1. Introduction

For most candidates, the period after the exam is more mentally exhausting than the exam itself. There is relief that the paper is over, followed immediately by uncertainty: How did I really perform? Did silly mistakes cost me dearly? Is there still hope?

The release of the DDA Group A, B and C Answer Key 2026 is the first concrete checkpoint after the exam. This stage is crucial-not because it decides selection directly, but because it helps you move from assumptions to clarity and from anxiety to informed decision-making.

2. Answer Key Overview

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has released the provisional answer key for Group A, B and C posts.

What this means:

  • The answers are not final yet
  • Candidates are allowed to check their recorded responses
  • Genuine errors, if any, can be challenged through the official objection process

Exam period: 16 December 2025 to 03 January 2026
Total vacancies: 1732
Official source only: dda.gov.in (hosted through DigiAlm portal)

This is not just an informational release-it is a transparency step built into the recruitment process.

3. How to Check and Use the Answer Key Properly

Many candidates rush through this step and end up either overestimating or unnecessarily panicking. Use a structured approach.

Correct method:

  1. Log in using your registration credentials.
  2. Open your response sheet alongside the answer key.
  3. Check each question calmly-one by one.
  4. Maintain a simple tally: correct, wrong, unattempted.

Common mistakes to avoid:

  • Relying on coaching institute keys instead of the official one
  • Ignoring negative marking while calculating score
  • Checking answers emotionally instead of objectively
  • Rechecking the same doubtful questions repeatedly (this increases stress, not accuracy)

4. How to Calculate Expected Score

Based on the officially stated marking scheme:

  • Correct answer: +1 mark
  • Wrong answer: -0.33 mark
  • Unattempted: 0 mark

Formula:


Expected Score = (Correct × 1) - (Wrong × 0.33)

Important reality check:

  • This is your raw score, not the final merit score
  • Normalisation (if applicable), category-wise cut-offs, and vacancy distribution will influence the final outcome
  • A small difference of 2-3 marks can shift your position significantly in competitive posts

Treat this score as a directional indicator, not a verdict.

5. Cut-Off Expectations (Reality Check)

At this stage, official cut-offs are not available yet.

What affects cut-offs in DDA exams:

  • Number of vacancies per post and category
  • Difficulty level across shifts
  • Overall candidate performance
  • Reservation and post-wise segregation

Why guessing cut-offs is risky:

  • Online predictions are often exaggerated
  • Many candidates calculate scores incorrectly
  • Final cut-offs are decided after objection resolution

Use past trends only to understand range, not certainty.

6. Objection Process - Who Should Raise It & Who Shouldn’t

Raising an objection is a technical process, not an emotional reaction.

You should raise an objection if:

  • The official answer contradicts standard textbooks or government-prescribed sources
  • The question itself is ambiguous or factually incorrect
  • You can submit clear documentary proof

You should NOT raise an objection if:

  • You are unsure or confused
  • Your answer matches a coaching key but not standard references
  • You are trying to “take a chance” without evidence

Cost-benefit reality:

  • Objection fees are usually non-refundable unless accepted
  • Mass objections without merit waste time and money
  • One valid objection can improve fairness for everyone-but weak objections help no one

Last date for objection: Not available yet
Candidates must monitor the DDA portal closely.

7. What to Do After the Answer Key

If your score is comfortably high:

  • Start preparing documents
  • Stay consistent with revision
  • Avoid overconfidence-final lists still matter

If your score is borderline:

  • File objections only if genuinely valid
  • Prepare mentally for both outcomes
  • Keep alternative exams and applications active

If your score is low:

  • Do not disengage emotionally
  • Analyse where marks were lost (conceptual vs careless)
  • Redirect focus to upcoming exams with clarity, not regret

One exam does not define your capability or future.

8. Timeline Ahead - What Comes Next

Based on standard recruitment flow:

  1. Objection window opens (date to be notified)
  2. Objections evaluated by DDA
  3. Final answer key released
  4. Result declaration
  5. Next stage (skill test / interview / document verification, as applicable to post)

Results are tentatively expected by March 2026, but this is not officially confirmed yet.

9. Pros & Cons of the Answer Key Phase

Pros:

  • Transparency in evaluation
  • Opportunity to correct genuine errors
  • Psychological closure for many candidates

Cons:

  • Over-analysis leading to anxiety
  • Social media misinformation
  • Emotional comparison with others

The key is discipline-check once, decide rationally, then move forward.

10. Candidate Checklist

  • Download and save answer key + response sheet
  • Calculate score using official marking scheme
  • Identify only genuine objection-worthy questions
  • Arrange authentic reference material (PDFs/books)
  • Track objection deadline strictly
  • Keep login credentials and application details safe

11. Conclusion

The DDA Group A, B and C answer key is not a result-it is a tool. Used correctly, it gives clarity. Used emotionally, it creates confusion.

Focus on facts, not rumours. Take action where justified, and let go where it is not. Government exams reward patience, consistency, and maturity just as much as knowledge.

12. FAQs

Q1. Is this the final answer key?
No. This is a provisional answer key. A final key will be released after objections are reviewed.

Q2. Will my score change after objections?
Only if DDA accepts objections that impact answers relevant to your paper.

Q3. Should everyone raise objections?
No. Only candidates with strong, documented proof should do so.

Q4. Are results guaranteed based on this score?
No. This score is indicative, not final. Selection depends on multiple post-wise and category-wise factors.