Cabinet Secretariat DFO Tech Recruitment 2026 Out: 250 Vacancies, GATE Eligibility

The government is providing fresh opportunities for engineering and science graduates who are interested in a government job through the Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical Recruitment 2026. Today, the Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India, has announced the list of 250 tentative vacancies for Deputy Field Officer (Technical) through Advertisement No. 02/2026.

The selection process is different from the recruitment examination conducted by most of the firms, as this recruitment is based on GATE scores in a relevant field. The last date of receiving the offline application from the eligible is 15/11/2026. To apply for this job, the candidates should be aware of the discipline based vacancies, selection procedure, application process, and qualifying criteria.

Cabinet Secretariat DFO Recruitment 2026: Recruitment Overview

Which Engineering Disciplines Have the Most DFO Technical Vacancies?

The following numbers of vacancies are reported:

The number of posts is provisional, and it is to be confirmed from the detailed official notification. The candidates are required to also state that the degree and GATE paper applies to the discipline chosen.

Who Can Apply for Cabinet Secretariat Recruitment 2026?

Be sure to meet eligibility requirements before developing an application. The candidates are advised to check their educational qualification, GATE score validity, and age.

•   Educational Requirements

The recruitment information specifies the broad qualification categories as being engineering or Technology bachelor's degrees or Science master's degrees. The required combination of subjects and degree depend on the relevant subject-specific requirements.

Applicants must not assume that all engineering specialisations will be available for all the vacancies. Please read the detailed advertisement to ensure exact qualification requirements.

•   GATE Score Eligibility

The candidates must have a valid GATE score of 2024, 2025 or 2026 in the relevant paper subject to the terms of the official notification.

Candidates are advised to check that their GATE paper code and score card match the discipline they are applying for before applying. An unrelated GATE paper might not meet the requirements.

•   Age Limit

The upper age limit given in the advertisement for the recruitment is 30 years on the date of closing of recruitment, i.e., 15 November 2026. Age relaxations as per Government Rules are applicable for eligible categories.

Those applying for relaxation should have the respective supporting certificates ready and check the conditions as mentioned in the detailed advertisement.

How to Submit the DFO Technical Application Offline

The candidates are required to fill the prescribed application form, even if they fill out an online application form.

To prepare an application, please follow the below steps:

1. Visit the official Cabinet Secretariat website.
2. Open the recruitment section and obtain the detailed advertisement and application format.
3. Read the eligibility criteria and instructions for your discipline.
4. Fill in the prescribed form accurately, following the specified format.
5.  Enter your personal, educational and GATE examination details.
6. Attach the photograph and self-attested documents required by the advertisement.
7.  Review the application for missing information or errors.
8. Place the form and supporting documents in the prescribed envelope.
9. Send the application through ordinary post to the address stated in the official notification.

Post Bag No. 001, Lodhi Road Head Post Office, New Delhi – 110003 is provided in the recruitment information. Before sending your form, check this address and the envelope specifications with the detailed ad.

DFO Technical Salary 2026: Pay Level and Benefits

The Deputy Field Officer (Technical) position falls under Pay Level 7 and has a basic pay of ₹44,900 per month. The recruitment details provided by the given recruitment details show that the monthly allowance is approximately ₹1 lakh per month for the post in New Delhi, with service conditions to be applied.

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FAQ

1. How many vacancies are there available in Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical Recruitment 2026?

The notification for recruitment states that there are 250 engineering- and science-specific vacancies for Deputy Field Officer (Technical) posts, with the possibility of them being filled.

2. Is GATE compulsory for Cabinet Secretariat DFO Tech Recruitment 2026?

The provided information about recruitment mentions a valid GATE score of 2024 /2025 / 2026 in the appropriate subject, subject to the conditions given in the official notification.

3. When is the last date of the DFO Technical Recruitment 2026?

The last date is mentioned as 15 November 2026. The candidates are requested to check the application form and postal directions given in the detailed official advertisement for the above mentioned application.