The Government of India, Cabinet Secretariat, New Delhi, has announced direct recruitment for the post of Deputy Field Officer (Technical), a Group 'B', Non-Gazetted position, with 250 tentative vacancies spread across technical disciplines such as Computer Science, Electronics, Data Science, Physics and Engineering subjects. The role suits candidates with a valid GATE score seeking a central government technical career, and it involves field postings with All India transfer liability.
Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical Recruitment 2026
Posted 13 Oct 2026Updated 13 Oct 202602/2026
Total Vacancies
250
Last Date
15 Nov
28 days left
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Last date 15 Nov 2026 · 28 days left
- Notification13 Oct
- Applications Opentill 15 Nov
About Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Government of India, Cabinet Secretariat, New Delhi
- Advertisement No.
- 02/2026
- Post Name
- Computer Science / Information Technology, Electronics and / or Communication / Telecommunication and 7 more
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Age Limit
- Up to 30 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Valid GATE Score Card (qualifying cut-off marks in GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 in the notified subject)
Vacancy Breakdown
Computer Science / Information Technology
112
Electronics and / or Communication / Telecommunication
112
Data Science / Artificial Intelligence or Computer Science with specialization in Data Science / Artificial Intelligence
10
Physics
05
Mechanical Engineering
04
Civil Engineering
03
Chemistry
02
Mathematics
01
Statistics
01
Total250
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Computer Science / Information Technology | 112 |
| Electronics and / or Communication / Telecommunication | 112 |
| Data Science / Artificial Intelligence or Computer Science with specialization in Data Science / Artificial Intelligence | 10 |
| Physics | 05 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 04 |
| Civil Engineering | 03 |
| Chemistry | 02 |
| Mathematics | 01 |
| Statistics | 01 |
| Grand Total | 250 |
Eligibility Details
Deputy Field Officer (Technical) - Educational Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology, or Master's degree in Science, in one of the notified subjects (Computer Science / Information Technology, Electronics and / or Communication / Telecommunication, Data Science / Artificial Intelligence, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics) from a recognised University or Institution. The GATE paper in the valid GATE Score Card must correspond to the subject applied for.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Deputy Field Officer (Technical) - Educational Qualification | Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology, or Master's degree in Science, in one of the notified subjects (Computer Science / Information Technology, Electronics and / or Communication / Telecommunication, Data Science / Artificial Intelligence, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics) from a recognised University or Institution. The GATE paper in the valid GATE Score Card must correspond to the subject applied for. |
Age Limit
Not exceeding 30 years as on the closing date (15 November 2026)
Age Relaxation
Relaxable for SC, ST, OBC, Central Government Employees and Ex-Servicemen as per Central Government orders in force
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting on GATE Score
Applications meeting the eligibility criteria are arranged in order of merit on the basis of valid GATE Score, separately for each subject; candidates five times the number of vacancies are shortlisted.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates are called for interview; the exact date, time and centre are intimated through email.
- 3Character and Antecedent Verification
Selected candidates are subject to character and antecedent verification.
- 4Medical Examination
Medical standard as per Central Government guidelines applicable to Group 'B' posts.
Shortlisting ratio: 1:5
Salary Structure
Level-7 in the Pay Matrix. Total initial monthly emoluments including all allowances approximately Rs. 1,00,000 for a posting at New Delhi.
How to Apply
- 1Choose one subject from the notified subjects and note the corresponding GATE subject code.
- 2Type the application form on A-4 size paper and fill it in English capital (block) letters using black or blue ink only.
- 3Affix a self-attested recent passport size coloured photograph and sign the declaration with the date and place.
- 4Attach self-attested copies of all required documents, including mark-sheets, GATE Score Card, caste certificate, NOC and Aadhaar.
- 5Put the application form and documents in an envelope and send it by ordinary post to Post Bag No. 001, Lodhi Road Head Post Office, New Delhi-110003.
