Language & Comprehension

• Spot the Error
• Fill in the blanks,
• Synonyms
• Antonyms
• Spelling/ detecting mis-spelled words
• Idioms & Phrases
• One-word substitution
• Improvement of sentences
• Active/ passive voice of verbs
• Conversion into Direct/ indirect narration
• Shuffling of sentence parts
• Shuffling of sentences in a passage
• Cloze passage & comprehension passage.

Hindi, English Language & Comprehension

• Sentence Structure
• Vocabulary
• Synonyms
• Antonyms and its correct usage
• Grammar
• Comprehension

Basic Computer Knowledge

• Computer Software-Relationship between Hardware and Software
• Operating System
• MS-Office (exposure of Word, Excel/spreadsheet, Powerpoint)
• Characteristics of Computers
• Digital Signatures
• Application of IT in Government for E-Governance, Mobile/ Smartphone’s, Information Kiosks
• Computer Organisation including RAM, ROM, File System, Input Devices 
• Information Technology and Society-Indian IT Act

Delhi Development Authority is going to organize the DDA Assitant Section Officer exam at various predecided test centers, and it has made all the arrangements for the applied candidates. So, aspirants who have applied for this recruitment will be getting the details of Exam Patterns and DDA Syllabus in this article. The Exam process will be based on Computer Test. Patterns will be changed based on the posts. We have gathered some information related to the Exam Previous Papers for the guidance of the candidates. You may also download the old question papers along with the detailed explanations.

Delhi Development Authority has very recently released the lastest recruitment details on their official website of dd.orge.in to fill the various available post vacancies in Delhi Development Authority. It would be a nice opportunity, for the candidates who are looking to grow their own careers with Government Job, in the State of Delhi. Candidates can go through the below-given syllabus details will help the candidate to perform well during the interview.

Candidates applying for the Delhi Development Authority posts need to undergo the following selection process. It is a computer-based Interview process, So candidates will get different set of Question & Answer based on the applied post.

• Online Examination
• Interview Process

DDA Assistant Section Officer Exam Pattern 2025

• The duration of the online examination will be 2 hours.
• Exam Patterns will be changed based on the applying posts.
• There is a Negative marking of 0.66 marks for each wrong answer for paper 1
• There is a Negative marking of 0.3 marks for each wrong answer paper 2
• During the online test, candidates not allowed to switch tab.

 General Awareness

• Indian Current Events.
• Banking
• General Science
• General Knowledge
• Current National Affairs
• Current International Affairs
• Important Dates
• Indian Culture & Heritage
• Indian Economy
• Indian Polity
• General Science
• Science & Technology
• History – India & World
• Indian Geography
• Technology
• Sports
• Marketing

General Intelligence

• Non-Verbal Questions
• Differences
• Space Visualization
• Judgment
• Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Visual Memory
• Discriminating Observation
• Relationship Concepts
• Figure Classification
• Arithmetic Number Series
• Arithmetic Computation
• Symbols & Relationship

English Language & English Comprehension

• Vocabulary.
• Error Correction.
• Unseen Passages.
• Synonyms.
• Shuffling of sentence parts.
• Fill in the Blanks.
• Grammar.
• Idioms & Phrases.
• Sentence structure.
• Antonyms.
• One word substitutions.
• Subject-Verb Agreement.
• Comprehension.
• Sentence Rearrangement etc.

Computer knowledge

• MS Excel.
• Windows.
• MS Office.
• Microsoft PowerPoint.
• MS Word.
• Internet Usage.
• Computer Software & Hardware
• Introduction to Computer Science.
• Database Management System.
• PC Software and Office Automation.
• Workplace Productivity Tools.
• Computer Networks.
• The Internet.
• Emerging Technologies and Web Publishing.
• Boolean Algebra.
• Data Structures.

Reasoning

• Logical Sequence of Words.
• Figure Classification.
• Arrangements.
• Non-Verbal Series.
• Clocks & Calendars.
• Number Ranking.
• Number Series.
• Alphabet Series.
• Arithmetical Computation.
• Analogy.
• Coding-Decoding.
• Embedded Figures.
• Problem Solving.
• Verbal and Figure Classification.
• Arithmetical Number Series.
• Relationship Concepts.
• Arithmetical Reasoning
• Analogies
• Similarities
• Differences
• Visualization
• Orientation

Aptitude 

• Simplifications
• Average
• Percentage
• Time & Work
• Area
• Profit & Loss
• Simple & Compound Interest
• Time & Speed
• Investment
• HCF, LCM Problems
• Bar Graph
• Pictorial Graph
• Pie Chart

Candidates need to go through the below given Syllabus Pdf for the complete subject wise topic details. Also, follow the official website for further reference.

