Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical Recruitment 2026: 250 Posts Through GATE, Last Date 15 November
Cabinet Secretariat has notified 250 Deputy Field Officer (Technical) posts at Level 7 through GATE 2024/2025/2026 scores. B.Tech/M.Sc candidates up to 30 years can apply offline by 15 November 2026. No fee.
At a glance
| Eligibility | B.Tech / M.Sc + Valid GATE, max 30 years |
|---|---|
| Official update | Always verify from the official portal before proceeding. |
Important Dates
- Notification (Employment News)17/10/2026
- Application Start (Offline)17/10/2026
- Last Date (Form to Reach)15/11/2026
- GATE Scores Accepted2024, 2025, 2026
- InterviewTo be notified
Application Fee
- All CategoriesNil (No fee)
Age Limit (as on 15/11/2026)
- Maximum Age30
SC / ST / OBC / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: as per Government of India rules
Category-wise Vacancy Details
| Discipline | GATE Paper | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science / IT | CS | 112 |
| Electronics & Communication | EC | 112 |
| Data Science / AI | DA | 10 |
| Physics | PH | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineering | ME | 4 |
| Civil Engineering | CE | 3 |
| Chemistry | CY | 2 |
| Mathematics | MA | 1 |
| Statistics | ST | 1 |
| Total | 250 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for Cabinet Secretariat DFO 2026?
The application must reach the given address by 15 November 2026.
Is there a written exam for Cabinet Secretariat DFO?
No. Candidates are shortlisted on GATE scores and then interviewed.
Which GATE years are valid?
GATE 2024, 2025 and 2026 scores are accepted.
Is there any application fee?
No, there is no fee for any category.
What is the salary of Deputy Field Officer (Technical)?
Level 7 with ₹44,900 basic pay; around ₹1 lakh per month with allowances in Delhi.
If you have a decent GATE score and are not interested in the PSU rush, this is worth a look. The Cabinet Secretariat has released Advt. No. 02/2026 for 250 Deputy Field Officer (Technical) posts. There is no written exam – shortlisting is done purely on GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 scores, followed by an interview.
The post is Group B at Level 7 (₹44,900 basic), and total monthly pay is around ₹1 lakh in Delhi with allowances.
Discipline-wise vacancies
Computer Science/IT and Electronics & Communication take most of the seats with 112 each. The rest are Data Science/AI (10), Physics (5), Mechanical (4), Civil (3), Chemistry (2), Mathematics (1) and Statistics (1). Your GATE paper must match your discipline – CS for computer science, EC for electronics, DA for data science, and so on.
Eligibility
- B.E./B.Tech in the relevant branch, or M.Sc in the relevant science subject
- Valid GATE score of 2024, 2025 or 2026 in the matching paper
- Maximum age 30 years as on 15 November 2026 (relaxation as per central rules)
How to apply – this one is offline
Unlike most forms these days, this application goes by ordinary post. Download the form from the notification, fill it neatly, attach self-attested copies of your GATE scorecard, degree, age proof and category certificate, and post it to:
Post Bag No. 001, Lodhi Road Head Post Office, New Delhi – 110003
The form must reach by 15 November 2026. Post offices can take a week or more, so send it early. There is no application fee.
Selection
- Shortlisting on the basis of GATE score
- Interview
- Character and antecedent verification
- Medical examination
Since this is a security-sensitive organisation, verification can take time. Be honest in the form – any mismatch can lead to rejection even after the interview.
Please download and read the official notification from cabsec.gov.in before sending your form.