Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for 280 Posts
Government of India, Cabinet Secretariat
Published
- Posts
- 280
- Last date
- 15 Nov 2026
- Qualification
- Graduate, B.E. / B.Tech
- Location
- All India (field postings, posted at New Delhi)
The Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India, is hiring 280 Deputy Field Officers (Technical) on a field posting basis across India. You need a valid GATE score card and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology, or a Master's degree in Science, in one of the listed subjects. Applications must reach the address by post by 15 November 2026. Send your hard copy application by ordinary post early, so it arrives before the deadline.
Who Should Apply for Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical 2026
Graduates in Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, Data Science or AI, Physics, Mechanical, Civil, Chemistry, Mathematics or Statistics with a valid GATE score may apply, while candidates without GATE scores from 2024, 2025 or 2026 should not.
The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.
Watch Out Before You Apply
- Post your hard copy application by ordinary post to the address given in the notice; online submission is not mentioned.
- Your GATE score card must be valid for the subject paper matching your degree, and the subject codes must match.
- Upload nothing; instead, enclose self-attested copies of all required documents, including your Aadhaar card and two recent passport size photographs with your name and date of birth on the back.
- If you are in government service, send your application through your office and attach a NOC from your present employer.
Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical 2026: हिंदी में सारांश
कैबिनेट सचिवालय, भारत सरकार ने डेप्युटी फील्ड ऑफिसर (तकनीकी) के 280 पदों पर भर्ती के लिए विज्ञापन संख्या 02/2026 जारी किया है। इन पदों के लिए मान्य GATE स्कोर कार्ड (2024, 2025 या 2026) के साथ संबंधित विषय में इंजीनियरिंग/प्रौद्योगिकी की स्नातक डिग्री या विज्ञान में स्नातकोत्तर उपाधि आवश्यक है, और आवेदक की आयु 15 नवंबर 2026 को 30 वर्ष से अधिक नहीं होनी चाहिए। आवेदन निर्धारित प्रारूप में साधारण डाक द्वारा पोस्ट बैग नंबर 001, लोधी रोड हेड पोस्ट ऑफिस, नई दिल्ली-110003 पर भेजे जाने हैं। अंतिम तिथि 15 नवंबर 2026 है।
Download the Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical Notification PDF
Read the full notice for eligibility, category-wise vacancies and reservation, certificate formats and how to apply.
Important Dates
| Last date to apply | 15 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Closing date | 15.11.2026 |
| Last date for receipt of applications | 15.11.2026 (ordinary post to Post Bag No. 001, Lodhi Road Head Post Office, New Delhi-110003) |
| Published on this site | 13 Oct 2026 |
Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical 2026 Vacancy Details
Total posts: 280
| Subject | Vacancies | Corresponding Subject 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 specialization in 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 |
The 280 posts are the total across all subjects, and the subject-wise numbers are tentative.
Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or Master's Degree in Science in one of the subjects mentioned in the vacancy table, from a recognised University or Institution
- Valid GATE score card (2024, 2025 or 2026) in the corresponding subject paper
Age Limit
Maximum 30 years (as on 15 Nov 2026)
Check your age for this post
Age is counted on 15 Nov 2026; upper limit 30 years.
Uses the standard central relaxation. If limits differ by post, use the age for your post in the notification.
Age Relaxation
- Relaxable for identified OBC / Central Govt. Employees / Ex-servicemen as per Central Government Orders in force
- SC/ST as per Central Government norms
Other Conditions
- Candidates must be Indian Nationals
- Must have qualified GATE with valid score card
- Candidates shortlisted in ratio of five times the number of vacancies on basis of GATE score will be called for interview
- Medical standard as per Central Government guidelines applicable to Group 'B' posts
- Job involves field postings with All India Transfer liability
Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
The post is at Level-7 in the Pay Matrix, Group 'B', Non-Gazetted. The notice gives total initial monthly emoluments including all allowances of about Rs 1,00,000 for posting at New Delhi.
