Government of India, Cabinet Secretariat, has officially released Advertisement No. 02/2025 inviting applications from eligible Indian nationals for the prestigious post of Deputy Field Officer (Technical). This recruitment will be conducted through valid GATE 2023, 2024, or 2025 scores. The position is a Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted) technical role under the Pay Matrix Level-7, offering a lucrative starting salary of approximately ₹99,000 per month, including allowances.
🗓️ Important Dates
- Advertisement Number: 02/2025
- Closing Date for Application: 14 December 2025
- Mode of Application: Offline (via Ordinary Post)
🧾 Post Details
Position: Deputy Field Officer (Technical)
Department: Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India
Pay Scale: Level-7 in Pay Matrix (approx. ₹99,000 per month including allowances)
Posting Location: New Delhi or anywhere in India based on requirement
🎯 Eligibility Criteria
1️⃣ Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Relaxation as per Government of India norms for:
- SC/ST/OBC candidates
- Central Government Employees
- Ex-Servicemen
- Other eligible categories
2️⃣ Educational Qualification Candidates must hold
either:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology, OR
- A Master’s Degree in Science in any of the subjects listed below,
from a recognized university or institution.
📊 Subject-Wise Vacancies and GATE Paper Codes
| Sr. No | Subject | Vacancies | GATE Paper Required | Code |
|---|
| a | Computer Science / Information Technology | 124 | Computer Science and Information Technology | CS |
| b | Data Science / Artificial Intelligence | 10 | Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | DA |
| c | Electronics and Communication / Telecommunication | 95 | Electronics and Communication | EC |
| d | Civil Engineering | 02 | Civil Engineering | CE |
| e | Mechanical Engineering | 02 | Mechanical Engineering | ME |
| f | Physics | 04 | Physics | PH |
| g | Chemistry | 04 | Chemistry | CY |
| h | Mathematics | 02 | Mathematics | MA |
| i | Statistics | 03 | Statistics | ST |
| j | Geology | 03 | Geology and Geophysics | GG |
🧠 Selection Procedure
Selection will be based on:
- Valid GATE Score (2023, 2024, or 2025)
- Interview
- Character & Antecedent Verification
- Medical Examination
📍 Interview Centers: Candidates may choose one of the following centers for the interview:
Chennai, Gurugram, Guwahati, Jammu, Jodhpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai
📋 Application Process
Eligible candidates should:
- Download and fill the Application Form on A4 size paper in English (Capital letters) using black or blue ink.
- Attach self-attested copies of:
- 10th, 12th, BE/B.Tech, MSc mark sheets & certificates
- Birth Certificate or other proof of date of birth
- Valid GATE Score Card
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- No Objection Certificate from present employer (if applicable)
- Undertaking for ex-servicemen (if applicable)
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- Send the completed application form along with documents via ORDINARY POST to:
Post Bag No. 001, Lodhi Road Head Post Office, New Delhi – 110003
Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 14 December 2025
⚖️ Terms & Conditions
- The post involves All India Transfer Liability.
- The role is not suitable for persons with disabilities (HH, OH, VH, etc.) due to the nature of duties.
- Medical standards will be as per Central Government Group ‘B’ norms.
- The decision of the Cabinet Secretariat regarding shortlisting and selection will be final.
- The organization reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process at any stage.
The
Cabinet Secretariat Deputy Field Officer (Technical) recruitment through
GATE 2023–2025 offers an
unprecedented opportunity for engineering and science graduates aspiring to serve in one of the most respected arms of the Government of India. With an attractive pay package, nationwide postings, and immense prestige, this role is perfect for individuals with strong technical backgrounds and a desire to contribute to national service.
