DDA Document Verification Re-Schedule 2026 Out MTS, Patwari, ASO & Mali – Date, Venue & Documents Required

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has released a re-scheduled notification for Document Verification 2026 for various posts including Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Patwari, Assistant Section Officer (ASO), and Mali. DDA is a statutory body under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, responsible for urban planning and development of Delhi. Candidates who have qualified in the written examination/preliminary stages are required to appear for document verification as per the revised schedule. This is a crucial stage in the final selection process for these Group C and Group D posts. The document verification will assess the authenticity of educational qualifications, experience certificates, caste certificates, and other supporting documents submitted by candidates during the application process.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details (Typical / Indicative)

Note: The above vacancy distribution is indicative across all four posts (MTS, Patwari, ASO, Mali). Exact post-wise vacancy details will be available in the detailed notification.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

For Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS):

• Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board

For Mali (Gardener):

• Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized Board
• Desirable: Certificate/Diploma in Horticulture or relevant experience

For Patwari:

• Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University
• Knowledge of revenue records and land measurement (desirable)

For Assistant Section Officer (ASO):

• Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University
• Typing speed: 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi on computer

Age Limit

Age Calculation Date: The crucial date for age calculation is typically the closing date of online application.

Nationality

• Candidate must be a citizen of India
• Candidates from Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibetan refugees who came to India before January 1, 1962, are also eligible subject to eligibility certificate from Government of India

How to Apply

1. Visit the official DDA recruitment portal at dda.org.in or the designated recruitment website
2. Click on the 'Recruitment' or 'Career' section on the homepage
3. Find and click on the notification for MTS, Patwari, ASO & Mali posts 2026
4. Click on 'Apply Online' link and register using valid email ID and mobile number
5. Complete the registration and note down the Registration ID and Password
6. Log in using credentials and fill the online application form with personal, educational, and other required details
7. Upload scanned documents: recent photograph (20-50 KB), signature (10-20 KB), caste certificate (if applicable), educational certificates (100-200 KB each)
8. Pay the application fee through online mode (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI)
9. Review the complete application form carefully before final submission
10. Submit the application and take a printout of the submitted form for future reference

Application Fee Structure

Payment Mode: Online only (Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI)

Selection Process

1. Computer Based Test (CBT) - Tier I: Objective type multiple-choice questions covering General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English/Hindi language. This is the preliminary screening test to shortlist candidates.

1. Computer Based Test (CBT) - Tier II (For ASO & Patwari): Advanced level examination for higher posts testing domain knowledge, reasoning ability, and language proficiency. Candidates qualifying Tier I will be called for this stage.

1. Skill Test/Typing Test (For ASO): Candidates applying for Assistant Section Officer will undergo a typing speed test in English or Hindi on computer. Minimum qualifying speed is mandatory but marks are not added to merit.

1. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates based on written test performance are called for verification of original documents including educational certificates, experience letters, caste certificates, age proof, and identity proof. This is a qualifying stage.

1. Medical Examination: Candidates who successfully complete document verification undergo a medical fitness test as per DDA standards. Medical unfitness can lead to disqualification.

1. Final Merit List: Based on performance in written examination (Tier I and Tier II marks combined) and successful completion of document verification and medical test, final merit list is prepared category-wise.

1. Appointment: Selected candidates receive appointment letters and are required to join within the stipulated time period with all original documents.

Examination Pattern

Computer Based Test - Tier I (For MTS & Mali)

Computer Based Test - Tier I (For Patwari & ASO)

Computer Based Test - Tier II (For Patwari & ASO)

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer in both Tier I and Tier II examinations. Unattempted questions carry no negative marks.

Detailed Syllabus

General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Analogies and similarities
• Differences and classifications
• Space visualization and spatial orientation
• Problem solving and analysis
• Decision making and judgment
• Visual memory and discrimination
• Observation and relationship concepts
• Arithmetical reasoning and figure classification
• Arithmetical number series
• Non-verbal series and coding-decoding
• Statement conclusion and syllogistic reasoning

General Awareness

• Current affairs - national and international events
• Indian history - ancient, medieval, and modern periods
• Indian geography - physical, economic, and social
• Indian polity and Constitution
• Economic and financial awareness
• General science - Physics, Chemistry, Biology
• Scientific research and technological developments
• Awards and honours
• Books and authors
• Sports and games
• Important dates and events
• Static GK about India and world

