Cabinet Secretariat DFO (Technical) Recruitment 2026

The Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India, has invited applications for Deputy Field Officer (Technical) under Advertisement No. 02/2026. The recruitment is intended for engineering and technology graduates or science postgraduates in relevant subjects who hold a valid GATE score in the corresponding paper.

A total of 250 posts are available across nine subject areas. Applications must be sent offline between 17 October and 15 November 2026; selection is based on GATE-score shortlisting followed by an interview, character and antecedent verification, and a medical examination.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The Cabinet Secretariat has announced 250 vacancies across technical and science disciplines. The notified subject-wise distribution and corresponding GATE papers are listed below. The vacancy numbers are tentative and may be changed.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology, or a master’s degree in Science, in a relevant subject. They must also possess a valid GATE score card from 2024, 2025 or 2026 in the paper corresponding to their discipline. Candidates should check the detailed advertisement to confirm that their qualification and GATE paper match the post requirements.

Age Limit

The upper age limit is 30 years, calculated as of 15 November 2026. Age relaxation is available as per the applicable rules; the notification should be consulted for the relevant provisions and supporting documents. The post involves field postings and liability for transfer anywhere in India. Medical standards are those applicable to Group B posts under Central Government rules.

Application Fee

The application fee is nil for all categories. Although the document checklist in the source material mentions payment details, no application fee is specified for this recruitment.

How to Apply

1. Read Advertisement No. 02/2026 and check the qualification, age, relevant GATE paper and other eligibility requirements before preparing an application.
2. Download the application proforma attached to the Employment Newspaper notification.
3. Type the form on A4-size paper in English capital (block) letters, using black or blue ink as instructed.
4. Attach a recent self-attested colour passport-size photograph. Write your name and date of birth on the back of the photograph.
5. Include self-attested copies of the required supporting documents. These include the matriculation certificate for date of birth, degree certificates and mark-sheets, and a valid GATE score card. Add a caste certificate, disability certificate, ex-servicemen discharge certificate, employer’s NOC or age-relaxation certificate where applicable. Keep a valid ID proof and any payment details requested by the form checklist ready as well.
6. Place the completed application and enclosures in an envelope and send it by ordinary post to the address below:

Post Bag No. 001
Lodhi Road Head Post Office
New Delhi-110003

Ensure the application reaches the specified address by 15 November 2026. The application is offline; the notification does not provide an online submission route.

Salary & Pay Scale

The Deputy Field Officer (Technical) post is classified as Group B, Non-Gazetted and carries Level 7 of the Pay Matrix. Initial monthly emoluments are approximately INR 100000. The notification material also lists basic pay, dearness allowance, house rent allowance, medical benefits and other admissible allowances among the salary components. The post includes field postings and All India transfer liability.

Selection Process

Eligible applications are first shortlisted using a valid GATE score from 2024, 2025 or 2026 in the relevant paper. Shortlisting is planned at a ratio of five candidates for each vacancy, followed by an interview; there is no separate written examination mentioned. Candidates who progress must also undergo character and antecedent verification and a medical examination before final selection. The interview date is yet to be announced.

Eligible candidates should review the detailed advertisement and arrange for their application to reach the Lodhi Road Head Post Office address by 15 November 2026.