DDA Section Officer Horticulture Recruitment 2025 Notification Out For 75 Posts

The Delhi Development Authority has released the DDA Section Officer Horticulture Recruitment 2025 on its official website, www.dda.gov.in. The website link for the direct recruitment will be active from 06 October 2025 and candidates will be able to submit their application form till 05 November 2025. With a total of 75 vacancies, DDA Section Officer Horticulture Recruitment 2025 drive promises a golden opportunity for candidates aiming to secure a prestigious government job in the capital.

DDA Section Officer Horticulture Recruitment 2025

The DDA Recruitment 2025 issued by the Delhi Development Authority marks the beginning of the recruitment process for Section Officer (Horticulture) posts. The online examination is tentatively scheduled for December-January 2025. The official DDA Section Officer Horticulture Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF, including vacancy details, is now available for download in the section below. Candidates can refer to it for eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and application guidelines.

Download DDA Section Officer Horticulture Notification PDF

DDA Section Officer Horticulture 2025: Overview

An overview including all the important parameters for the DDA Section Officer Horticulture Recruitment 2025 has been discussed in the below table.

DDA Section Officer Horticulture Notification 2025 Important Dates

Along with the DDA Section Officer Horticulture Notification 2025 PDF, the important dates for online form submission and exam date have also been notified.

DDA Section Officer Horticulture Vacancy 2025

The Delhi Development Authority has announced a total of 75 vacancies for the post of Section Officer (Horticulture). This post falls under Group B and offers a great opportunity for candidates with relevant qualifications and experience in horticulture and related fields. The vacancy distribution for the Section Officer Horticulture post across different categories including UR, EWS, SC, ST and OBC is provided below:

DDA Sectional Officer Horticulture Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the post of Sectional Officer (Horticulture) under DDA Recruitment 2025, candidates must meet the following eligibility conditions:

• Nationality: Candidates must be Indian citizens or fulfill nationality criteria laid down by the Government of India.
• Educational Qualification: Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture / Horticulture / Forestry from a recognized University or Institute, or an equivalent qualification.
• Age Limit: The upper age limit is 30 years as on the closing date of application i.e. 05 November 2025.

Age relaxations are applicable as per government norms:

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years
• PwBD: 10–15 years (depending on category)
• Departmental candidates & other special categories: As per rules.

DDA Section Officer Recruitment 2025 Application Fees

The application fee for DDA Section Officer Recruitment 2025 varies as per category:

• UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS Candidates: ₹2500 (Non-refundable)
• SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Female / Transgender Candidates: ₹1500 (Refundable after appearing in the examination, after deduction of applicable bank charges)
• Mode of Payment: Fee can be paid online only through Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Cards, or UPI. No offline mode is accepted.
• Candidates already employed under Government after availing Ex-Servicemen benefits will not be eligible for fee refund.
• Fee once paid will not be adjusted against any other post/exam under any circumstances.

DDA Section Officer Horticulture Recruitment 2025 Selection Process

The selection of candidates for the post of DDA Sectional Officer (Horticulture) will be done through a single stage Computer Based Examination (CBT) of 150 marks and 2 hours duration, divided into two parts:

• Part I with 100 discipline-related questions from Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, and and Current Affairs.
• Part II with 50 questions covering Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, English Language, and Computer Knowledge. The final merit list will be prepared based on performance in the CBT, followed by document verification of shortlisted candidates

DDA Section Officer Horticulture Salary 2025

As per the notification released by the Delhi Development Authority, the post of Section Officer (Horticulture) falls under Group B and is categorized under Pay Matrix Level 6 as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). The Pay Matrix Level 6 typically indicates a structured salary scale with applicable central government allowances and benefits.