Contractual / Regular

DDA Recruitment 2026 – Apply for 01 Young Professional (Communications) Post

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Sep. 12, 2026
Young Professional (Communications)

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
01
Pay Scale
Rs. 65,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Maximum 35 years as on 17.09.2026
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 11, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 11, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 17, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window11 – 17 Sep 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Graduate degree from a recognized university. Special skill requirement: Preferably, experience in using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools. Experience requirement: Minimum two (02) years of relevant experience in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Content Writing, or related fields.

Age Limit & Relaxations

The maximum age limit is 35 years as on the closing date of application submission (17.09.2026).

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Shortlisting based on Qualifications, Experience & Task Write-Up

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Personal Interview

OfflineMerit Scored

Document Verification

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Selection is conducted through shortlisting and personal interview. Criteria for selection include marks obtained in essential educational qualifications, relevant professional experience, assessment of the submitted task write-up, and marks obtained in the personal interview before the DDA Interview Board at Vikas Sadan, INA, New Delhi.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Evaluation ComponentScreening & shortlisting scoringEssential Educational Qualifications (Graduation)
Evaluation ComponentScreening & shortlisting scoringRelevant Professional Experience (Mass Comm/PR/Content & AI Tools)
Evaluation ComponentInterview Board assessmentTask Performance Write-Up & Personal Interview

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Young Professionals in the Communications Department at DDA Headquarters (Vikas Sadan, INA, New Delhi) work directly on citizen engagement, press releases, social media monitoring, public outreach campaigns, and public relations for Delhi urban infrastructure and housing initiatives. The work culture is fast-paced, involving collaboration with senior administrative officers and creative content formulation utilizing modern digital and AI tools.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Engagement is purely contractual initially for a period of 01 year. The contract may be extended annually based on organizational requirement and satisfactory annual performance review, with a 5% annual remuneration enhancement as per DDA policy guidelines.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The engagement is purely contractual and does not confer any entitlement for permanent absorption or regular cadre promotion within DDA. However, 1 to 2 years of high-profile communications experience within a major central statutory authority offers substantial career equity for senior consultancy, public affairs, or corporate communications roles.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • The application must be duly typed into the prescribed format; handwritten forms will not be entertained.
  • Do NOT enclose any educational or experience certificates with the email submission. Including extra attachments violates circular guidelines and risks rejection.
  • The scanned application PDF file size must be strictly under 5 MB.
  • Applications must be received at [email protected] on or before 17.09.2026. Submissions after this date or through physical post will not be accepted.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR1
  • OBC0
  • EWS0
  • SC0
  • ST0
Total Vacancies01

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated remuneration of Rs. 65,000/- per month. A 5% annual enhancement on the base rate is applicable as per DDA policy upon satisfactory performance and annual renewal.

Fixed consolidated remuneration of Rs. 65,000/- per month with 5% annual enhancement on base rate as per DDA policy.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download and fill up the prescribed application form (Reference Advertisement No: 07/Consultant/2026/Rectt. Cell/Pers./DDA) duly typed.
  2. Affix a recent passport-size photograph in the designated space and sign across the specimen signature and declaration.
  3. Prepare a write-up explaining how you will perform the duties and tasks required for the post of Young Professional (Communications).
  4. Do NOT attach copies of educational or experience certificates to the email; originals and self-attested copies must only be presented at the time of interview.
  5. Save the signed typed application form and task write-up as a single scanned PDF file under 5 MB.
  6. Send the completed PDF via email to [email protected] on or before 17.09.2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required for this recruitment.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The post is purely contractual, initially for a period of 01 year. It can be extended annually based on performance and organizational requirements, but confers no right to permanent regular employment in DDA.

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