Government of India, Cabinet Secretariat (CS), Deputy Field Officer (Technical) Recruitment - 2026 (250 Vacancies)

Subject Wise Vacancies

Educational Qualification & Experience

1. Educational Qualification (EQ)

Candidates must possess one of the following from a recognized University or Institution :

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology (B.E. / B.Tech.).

• A Master's Degree in Science (M.Sc.) in one of the notified subjects.

2. Mandatory GATE Score Requirement

In addition to holding the qualifying degree, applicants must have a valid GATE Score Card (from GATE 2024, 2025, or 2026) achieving the qualifying cut-off marks in the corresponding subject paper. The combination of your educational discipline and your GATE paper must align with one of the following acceptable streams :

• Computer Science / Information Technology (Corresponding GATE Paper: Computer Science and Information Technology - CS)

• Electronics and/or Communication / Telecommunication (Corresponding GATE Paper: Electronics and Communication Engineering - EC)

• Data Science / Artificial Intelligence or Computer Science with specialization in Data Science / AI (Corresponding GATE Paper: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence - DA)

• Physics (Corresponding GATE Paper: Physics - PH)

• Mechanical Engineering (Corresponding GATE Paper: Mechanical Engineering - ME)

• Civil Engineering (Corresponding GATE Paper: Civil Engineering - CE)

• Chemistry (Corresponding GATE Paper: Chemistry - CY)

• Mathematics (Corresponding GATE Paper: Mathematics - MA)

• Statistics (Corresponding GATE Paper: Statistics - ST)

(Note : Candidates can apply for only one subject code out of the above options.)   

3. Experience

• The official notification does not mandate prior work experience as an eligibility condition for this direct recruitment. Selection is based strictly on your valid GATE score and an interview, followed by medical examination and character/antecedents verification.

How to Apply?

• Step 1 : Check Eligibility & GATE Score : Ensure you possess a valid GATE score (2024, 2025, or 2026) in the correct subject paper matching your B.E./B.Tech. or M.Sc. degree and are within the 30-year age limit.

• Step 2 : Download & Print Application Form : Download the notification containing the application form pages (pages 48 and 49) and print them out clearly on A-4 size paper.

• Step 3 : Fill Out the Application Form : Neatly handwrite or type all your personal, educational, and GATE examination details in English Capital (Block) letters using black or blue ink, making sure to leave no columns blank.

• Step 4 : Affix Photograph : Paste a recent passport-size colored photograph with your name and date of birth written on the back onto the designated space on the application form, and self-attest it.

• Step 5 : Gather Required Documents : Collect self-attested copies of your matriculation/10+2/degree mark-sheets and certificates, proof of age (such as a birth certificate or PAN card), your valid GATE score card, and two recent colored photographs.

• Step 6 : Attach Category or Employment Proof (If Applicable) : Include self-attested copies of your caste certificate (Annexure-I/II) for age relaxation, discharge summary for ex-servicemen, or No Objection Certificate (NOC) and Annexure-IV if you are currently employed in Government service.

• Step 7 : Mail the Application : Place your completed application form and all accompanying self-attested documents inside an envelope and send it strictly through Ordinary Post.

• Step 8 : Postal Address & Deadline : Address the envelope to Post Bag No. 001, Lodhi Road Head Post Office, New Delhi-110003 so that it reaches on or before the closing date of 15 November, 2026.

Selection Process

The selection process for the Deputy Field Officer (Technical) position in the Cabinet Secretariat consists of the following consecutive stages:

• Stage 1 : Shortlisting Based on Valid GATE Score

  • Applications received by the closing date are reviewed for eligibility.

  • Eligible candidates are ranked in order of merit based on their valid GATE scores (from GATE 2024, 2025, or 2026) separately for each subject.

  • Candidates are shortlisted for the interview stage in a ratio of approximately five times the number of vacancies available per subject. (Note: There is no separate written examination.)

• Stage 2 : Interview

  • Shortlisted candidates based on their GATE performance are invited to attend an interview.

  • The exact date, time, and venue/center for the interview are communicated directly to candidates via email.

• Stage 3 : Character & Antecedent Verification

  • Candidates who clear the interview stage must successfully undergo the mandatory background and character verification process required for the post.

• Stage 4 : Medical Examination

  • Final appointment is subject to the candidate meeting the required medical fitness standards applicable to Central Government Group 'B' posts.