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Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Offline for 250 Posts

Government of India, Cabinet Secretariat

Latest Jobs New Advt. No. 02/2026 Posted Updated
Official Website
Last date to apply 28 days left 15 November 2026
Last Date 15 November 2026
Qualification Graduate / B.Ed / B.Tech / BE / Post Graduate
Salary Level-7 in Pay Matrix

Coming up: Notification published in Employment News

17–23 October 2026 issue

Overview

Government of India, Cabinet Secretariat has published a recruitment notification for Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Offline for 250 Posts (Advt. No. 02/2026).

The last date to apply is 15 November 2026.

Organisation
Government of India, Cabinet Secretariat
Advertisement No.
02/2026
Job Category
Other Government Jobs

Important Dates

EventDateStatus
Application Last Date15 November 2026Next
EventDate–
Notification published in Employment News17–23 October 2026 issue–
Application start dateNot specified in the notification–
Interview date, time and centreNot specified. These will be intimated to shortlisted candidates through their e-mails.–

Vacancy Details

The notification lists subject-wise vacancies, which it describes as tentative. Candidates must hold the matching GATE paper in a valid GATE Score Card. The notification states the total as 250, but the subject-wise numbers printed below add up to 250. The notification does not explain this difference, so candidates should confirm the figures in the official notice. The notification also does not give a category-wise (reservation) breakup of vacancies.

S. No.SubjectVacanciesCorresponding GATE PaperGATE Code
aComputer Science / Information Technology112Computer Science and Information TechnologyCS
bElectronics and / or Communication / Telecommunication112Electronics and Communication EngineeringEC
cData Science / Artificial Intelligence or Computer Science with specialization in Data Science / Artificial Intelligence10Data Science and Artificial IntelligenceDA
dPhysics05PhysicsPH
eMechanical Engineering04Mechanical EngineeringME
fCivil Engineering03Civil EngineeringCE
gChemistry02ChemistryCY
hMathematics01MathematicsMA
iStatistics01StatisticsST

Eligibility is checked as on the closing date. Candidates must satisfy the age limit, the educational qualification and the valid GATE Score requirement. They must also clear the character and antecedent verification and the medical examination.

  • Applicant must be an Indian National.
  • Applicant must have qualified in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) and hold a valid GATE Score Card.
  • A valid GATE Score means the candidate achieved qualifying cut-off marks in GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 in the notified subjects.
  • A candidate can apply for only one subject out of the notified subject codes.
  • The combination of the educational qualification and the GATE paper must match the subject table above.

The Educational Qualification (EQ) for the Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical post is a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology, or a Master's degree in Science, in one of the subjects mentioned in the vacancy table. The degree must be from a recognised University or Institution. The candidate's GATE paper in the valid GATE Score Card must correspond to the subject applied for.

The post of Deputy Field Officer (Technical) is in Level-7 of the Pay Matrix. According to the notification, the total initial monthly emoluments, including all allowances, will be approximately Rs. 1,00,000 for a posting at New Delhi. The notification does not give the pay-scale range for Level-7.

ParticularDetails
Pay LevelLevel-7 in Pay Matrix
Total initial monthly emoluments (including all allowances)Rs. 1,00,000 (approx) in case of posting at New Delhi

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

  • The age limit is not exceeding 30 years. Age is counted as on the closing date. The upper age limit is relaxable for the identified categories, namely SC, ST, OBC, Central Government Employees and Ex-Servicemen, as per Central Government orders in force. The notification does not give the number of years of relaxation for each category.
  • Particular : Details
  • Maximum age : Not exceeding 30 years
  • Minimum age : Not specified in the notification
  • Age relaxation : Relaxable for SC / ST / OBC / Central Government Employees / Ex-Servicemen as per Central Government orders in force
  • Age calculated as on : Closing date (15 November 2026)

Application Fee

CategoryFee
NoteThe application fee is not specified in the notification.

Salary / Pay Scale

The post of Deputy Field Officer (Technical) is in Level-7 of the Pay Matrix. According to the notification, the total initial monthly emoluments, including all allowances, will be approximately Rs. Particular Details Pay Level Level-7 in Pay Matrix Total initial monthly emoluments (including all allowances) Rs.

Selection Process

  1. GATE Score and Interview

How to Apply

  1. The notification describes an offline process. It does not mention an online application link or an official website for applying.
  2. Choose one subject out of the notified subjects and note the corresponding GATE subject code.
  3. Fill in the Application Form, "Application for the post of Deputy Field Officer (Technical) in Cabinet Secretariat (Government of India)", printed with the notification. The form must be typed on A-4 size paper and filled in English capital (block) letters using black or blue ink only.
  4. Do not leave any column blank. Affix a self-attested recent passport size coloured photograph. Sign the declaration with the date and place.
  5. Attach the self-attested copies of all required documents.
  6. Put the application form and documents in an envelope and send it by ordinary post to: Post Bag No. 001, Lodhi Road Head Post Office, New Delhi-110003.
  7. Make sure the application reaches the address on or before 15 November 2026, which is the last date for receipt of applications.

Verify before applying. This website is an information portal and is not affiliated with any government organisation. In case of any difference, the official notification is final.

Exam: Qualification:
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Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Offline for 250 Posts: Eligibility, dates and application steps

Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Offline for 250 Posts. Check the recruitment notification for post-wise vacancies, qualifications, age rules and selection stages. Compare the application deadline with fee-payment and correction dates. Use the official application portal and retain your submission acknowledgement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical Recruitment 2026?

It is the direct recruitment of Indian Nationals with a valid GATE Score to the post of Deputy Field Officer (Technical) in the Government of India, Cabinet Secretariat, under Advertisement No. 02/2026. The post is in Level-7 of the Pay Matrix, Group 'B', Non-Gazetted.

How many total vacancies are available in this recruitment?

There are a total of 250 tentative vacancies across various technical disciplines such as Computer Science, Electronics, Data Science, Physics, Mechanical, Civil, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Statistics.

What is the last date to submit the application form?

The last date for receipt of applications is 15 November 2026.

What is the required educational qualification?

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or a Master's Degree in Science in one of the specified subjects from a recognised university or institution, along with a valid GATE score card for 2024, 2025, or 2026.

What is the age limit for applicants?

The maximum age limit is not exceeding 30 years as on the closing date, with relaxations applicable for SC, ST, OBC, Central Government Employees, and Ex-servicemen.

How can I apply for Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical Recruitment 2026?

Fill in the application form given in the notification, attach self-attested copies of the required documents and two passport size photographs, and send them by ordinary post to Post Bag No. 001, Lodhi Road Head Post Office, New Delhi-110003, so that they reach by 15 November 2026. The notification does not mention an online application.

What is the selection process for Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical?

Selection is based on the valid GATE Score and an Interview. Candidates are shortlisted in a number five times the number of vacancies for each subject, based on valid GATE Score. Selection is subject to character and antecedent verification and a medical examination.

What is the salary of Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical?

The post is in Level-7 of the Pay Matrix. The total initial monthly emoluments, including all allowances, will be approximately Rs. 1,00,000 for a posting at New Delhi.

Which GATE years are valid for Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical Recruitment 2026?

A valid GATE Score means the candidate achieved qualifying cut-off marks in GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 in the notified subjects.

Where will the Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical post be located?

The initial posting is at New Delhi. The job involves field postings with All India Transfer liability.

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