Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical 2026: 250 Posts Through GATE, Post by 15 Nov
Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India has invited applications for Deputy Field Officer (Technical), Advertisement 02/2026, 250 posts vacancies, All India, Cabinet Secretariat offices. The last date to apply is 15 November 2026. Age is counted as on 15 November 2026 for age calculation, as reported. Details below are from the official notice: Based on Advertisement 02/2026 for Deputy Field Officer (Technical) as reported by job and exam sites, read 24 October 2026. Post count, GATE requirement, deadline and pay are as reported. The application start date and age limit differ across sites, so confirm them on cabsec.gov.in.
- Organization
- Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India
- Post Name
- Deputy Field Officer (Technical), Advertisement 02/2026
- Total Vacancy
- 250 posts
- Application Mode
- By ordinary post, with a valid GATE score
- Job Location
- All India, Cabinet Secretariat offices
- Official Website
- cabsec.gov.in
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | 14 October 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of applications | 15 November 2026 |
What is open
The Cabinet Secretariat has invited applications for 250 Deputy Field Officer (Technical) posts under Advertisement 02/2026. Applications are made by ordinary post, and the form must reach the address in the advertisement by 15 November 2026.
The posts need a valid GATE score, so this is a recruitment for engineers and science postgraduates who have qualified GATE in the last three years.
Posts by discipline
Computer Science and Information Technology has 112 vacancies, and Electronics, Communication and Telecommunication has 112 vacancies. The remaining posts are spread across other engineering and science disciplines in the advertisement.
Eligibility
- Education: BE or B.Tech in a relevant discipline, or a master's degree in a specified science subject.
- GATE: a valid score from 2024, 2025 or 2026 in the paper matching your discipline.
- Age: reported as 30 years, counted on 15 November 2026. Check the relaxation rules in the advertisement.
Pay
The post is at Pay Level 7, which starts at Rs 44,900 per month. Allowances added on top take the total monthly emolument to roughly one lakh rupees, depending on the grade.
Fee
The application fee is reported as nil for all categories.
How to apply
- Download Advertisement 02/2026 from cabsec.gov.in.
- Fill the application form in the format the advertisement shows.
- Attach a copy of your GATE scorecard, degree certificates and the other documents listed.
- Post the application so that it reaches the address in the advertisement by 15 November 2026.
- Keep a copy of the form and the postal receipt.
Post the form early. The deadline is the date of receipt, not the date you drop it at the post office.
Why GATE matters here
GATE is the common screening tool. Your score in the matching paper decides whether you are eligible, so check that your paper code matches the post. Candidates who qualified GATE in 2024 or 2025 are still eligible, as long as the score is valid under the advertisement.
Common mistakes
- Posting too late. The deadline is receipt, not dispatch, so post at least a week early.
- Wrong GATE paper. Check that your GATE paper matches the discipline in the advertisement.
- Missing the GATE year. Only scores from 2024, 2025 and 2026 are listed as valid in the reports, so check your scorecard year.
- No copy kept. Keep a photocopy of the complete form and proof of posting.
Frequently asked questions
How many posts? 250 Deputy Field Officer (Technical) posts.
How do I apply? By ordinary post to the address in the advertisement.
When is the deadline? 15 November 2026 for receipt.
Is there a fee? Nil, as reported.
What is the pay? Level 7, starting at Rs 44,900 per month.
Sources
Cabinet Secretariat Advertisement 02/2026 as reported by job and exam sites, read 24 October 2026. Confirm the posting address, age limit and GATE rules on cabsec.gov.in before applying.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 15 November 2026 for age calculation, as reported)
| Category | Age Relaxation | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates | As per Cabinet Secretariat rules | 30 years reported, counted on 15 November 2026 |
Educational Qualification
- BE or B.Tech in a relevant discipline, or a master's in a specified science subject
- Valid GATE score from 2024, 2025 or 2026 in the matching paper
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Nil, as reported |
How to Apply
- 1Download the Advertisement 02/2026 from cabsec.gov.in.
- 2Fill the application form and attach your GATE scorecard.
- 3Send the form by ordinary post so it reaches the address in the advertisement by 15 November 2026.
- 4Keep a copy of the form and proof of posting.
Frequently Asked Questions
250 Deputy Field Officer (Technical) posts.
By ordinary post, to the address in the advertisement. Online applications are not used.
15 November 2026 for receipt of the application.
The matching paper for your engineering discipline. Computer Science and IT, and Electronics and Communication, have the most posts, at 112 each.
Pay Level 7, which starts at Rs 44,900 per month.