Cabinet Secretariat Recruitment 2026: 250 Deputy Field Officer Vacancies Through GATE 2024, 2025 & 2026

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Are you an engineering graduate looking for a prestigious Central Government job? The Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India, has announced recruitment for 250 Deputy Field Officer (Technical) posts. This opportunity is particularly relevant for candidates with engineering qualifications in Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, and Data Science & Artificial Intelligence who hold a valid GATE score.

Unlike many competitive examinations that require candidates to prepare for another written test, this recruitment uses GATE scores for shortlisting, followed by an interview and other prescribed selection formalities. Eligible candidates should review the notification carefully and prepare their application documents before applying.

Cabinet Secretariat Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Organisation	Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India
Recruitment Name	Cabinet Secretariat Recruitment 2026
Post Name	Deputy Field Officer (Technical)
Advertisement Number	02/2026
Total Vacancies	250
Qualification	Relevant B.E./B.Tech. or M.Sc. qualification as prescribed
Eligible GATE Scores	GATE 2024, 2025 or 2026
Selection Process	GATE score shortlisting, interview and subsequent verification
Application Mode	Offline
Application Start Date	17 October 2026
Last Date to Apply	15 November 2026
Official Website	https://cabsec.gov.in/

Cabinet Secretariat Vacancy 2026: Subject-Wise Details

A total of 250 vacancies have been reported across technical and scientific disciplines. Computer Science and Electronics-related disciplines account for the largest share of the reported vacancies.

Discipline	Vacancies	GATE Paper Code
Computer Science / Information Technology	112	CS
Electronics / Communication / Telecommunication	112	EC
Data Science / Artificial Intelligence	10	DA
Physics	5	PH
Mechanical Engineering	4	ME
Civil Engineering	3	CE
Chemistry	2	CY
Mathematics	1	MA
Statistics	1	ST
Total	250

Cabinet Secretariat Deputy Field Officer Salary 2026

The Deputy Field Officer (Technical) post is reported to be in Pay Level 7, with a basic pay of ₹44,900 per month.

Salary Component	Details
Pay Level	Level 7
Basic Pay	₹44,900 per month
Reported Gross Emoluments	Approximately ₹99,000–₹1,00,000 per month, including applicable allowances
Allowances	As admissible under applicable government rules

Cabinet Secretariat Recruitment 2026 – Syllabus

1. Computer Science (CS)

• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Operating Systems
• Computer Networks
• DBMS
• Theory of Computation
• Compiler Design
• Digital Logic and Computer Organisation
• Engineering Mathematics

2. Electronics & Communication (EC)

• Electronic Devices and Circuits
• Analog and Digital Electronics
• Signals and Systems
• Control Systems
• Communication Systems
• Network Theory
• Electromagnetics
• Engineering Mathematics

3. Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA)

• Probability and Statistics
• Linear Algebra and Calculus
• Programming and Data Structures
• Database Management
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Analytics and Algorithms