Cabinet Secretariat Senior Field Officer (Technical) Recruitment 2026: Apply for Group A Gazetted Posts Through GATE
The Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India, has officially released Advertisement No. 01/2026 for the direct recruitment of Senior Field Officer (Technical) positions. This highly prestigious Group 'A' Gazetted opening offers 25 vacancies across multiple engineering and science disciplines. Selection is heavily structured around a valid GATE score from 2024, 2025, or 2026 with a minimum requirement of 50% or above (GATE score of 500+). There is no separate written competitive examination. Shortlisted candidates will be invited directly for personal interviews in a 5:1 ratio. The offline application process started alongside the notification release, and the final date for receipt of completed forms via Ordinary Post is July 12, 2026. Appointed officers will enter Pay Matrix Level 10 with gross initial monthly emoluments estimated at ₹1,30,000.
25
Total Posts
₹1,30,000 per month approximate initial gross emoluments (Pay Level 10 Matrix)
Salary
18–35
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New Delhi (Initial Headquarters), with all-India service liability
Location
Timeline
13 Jun 2026
Detailed official rulebook text, print format schemas, and target post boxes become active
13 Jun 2026
Candidates can begin routing their compiled physical envelopes through regular post networks
12 Jul 2026
Envelopes reaching past this date will be blocked from initial screening registers by administrative security
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About This Notification
The Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India, has published an official vacancy notification in the Employment News edition dated June 13–19, 2026, inviting applications for the post of Senior Field Officer (Technical). This represents a rare opportunity to enter a Level 10 Group 'A' Gazetted technological cadre directly through professional academic merit indices.
Interested Indian Nationals holding valid engineering degrees or post-graduate science qualifications coupled with qualifying GATE (2024/2025/2026) benchmarks must coordinate their submission packages manually. The application process is strictly offline, with all packages to be dispatched using standard postal channels on or before the closing boundary of July 12, 2026.
Key Details
Organization
Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India
Department
Cabinet Secretariat
Exam Name
Cabinet Secretariat Senior Field Officer (Technical) Selection 2026
Total Posts
25
Job Location
New Delhi (Initial Headquarters), with all-India service liability
Selection Process
Stage 1: Processing of received offline structures and shortlisting based on GATE Score merit arrays → Stage 2: Selection Interview (Shortlisted candidates called up to 5 times the vacancy count per discipline) → Stage 3: Mandatory Character & Antecedent
Official Website
https://cabsec.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
Single Subject Application Constraint
Candidates can explicitly apply for only ONE subject out of the designated options. Submitting multiple forms under different subject codes triggers automatic structural rejection of all submissions.
Mandatory Ordinary Post Mode Only
Applications must be transmitted solely using standard ORDINARY POST. Envelopes dispatched via Speed Post, Registered Post, or private courier networks are structurally barred from processing gates.
Educational Qualification
- Educational Prerequisite: Full-time regular Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering or Technology (B.E. / B.Tech) OR a Master\'s Degree in Science (M.Sc.) from a recognized University or Union-approved Institution in the relevant specific discipline codes.
- Mandatory Competitive Benchmark: Must hold a valid Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) Score Card from the years 2024, 2025, or 2026.
- Score Cutoff Floor: The score obtained must be 50% or above of the maximum scaling index (equivalent to a absolute system GATE score of 500 or above) within the corresponding paper structure.
Age Limit
General Category: 18–35 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: 3 years upper age boundary relaxation in matching rules.
- SC / ST Candidates: 5 years statutory relaxation parameters.
- Ex-Servicemen & Central Government Employees: Age bounds relaxed strictly matching Central Government civil service code norms.
