Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical Recruitment 2026: 250 Posts, GATE & Eligibility

Cabinet Secretariat Advertisement No. 02/2026 invites eligible Indian nationals for Deputy Field Officer (Technical) posts in Level 7. Applicants need the relevant engineering/technology degree or science master's qualification and a valid GATE score. Applications are submitted by ordinary post.

Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical Recruitment 2026 has 250 tentative posts. Check subject-wise vacancies, valid GATE papers, qualification, age limit, offline application, documents and 15 November deadline.

• Applicant must be an Indian national.
• Educational qualification: Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology or Master's degree in Science in one of the notified subjects, from a recognised university/institution.
• Must hold a valid GATE score card with qualifying marks in GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 in the relevant subject.
• The degree subject and GATE paper must match the chosen subject-code combination in the notification.
• The notification does not state a separate minimum years-of-work-experience requirement for this post. A valid qualifying GATE score and the specified education are mandatory.
• Candidates may apply for only one notified subject.

• Completed application form included in the notification; typed on A4 paper and filled in English block/capital letters using black or blue ink.
• Self-attested matriculation and 10+2 mark sheets/certificates.
• Self-attested B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc. degree certificates and marksheets.
• Valid GATE score card showing year, paper/code, score and validity.
• Birth certificate or other accepted age proof, such as matriculation certificate, passport, driving licence or PAN card.
• Self-attested Aadhaar card copy, as instructed on the form.
• SC/ST/OBC certificate in the prescribed annexure format, if claiming age relaxation.
• NOC from current employer, where applicable; government employees must follow the routing/certificate requirement in the notice.
• Ex-servicemen undertaking and discharge certificate, if applicable.
• Two recent passport-size colour photographs with name and date of birth written on the back.

1. Download and read the notification and application form carefully.
2. Choose exactly one subject and confirm its matching educational qualification and GATE paper/code.
3. Type the form on A4 paper and fill every field in English capital letters using black or blue ink.
4. Affix a self-attested recent colour passport-size photo and sign/date the declaration.
5. Attach all required self-attested certificates, GATE score card, Aadhaar copy and category/employer documents as applicable.
6. Place the form and documents in an envelope and send by ordinary post to: Post Bag No. 001, Lodhi Road Head Post Office, New Delhi – 110003.
7. Ensure the application reaches the address on or before 15 November 2026. Incomplete/unsigned applications or missing documents may be rejected.

1. Eligible applications are arranged subject-wise in order of valid GATE score.
2. Candidates up to five times the number of vacancies for each subject may be shortlisted for interview based on GATE score.
3. Final selection is based on GATE score and interview; the notification does not specify their marks/weightage.
4. Selection is subject to character and antecedent verification and medical examination under applicable Group B standards.

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How many vacancies are advertised?

The notice states 250 tentative vacancies, with subject-wise figures listed in the vacancy table.

Which GATE years are accepted?

A qualifying score card from GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 in the matching subject paper.

What is the age limit?

Maximum 30 years as on the 15 November 2026 closing date, with eligible relaxations under Central Government rules.

Is the application online?

No online form is described in the notification. The completed form and documents must be sent by ordinary post.

What is the application fee?

The supplied notification does not specify an application fee.

Verification status: The supplied PDF was reviewed for Advertisement No. 02/2026. It specifies subject-wise GATE papers, offline submission and the 15 November 2026 receipt deadline. The official Cabinet Secretariat website is linked for subsequent updates. The application fee and exact category-wise relaxation years are not specified in the supplied notice.

Official site: Cabinet Secretariat

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