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<h1>DDA JE Salary, Perks & Growth 2025: Complete Pay Scale, Allowances & Career Path</h1>The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is one of India’s most reputed government organizations that offers stable jobs, attractive pay, and excellent career growth. Among the most sought-after posts in DDA is the Junior Engineer (JE) position.Every year, thousands of engineering aspirants apply for the DDA JE recruitment because of its high salary package, perks, and job security. If you’re preparing for DDA JE 2025, understanding its salary structure, allowances, and promotion hierarchy is essential for motivation and clarity.This article gives you a complete breakdown of the DDA JE Salary 2025, including in-hand pay, perks, benefits, and career progression as per the latest official notification (Advt. No. 09/2025).<hr data-start="1775" data-end="1778"><h2 data-start="1780" data-end="1816">DDA JE Salary 2025 – Overview</h2>According to the DDA Recruitment Notification 2025, the Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical) post comes under Group B (Non-Gazetted) category in the Pay Matrix Level 6 (7th CPC).<div class="_tableContainer_1rjym_1"><div tabindex="-1" class="group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse"><table data-start="2023" data-end="2467" class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)"><thead data-start="2023" data-end="2048"><tr data-start="2023" data-end="2048"><th data-start="2023" data-end="2037" data-col-size="sm">Particulars</th><th data-start="2037" data-end="2048" data-col-size="md">Details</th></tr></thead><tbody data-start="2077" data-end="2467"><tr data-start="2077" data-end="2146"><td data-start="2077" data-end="2093" data-col-size="sm">Post Name</td><td data-start="2093" data-end="2146" data-col-size="md">Junior Engineer (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical)</td></tr><tr data-start="2147" data-end="2201"><td data-start="2147" data-end="2164" data-col-size="sm">Department</td><td data-col-size="md" data-start="2164" data-end="2201">Delhi Development Authority (DDA)</td></tr><tr data-start="2202" data-end="2240"><td data-start="2202" data-end="2229" data-col-size="sm">Pay Matrix (7th CPC)</td><td data-col-size="md" data-start="2229" data-end="2240">Level 6</td></tr><tr data-start="2241" data-end="2290"><td data-start="2241" data-end="2257" data-col-size="sm">Pay Scale</td><td data-col-size="md" data-start="2257" data-end="2290">₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 per month</td></tr><tr data-start="2291" data-end="2331"><td data-start="2291" data-end="2321" data-col-size="sm">Grade Pay (Pre-revised)</td><td data-col-size="md" data-start="2321" data-end="2331">₹4,200</td></tr><tr data-start="2332" data-end="2376"><td data-start="2332" data-end="2348" data-col-size="sm">Post Type</td><td data-col-size="md" data-start="2348" data-end="2376">Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted)</td></tr><tr data-start="2377" data-end="2411"><td data-start="2377" data-end="2400" data-col-size="sm">Probation Period</td><td data-col-size="md" data-start="2400" data-end="2411">2 Years</td></tr><tr data-start="2412" data-end="2467"><td data-start="2412" data-end="2428" data-col-size="sm">Age Limit</td><td data-col-size="md" data-start="2428" data-end="2467">18 – 27 Years (as per notification)</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div><hr data-start="2469" data-end="2472"><h2 data-start="2474" data-end="2523">DDA JE Salary Structure 2025 (Pay Level 6)</h2>Here’s a detailed salary breakup for DDA JE under Pay Matrix Level 6 as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC):<div class="_tableContainer_1rjym_1"><div tabindex="-1" class="group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse"><table data-start="2648" data-end="3112" class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)"><thead data-start="2648" data-end="2681"><tr data-start="2648" data-end="2681"><th data-start="2648" data-end="2661" data-col-size="sm">Components</th><th data-start="2661" data-end="2681" data-col-size="sm">Amount (Approx.)</th></tr></thead><tbody data-start="2717" data-end="3112"><tr data-start="2717" data-end="2744"><td data-start="2717" data-end="2733" data-col-size="sm">Basic Pay</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="2733" data-end="2744">₹35,400</td></tr><tr data-start="2745" data-end="2791"><td data-start="2745" data-end="2780" data-col-size="sm">Dearness Allowance (DA) @46%</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="2780" data-end="2791">₹16,284</td></tr><tr data-start="2792" data-end="2848"><td data-start="2792" data-end="2838" data-col-size="sm">House Rent Allowance (HRA) @27% (Delhi)</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="2838" data-end="2848">₹9,558</td></tr><tr data-start="2849" data-end="2890"><td data-start="2849" data-end="2880" data-col-size="sm">Transport Allowance (TA)</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="2880" data-end="2890">₹4,800</td></tr><tr data-start="2891" data-end="2934"><td data-start="2891" data-end="2914" data-col-size="sm">Other Allowances</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="2914" data-end="2934">₹2,000 (approx.)</td></tr><tr data-start="2935" data-end="2999"><td data-start="2935" data-end="2964" data-col-size="sm">Gross Salary (Approx.)</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="2964" data-end="2999">₹68,000 – ₹70,000 per month</td></tr><tr data-start="3000" data-end="3055"><td data-start="3000" data-end="3036" data-col-size="sm">Deductions (NPS, Taxes, etc.)</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="3036" data-end="3055">₹6,000 – ₹8,000</td></tr><tr data-start="3056" data-end="3112"><td data-start="3056" data-end="3077" data-col-size="sm">In-Hand Salary</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="3077" data-end="3112">₹60,000 – ₹62,000 per month</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div>???? Note: Salary may slightly vary depending on posting location, allowances, and tax deductions.<hr data-start="3214" data-end="3217"><h2 data-start="3219" data-end="3253">DDA JE Perks and Allowances</h2>Apart from the basic pay, DDA JEs enjoy numerous benefits and allowances as per Central Government norms. These benefits make the job not just financially rewarding but also secure and prestigious.<h4>1. Dearness Allowance (DA)</h4><ul data-start="3493" data-end="3636">
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Revised twice a year (January & July).