- 6Make sure the application reaches the address on or before 15 November 2026.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Mark-sheets and certificates of Matriculation
•10+2
•B.E. / B.Tech. / M.Sc
•Birth Certificate or other age proof (Matriculation Certificate
•Passport
•Driving License
•PAN Card)
•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 and date of birth on the back
•Self-attested copy of Aadhaar Card
Important Details
- The job involves field postings with All India Transfer liability.
- A candidate can apply for only one subject out of the notified subject codes.
- Applications must be sent by ordinary post; unsigned or incomplete applications, and those without a photograph or the requisite certificates, will be summarily rejected.
- Persons in Government service must submit their applications through their respective office and enclose the NOC and the Annexure-IV certificate for claiming age relaxation.
- The exact date, time and centre of the interview will be intimated to shortlisted candidates through their email.
- The Cabinet Secretariat may cancel or withdraw the recruitment or revise the number of vacancies at any stage.
Annexures Printed with the Notification
Annexure-I
Format: Format for SC / ST Certificate
Required From: SC / ST candidates claiming age relaxation
Annexure-II
Format: Form of certificate for Other Backward Classes applying for appointment to posts under the Government of India
Required From: OBC candidates claiming age relaxation
Annexure-III
Format: Undertaking to be given by the Ex-Servicemen
Required From: Ex-servicemen
Annexure-IV
Format: Form of certificate to be submitted by Central Government Civilian Employees seeking age-relaxation
Required From: Central Government civilian employees
| Annexure | Format | Required From |
|---|---|---|
| Annexure-I | Format for SC / ST Certificate | SC / ST candidates claiming age relaxation |
| Annexure-II | Form of certificate for Other Backward Classes applying for appointment to posts under the Government of India | OBC candidates claiming age relaxation |
| Annexure-III | Undertaking to be given by the Ex-Servicemen | Ex-servicemen |
| Annexure-IV | Form of certificate to be submitted by Central Government Civilian Employees seeking age-relaxation | Central Government civilian employees |
Certificate Notes
- ST candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu State should submit the caste certificate only from the Revenue Divisional Officer.
- The OBC certificate must also certify that the candidate does not belong to the persons / sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in the Government of India Department of Personnel and Training O.M. No. 36012/22/93-Estt (SCT) dated 8.9.1993, as amended from time to time.
- Annexure-IV is filled by the Head of the Office or Department and certifies the pay scale and 3 years of regular service in the grade as on the closing date.
Application Form Details
- Subject applied for, subject of B.E. / B.Tech. / M.Sc., and the corresponding subject code in GATE.
- Name, nationality, gender, address for correspondence with state and PIN code, and native place.
- Mobile number (mandatory) and alternate number; email ID (mandatory, in block letters) and alternate email ID.
- Aadhaar number, father's name, mother's name, date and place of birth, age as on closing date, and religion.
- Category (General, SC, ST, OBC, Ex-Serviceman, Central Govt. Employee or Others) with a self-attested copy of the requisite certificate when claiming age relaxation.
- For ex-servicemen, the length of Defence Service with a self-attested copy of the discharge summary.
- Marital status and, if married, name, religion and nationality of spouse.
- Educational qualifications from matriculation onwards as on the closing date: exam / degree passed, board / university, month and year of passing, duration of the course, subjects studied, and total marks obtained in percentage / CGPA.
- GATE details: year of passing, GATE roll number, subject paper and code, GATE score, GATE marks out of 100, and the date till which the GATE Score Card is valid.
- Whether employed or not and, if yes, details of employment (department, rank, pay level, date of joining) with a self-attested copy of the NOC from the employer.
- Declaration that the candidate fulfils the eligibility conditions and has not submitted any other application in response to this selection process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate apply for more than one subject?
No. A candidate can apply for only one subject out of the notified subject codes.
Can Government employees apply for this post?
Yes, but they must submit their application through their respective office and enclose the NOC along with the Annexure-IV certificate issued by the Competent Authority for claiming age relaxation.
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