Cabinet Secretariat DFO Tech Recruitment 2026: The Government of India, Cabinet Secretariat has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice for the grade of Deputy Field Officer (DFO) (Technical) under Advertisement No. 02/2026, offering a total of 250 vacancies. The Cabinet Secretariat DFO Tech Recruitment 2026 official notification has been published in the 17–23 October 2026 Employment Newspaper. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their offline applications starting from 17 October 2026, with the final date to apply being 15.11.2026.
This recruitment serves as a premier direct entry opportunity for engineering and science graduates who have a valid GATE score. Candidates are advised to carefully review their education and GATE subject combinations along with other eligibility rules specified in the official guidelines before dispatching their application packets.
Cabinet Secretariat DFO Tech Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Government of India, Cabinet Secretariat |
| Post Name | Deputy Field Officer (Technical) |
| Advt. No. | 02/2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 250 |
| Pay Scale | Level-7 in Pay Matrix (Group B, Non-Gazetted); Initial monthly emoluments approx. Rs. 1,00,000/- |
| Notification Date | 17 October 2026 |
| Category | Cabinet Secretariat DFO Tech Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | cabsec.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Short Notice Release Date | 13 October 2026 |
| Notification Release Date | 17 October 2026 |
| Offline Application Start Date | 17 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Offline Application Form | 15.11.2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| UR / Gen / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PWD / ESM / Female | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Not Applicable |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for Cabinet Secretariat DFO Tech Recruitment 2026 is Not exceeding 30 years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 15.11.2026 (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
| Deputy Field Officer (Technical) | 250 | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology or Master’s Degree in Science in relevant subjects with a valid GATE Score Card. |
Subject-Wise Vacancy and GATE Paper Mapping
| Subject | Vacancies | Corresponding 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 | 10 | Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) |
| Physics | 05 | Physics (PH) |
| Mechanical Engineering | 04 | Mechanical Engineering (ME) |
| Civil Engineering | 03 | Civil Engineering (CE) |
| Chemistry | 02 | Chemistry (CY) |
| Mathematics | 01 | Mathematics (MA) |
| Statistics | 01 | Statistics (ST) |
Cabinet Secretariat DFO Tech Recruitment Selection Process
The selection process for Cabinet Secretariat DFO Tech Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Shortlisting based on valid GATE Score (2024, 2025, or 2026) in the ratio of 5 times the number of vacancies
- Interview for shortlisted candidates
- Character & Antecedent Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply for Cabinet Secretariat DFO Tech Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for Cabinet Secretariat DFO Tech Recruitment 2026:
- Review eligibility criteria, essential educational qualifications, and valid GATE score requirements from the official advertisement.
- Download the application proforma attached with the official employment notification.
- Type the application form on an A-4 size paper clearly in English Capital (Block) letters using Black or Blue ink.
- Affix a recent self-attested passport-size colored photograph on the application form (with your name and date of birth written on the back).
- Attach self-attested copies of required documents including matriculation certificate, degree mark-sheets, valid GATE score card, caste certificate, and discharge certificate (if applicable).
- Pack the application inside an envelope and send it securely through ORDINARY POST addressed to Post Bag No. 001, Lodhi Road Head Post Office, New Delhi-110003 before the last date of 15.11.2026.
Important Links
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| Cabinet Secretariat DFO Tech Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| Cabinet Secretariat DFO Tech Recruitment 2026 Application Form (Soon) | Appl. Form |
| Cabinet Secretariat Official Website | CABSEC |
