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DDA Junior Secretariat Assistant 2023: Selection Process

Candidates who applied for DDA JSA posts should be well aware of the exam pattern and selection process to gear up with exam preparations. Three evaluation stages are evaluated in the DDA JSA exam process. We provide detailed information on the selection process so that, candidates can go through it and then, figure strategic study plan to achieve sureshot success in the exam.

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  • Aspirants who applied for DDA JSA exam should know that the evaluation process is of three stages: Online Test I, Online Test II and Typing Test/Interview.
  • Qualify all these three evaluation stages to appoint as DDA JSA.
  • The two tests are conducted online followed by typing test/interview.

DDA JSA Selection Process 2023

DDA JSA selection process involves three rounds Stage I Online Examination, Stage II Online Examination and Typing Test. The recruitment notification is released to recruit candidates for 292 JSA posts. 

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Stage I Online Examination

Stage I examination is a computer-based objective type examination. Candidates need to qualify Stage I examination to appear in the Stage II examination.

SubjectsNo. of QuestionsMarks
General Intelligence2550
General Awareness2550
Quantitative Aptitude2550
English Language2550
Total100 Questions200 Marks

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Stage II Online Examination

DDA Stage II Online Examination is an objective-based exam. The exam is conducted in three sections of 2 hours 15 minutes duration. The computer Knowledge test in the Stage II exam is mandatory and qualifying in nature.

SectionSubjectQuestionsMarksTimings
IMathematical Abilities30901 Hour
Reasoning & General Intelligence30
IIEnglish Language and comprehension401201 Hour
General Awareness20
IIIComputer Knowledge Test ‘(Mandatory to Qualify)154515 Minutes

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Typing Test

Candidates who qualify for Stage I and Stage II levels of online examination go for the last and final round of typing tests. Then, DDA prepares the final merit list of candidates selected for 292 JSA posts. 

  • Typing Test exam duration is of 10 minutes.
  • Skill test/typing test is of qualifying in nature.
  • English typing speed should be 35 WPM and Hindi typing speed is 30 WPM.

Candidates who successfully qualify for all three rounds of the selection process will be appointed to the job role of Junior Secretariat Assistant in DDA. The final Merit list will be uploaded on the official website of DDA.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many stages are in DDA JSA Exam?

DDA JSA exam involves three stages Stage I Online Examination, Stage II Online Examination and Typing Test.

Is there any negative marking in DDA JSA exam 2023?

DDA JSA exam Stages I and II have negative marking on any question attempted wrongly.

Is there any written test for DDA Junior Secretariat Assistant exam?

Objective-type questions are asked in DDA JSA exam in Stage I and Stage II examination.

Divya Sharma

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