Quantitative Aptitude

• Number systems and simplification
• Decimals and fractions
• LCM and HCF
• Ratio and proportion
• Percentage and averages
• Profit and loss
• Discount and simple/compound interest
• Time and work
• Time and distance
• Mensuration - area and volume
• Data interpretation - tables, bar graphs, pie charts, line graphs
• Algebra - basic equations
• Geometry - triangles, circles, quadrilaterals
• Trigonometry basics

English Language

• Vocabulary - synonyms and antonyms
• Grammar - tenses, articles, prepositions
• Sentence structure and correction
• Fill in the blanks
• Phrases and idioms
• One word substitution
• Error detection and sentence improvement
• Reading comprehension passages
• Cloze test
• Para jumbles and sentence rearrangement
• Active and passive voice
• Direct and indirect speech

Hindi Language (Alternative to English for MTS/Mali)

• संधि और समास
• उपसर्ग और प्रत्यय
• पर्यायवाची और विलोम शब्द
• मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ
• वाक्य शुद्धिकरण
• रिक्त स्थान की पूर्ति
• वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द
• अनुच्छेद लेखन
• पत्र लेखन
• अपठित गद्यांश

Professional Knowledge (For Patwari)

• Revenue administration and land records
• Survey and settlement operations
• Land measurement techniques
• Revenue laws and acts
• Agricultural practices and crop patterns
• Land acquisition procedures
• Property registration
• Digital land record management

Professional Knowledge (For ASO)

• Office management and procedures
• File management and noting-drafting
• Government rules and regulations
• Office correspondence
• Record keeping and documentation
• Administrative practices
• E-governance and digital office tools
• Official communication protocols

Salary Structure (Typical / Indicative)

Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) & Mali

Patwari

Assistant Section Officer (ASO)

Additional Benefits: New Pension Scheme (NPS) contribution, Medical facilities, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Gratuity, Annual increments as per 7th Pay Commission norms.

Career progression in DDA follows structured promotion policies based on service tenure and departmental examinations. MTS and Mali staff can get promoted to higher clerical positions after 5-8 years of service. Patwari can advance to Senior Patwari and Revenue Inspector positions. ASOs have clear promotion path to Section Officer, Under Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and higher administrative positions through departmental promotion committees and competitive exams, with typical promotion cycles of 4-6 years at each level.

The admit card for DDA examinations is typically released 7-10 days before the scheduled examination date on the official DDA recruitment portal. Candidates need to log in using their registration number and date of birth or password to download the admit card. The admit card contains important details like examination centre address, reporting time, candidate's photograph, important instructions, and subject-wise exam timing. No candidate is allowed entry to the examination centre without a valid admit card and original photo ID proof.

DDA declares results in multiple stages - first the Tier I CBT result, followed by Tier II result (for applicable posts), and finally the document verification and medical examination results. Results are published on the official website as PDF files containing roll numbers of qualified candidates along with their scores and category-wise cut-off marks. Candidates can check their individual scorecard by logging into the candidate portal using their credentials. The final merit list is prepared based on combined performance in all stages and uploaded on the official website with complete marks details.

DDA cutoff marks vary based on post, category, and difficulty level of the examination. For MTS and Mali posts, typical cutoffs range from 35-40 marks for UR, 30-35 for OBC, and 25-30 for SC/ST categories out of 100 marks. For Patwari and ASO posts, cutoffs are generally higher: 120-135 for UR, 105-120 for OBC, and 90-105 for SC/ST out of 200 marks in Tier I. Tier II cutoffs are usually 5-10% higher than Tier I. Final selection depends on overall merit and number of vacancies in each category.

Examination Centres

North: Delhi NCR (Multiple centres), Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Rohtak, Meerut, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Jaipur, Lucknow, Dehradun

South: Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Coimbatore, Mysuru, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada

East: Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Durgapur, Jamshedpur, Guwahati

West: Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Surat, Nagpur, Nashik, Indore, Bhopal, Vadodara, Rajkot

Northeast: Guwahati, Shillong, Imphal, Agartala, Aizawl, Itanagar, Dibrugarh

Note: Exam centres are subject to availability and administrative feasibility. DDA reserves the right to add or cancel any centre depending on the number of candidates.