Government of India, Cabinet Secretariat, has announced a total of 250 vacancies for Deputy Field Officer (Technical) posts. Applications are invited from candidates who are above 30 years and have completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology or a Master’s Degree in Science. Candidates interested in DFO posts can submit their applications offline, for which the application window will commance from 17 October to 15 November 2026. Check complete details in the article.
Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical Notification 2026 PDF
The official notification for Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical posts has been released in the 17–23 October 2026 Employment Newspaper. The detailed notification contains information about vacancies, eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, application procedure will be released on 17 October 2026.
Cabinet Secretariat Deputy Field Officer (Technical) Vacancy 2026
Government of India, Cabinet Secretariat aims to fill a total of 250 vacancies for the grade of Deputy Field Officer (DFO) (Technical). Check subject-wise vacancy details from the table below.
| Subject | Vacancies | Corresponding GATE Paper & Code |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science / Information Technology | 112 | Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) |
| Electronics and/or Communication / Telecommunication | 112 | Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) |
| Data Science / Artificial Intelligence | 10 | Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) |
| Physics | 05 | Physics (PH) |
| Mechanical Engineering | 04 | Mechanical Engineering (ME) |
| Civil Engineering | 03 | Civil Engineering (CE) |
| Chemistry | 02 | Chemistry (CY) |
| Mathematics | 01 | Mathematics (MA) |
| Statistics | 01 | Statistics (ST) |
Cabinet Secretariat DFO Educational Qualification and Age Limit
Candidates interested in applying for Cabinet Secretariat Deputy Field Officer (Technical) posts can check the educational qualification and age limit from the table below.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Age Limit (15/11/2026) |
| Deputy Field Officer (Technical) | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology or Master’s Degree in Science in relevant subjects with a valid GATE Score Card. | Max. Age – 30 years |
Cabinet Secretariat DFO Tech Selection Process 2026
The selection process for Cabinet Secretariat DFO Tech Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Shortlisting based on a valid GATE Score (2024, 2025, or 2026) in the ratio of 5 times the number of vacancies
- Interview for shortlisted candidates
- Character & Antecedent Verification
- Medical Examination
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