1. What is the post name under this recruitment drive?
Ans: The post is “Mali” (Gardener) under the DDA’s Group C recruitment for gardening/horticulture jobs.
2. How many vacancies are available for the Mali post in 2025?
Ans: There are 282 vacancies announced for the Mali post.
3. What is the minimum educational qualification required for the DDA Mali post?
Ans: Candidates must have passed the 10th standard (or equivalent) from a recognised board.
4. What is the age limit for applying to the Mali post?
Ans: The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age is generally 25 years (some sources say up to 27 years) with relaxations for reserved categories.
5. Are there age relaxations for reserved categories?
Ans: Yes. Relaxation for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD etc is applicable as per government norms.
6. What is the application mode and last date for this recruitment?
Ans: The application is online. For 2025 the start date is 6 October 2025 and the last date is 5 November 2025.
7. What is the selection process for the Mali post?
Ans: The selection process includes a Computer‑Based Test (CBT) and a Trade/Practical Test (or domain test) for horticulture-related skills.
8. What is the exam pattern for the CBT stage?
Ans: For DDA Mali 2025, the pattern is 120 questions for 120 marks, duration 120 minutes, with negative marking of 0.33 for wrong answers.
9. What subjects are included in the Mali exam syllabus?
Ans: Syllabus includes technical/domain knowledge (agriculture/horticulture), general awareness, English language, reasoning, quantitative aptitude.
10. What is the salary for the DDA Mali post?
Ans: The pay scale is Level 1 under 7th CPC: approximately ₹18,000 to ₹56,900 plus allowances.
11. What kinds of allowances will be provided with the Mali salary?
Ans: Allowances include Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance (TA), medical reimbursement, etc.
12. Can candidates from outside Delhi apply for this recruitment?
Ans: Yes, as long as they meet eligibility criteria (qualification, age, nationality) and apply online through the DDA portal. (Standard for such national recruitments.)
13. Is prior experience required for the Mali post?
Ans: No specific experience is mentioned for the 2025 Mali recruitment; focus is on education, age and skills. Some older notifications mention experience for similar posts.
14. Where can I find the official notification and apply online?
Ans: On the official DDA website (dda.gov.in) under “Recruitment” or “Latest Vacancies” section. For guidance you may refer to Toppersexam.
15. What documents are required when applying online for the Mali post?
Ans: Generally scanned photograph, signature, age/educational certificate, category certificate (if applicable) and other details as specified in the notification.
16. What is the job profile of a Mali in DDA?
Ans: Responsibilities include gardening/horticulture tasks—plantation, watering, pruning, lawn maintenance, assisting horticulture staff, upkeep of green spaces.
17. Is there any computer knowledge required for the Mali post?
Ans: There is no explicit computer knowledge requirement mentioned for the Mali post in 2025; the focus is on domain knowledge of horticulture + general test. Always check notification for any additional criteria.
18. When is the exam likely to be held for Mali recruitment 2025?
Ans: Tentatively December 2025 to January 2026 for the CBT stage.
19. How should I prepare for the DDA Mali exam?
Ans: Understand the syllabus (horticulture domain + general sections), practise previous year papers or mock tests (see Toppersexam for resources), strengthen speed & accuracy, focus on green‑space/plant cultivation knowledge.
20. Will the document verification happen after selection?
Ans: Yes, after CBT + Trade/Practical Test, successful candidates will undergo document verification and medical fitness as per DDA norms.