1. What is the educational qualification required for the JSA (Junior Secretariat Assistant) post?
Ans: Candidates must have passed 12th class (Senior Secondary) or equivalent from a recognised board.
2. What is the age‑limit for applying for the JSA post?
Ans: Typically minimum 18 years; maximum up to ~27 years (for general category) as per recent notification.
3. Are there age‑relaxations for reserved categories?
Ans: Yes. Relaxations apply for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD etc as per government and DDA norms.
4. How many vacancies are open for JSA Recruitment 2025?
Ans: For 2025, a total of 199 vacancies have been announced for the JSA post.
5. What is the selection process for the JSA post?
Ans: The selection includes three stages: Stage I Online Exam, Stage II Online Exam, and a Typing/Skill Test (qualifying).
6. What is the exam pattern for Stage I?
Ans: Stage I consists of 100 questions from General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language – total 200 marks.
7. What is the exam pattern for Stage II?
Ans: Stage II includes Mathematical Abilities & Reasoning (~30 Qs), English Language & Comprehension (~40 Qs), General Awareness (~20 Qs) and a Computer Knowledge test (qualifying).
8. What typing speed is required for JSA post?
Ans: For English: 35 w.p.m.; For Hindi: 30 w.p.m. on computer.
9. What is the application mode and what are important dates?
Ans: Application is online. For 2025: application window 06 October to 05 November 2025.
10. What is the salary/pay scale for the JSA post?
Ans: Salary details vary; commonly for Group C posts salary is as per 7th CPC pay matrix Level 1/2/3 depending on status. (Check notification for exact level)
11. Can candidates from outside Delhi apply?
Ans: Yes—provided they meet eligibility criteria (qualification, age, typing capability) and apply via the DDA portal.
12. Is there any exam fee and what is the refund policy?
Ans: Fee details depend on category and notification; sometimes women/SC/ST may get full or partial exemption—check official notice.
13. What documents are required at the time of application?
Ans: Documents include age proof (10th/12th certificate), 12th mark‐sheet, typing certificate (if required), category certificate (if applicable), identity proof, photograph & signature.
14. Is experience required for the JSA post?
Ans: No prior work experience is generally required for JSA; the key criteria are qualification (12th), typing speed and selection test.
15. Will there be negative marking in the written exams?
Ans: Yes — In the 2025 syllabus it is mentioned that negative marking of ~0.66 marks per wrong answer may apply.
16. When is the exam likely to be held for JSA recruitment 2025?
Ans: Tentatively December 2025 to January 2026 for the online exams.
17. What is the job profile of a Junior Secretariat Assistant at DDA?
Ans: Job profile includes clerical and secretarial tasks: data entry, file work, typing, correspondence, office support in secretariat divisions of DDA.
18. Is the computer knowledge test qualifying in nature?
Ans: Yes — The computer knowledge test in Stage II is qualifying in nature; marks may not count for final merit.
19. Will there be document verification after exams?
Ans: Yes — After selection stages, short‐listed candidates must go through document verification and medical fitness as per DDA norms.
20. Where can I download the official notification and apply online?
Ans: On DDA’s official website (dda.gov.in) under “Career” or “Direct Recruitment”. Also guidance is available via Toppersexam.
Ans: Candidates must have passed 12th class (Senior Secondary) or equivalent from a recognised board.
2. What is the age‑limit for applying for the JSA post?
Ans: Typically minimum 18 years; maximum up to ~27 years (for general category) as per recent notification.
3. Are there age‑relaxations for reserved categories?
Ans: Yes. Relaxations apply for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD etc as per government and DDA norms.
4. How many vacancies are open for JSA Recruitment 2025?
Ans: For 2025, a total of 199 vacancies have been announced for the JSA post.
5. What is the selection process for the JSA post?
Ans: The selection includes three stages: Stage I Online Exam, Stage II Online Exam, and a Typing/Skill Test (qualifying).
6. What is the exam pattern for Stage I?
Ans: Stage I consists of 100 questions from General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language – total 200 marks.
7. What is the exam pattern for Stage II?
Ans: Stage II includes Mathematical Abilities & Reasoning (~30 Qs), English Language & Comprehension (~40 Qs), General Awareness (~20 Qs) and a Computer Knowledge test (qualifying).
8. What typing speed is required for JSA post?
Ans: For English: 35 w.p.m.; For Hindi: 30 w.p.m. on computer.
9. What is the application mode and what are important dates?
Ans: Application is online. For 2025: application window 06 October to 05 November 2025.
10. What is the salary/pay scale for the JSA post?
Ans: Salary details vary; commonly for Group C posts salary is as per 7th CPC pay matrix Level 1/2/3 depending on status. (Check notification for exact level)
11. Can candidates from outside Delhi apply?
Ans: Yes—provided they meet eligibility criteria (qualification, age, typing capability) and apply via the DDA portal.
12. Is there any exam fee and what is the refund policy?
Ans: Fee details depend on category and notification; sometimes women/SC/ST may get full or partial exemption—check official notice.
13. What documents are required at the time of application?
Ans: Documents include age proof (10th/12th certificate), 12th mark‐sheet, typing certificate (if required), category certificate (if applicable), identity proof, photograph & signature.
14. Is experience required for the JSA post?
Ans: No prior work experience is generally required for JSA; the key criteria are qualification (12th), typing speed and selection test.
15. Will there be negative marking in the written exams?
Ans: Yes — In the 2025 syllabus it is mentioned that negative marking of ~0.66 marks per wrong answer may apply.
16. When is the exam likely to be held for JSA recruitment 2025?
Ans: Tentatively December 2025 to January 2026 for the online exams.
17. What is the job profile of a Junior Secretariat Assistant at DDA?
Ans: Job profile includes clerical and secretarial tasks: data entry, file work, typing, correspondence, office support in secretariat divisions of DDA.
18. Is the computer knowledge test qualifying in nature?
Ans: Yes — The computer knowledge test in Stage II is qualifying in nature; marks may not count for final merit.
19. Will there be document verification after exams?
Ans: Yes — After selection stages, short‐listed candidates must go through document verification and medical fitness as per DDA norms.
20. Where can I download the official notification and apply online?
Ans: On DDA’s official website (dda.gov.in) under “Career” or “Direct Recruitment”. Also guidance is available via Toppersexam.
