Cabinet Secretariat DFO 2026 : Apply for 250 Posts
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Important Schedule & Dates
| Online Application Starts | 17 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 15 November 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | Available before exam |
| Written Exam / CBT Date | Interviews to be intimated to shortlisted candidates |
Application Fee
All Candidates: Rs. 0 (Nil)
Payment Mode: Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
Age Limit & Criteria
Up to 30 Years as of 15 November 2026 (Age relaxations applicable)
Age relaxation provided for SC, ST, OBC, PwD as per Government norms.
Official Important Links
Access the authorized board portals and download official gazettes.
Full Notification Details
Government of India Cabinet Secretariat has released recruitment notifications for 250 Deputy Field Officer Technical vacancies in Pay Level 7. Engineering graduates and science postgraduates with a valid GATE score can apply offline by 15 November 2026.
Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical Recruitment 2026 Overview
The Cabinet Secretariat has advertised 250 posts of Deputy Field Officer (Technical), a Group B non-ministerial cadre. This elite central government agency provides key technical and intelligence support to national administrative structures.
Appointments are made on the basis of valid GATE scores obtained in 2024, 2025, or 2026, followed by personal interviews. Appointees join at Pay Level 7 of the 7th Pay Matrix. Total starting emoluments in New Delhi reach approximately Rs. 1,00,000 per month including special allowances and central entitlements.
Important Dates Schedule
Review these application deadlines carefully:
• Official Notification Published: Employment News 17 to 23 October 2026 edition
• Application Submission Deadline: 15 November 2026
• Personal Interview Dates: To be communicated directly via email to shortlisted candidates
Subject-Wise Vacancies & GATE Paper Codes
The 250 vacancies are divided across nine technical disciplines:
• Computer Science / IT (Code CS): 112 Posts
• Electronics and Communication (Code EC): 112 Posts
• Data Science / Artificial Intelligence (Code DA): 10 Posts
• Physics (Code PH): 05 Posts
• Mechanical Engineering (Code ME): 04 Posts
• Civil Engineering (Code CE): 03 Posts
• Chemistry (Code CY): 02 Posts
• Mathematics (Code MA): 01 Post
• Statistics (Code ST): 01 Post
Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit
Candidates must satisfy these academic and age criteria:
• Educational Qualifications: Bachelor degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant subject, or Master degree in Science (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics) from a recognized university.
• Mandatory GATE Requirement: A valid score in the corresponding GATE paper (CS, EC, DA, PH, ME, CE, CY, MA, or ST) from GATE 2024, GATE 2025, or GATE 2026.
• Age Ceiling: Maximum 30 years as of the closing date, 15 November 2026. Age relaxations apply for SC, ST, OBC, Ex-Servicemen, and central government civilian employees as per central norms.
• Nationality: Candidates must be Indian citizens with verified antecedents and security clearance.
Application Fee Breakdown
The Cabinet Secretariat charges no application fees:
• All Categories (UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, PwBD): Rs. 0 (Nil).
Selection Process Stages
1. GATE Score Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted discipline-wise in order of merit based on their normalized GATE marks.
2. Personal Interview: Shortlisted applicants appear for interviews assessing domain competence and aptitude.
3. Character and Antecedent Verification: Comprehensive security vetting by authorized national agencies.
4. Medical Fitness Examination: Conducted at central government military or civil hospitals.
How to Submit Offline Application
1. Download the prescribed application format published in Employment News or cabsec.gov.in.
2. Fill all columns neatly in English capital letters.
3. Attach self-attested copies of your degree certificate, marksheets, valid GATE scorecard, and category certificate.
4. Enclose two recent passport-size photographs and an undertaking if claiming age relaxation.
5. Send the completed envelope superscribed with Application for the post of DFO (Technical) by Speed Post or Registered Post to the address specified in the notification before 15 November 2026.
Step-by-Step Application Guide
Open the official recruitment portal using the direct application link provided below.
Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) with your active email address and mobile number.
Fill in educational qualifications, personal details, and category certificate numbers accurately.
Upload required scanned photographs and signatures in the dimensions specified by the commission.
Pay the prescribed application fee through authorized net banking, card, or UPI channels.
Download and print the final confirmation slip and fee receipt for future verification.
Vikramaditya Rathore
Sarkari recruitment researcher specializing in official gazette notifications, eligibility norms, and application procedures.