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Linked with the All India Consumer Price Index (AICPI).
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Currently around 46% of Basic Pay.
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</ul><h4>2. House Rent Allowance (HRA)</h4><ul data-start="3676" data-end="3851">
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Depends on posting location (X, Y, or Z category cities).
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For Delhi (X Category) – 27% of Basic Pay.
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If DDA accommodation is provided, HRA is not applicable.
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</ul><h4>3. Transport Allowance (TA)</h4><ul data-start="3889" data-end="4002">
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Fixed monthly allowance based on grade level and posting city.
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For Level 6, approximately ₹4,800 per month.
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</ul><h4>4. Leave Travel Concession (LTC)</h4><ul data-start="4045" data-end="4144">
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Reimburses travel expenses for the employee and family to visit hometown or other parts of India.
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</ul><h4>5. Medical Facilities</h4><ul data-start="4176" data-end="4268">
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DDA JEs are entitled to CGHS/empanelled hospital medical benefits for self and family.
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</ul><h4>6. National Pension System (NPS)</h4><ul data-start="4311" data-end="4376">
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10% of salary contribution by employee and matching 14% by DDA.
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</ul><h4>7. Gratuity & Group Insurance</h4><ul data-start="4416" data-end="4497">
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Paid as per government service rules after a minimum qualifying service period.
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</ul><hr data-start="4499" data-end="4502"><h3>DDA JE In-Hand Salary 2025 (Monthly Take-Home)</h3><div class="_tableContainer_1rjym_1"><div tabindex="-1" class="group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse"><table data-start="4559" data-end="4787" class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)"><thead data-start="4559" data-end="4602"><tr data-start="4559" data-end="4602"><th data-start="4559" data-end="4571" data-col-size="sm">Component</th><th data-start="4571" data-end="4602" data-col-size="sm">Estimated Monthly Value (₹)</th></tr></thead><tbody data-start="4648" data-end="4787"><tr data-start="4648" data-end="4684"><td data-start="4648" data-end="4663" data-col-size="sm">Gross Salary</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="4663" data-end="4684">₹68,000 – ₹70,000</td></tr><tr data-start="4685" data-end="4736"><td data-start="4685" data-end="4717" data-col-size="sm">Deductions (NPS, Taxes, etc.)</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="4717" data-end="4736">₹6,000 – ₹8,000</td></tr><tr data-start="4737" data-end="4787"><td data-start="4737" data-end="4762" data-col-size="sm">Net In-Hand Salary</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="4762" data-end="4787">₹60,000 – ₹62,000</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div>???? Freshly appointed DDA JEs can expect around ₹60K/month as take-home pay in Delhi.<hr data-start="4877" data-end="4880"><h2 data-start="4882" data-end="4921">DDA JE Promotion & Career Growth</h2>DDA provides excellent career advancement opportunities for Junior Engineers. Based on performance, seniority, and departmental exams, a JE can rise to higher managerial positions.<h3 data-start="5109" data-end="5143">DDA JE Promotion Hierarchy</h3><div class="_tableContainer_1rjym_1"><div tabindex="-1" class="group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse"><table data-start="5145" data-end="5576" class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)"><thead data-start="5145" data-end="5183"><tr data-start="5145" data-end="5183"><th data-start="5145" data-end="5153" data-col-size="sm">Level</th><th data-start="5153" data-end="5160" data-col-size="sm">Post</th><th data-start="5160" data-end="5183" data-col-size="sm">Pay Level (Approx.)</th></tr></thead><tbody data-start="5224" data-end="5576"><tr data-start="5224" data-end="5290"><td data-start="5224" data-end="5230" data-col-size="sm">1️⃣</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="5230" data-end="5257">Junior Engineer (JE)</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="5257" data-end="5290">Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)</td></tr><tr data-start="5291" data-end="5360"><td data-start="5291" data-end="5297" data-col-size="sm">2️⃣</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="5297" data-end="5327">Assistant Engineer (AE)</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="5327" data-end="5360">Level 8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100)</td></tr><tr data-start="5361" data-end="5431"><td data-start="5361" data-end="5367" data-col-size="sm">3️⃣</td><td data-start="5367" data-end="5397" data-col-size="sm">Executive Engineer (EE)</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="5397" data-end="5431">Level 10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500)</td></tr><tr data-start="5432" data-end="5507"><td data-start="5432" data-end="5438" data-col-size="sm">4️⃣</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="5438" data-end="5473">Superintending Engineer (SE)</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="5473" data-end="5507">Level 12 (₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200)</td></tr><tr data-start="5508" data-end="5576"><td data-start="5508" data-end="5514" data-col-size="sm">5️⃣</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="5514" data-end="5540">Chief Engineer (CE)</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="5540" data-end="5576">Level 13 (₹1,18,500 – ₹2,14,100)</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div>⭐ Promotion opportunities are regular, and DDA engineers also get deputation chances in Central Government and Urban Development projects.