• DDA Various Post Syllabus Pdf – Download Here
• Download DDA Previous Year Question Papers – Click Here
• DDA Recruitment 2025 – Click Here
• Official Website of DDA – Click Here 

Delhi Development Authority is going to organize the DDA written exam at various predecided test centers, and it has made all the arrangements for the applied candidates. So, aspirants who have applied for this recruitment are seeking for the Exam pattern, and DDA Syllabus 2025 as these are necessary for the written exam. The selection process may include Written Test followed by the personal Interview/Computer Proficiency Test. We have gathered some information related to the Exam Previous Papers for the guidance of the candidates. You may also download the old question papers along with the detailed explanations.

Delhi Development Authority has recently updated the Latest recruitment notification at the official website of dda.org.in to hire candidates into various available posts and inviting online applications to the candidates who are seeking for the Government Jobs in the State of Delhi. According to the Latest recruitment notification, there are various posts. The Various available posts are Junior Engineer, Sectional Officer, Deputy Manager, Legal Assistant, ETC. Candidates who wish to apply for this recruitment should submit the application forms on or before the last date. The Last date for the online application submission is 5th February 2025. Interested candidates who want to apply for these vacancies can download the recruitment notification and check the details like educational qualifications, DDA Syllabus 2025, Exam important dates, etc.

Candidates applying for the Delhi Development Authority posts need to undergo the following selection process:

• Online Examination
• Interview Process

DDA Assistant Section Officer Exam Pattern 2025

• For Stage-I:
  • The Computer-Based Online Examination will consist of Multiple Choice Type Questions
  • For every wrong answer, there will be a penalty of 0.66 Marks
  • The total duration of the examination is 75 Minutes
• For Stage-II:
  • The Online Examination will consist of Objective Type Questions
  • The total duration of the examination is 2 Hours
• For Stage-III:
  • It will be a Descriptive Type Test
  • The total duration of the Examination will be 1 Hour (60 Minutes)
• For Stage-IV:
  • It will be a Computer Proficiency Test
  • The total duration of the examination is 50 Minutes
  • There will be a penalty for wrong answers

DDA Stenographer Grade D Exam Pattern 2025

• The total duration for the Online Examination will be 2 Hours
• For the Skill Test: Candidates will be given one dictation for 10 minutes in English/Hindi at the speed of 80 w.p.m.
• The transcription time for English – 50 Minutes and for Hindi – 65 Minutes

DDA Paper Pattern 2025 for Sr. Law Officer, Dy. Director, Asstt. Director, Jr. Law Officer, Planning Assistant, JE (Civil) & Other Posts

• The total duration for the Online Examination will be 2 Hours
• Candidates applying for the posts of Sr. Law Officer, Dy. Director, Asstt. Director, Assistant Accounts Officer, Assistant Director, Assistant Accounts Officer, and Jr. Law Officer need to undergo Single Stage Online Examination followed by Interview of the Shortlisted candidates.
• Other posts like Planning Assistant, Programmer, JE(Civil) & Other need to undergo Single Stage Online Examination

 DDA Syllabus for Senior Law Officer and Junior Law Officer

Part-I:

• Constitution of India,
• The Delhi Development Act, 1957 with the Rules and Regulations framed under the Act
• Transfer of Property Act, 1882
• Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 as amended up to date.
• Administrative Tribunal Act, 1985
• Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996
• Consumer Protection Act, 1986
• Contract, 1872
• Evidence Act, 1872
• Hindu Succession Act, 1956
• Indian Succession Act
• Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement Act, 2013
• Right to Information Act, 2005
• Registration Act, 1908
• Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971
• Delhi Co-operative Societies Act, 2003 with Rules
• Delhi Apartment Ownership Act, 1986
• Industrial Dispute Act, 1947
• Limitation Act, 1963
• Competition Act, 2002
• Criminal Procedure Code 1973 as amended up to date
• The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016

Part-II:

• Test of Reasoning
• Quantitative Aptitude
• Test of General Awareness
• Test of English Language

