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DETAILS

Organisation

Delhi Development Authority(DDA)

Recruitment Year

2025

Notification Release Date

26^th September, 2025

Posts Announced

Assistant director( landscape), Sectional Officer (Horticulture)

Application Dates

6^th October (10:00 AM) –

5^th November (6:00 PM)

Mode of Application

Online

Tentative Schedule of Online Examination (Stage I)

December – January

Tentative Schedule of Online Examination (Stage II) (wherever applicable)

To be notified later on DDA’s website

Post code

Name of the Post

Group

Pay Matrix

Total Vacancies

UR

EWS

SC

ST

OBC

Reserved for ESM/PwBD within total vacancies

ESM

VH

HH

OH

Others

06

Assistant Director (Landscape)

A

Level 10

01

01

17

Sectional Officer

(Horticulture)

B

Level 6

75

51

07

05

03

06

02

Educational Qualification

Age Limit

Nationality

Assistant Director (Landscape)

Post-Graduation Diploma in Landscape Architecture.

Degree in Architecture from recognized University/ Institution or equivalent

OR

Bachelor’s Degree in Botany or Agriculture or Horticulture from a recognized University/ Institution.

(At least one year’s experience in Landscape Planning in responsible capacity).

35 years

Age Relaxation:

1. SC/ST: +5 years

2. OBC: +3 years

3. PwBD: + 10 years

A candidate must be either:

1. A citizen of India

2. A subject of Nepal

3. A subject of Bhutan

4. A Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the 1^st of January 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India

Sectional Officer (Horticulture)

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or Horticulture or Forestry from a recognized University or Institute or equivalent.

30 years

Age Relaxation:

1. SC/ST: +5 years

2. OBC: +3 years

3. PwBD: + 10 years

A candidate must be either:

1. A citizen of India

2. A subject of Nepal

3. A subject of Bhutan

4. A Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before the 1st January 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India

Sl No.

Candidate Category

Fee(Rs.)

1

UR, EWS, OBC(NCL)

2500/- (Non-refundable)

2

For PwBD/ Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen/Female candidates and candidates belonging to SC and ST. (The fee shall be refunded to only those candidate(s) who appeared in Examination, after deducting applicable bank charges, only in the account details given by candidates in online application form)

1500/- (Refundable)

Post Code

Name of the post

Mode of Recruitment

Details of Examination

06

Assistant Director

(Landscape)

Single Stage online examination followed by Interview (qualifying in nature) of the shortlisted candidates

Stage – I : CBT Examination (150 questions in 02 Hours)

Part I : The question paper shall be of 100 marks consisting of 100 questions of objective type (multiple-choice questions) of the respective discipline as well as current affairs in the respective discipline.

Part II :

Reasoning : 10 questions (10 marks)

Quantitative Aptitude : 10 questions (10 marks)

General Awareness : 10 questions (10 marks)

English language : 10 questions (10 marks)

Computer Knowledge : 10 questions (10 marks)

Stage – II : Interview-15 marks

Interview of the shortlisted candidates based on marks obtained in CBT Examination (Stage –I).

17

Sectional Officer

(Horticulture)

Single stage computer based examination

Stage – I : CBT Examination (150 questions in 02 Hours) objective type (multiple-choice questions)

Part I : The question paper shall be of 100 marks consisting of 100 questions of the respective discipline as well as current affairs in the respective discipline.

Part II :

Reasoning : 10 questions (10 marks) Quantitative Aptitude : 10 questions (10 marks)

General Awareness : 10 questions (10 marks)

English language : 10 questions (10 marks) Computer Knowledge : 10 questions (10 marks)

Part I

Plants

Familiarity with local flora; criteria for plant selection; history of planting design, planting as a design element with respect to trees, shrubs, ground cover and creepers: planting features like form, leaf colour and texture, colour of flowers and fruits in different seasons; role of plant material in environmental improvement (e.g. soil conservation, modification of microclimate); maintenance of plant material; preparation of planting concepts, planting plans and plant schedules, estimation of costs and bill of quantity. Planting design in various environments such as woodlands, forests, rural areas, urban areas, roadside planting in urban and rural areas, industrial sites and in habitats such as grasslands, woodlands, sloping areas, marshes, bogs, wetlands, waterside and aquatic planting etc. Planting for shelter, windbreaks and shelter belts, visual effect and accent; Field ecology: Quadrat, lines transect, community analysis.

