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Notice information
- By Naveen Singh, Recruitment Researcher · Updated 19 Oct 2026 · Editorial policy
- The Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India has published Advertisement No. 02/2026 (Employment News, 17–23 October 2026) for direct recruitment of 250 Deputy Field Officers (Technical) in Level-7 of the Pay Matrix (Group 'B', Non-Gazetted). Total initial monthly emoluments, including all allowances, are about ₹1,00,000 when posted at New Delhi. B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc holders with a valid GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026 score in the matching paper can apply offline by ordinary post; applications must reach by 15/11/2026.<img decoding="async" src="https://sarkarijobselection.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/cabinet-secretariat-dfo-technical-recruitment-2026-thumbnail.png.webp" alt="Cabinet Secretariat DFO (Technical) 2026 | 250 Posts | Level 7 | GATE Score Based | Last Date 15 Nov" width="1280" height="720" style="max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:8px;margin:15px 0;">Official Notification PDF: Cabinet Secretariat Advt 02/2026 – Employment News Notification (PDF) (on cabsec.gov.in)
Important Dates – Cabinet Secretariat DFO Technical 2026
Category-wise Vacancies
- Vacancies are tentative. The advertisement does not give a category-wise (reservation) split. A candidate can apply for only one subject.
Eligibility
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology, or Master's degree in Science, in one of the notified subjects from a recognised university or institution.
- GATE: A valid GATE score card in the matching subject paper, with the qualifying cut-off in GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026.
- Nationality: Indian nationals only.
- Persons in Government service must apply through their office and attach the competent authority's certificate (Annexure-IV) to claim age relaxation.
Age Limit
- Not more than 30 years as on the closing date (15/11/2026). Relaxable for SC, ST, OBC, Central Government employees and Ex-Servicemen as per Central Government orders in force.
- Check your age on the cut-off date with our free Govt Job Age Calculator.
Salary
- Level-7 of the Pay Matrix (Group 'B', Non-Gazetted). Total initial monthly emoluments including all allowances will be about ₹1,00,000 when posted at New Delhi. The job involves field postings with all-India transfer liability.
Cabinet Secretariat DFO Level 7 – In-Hand Salary
- ₹84,556
- ₹77,782
- ₹73,292
- City classes (HRA): X = Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Greater Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune. Y and Z cities are as listed by the Department of Expenditure (OM 21.07.2015). HRA is not paid if you live in government quarters.
- DA: 63% of basic pay, the central rate from 1 Jul 2026.
- TA: The X column uses the higher rate for listed big cities. Y and Z use the rate for other places; some Y cities (e.g. Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna) get the higher rate.
- CGHS: Deducted only in CGHS cities (all X cities have CGHS; many Y cities do). It is not deducted elsewhere.
- Not included: income tax (depends on your regime and declarations), group insurance (CGEGIS), professional tax and special allowances (e.g. NPA, MSP, risk or hardship allowances). Pay is for the entry cell; the official notification prevails.
- DA OM 29.10.2026 ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
- HRA OM 07.07.2017 ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
- TA OM 07.07.2017 ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
- PFRDA (NPS) ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
- CGHS ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
Selection Process
- Eligible applications are ranked subject-wise on valid GATE score
- Candidates up to 5 times the vacancies are called for interview
- Final selection on GATE score and interview
- Character and antecedent verification and medical examination (Central Govt Group 'B' standards)
How to Apply
- Download the notification and type the application form on A-4 paper in English capital letters (black or blue ink only), leaving no column blank.
- Attach self-attested copies of mark sheets and certificates (Class 10, 10+2, B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc), proof of age, valid GATE score card, caste certificate (if any), NOC from employer (if any), Ex-Servicemen undertaking (if any) and two recent colour passport photos with name and date of birth on the back.
- Send the envelope by ORDINARY POST to Post Bag No. 001, Lodhi Road Head Post Office, New Delhi-110003 so that it reaches by 15/11/2026.
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