As printed in the notification: Level-7 in Pay Matrix, Group 'B', Non-Gazetted; total initial monthly emoluments including all allowances about Rs 1,00,000/- (approx) in the case of posting at New Delhi
Monthly Pay at Level 7, Entry Stage
| Component | X city | Y city | Z city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic pay | ₹44,900 | ₹44,900 | ₹44,900 |
| Dearness allowance (58%) | ₹26,042 | ₹26,042 | ₹26,042 |
| House rent allowance | ₹13,470 | ₹8,980 | ₹4,490 |
| Transport allowance with DA | ₹5,688 | ₹2,844 | ₹2,844 |
| Gross pay | ₹90,100 | ₹82,766 | ₹78,276 |
| NPS deduction (10% of basic + DA) | ₹7,094 | ₹7,094 | ₹7,094 |
| Approximate in-hand pay | ₹83,006 | ₹75,672 | ₹71,182 |
Income tax, CGHS and other deductions are not included, and allowances depend on the posting. Government accommodation replaces HRA. Pay rises by about 3% with each annual increment. Work out pay at a later stage.
Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical 2026 Selection Process
- Shortlisting on the basis of valid GATE score (five times the number of vacancies)
- Interview
- Character and antecedent verification
- Medical examination
How to Apply Offline for Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical 2026
This recruitment takes applications offline: send the filled form by post or by hand, as set out below. There is no online form.
- Submit duly filled-in Application Form (hard copy) along with self-attested copies of documents by ORDINARY POST to Post Bag No. 001, Lodhi Road Head Post Office, New Delhi-110003, on or before 15.11.2026
- Application Form must be typed on A4 size paper or filled in English Capital letters using black or blue ink only
- Persons in Govt. Service must submit applications through respective office
Required Documents
- Mark-sheets and certificates of Matriculation, 10+2, B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc.
- Birth Certificate or other relevant documents (Matriculation Certificate, Passport, Driving License, PAN Card) in support of age
- Valid GATE score card
- Caste Certificate (Annexure-I or II) for age relaxation, if applicable
- NOC from present employer, if applicable
- Undertaking (Annexure-III) and discharge certificate for ex-servicemen
- Two recent passport size coloured photographs (with name & DOB on the back)
- Aadhaar card (self-attested copy)
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Before You Apply for Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical 2026: Quick Check
- You hold the qualification for the exact post you want (Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology or Master's Degree in Science in one of the subjects mentioned in the vacancy table, from a recognised University or Institution, or as listed for other posts).
- Your age is no more than 30 years on 15 Nov 2026, before any relaxation you are entitled to.
- If you are claiming age relaxation, your category or other certificate is in the format and date range the notice asks for.
- Your photograph and signature are scanned to the size and format the portal asks for, and your name and date of birth match your Class 10 certificate.
- You will submit and pay by 15 Nov 2026, not on the last evening when portals slow down.
- You have read the official notification in full, not just this summary.
What Happens After Selection
Candidates who make the final merit list after the stages listed above (4 in all) have their original documents checked and go through a medical examination.
The appointing department then verifies character and antecedents, usually through the police, and issues an offer of appointment with the joining date and place of posting.
New appointees usually serve a probation period, often one to two years, during which there may be induction training, before being confirmed in service.
The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.
Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Can final-year students apply?
The notification does not say. It requires a completed Bachelor's or Master's degree and a valid GATE score card.
Is an interview guaranteed if I have a good GATE score?
No. Candidates shortlisted at five times the number of vacancies on GATE score are called for interview, followed by character verification and a medical examination.
Do I need to pay an application fee?
The notification does not list an application fee.
Which GATE years are accepted?
GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 scores are accepted, as per the eligibility criteria.
Can I apply for more than one subject?
No. Candidates can apply for only one subject out of the notified subject codes.
Abbreviations on This Page
- GATE
- Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
- NOC
- No Objection Certificate
- SC
- Scheduled Castes
- ST
- Scheduled Tribes
- OBC
- Other Backward Classes
- DA
- Dearness Allowance
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Source: compiled from the official notification issued by Government of India, Cabinet Secretariat and checked against it on 14 Oct 2026. The official notification is the final authority, so read it in full before applying.
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