Important Dates
Official Notification Publication in Employment News
13 Jun 2026
Detailed official rulebook text, print format schemas, and target post boxes become active
Commencement of Offline Application Dispatches
13 Jun 2026
Candidates can begin routing their compiled physical envelopes through regular post networks
Last Date for Receipt of Applications at Destination Post Box
12 Jul 2026
Envelopes reaching past this date will be blocked from initial screening registers by administrative security
| Event | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ✓Official Notification Publication in Employment News | 13 Jun 2026 | Detailed official rulebook text, print format schemas, and target post boxes become active |
| ✓Commencement of Offline Application Dispatches | 13 Jun 2026 | Candidates can begin routing their compiled physical envelopes through regular post networks |
| ✓Last Date for Receipt of Applications at Destination Post Box | 12 Jul 2026 | Envelopes reaching past this date will be blocked from initial screening registers by administrative security |
Vacancy Breakup — Total: 25
Senior Field Officer (Technical) - Computer Science / Information Technology (GATE Code: CS)
10Pay Scale: Level-10 Pay Matrix (Approx. ₹1,30,000 gross monthly)
Senior Field Officer (Technical) - Electronics & Communication / Telecommunication (GATE Code: EC)
10Pay Scale: Level-10 Pay Matrix (Approx. ₹1,30,000 gross monthly)
Senior Field Officer (Technical) - Data Science & Artificial Intelligence / CS with Data Science Specialization (GATE Code: DA/CS)
3Pay Scale: Level-10 Pay Matrix (Approx. ₹1,30,000 gross monthly)
Senior Field Officer (Technical) - Mathematics (GATE Code: MA)
1Pay Scale: Level-10 Pay Matrix (Approx. ₹1,30,000 gross monthly)
Senior Field Officer (Technical) - Civil Engineering (GATE Code: CE)
1Pay Scale: Level-10 Pay Matrix (Approx. ₹1,30,000 gross monthly)
Total Consolidated SFO (Technical) Vacancy Strength
25Pay Scale: Group 'A' Gazetted Government scale layout benefits apply fully
| Post Name | Total | GEN | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PH | Female | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Field Officer (Technical) - Computer Science / Information Technology (GATE Code: CS) | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Level-10 Pay Matrix (Approx. ₹1,30,000 gross monthly) |
| Senior Field Officer (Technical) - Electronics & Communication / Telecommunication (GATE Code: EC) | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Level-10 Pay Matrix (Approx. ₹1,30,000 gross monthly) |
| Senior Field Officer (Technical) - Data Science & Artificial Intelligence / CS with Data Science Specialization (GATE Code: DA/CS) | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Level-10 Pay Matrix (Approx. ₹1,30,000 gross monthly) |
| Senior Field Officer (Technical) - Mathematics (GATE Code: MA) | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Level-10 Pay Matrix (Approx. ₹1,30,000 gross monthly) |
| Senior Field Officer (Technical) - Civil Engineering (GATE Code: CE) | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Level-10 Pay Matrix (Approx. ₹1,30,000 gross monthly) |
| Total Consolidated SFO (Technical) Vacancy Strength | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Group 'A' Gazetted Government scale layout benefits apply fully |
| Total | 50 |
Application Fee
Payment Mode: Fully Exempt
The Cabinet Secretariat requires zero registration fees or application processing charges for this recruitment cycle.
GATE Merit Selection & Interview Framework — Exam Pattern
Consolidated Shortlisting Weightage Evaluation
Marks
120
Negative
0.0
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Shortlisting Weightage Evaluation | — | 120 | — | 0.0 | offline |
Final merit configuration consists of: (1) Valid GATE Score normalized out of a maximum of 100 marks [80% effective weightage], and (2) Personal Selection Interview graded out of a maximum of 20 marks [20% effective weightage].
Step 1: Extract the Prescribed Format Layout
Download the official template layout from the Employment News repository or verified public notification boards. Re-type the exact structure onto clean, blank A4-size paper sheets.
Step 2: Populate Profile Data Fields in Block Capitals
Manually fill out every field on the printed sheet using blue or black ink only. Write exclusively in English CAPITAL (BLOCK) letters, taking extra care with your name, GATE roll number, and communication details.
Step 3: Affix Photographs and Attest Appended Records
Affix your recent passport photograph in the designated space and sign diagonally across it. Create clear photocopies of all academic degrees and your valid GATE card, appending your full signature on the bottom margin of each sheet.
Step 4: Seal the Envelope and Dispatch via Ordinary Post
Place the typed application sheet along with all self-attested document proofs inside a secure envelope. Superscribe the envelope with the target post parameters, add adequate postage stamps, and drop it into an official postal box via Ordinary Post.
Latest Updates
14 Jun
2026
🔔 Offline Application intake Framework Becomes Operational Across India
Following the formal release of Advertisement No. 01/2026, the Post Bag collection window at the Lodhi Road Head Post Office is fully active. Eligible candidates are advised to prepare their typed A4 application structures early to avoid standard monsoon-related postal logistics constraints.
Visit Cabinet Secretariat Domain to Check General Career Post ProfilesCrucial Directives for Assembling and Routing the Offline Application Envelope
Applicants must carefully follow the structural rules for envelope formulation. The master envelope holding your documents must be written clearly or typed with the target heading in capital letters on the top flap. It must be addressed exactly to: Post Box No. 001, Lodhi Road Head Post Office, New Delhi – 110003. Candidates are strictly cautioned to drop their packages at standard public post boxes via Ordinary Post channels only, as any premium tracking layers (Speed/Registered) will flag immediate security non-compliance at the destination receiving warehouse.
Mandatory Self-Attested Document Checklists
Ensure the following physical paper sheets are integrated chronologically behind your signed profile structure: (a) Clear hardcopies of Matriculation, Higher Secondary, and B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc marksheets and graduation degrees; (b) Matriculation or Passport sheets acting as absolute age verifications; (c) The official GATE Score Card copy (2024, 2025, or 2026) showing clear pass parameters above 50%; (d) Central format caste certificate blocks if claiming relaxation; and (e) Two identical recent passport-size colored photographs with the candidate\'s full name and Date of Birth legibly written in block letters on the back surface.
