Cabinet Secretariat Recruitment 2026: Apply for 250 Deputy Field Officer (DFO) Posts

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Important Dates

Application Fee Details

Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria

• Post Name: Deputy Field Officer (DFO)
• Total Posts: 250 Vacancies

1. Educational Qualification:

• Degree in Engineering / Technology: B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Telecommunications, Electrical, or related branches from a recognized University/Institution.
• OR Post-Graduate Degree: M.Sc. in Physics, Electronics, Computer Applications, or Information Technology.
• (A valid GATE score in the respective subject code is preferred / mandatory as specified in the detailed circular).

2. Age Limit (as on 15.11.2026):

• Age Range: 21 to 30 Years
• Age Relaxation:
  • SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years
  • OBC Candidates: 3 Years
  • Central Govt. Civilian Employees / Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India rules.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Appointed candidates will be placed in Pay Matrix Level-7 (Initial Basic Pay: ₹44,900/- per month).
• In addition to Dearness Allowance (DA) and House Rent Allowance (HRA), candidates are entitled to a Special Security Allowance (SSA) of 20% of basic pay, along with other Central Government benefits.

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting of Applications: Initial screening based on GATE score / academic merit and prescribed qualifications.
2. Written Examination / Technical Assessment: For candidates qualified through open screening (where applicable).
3. Personal Interview: Conducted by the designated selection board to assess technical proficiency, analytical competence, and personality traits.
4. Character & Antecedents Verification: Exhaustive security clearance and background check.
5. Medical Examination: Comprehensive medical fitness assessment as per Central Government norms.

Step-by-Step How to Apply Offline

1. Download the official recruitment circular and prescribed bio-data/application format from the Cabinet Secretariat portal at cabsec.gov.in or Employment News.
2. Print the application format on clean A4 sheets.
3. Fill in all details in your own handwriting or neatly typed in capital letters.
4. Affix a recent passport-size color photograph attested as instructed.
5. Attach self-attested photocopies of all required documents:
   • Matriculation / 10th certificate (proof of Date of Birth).
   • Degree / Post-Graduate mark sheets and provisional/degree certificates.
   • GATE score card (if applicable).
   • Category / Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS in Central format).
   • Two self-attested passport-size photographs enclosed separately.
6. Enclose the form in a secure envelope superscribed with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF DEPUTY FIELD OFFICER”.
7. Send the application by Ordinary Post or Speed Post to the address designated in the official notification so that it reaches on or before 15 November 2026.

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