<hr data-start="5720" data-end="5723"><h2 data-start="5725" data-end="5772">Comparison: DDA JE vs SSC JE vs State JE</h2><div class="_tableContainer_1rjym_1"><div tabindex="-1" class="group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse"><table data-start="5774" data-end="6337" class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)"><thead data-start="5774" data-end="5860"><tr data-start="5774" data-end="5860"><th data-start="5774" data-end="5787" data-col-size="sm">Parameters</th><th data-start="5787" data-end="5800" data-col-size="sm">DDA JE</th><th data-start="5800" data-end="5834" data-col-size="sm">SSC JE (CPWD/Central Govt.)</th><th data-start="5834" data-end="5860" data-col-size="sm">State JE (PWD/PSC)</th></tr></thead><tbody data-start="5952" data-end="6337"><tr data-start="5952" data-end="6009"><td data-start="5952" data-end="5968" data-col-size="sm">Pay Level</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="5968" data-end="5978">Level 6</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="5978" data-end="5988">Level 6</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="5988" data-end="6009">Level 6 / Level 7</td></tr><tr data-start="6010" data-end="6067"><td data-start="6010" data-end="6026" data-col-size="sm">Basic Pay</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="6026" data-end="6036">₹35,400</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="6036" data-end="6046">₹35,400</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="6046" data-end="6067">₹33,000 – ₹37,000</td></tr><tr data-start="6068" data-end="6150"><td data-start="6068" data-end="6089" data-col-size="sm">In-Hand Salary</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="6089" data-end="6109">₹60,000 – ₹62,000</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="6109" data-end="6129">₹58,000 – ₹60,000</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="6129" data-end="6150">₹45,000 – ₹55,000</td></tr><tr data-start="6151" data-end="6214"><td data-start="6151" data-end="6174" data-col-size="sm">Posting Location</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="6174" data-end="6186">Delhi/NCR</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="6186" data-end="6198">Pan India</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="6198" data-end="6214">Within State</td></tr><tr data-start="6215" data-end="6285"><td data-start="6215" data-end="6235" data-col-size="sm">Career Growth</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="6235" data-end="6264">Fast (AE within 5–7 years)</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="6264" data-end="6275">Moderate</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="6275" data-end="6285">Slower</td></tr><tr data-start="6286" data-end="6337"><td data-start="6286" data-end="6305" data-col-size="sm">Job Security</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="6305" data-end="6317">Excellent</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="6317" data-end="6329">Excellent</td><td data-col-size="sm" data-start="6329" data-end="6337">Good</td></tr></tbody></table></div></div>???? In terms of overall pay and location advantage, DDA JE offers one of the best packages among government engineering jobs.<hr data-start="6467" data-end="6470"><h2 data-start="6472" data-end="6509">Why Choose DDA JE as a Career?</h2><ul data-start="6511" data-end="6736">
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Central Govt. Pay with Delhi posting
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Regular promotions and increments
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Exposure to urban planning & infrastructure projects
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High work-life balance and job stability
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Retirement benefits and pension security
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</ul><hr data-start="6738" data-end="6741"><h2 data-start="6743" data-end="6784">FAQs on DDA JE Salary & Perks 2025</h2><h4>Q1. What is the salary of a DDA Junior Engineer?</h4>Ans: The salary for DDA JE is as per Level 6 of the 7th CPC, i.e., ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 with an in-hand of ₹60,000 – ₹62,000.<h4>Q2. What is the grade pay of DDA JE?</h4>Ans: The pre-revised grade pay is ₹4,200.<h4>Q3. What is the probation period for DDA JE?</h4>Ans: 2 years from the date of appointment.<h4>Q4. Does DDA provide accommodation to Junior Engineers?</h4>Ans: Yes, DDA provides residential quarters in Delhi, subject to availability. If allotted, HRA is not paid.<h4>Q5. How is the DDA JE promotion process?</h4>Ans: Promotion is based on seniority-cum-merit and departmental exams. The next promotion is to Assistant Engineer (AE).<hr data-start="7541" data-end="7544"><h2 data-start="7546" data-end="7563">Final thoughts</h2>The DDA JE post offers one of the most rewarding and prestigious career paths for diploma and degree engineers in India. With a starting in-hand salary of around ₹60,000, excellent allowances, and steady promotions, the job ensures financial stability, professional growth, and social respect.

If you are preparing for DDA JE 2025, this is the right time to start your journey toward a secure and fulfilling government engineering career.

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