DDA JE/AE

Civil / Mechanical / Electrical (as per the specific post)

Covers the complete technical syllabus with an emphasis on DDA’s infrastructure and municipal engineering applications.

• Building Materials & Construction
• Structural Analysis
• Concrete Technology & Design of Concrete Structures
• Design of Steel Structures
• Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering
• Surveying & Levelling
• Estimating, Costing & Valuation
• Transportation Engineering (Roads, Railways, Bridges, Airports)
• Environmental Engineering (Water, Wastewater, Air Pollution)
• Hydraulics & Fluid Mechanics
• Irrigation Engineering
• Thermal Engineering (Mechanical)
• Machine Design (Mechanical)
• Electrical Machines & Power Systems (Electrical)
• Measurement & Instrumentation (Electrical)
• Delhi City Development & Urban Planning (Special Focus)
• Municipal Engineering Practices

General Studies & Current Affairs

Tests general knowledge with a special emphasis on Delhi’s economy, governance, and infrastructure.

• Indian and Delhi-specific History, Geography, Economy
• Constitution and Polity
• Scientific Research, Environment, Culture
• Current Affairs and Static GK

Numerical Ability

Evaluates mathematical proficiency and problem-solving skills required for engineering aptitude.

• Simplification, Data Interpretation
• Percentages, Ratio & Proportion
• Time & Work, Averages, Simple & Compound Interest
• Profit & Loss, Mensuration, Statistics

Analytical & Logical Reasoning

Assesses logical deduction, sequencing, and problem-solving under timed conditions.

• Series, Coding-Decoding
• Analogies, Directions, Relationships
• Logical Deduction, Puzzles

Language Proficiency

Tests comprehension and grammatical skills in either Hindi or English, depending on the post applied.

• Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension
• Sentence Completion, Error Spotting

Delhi Development Focus

Covers DDA-specific urban planning and infrastructure case studies, city zoning, land use, and housing development policies.

• Delhi Master Plan Overview
• Municipal Infrastructure Projects
• Urban Planning Principles
• DDA Project Case Studies

DDA JE/AE Exam Pattern 2025

Stage 1: Computer Based Test (Objective) • Paper includes Technical Discipline, General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and Hindi/English Language (as applicable) • Around 120–200 Questions | Total Marks vary by post Stage 2: Interview / Document Verification • Negative marking applicable • DDA releases detailed pattern and syllabus with each recruitment cycle.