Geology, Hydrology & Geomorphology

Minerals and metals: rock type (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic); principles of stratigraphy and geology of India; relationships between geology, soils and vegetation; morphology and classification of soil type; properties of soils: soil management (evaluation, water conservation, fertility and plant nutrition, degradation control and reclamation techniques); Soil Conservation; hydrological cycle, sources of surface water, watersheds and drainage basins and their management; infiltration characteristics: rainwater harvesting, artificial recharge; groundwater management, ground water pollution; landscape evolution.

Site Planning and Landscape Engineering

Site planning process: site character and design requirement relation; site survey and appraisal; contours and grading principles; efficient surface drainage pattern and watershed area, calculation of surface runoff, catchments areas and discharge rate: types of drainage systems, design of surface and sub-surface drainage elements; sports field drainage; earthwork volume computations; construction of roads, parking, paths, plazas, planter. water elements, etc; external lighting, irrigation and plumbing system: street site furniture: landscape working drawings; site mobilization and protection measures: water conservation: protection of water retention structures; soil conservation and corrosion control measures; land reclamation and rehabilitation process; disposal of sludge, fly-ash, solid and liquid waste: transportation corridors; environment-friendly materials; sustainable landscape features (bioswales. bio retention ponds etc); estimation of costs and preparation of bill of quantities, specifications and tender documents

Landscape Design and Communication

Urban and rural landscape appraisal, analysis and design; application of ecological principles: language skills for technical report 'writing and professional communications with planning authorities, statutory bodies, contractors and other professionals: communication techniques in digital media; research ability towards establishing a strong theoretical background. Elements of Landscape Design and Knowledge of Native plants at Delhi ;Principles of Landscape design, Elements of Landscape Design like, water, earth etc

Theory of Landscape Architecture

Space and Order: Development of landscape design and gardens; Eastern, Central and Western traditions; Ancient Heritage: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, And Rome. Western Civilization: Europe: Italy, France and England. The middle-east: The Persian tradition and its far reaching influence. Eastern Civilization: China and Japan. Ancient and medieval period in India; Mughal and Rajput Landscapes. Influences and linkages across cultures and traditions, e.g. Chinese tradition and the English Landscape style, influence of Persian traditions towards the West and East. Colonial landscape development in India.

Nineteenth Century Europe

Open space development in its urban design and planning context. Early industrial towns and the Garden City movement USA: Further evolution of the public park as a major component of urban landscape. The work of F. L. Olmsted and other pioneers. Park-Systems and suburban development centered on open space The Modern Movement: changing concepts of space and the relationship of architecture and landscape illustrated through studies of selected works of the modern master Post-war development in Europe: New Towns in England and the concept of Landscape Structure Landscape Urbanism: Examples of open space development in new towns and urban renewal to illustrate the close conceptual relationship between town planning, urban design and landscape architecture (e.g. Haussmann's Paris, Lutyen's Delhi): influence of lan Mellary on mid and late 20th Century landscape architecture. The work of selected twentieth century landscape architects, in the west as well as in India. Contemporary concepts and concerns: "Green" Architecture and Energy Saving site planning and Landscape Architecture; Cultural landscapes, their definition, identification, characteristics and policies; Landscape inventory and conservation of Earb historical landscape: Artistic sensibility in Landscape Architecture, land art; new developments in urban landscape design. The Indian Context: Understanding contemporary attitudes to open space design in India: ancient horticultural tradition, Mughal influence, British colonial influence. Trends in landscape design in India in the late 20th and the first decade of the 21st Century.

Landscape Economies, Management & Horticultural Practice

Economics: Cost and benefits. Related to open space development; costs: intangible costs, depletion of natural resources, Management: Landscape management at the regional scale in relation to soil conservation, water management, grassland management, forestry and agriculture. Management practices related to urban ecology and urban habitats, such as urban forests, riverbanks, regional parks and greenbelts: ecological, economic and administrative issues. Management models. Horticulture Practice: Nursery establishment and Plant propagation. Establishment and maintenance of grass, shrubs and trees with respect to: ground preparation, planting and transplanting, pruning.

