
The Cabinet Secretariat of the Government of India is inviting online applications from Engineering Graduates who possess a valid GATE scorecard. These candidates are eligible to apply for 250 Deputy Field Officer (Technical) positions in the fields of Computer Science / IT, Data Science, AI, Electronics and/or Communication / Telecommunication, Civil, Mechanical, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, and Geology for direct recruitment. The offline application form for Cabinet Secretariat DFO Recruitment 2025 is available until 14 December 2025. Eligible candidates should read the detailed official notification carefully before submitting the form.
Cabinet Secretariat DFO Recruitment 2025 – 250 Posts
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| Job Title | Deputy Field Officer (DFO) – Technical |
| Total Vacancies | 250 |
| Age Limit | Maximum 30 years |
| Monthly Salary | Level 7, Rs.99,000/- |
| Minimum Qualification | B.E. or B.Tech or Master’s Degree in Science |
| Selection Process | GATE Score & Interview |
| Job Location | New Delhi |
| Last Date | 14/12/2025 |
Vacancy 2025 List:
| Subject | Total Vacancies | Subject Paper in GATE | Code |
| Computer Science / Information Technology | 124 | Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) | CS |
| Data Science / Artificial Intelligence | 10 | Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA) | DA |
| Electronics and / or Comm. / Telecomm. | 95 | Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) | EC |
| Civil Engineering | 02 | Civil Engineering (CE) | CE |
| Mechanical Engineering | 02 | Mechanical Engineering (ME) | ME |
| Physics | 06 | Physics (PH) | PH |
| Chemistry | 04 | Chemistry (CY) | CY |
| Mathematics | 02 | Mathematics (MA) | MA |
| Statistics | 02 | Statistics (ST) | ST |
| Geology | 03 | Geology and Geophysics (GG) | GG |
How to Apply:
For the Cabinet Secretariat DFO Recruitment 2025, applications must be submitted offline in the prescribed format. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Download the application form and fill it carefully on A-4 size paper.
Step 2: Attach self-attested copies of the following documents:
- Mark sheets and certificates of Matriculation, 10+2
- B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. certificates
- GATE score card
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- NOC (for Govt. employees)
- Undertaking/Discharge certificate (for Ex-Servicemen)
Step 3: Send the completed application form by Ordinary Post to: “Post Bag No. 001, Lodhi Road Head Post Office, New Delhi – 110003”. The last date to receive applications is 14 December 2025
Eligibility Criteria:
- B.E. / B.Tech or Master’s Degree in Science or any other technical or scientific discipline (CS / IT or Electronics or Communication etc.).
- Valid GATE Score card (from amongst GATE 2023 or GATE 2024 or GATE 2025).
Age Limit:
- Maximum 30 years as on 14.12.2025.
- Age relaxation: As per Government rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen.
Application Fee:
- All Categories: Nil
Selection Process:
| Shortlisting on the basis of GATE Score |
| Interview |
Important Links:
| Cabinet Secretariat Official Website | Click Here |
| Application Form | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
Important Dates:
| Date of Publication of Notification | 13th November 2025 |
| Last date for submission of Offline Application | 14th December 2025 |


