Cabinet Secretariat DFO (Technical) Recruitment 2026: Eligibility, Pay and How to Apply by Post
Here is a big chance for engineering and science graduates with a valid GATE score. The Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India has invited applications for 250 vacancies of Deputy Field Officer (Technical), a Group B, non-gazetted post in Level-7 of the pay matrix. The initial monthly emoluments, including all allowances, are about ₹1,00,000 for a posting at New Delhi. Look at the wider list of other government jobs on our site for more central recruitments.
There is no online form. You must send a typed application by ordinary post, and it must reach the Post Bag address by 15 November 2026. The notification says selection is based on your GATE score and an interview. Read this guide slowly, because a blank column or a missing certificate can get your form rejected. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for every update on this recruitment.
Cabinet Secretariat DFO (Technical) Recruitment 2026: What Are the Key Highlights?
The Cabinet Secretariat is part of the Government of India. This advertisement (Advertisement No. 02/2026) was printed in the Employment News issue of 17 to 23 October 2026, and it fills the post through direct recruitment.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India |
| Post | Deputy Field Officer (Technical) |
| Advertisement No. | 02/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 250 (tentative) |
| Pay | Level-7, Group B, Non-Gazetted |
| Mode of Application | Offline, by ordinary post |
| Last Date (receipt of applications) | 15 November 2026 |
| Selection | Valid GATE score, then interview |
How Many Vacancies Are There in Cabinet Secretariat DFO (Technical) Recruitment 2026?
All 250 vacancies sit under one post. They are split across nine subjects, and the notification marks them as tentative. You can apply for only one subject, so choose the line that matches your degree and your GATE paper.
| Subject | Vacancies | GATE Paper (Code) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science / Information Technology | 112 | Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) |
| Electronics and / or Communication / Telecommunication | 112 | Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) |
| Data Science / Artificial Intelligence, or Computer Science with specialisation in Data Science / AI | 10 | Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) |
| Physics | 5 | Physics (PH) |
| Mechanical Engineering | 4 | Mechanical Engineering (ME) |
| Civil Engineering | 3 | Civil Engineering (CE) |
| Chemistry | 2 | Chemistry (CY) |
| Mathematics | 1 | Mathematics (MA) |
| Statistics | 1 | Statistics (ST) |
| Total | 250 |
Computer Science and Electronics together carry 224 of the 250 posts. The other seven subjects have very few seats, from one to ten each, so seats there are very few. The notification does not give any category-wise (reservation) split or PwBD breakup, so do not rely on a number you read elsewhere. The Cabinet Secretariat can also revise the number of vacancies at any stage.
What is the Eligibility for Cabinet Secretariat DFO (Technical) 2026?
You must be an Indian national. All eligibility conditions are counted as on the closing date, 15 November 2026.
Educational Qualification
You need a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology, or a Master’s degree in Science, in one of the nine subjects above, from a recognised university or institution. Your degree subject and your GATE paper must match, as shown in the table.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Degree | B.E. / B.Tech. or M.Sc. in a notified subject |
| GATE score | Valid score in the paper matching your subject |
| Validity of score | Qualifying cut-off marks in GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 |
| Subjects allowed | One subject only |
The notification says a valid GATE score means you achieved the qualifying cut-off marks in GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 in the paper for your subject. If you hold a Graduate degree in engineering or a science postgraduation, check your paper code before anything else. Computer science students can also see our Computer and IT jobs page.
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Not exceeding 30 years as on the closing date |
| SC, ST, OBC, Central Govt. Employees, Ex-servicemen | Relaxable as per Central Government orders in force |
🎂 Not sure if you meet the age criteria? Use our free Age Calculator for Government Exams to find your exact age on the cut-off date and instantly check your eligibility — including any age relaxation you qualify for. →
The notice does not state the number of relaxation years and does not mention a minimum age. Work out your exact age on 15 November 2026 before you apply. Persons in government service must send the form through their office and attach Annexure-IV, issued by the competent authority, if they claim age relaxation.
