Cabinet Secretariat DFO Recruitment 2026: 250 Posts

The Cabinet Secretariat has invited applications for 250 Deputy Field Officer (Technical) posts on the basis of GATE scores. This is the Cabinet Secretariat DFO Recruitment 2026 notice, Advertisement 02/2026. The last date is 15 November 2026.

Cabinet Secretariat DFO Recruitment 2026 Job Overview

Cabinet Secretariat DFO Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Application Fee

Cabinet Secretariat DFO Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Eligibility: Qualification and Age Limit

Education

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology, or a Master’s degree in Science, in one of the listed subjects.

GATE

• A valid GATE score card of 2024, 2025 or 2026 in the matching subject paper.
• The candidate must have reached the qualifying cut-off in GATE.

Age limit

• Not more than 30 years, with relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, Central Government employees and ex-servicemen.

Salary Details

Selection Process

1. Candidates are ranked by GATE score. Five times the vacancies are called for an interview.
2. Selection is on GATE score and interview, with character verification and a medical test.

Documents Required

• Application form, typed on A4 paper in capital letters.
• Self-attested mark sheets and certificates from Matric onwards.
• Birth certificate, valid GATE score card and caste certificate, if any.
• NOC from the employer and two coloured photographs.

How to Apply: Step by Step

1. Fill in the application form in English capital letters with a black or blue pen.
2. Attach self-attested copies and the GATE score card.
3. Put it in an envelope and send it by Ordinary Post to Post Bag No. 001, Lodhi Road Head Post Office, New Delhi 110003.
4. Make sure it reaches by 15 November 2026.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• You can apply for only one subject.
• The job has field postings and all India transfer liability.
• The medical standard is that of Group B posts of the Central Government.
• Incomplete or unsigned forms are rejected.

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FAQs: Cabinet Secretariat DFO Recruitment 2026

Q1. What is the last date for Cabinet Secretariat DFO Recruitment 2026?

The last date is 15 November 2026.

Q2. How many posts are there?

There are 250 (tentative).

Q3. What is the pay?

About ₹1,00,000 a month including allowances at New Delhi (Level 7).

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Q4. What is the qualification?

A Bachelor’s in Engineering or Master’s in Science in the listed subject, with a valid GATE score.

Q5. What is the age limit?

Not more than 30 years, with relaxation for reserved groups.

Q6. How do I apply?

Post the application to Post Bag No. 001, Lodhi Road Head Post Office, New Delhi by 15 November 2026.

Q7. Where is the job?

All India transfer liability. Posting in New Delhi among others.

Q8. Is this a permanent job?

Yes. It is a regular Group B post in the Cabinet Secretariat.

Q9. What is the selection process?

GATE score ranking, then an interview, character check and medical test.

Q10. Is there an application fee?

The notification does not mention any fee.