Delhi Development Authority (DDA) – Job Notification Summary
Organization Name
- English: Delhi Development Authority (DDA)
- Hindi: दिल्ली विकास प्राधिकरण
Post Details
| Designation (English) | Commissioner (Communications) (Erstwhile Commissioner (Public Relations)) |
|---|---|
| Designation (Hindi) | आयुक्त (संचार) (पूर्व में आयुक्त (जन संपर्क)) |
| Number of Posts | 01 (subject to variation as per DDA requirement) |
| Pay Level | Level 13 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC |
| Pay Band | ₹37,400 – ₹67,000 with Grade Pay ₹8,700 |
Location
- Office: Personnel Branch-I, Delhi Development Authority
- Address: B-Block, 3rd Floor, Room No. 311, Vikas Sadan, INA, New Delhi – 110023
- Alternate Submission Office: Commissioner (Personnel), DDA, E-1, Vikas Sadan, INA, New Delhi – 110023
- City: New Delhi
- State: Delhi
- Country: India
- Postal Code: 110023
Base Salary
Level 13 in Pay Matrix (approximately ₹1,23,100 – ₹2,15,900 per month depending on allowances).
Employment Type
Deputation basis – initially for 3 years, extendable up to 5 years on a year-to-year basis.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Post Graduate Diploma or Degree in Journalism / Mass Communication / Public Relations / Advertising or equivalent from a recognized University/Institute.
- Experience: 12 years of journalism experience in a responsible capacity in a reputed newspaper/news agency (print or electronic media), or equivalent experience in publicity and public relations work in a government department or reputed commercial publicity organization.
- Required Position: Holding analogous post on a regular basis (Pay Level 13) in parent cadre/department, or with 5 years of regular service in Pay Band III with Grade Pay ₹7,600.
Additional Eligibility Conditions
- Applications must be forwarded through the Cadre Controlling Authority along with:
- Cadre clearance
- Vigilance clearance
- Detailed CV in prescribed proforma
- Certified details of minor/major penalties during the last 10 years
- Confidential Reports (CR) dossiers for the last 5 years
- Applicant must mention substantive post held in the parent department, corresponding pay scales under 6th and 7th CPC, and financial upgradations under ACP/MACP, if any.
- Duties and responsibilities in the parent cadre post should be comparable to those of the deputation post.
- Applications received after the last date will not be entertained.
- Officers will be posted purely on transfer on deputation basis. Request for absorption will not be entertained.
- Eligibility of the applicant will be determined as on the last date of receipt of application in DDA.
Important Dates
| Date of Notification | 09.06.2025 |
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| Last Date for Receipt of Applications (Original) | 14.07.2025 |
| Extended Last Date | 01.12.2025 |
Application Process
Applications must be submitted through the proper channel by the Cadre Controlling Authority. All relevant certificates, clearances, and service record details must be enclosed.
Commissioner (Personnel),
Delhi Development Authority,
E-1, Vikas Sadan, INA, New Delhi – 110023
Incomplete or late applications will be rejected summarily.
Age Limit
Not mentioned in the notification. (As per standard deputation rules, maximum age is generally 56 years as of the closing date.)
Reservation Details
No reservation applicable (Single deputation-based post).
Application Fee
No application fee is required.
Selection Process
- Eligibility verification by DDA
- Assessment of experience and qualifications
- Recommendation from the parent department
- Final approval by the Delhi Development Authority
Other Important Information
- Deputation will be governed by DoP&T’s OM dated 17.06.2010 and subsequent amendments.
- Tenure can be terminated anytime before completion at the discretion of DDA.
- Number of posts may vary depending on requirement.
- Applications received after the deadline or not through the proper channel will not be considered.
Signed by: Vineet Jain, Commissioner (Personnel), DDA
Date: 09.06.2025
Contact Information
Office: Commissioner (Personnel)
Organization: Delhi Development Authority
Address: E-1, Vikas Sadan, INA, New Delhi – 110023
Helpline: Not provided in the notification.
Official References
- File No.: PERS/PB-I/0046/2025/F7/-PB-I/1578
- Computer No.: 95015
- Notification Ref. No.: V.No. 13/2025/PB-I/DDA
Official Links
- Official Website: https://www.dda.gov.in
- Official Notification Link: https://dda.gov.in/sites/default/files/latest_jobs/commr_communications_03102025.pdf