What is the Salary for Cabinet Secretariat DFO (Technical) 2026?
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Matrix | Level-7 |
| Group | B, Non-Gazetted |
| Initial monthly emoluments | About ₹1,00,000, including all allowances, at New Delhi |
The figure of about ₹1,00,000 is for a posting at New Delhi. The notification does not give the basic pay amount or allowance details, so we do not guess them. Remember that the job involves field postings with All India Transfer liability, and the medical standard will follow the Central Government guidelines for Group B posts.
What is the Selection Process for Cabinet Secretariat DFO (Technical) 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Merit list | All applications received by the closing date that meet the eligibility are arranged in order of merit on valid GATE score, separately for each subject |
| Shortlisting | Five times the number of vacancies, based on GATE score |
| Interview | Shortlisted candidates are called; date, time and centre are sent by e-mail |
| Final selection | Based on GATE score and interview, subject to eligibility, character and antecedent verification, and medical examination |
Because the shortlist is made subject by subject, your GATE score is compared only with others in your own paper. Keep your e-mail ID active, since the interview details will reach you there. The notification does not tell us the interview marks or weightage. For GATE practice material, see our syllabus and exam pattern page.
How to Apply for Cabinet Secretariat DFO (Technical) 2026 by Post
This is an offline process with no registration portal.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Copy the application form printed in the notification (the form is printed in the notification PDF linked in Essential Links) |
| 2 | Type it on A-4 size paper in English capital (Block) letters, using black or blue ink only |
| 3 | Fill every column, as no column may be left blank |
| 4 | Affix a self-attested recent passport-size coloured photograph and sign the declaration |
| 5 | Attach self-attested copies of all required documents |
| 6 | Post it by ordinary post to Post Bag No. 001, Lodhi Road Head Post Office, New Delhi-110003 |
Attach self-attested copies of your Matriculation, 10+2 and B.E. / B.Tech. / M.Sc. mark-sheets and certificates, proof of date of birth, your valid GATE score card, and your Aadhaar card. Add a caste certificate (Annexure-I or II) if you claim age relaxation, and an NOC from your present employer if you are employed. Ex-servicemen must attach the Annexure-III undertaking and discharge certificate. You also need two recent passport-size coloured photographs with your name and date of birth on the back.
Conditions That Can Get Your Application Rejected
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Photograph or certificates missing | The application will not be entertained |
| Unsigned or incomplete form | It will be summarily rejected |
| Blank columns | Do not leave any column blank |
| One application only | You declare that you made no other application for this selection, and you may apply for one subject only |
| Wrong information | If any detail is found incorrect at any stage, your candidature or appointment is liable to be cancelled or terminated without notice |
| Cancellation by the department | The Cabinet Secretariat may cancel or withdraw the process, or revise the vacancies, at any stage without giving a reason |
| Ex-servicemen already reserved | If you already used the ex-serviceman reservation for a civil job, you are eligible for age relaxation only |
Cabinet Secretariat DFO (Technical) Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice published in Employment News | 17 to 23 October 2026 issue |
| Last date for receipt of applications | 15 November 2026 |
Post takes time, so do not wait for the last week. The date above is the date by which the form must reach the Post Bag, not the date you drop it in the letter box. Post it early and keep the postal receipt.
Is There an Application Fee for Cabinet Secretariat DFO (Technical) 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Not mentioned in the notification |
The advertisement does not mention any application fee or payment mode. Do not send money with your form unless the official notification asks you to. If you are unsure, check the official website listed in Essential Links before posting.
Cabinet Secretariat DFO (Technical) 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Official Notification Page for Cabinet Secretariat DFO (Technical) Recruitment 2026 – 250 Posts (Advt 02/2026, GATE Score)
- Visit Cabinet Secretariat DFO (Technical) Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you hold a valid GATE score in one of these nine papers and a matching degree, this is a central government post where selection rests on your GATE score and an interview. Prepare your documents this week, fill the form carefully, and make sure it reaches by 15 November 2026. For more central openings, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in and our other government jobs page.