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

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has re-scheduled the document verification process for candidates who qualified in the written examination for various Group C 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 in Delhi. Document verification is a crucial stage in the selection process, conducted to verify the authenticity of certificates and documents submitted by candidates during application. Candidates who have been shortlisted based on their performance in the computer-based examination are required to appear for this verification with original documents. Successful completion of this stage will lead to final appointment in the respective posts.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details (Typical / Indicative)

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Multi Tasking Staff (MTS): 10th Standard pass from recognized Board

Mali: 10th Standard pass from recognized Board with basic knowledge of gardening

Patwari: 12th Standard pass from recognized Board with Mathematics and knowledge of Hindi/English

Assistant Section Officer (ASO): Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from recognized University with typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi

Age Limit

Age as on: Closing date of application

Nationality

Candidates must be:

• A citizen of India, OR
• A subject of Nepal, OR
• A subject of Bhutan, OR
• A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 with intention of permanent settlement, OR
• A person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with intention of permanent settlement in India

Application Process

1. Visit the official DDA recruitment portal at dda.org.in or dda.recruitment@gov.in
2. Click on the 'Recruitment' or 'Career' section on homepage
3. Find the notification for MTS, Patwari, ASO & Mali recruitment 2026
4. Read the complete notification and instructions carefully
5. Click on 'Apply Online' link and register using valid email ID and mobile number
6. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and work experience accurately
7. Upload scanned copies of recent photograph, signature, and required documents (JPG format, size as specified)
8. Select examination centre preference from available cities
9. Pay application fee through online mode (Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI)
10. Submit the application form and take printout of confirmation page for future reference
11. Note down registration number and password for tracking application status

Application Fee

Selection Process

1. Computer Based Examination (Tier-I): Objective type multiple choice questions testing General Awareness, Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and English/Hindi language skills. Candidates securing minimum qualifying marks proceed to next stage.

1. Skill Test/Typing Test (For ASO): Candidates for Assistant Section Officer post must qualify typing test at prescribed speed (35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi on computer). This is qualifying in nature.

1. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates are called for verification of original certificates including educational qualifications, age proof, category certificate, experience certificate (if any), and other relevant documents as per eligibility criteria.

1. Medical Examination: Candidates who successfully complete document verification undergo medical fitness examination by authorized medical board to ensure physical and mental fitness for the post.

1. Final Merit List: Based on marks obtained in written examination and successful completion of all stages, final merit list is prepared category-wise and appointments are offered accordingly.

Examination Pattern

Computer Based Test (Tier-I)

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer

Qualifying Marks: General/EWS - 40%, OBC - 35%, SC/ST - 30%

Skill Test (For ASO only)

Note: Skill test is qualifying in nature and marks are not added to final merit

Detailed Syllabus

General Awareness

• Indian History: Ancient, Medieval and Modern India, Freedom Struggle, National Movement
• Indian Polity and Governance: Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Issues
• Geography: Indian Geography, Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World
• Economics: Indian Economy, Budget, Banking, Planning, Five Year Plans
• Current Affairs: National and International events of last 6 months
• General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics up to Class 10 level
• Sports and Games: Major tournaments, awards, personalities
• Books and Authors, Important Days and Dates
• Awards and Honours: Padma Awards, Bharat Ratna, Nobel Prize

Reasoning Ability

• Analogies and Similarities
• Differences and Classification
• Series Completion: Number, Letter, Alpha-numeric
• Coding and Decoding
• Blood Relations
• Direction Sense Test
• Logical Venn Diagrams
• Alphabet Test and Number Ranking
• Mathematical Operations and Arithmetical Reasoning
• Syllogism and Statement Conclusions
• Data Sufficiency
• Puzzle Test and Seating Arrangement

Quantitative Aptitude

• Number System: HCF, LCM, Divisibility, Remainders
• Percentages and Ratio-Proportion
• Average, Partnership, Mixture and Alligation
• Simple Interest and Compound Interest
• Time and Work, Pipes and Cisterns
• Time, Speed and Distance
• Profit, Loss and Discount
• Mensuration: Area and Volume of 2D and 3D figures
• Data Interpretation: Tables, Bar Graphs, Line Charts, Pie Charts
• Algebra: Basic equations and inequalities
• Geometry and Trigonometry basics

English Language

• Reading Comprehension
• Vocabulary: Synonyms and Antonyms
• Grammar: Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions
• Sentence Rearrangement and Para Jumbles
• Fill in the Blanks
• Error Spotting and Sentence Correction
• Idioms and Phrases
• One Word Substitution
• Active and Passive Voice
• Direct and Indirect Speech
• Cloze Test

Salary Structure (Typical / Indicative as per 7th CPC)

Other Allowances: Medical benefits, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Pension benefits under National Pension System (NPS), Group Insurance coverage, and other admissible allowances as per Government of India norms.

DDA employees have excellent career progression opportunities through departmental promotion channels. Multi Tasking Staff can get promoted to Upper Division Clerk (UDC) positions, Patwaris to Senior Patwari and then Kanungo level, and Assistant Section Officers to Section Officer and then Under Secretary levels based on seniority, experience (typically 5-8 years) and performance in departmental exams. Regular trainings and skill development programs are conducted to enhance professional competencies for higher responsibilities.

Admit cards for document verification are released on the official DDA website approximately 7-10 days before the scheduled verification date. Candidates need to login to the recruitment portal using their registration number and password/date of birth to download the e-admit card. The admit card contains important details like candidate's name, roll number, photograph, document verification venue address, date, time slot, and list of documents to be carried. No hard copy is sent by post.

The result of document verification along with final merit list is declared on the official DDA website within 15-20 days after completion of all verification sessions. Candidates can check their result by entering registration number or roll number on the result portal. The result shows whether the candidate has been found eligible for appointment or not, along with final merit position. Selected candidates receive appointment letters through registered post or email within 30-45 days of final result declaration.

Document verification cutoff marks vary based on category and post applied for. Typical cutoff ranges (indicative) for computer-based test are: General/EWS category 55-65 marks out of 100, OBC category 48-58 marks, and SC/ST category 40-50 marks. For highly competitive posts like ASO, cutoffs tend to be 5-10 marks higher than MTS/Mali positions. Actual cutoffs depend on number of vacancies, difficulty level of exam, and total number of candidates appeared.

Document Verification Centres

North: Delhi (Multiple venues - Vikas Sadan, DDA Headquarters), Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad

Selected candidates are typically called to DDA offices located in Delhi-NCR region only. The exact venue address, reporting time, and designated counter number are mentioned on the document verification admit card. Most verification sessions are conducted at DDA Headquarters at Vikas Sadan, INA, New Delhi and other DDA zonal offices across Delhi.