The Government of India, Cabinet Secretariat has released the official notification for the recruitment of 250 Deputy Field Officer (DFO – Technical) posts. Eligible Engineering Graduates and M.Sc. candidates with a valid GATE Score (2023/2024/2025) can apply through offline mode.
The Cabinet Secretariat DFO Application Form 2025 is available until 14th December 2025. Candidates must read the full notification before applying.
Cabinet Secretariat DFO Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Deputy Field Officer (Technical) |
| Total Vacancies | 250 |
| Age Limit | Maximum 30 years |
| Salary | Level-7, Approx. ₹99,000/- per month |
| Qualification Required | B.E./B.Tech or Master’s Degree in Science |
| Selection Process | GATE Score + Interview |
| Job Location | New Delhi |
| Application Mode | Offline |
| Last Date to Apply | 14/12/2025 |
Vacancy Details (Subject-Wise)
| Subject | Vacancies | GATE Paper | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science / IT | 124 | CS | CS |
| Data Science / Artificial Intelligence | 10 | DA | DA |
| Electronics & Communication / Telecommunication | 95 | EC | EC |
| Civil Engineering | 02 | CE | CE |
| Mechanical Engineering | 02 | ME | ME |
| Physics | 06 | PH | PH |
| Chemistry | 04 | CY | CY |
| Mathematics | 02 | MA | MA |
| Statistics | 02 | ST | ST |
| Geology | 03 | GG | GG |
Age Limit
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Maximum 30 years as on 14 December 2025
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Age Relaxation as per Government Rules: SC / ST / OBC / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen
Eligibility Criteria
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B.E. / B.Tech OR
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Master’s Degree in Science / Technical Discipline
(CS, IT, Data Science, AI, EC, EE, Civil, Mechanical, Physics, Chemistry, etc.) -
Valid GATE Score (GATE 2023 / 2024 / 2025)
Selection Process
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Shortlisting based on GATE Score
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Interview
Application Fee
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No Application Fee for any category.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 13 November 2025 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 14 December 2025 |
How to Apply – Step-by-Step Guide
The application must be submitted offline only.
Step 1:
Download the official application format and print it on A4-size paper.
Step 2:
Fill out the form and attach self-attested copies of:
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10th & 12th Marksheet
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B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. Certificates
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GATE Score Card
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Caste Certificate (if applicable)
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NOC (for Govt employees)
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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
Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 14 December 2025
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