Landscape Resources

Settlements and Landscape: Siting and evolution of cities: Role of landform, water systems, climate and vegetation; Illustrative studies of cities in India and elsewhere; Microclimate: Air pollution, Solid waste management: conservation of water resources, and vegetation cover. Urban forest; Landscape heritage: City development Plans, Zonal Plans. Development controls and their role in the conservation and creation of urban landscape: Delhi Master Plan: National Environment Policy: The rural landscape, Forest types of India: Biodiversity. urban biodiversity. Wetlands: definition, wetland values and conservations; Wastelands management: Land reclamation and rehabilitation; Watersheds and its management: Ramsar Convention, Forest Policy and management of forest resources. Conservation Forestry. Bye laws and planning regulations applicable to landscape development.

Landscape Conservation and Regional Landscape Planning; Concept of Landscape Planning and Landscape Conservation; Landscape Assessment techniques

Basic quantitative methods of collecting, analyzing, projecting and presenting data for Landscape Planning. Landscape Conservation: Priorities. Policies and Programmes; National parks and other protective designations; Biodiversity and Biosphere reserves: Endangered landscapes: Aspects of watershed management. The application of landscape planning techniques to large scale developments such as infrastructure and power projects, extractive and manufacturing industry, new towns and urban extensions, and developments for tourism and eco-touristic; Landscape perception, visual assessment and the aesthetic dimension of landscape planning.

Landscape Project Management and Professional Practice

The role of statutory and regulatory bodies such as the Municipal Corporation, N.D.M.C, D.D.A and Urban Art commission etc.; Construction administration, Implementation process: Sequence of activities from inception to completion; progress evaluation and monitoring: (Estimation), Site documentation, Techniques of inspection and quality control; Construction documents Comparison of various kind of tenders with regard to objectives, utility and appropriateness. Tender Documentation and evaluation of tender; negotiations with contractors. Contract Documentation: Forms of contract; General and special conditions, specifications, Bill of quantities; significant clauses pertaining to defects, maintenance, arbitrations, etc. Parties to the contract; their roles, contractual relationships and legal obligations: Forms of agreement, conditions of engagement, scope of work and services to be provided. Scale of Professional Fees: Relationship of Landscape Architect with other professionals. Landscape Design Competition Types, Guidelines.

Ecology and Environmental studies

Concept of ecosystem management & services; ecosystem types; ecological succession and maturity; population dynamics; climate change; environmental conservations and biodiversity; Climatology; environmental morality and ethics; Environmental Impact Assessment; Theory and Practice; role of Environmental Legislation, NGT and the Ministry of Environment and Forests; energy flow; production; biogeochemical cycles: carbon cycle, global water cycles, nitrogen cycle, bioaccumulation and bio-magnifications

Part- II

Test of reasoning

Test of Quantitative Aptitude

Test of General Awareness

Test of English Language

Computer Knowledge

Part

Syllabus

Part-I

Horticulture, Styles of Gardening, Lawn Development, Roadside\plantation of trees/shrubs. Flowering shrubs, Hedges, Bonsai and its maintenance, Annual flowers, Topiary, Indoor and outdoor potted plants, Propagation of roses , Chrysanthemum, Dahlia, Bougainvillea, Hanging Basket, Cultivation of Cut flowers i.e. Roses, Gladiolus, Orchids, Tuberose, Lilium and Anthurium, Ground Covers, Medicinal Plants, Scented Shrubs/Trees, Propagation, Plant Protection, Nursery management, Routine Garden operations, Features of the garden, Flower shows and Garden Competitions, Floral ornaments and Flower Arrangements. Environmental Studies (Biodiversity and its conservation Environmental pollution, Climate responsive design, green building rating systems such as GRIHA, ECBC etc)

Part II

Test of reasoning

Test of Quantitative Aptitude

Test of General Awareness

Test of English Language

Computer Knowledge including MS Office (Word, Excel, Power point) etc.