Syllabus of DDA for Deputy Director and Assistant Director Posts – Planning

• Basic concepts of urban planning and Architecture, Planning Legislation and GIS
  • Architecture
  • Environmental Planning and Design
  • Urban Planning and Housing
  • Planning Techniques and Management
  • Services, Infrastructure, and Transportation
  • Planning Legislation and GIS
• Planning issues related to Delhi, NCR & initiatives of other metropolitan cities in India will include major problems and policy practices and innovative methodology and best practices
• Delhi Development Act, (DD Act), 1957 will include all sections and provisions of the act
• Master plan of Delhi 1962-2021 will include provisions, strategies and master plan proposals as per documents published from time to time
• Unified building byelaws, 2016 will include all sections and chapters of building byelaws as approved and notified by the Government of India from time to time

DDA Syllabus for Programmer

• Computer Architecture, Complete Organization. Data Communication And Net-Working, Artificial Intelligence, Micro-Processors, Number Systems & Digital Logics, Peripherals And Storage Devices.
• Operating Systems: Windows, Unix, And Linux
• Programming: – Programming In Asp.Net, Java And Android/ Mobile Aps Programming, Programming In D2k, Programming In Visual Basic, PL/SQL, HTML.
• Data Base Management (DBMS): – Oracle 8i And Above, SQL, Open Sources DBMS Etc.
• The Internet And Web Technologies
• Questions on Test of Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, and English Language.

DDA Exam Syllabus for Planning Assistant

• General Aptitude
• Planning Legislation
• Architecture and Planning
  • City planning
  • Housing
  • Landscape Design
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Environmental Studies in Building Science
  • Visual and Urban Design
  • History of Architecture
  • Development of Contemporary Architecture
  • Building Services
  • Building Construction and Management
  • Materials and Structural Systems
  • Planning Theory
  • Techniques of Planning
  • Traffic and Transportation Planning
  • Infrastructure, Services, and Amenities
  • Development Administration and Management.

DDA Stenographer Syllabus 2025

• General Intelligence & Reasoning
• General Awareness
• English Language & Comprehension
• Skill test in Stenography

Delhi Development Authority Syllabus 2025 for Legal Assistant

• Constitution of India,
• The Delhi Development Act, 1957 with the Rules and Regulations framed under the Act
• Transfer of Property Act, 1882
• Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 as amended up to date.
• Contract, 1872
• Evidence Act, 1872
• Hindu Succession Act, 1956
• Indian Succession Act
• Criminal Procedure Code 1973 as amended up to date.

Below is the Syllabus for the General Awareness, English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning which is common for most of the posts in Part-II.

General Awareness

• Indian Constitution.
• The Indian Culture & Heritage.
• Indian Economy.
• Indian Polity.
• General Science.
• Science & Technology.
• History – India & World.
• Indian Geography.
• Current Affairs – National & International etc.

English Language

• Vocabulary.
• Error Correction.
• Unseen Passages.
• Synonyms.
• Shuffling of sentence parts.
• Fill in the Blanks.
• Grammar.
• Idioms & Phrases.
• Sentence structure.
• Antonyms.
• One word substitutions.
• Subject-Verb Agreement.
• Comprehension.
• Sentence Rearrangement etc.

Computer knowledge

• MS Excel.
• Windows.
• MS Office.
• Microsoft PowerPoint.
• MS Word.
• Internet Usage.
• Computer Software & Hardware
• Introduction to Computer Science.
• Database Management System.
• PC Software and Office Automation.
• Workplace Productivity Tools.
• Computer Networks.
• The Internet.
• Emerging Technologies and Web Publishing.
• Boolean Algebra.
• Data Structures.

Numerical Ability

• Number Systems.
• Problems on Trains.
• Discounts.
• Ratio and Proportion.
• Problems on Ages.
• Simplification.
• Percentages.
• Average.
• Mixture and Alligation.
• H.C.F. and L.C.M.
• Simple & Compound Interest.
• Data Interpretation.
• Time, Work, Distance.
• Profit and Loss.
• Fundamental Arithmetical operations etc.

Reasoning

• Logical Sequence of Words.
• Figure Classification.
• Arrangements.
• Non-Verbal Series.
• Clocks & Calendars.
• Number Ranking.
• Number Series.
• Alphabet Series.
• Arithmetical Computation.
• Analogy.
• Coding-Decoding.
• Embedded Figures.
• Problem Solving.
• Verbal and Figure Classification.
• Arithmetical Number Series.
• Relationship Concepts.
• Arithmetical Reasoning etc.

Candidates need to go through the below given Syllabus Pdf for the complete subject wise topic details. Also, follow the official website for further reference.

• DDA Various Post Syllabus Pdf – Download Here
• Download DDA Previous Year Question Papers – Click Here
• DDA Recruitment 2025 – Click Here
• Official Website of DDA – Click Here