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

The Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India, has released the official recruitment notification (Advt. No. 02/2026) for filling 250 vacancies of Deputy Field Officer (Technical) [DFO (Tech)].

Key Highlights & Recruitment Summary

Parameter	Details
Recruitment Body	Cabinet Secretariat, Govt. of India
Post Name	Deputy Field Officer (Technical) [Group 'B', Non-Gazetted]
Total Vacancies	250 Posts
Pay Scale	Level-7 of Pay Matrix (Initial emoluments approx. ₹1,00,000/month)
Application Mode	Offline Only (via Ordinary Post)
Application Start Date	October 17, 2026
Last Date to Apply	November 15, 2026
Application Fee	₹0 (Nil for all categories)

Subject-Wise Vacancy Breakup

Subject / Stream	Vacancies	GATE Paper Code
Computer Science / Information Technology	112	CS
Electronics / Communication / Telecommunication	112	EC
Data Science / Artificial Intelligence	10	DA
Physics	05	PH
Mechanical Engineering	04	ME
Civil Engineering	03	CE
Chemistry	02	CY
Mathematics / Statistics	02	MA / ST

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech or M.Sc. in the relevant discipline/subject.
Mandatory Criteria: A valid GATE Score Card (from GATE 2024, GATE 2025, or GATE 2026) in the corresponding subject code.
Age Limit (as on Nov 15, 2026): Maximum 30 years.
- Age relaxations apply for SC/ST, OBC, Central Govt Employees, and Ex-Servicemen as per Central Government rules.

Selection Process

Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted based on their valid GATE Score (2024 / 2025 / 2026).
Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview.
Document Verification & Medical Examination: Final selection subject to character antecedent verification and medical fitness.

How to Apply (Offline Process)

Download Application Proforma: Get the prescribed application form published in the Employment News (17–23 October 2026 issue) or official government notice.
Type/Fill Details: Type the application form on A4 paper in ENGLISH CAPITAL LETTERS as instructed.
Attach Documents: Self-attested copies of:
- Matriculation / 10th Certificate (for Age Proof)
- Degree / Post-Graduation Marksheets & Certificates
- Valid GATE Score Card
- Caste / Category / Discharge Certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size photograph self-attested on the front with name & DOB written on the back
Postal Address: Enclose all documents in an envelope and send via ORDINARY POST ONLY to:

Post Bag No. 001,

Lodhi Road Head Post Office,

New Delhi – 110003

Note: Ensure the completed application reaches the designated Post Bag on or before 15th November 2026. Applications sent via speed post or registered post are subject to rejection per standard Cabinet Secretariat offline application norms.