Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 inviting applications for 25 Senior Field Officer (Technical) posts across engineering and science disciplines. Eligible candidates holding a valid GATE score of 500 or above in the relevant paper can apply offline before 12 July 2026.
Cabinet Secretariat Senior Field Officer (Technical) Overview
| Particulars |
Details |
| Organisation |
Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India |
| Post Name |
Senior Field Officer (Technical) |
| Advertisement No. |
01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies |
25 |
| Pay Level |
Level-10 (7th CPC) |
| Approximate Salary |
₹1,30,000 per month |
| Application Mode |
Offline |
| Job Location |
All India |
| Last Date to Apply |
12 July 2026 |
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Notification Release |
09 June 2026 |
| Application Start |
13 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Application |
12 July 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS |
₹0 |
| SC / ST / PwBD |
₹0 |
No application fee is required for any category. Applications are to be submitted via Ordinary Post in the prescribed format.
Vacancy Details & Qualification
| Discipline |
Vacancies |
| Computer Science / Information Technology |
10 |
| Electronics & Communication / Telecommunication |
10 |
| Data Science / Artificial Intelligence |
03 |
| Mathematics |
01 |
| Civil Engineering |
01 |
| Total |
25 |
Total Vacancies: 25 across five engineering and science disciplines.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Technology, OR
- Master’s Degree in Science in the relevant discipline from a recognised University/Institution.
Required GATE Paper
| Discipline |
GATE Code |
| Computer Science & Information Technology |
CS |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering |
EC |
| Data Science & Artificial Intelligence |
DA |
| Mathematics |
MA |
| Civil Engineering |
CE |
Candidates must have secured a minimum GATE Score of 500 (50%) in the corresponding GATE paper.
Age Limit
| Category |
Age Relaxation |
| SC / ST |
5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) |
3 Years |
| PwBD |
As per GoI norms |
| Ex-Servicemen |
As per GoI norms |
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India rules.
Selection Process
- GATE Score — Merit list prepared based on valid GATE score (100 Marks)
- Interview — Shortlisted candidates called for interview (20 Marks)
- Character & Antecedent Verification — Background check of selected candidates
- Medical Examination — Fitness assessment as per prescribed standards
Merit Calculation
| Component |
Marks |
| GATE Score |
100 Marks |
| Interview |
20 Marks |
| Total |
120 Marks |
How to Apply
- Download the prescribed application form from the Cabinet Secretariat official website.
- Fill the form carefully in the prescribed format with all required details.
- Attach self-attested copies of: educational certificates, GATE score card, age proof, caste certificate (if applicable), recent passport-size photographs, and other supporting documents.
- Send the completed application via Ordinary Post to the address mentioned in the official notification.
- Ensure the application reaches before the last date: 12 July 2026. Applications received after the closing date will not be entertained.
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