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.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!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 Registration Begins | 17 October 2026 |
| Closing Date of Application | 15 November 2026 |
| Examination Schedule | Will Be Updated Soon |
Application Fees
| Category | Fees |
| All category candidates | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Cabinet Secretariat DFO Tech Recruitment Age Limit
Age Limit: Calculate Age from Date of Birth :- Click Here. 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. Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
Cabinet Secretariat DFO Tech Recruitment Post Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | 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 Bharti Selection Process
The selection process for Cabinet Secretariat DFO Tech Recruitment involves the following steps:
- 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 Offline Form
- Check the eligibility from the Cabinet Secretariat DFO Tech Recruitment official notification pdf
- 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 Link 🔔
| Cabinet Secretariat DFO Tech Recruitment Notification PDF | Notification PDF |
| Cabinet Secretariat DFO Tech Recruitment Apply Online | Apply Online |
| The Government of India, Cabinet Secretariat Official Website | Cabinet Secretariat |
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What is the Start Date of the Cabinet Secretariat DFO Tech Recruitment
17 October 2026
What is the Last Date of the Cabinet Secretariat DFO Tech Recruitment
15 November 2026