Cabinet Secretariat SFO Technical Recruitment 2026

Cabinet Secretariat Senior Field Officer (Technical) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 25 Group A Posts

The Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India has officially released Advertisement No. 01/2026 for the recruitment of 25 Senior Field Officer (Technical) vacancies. The notification was published in the Employment News (13–19 June 2026). This is a prestigious Group 'A' Gazetted Central Government job under Pay Matrix Level-10 with attractive salary, allowances, and career growth. Eligible candidates possessing a valid GATE 2024, 2025, or 2026 score can apply through the offline application process. The completed application form must be sent via Ordinary Post on or before 12 July 2026.

Vacancy Details

Educational Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech in the relevant Engineering discipline OR
• M.Sc. in the relevant subject from a recognized University/Institute.
• Candidates must possess a valid GATE 2024, GATE 2025, or GATE 2026 score in the relevant paper.
• Only candidates scoring the prescribed minimum qualifying marks in GATE are eligible to apply.

Accepted GATE Papers

• Computer Science & Information Technology (CS)
• Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC)
• Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA)
• Mathematics (MA)
• Civil Engineering (CE)

Age Limit (As on Closing Date)

• Maximum Age: 35 Years
• Age relaxation will be provided to SC/ST/OBC/PwBD and other reserved categories as per Government of India rules.

Salary & Benefits

Selected candidates will be appointed in Pay Matrix Level-10 under the 7th Central Pay Commission. The approximate monthly salary is around ₹1.30 lakh including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and other admissible Central Government benefits. Employees will also receive medical facilities, pension benefits under NPS, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), paid leave, and other allowances.

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting based on valid GATE Score.
2. Personal Interview.
3. Document Verification.
4. Medical Examination.

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Job Posting

The initial posting is expected to be in New Delhi. However, selected officers may be posted anywhere in India depending on organizational requirements and will have an all-India service liability. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

How to Apply

1. Download the prescribed application form from the official notification.
2. Fill in all details carefully.
3. Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, GATE scorecard, age proof, category certificate (if applicable), and passport-size photographs.
4. Place the completed application form in an envelope.
5. Send it through Ordinary Post to the address mentioned in the official notification before 12 July 2026.

Important Dates

Why You Should Apply?

• Prestigious Group 'A' Gazetted Officer post.
• Selection without any written examination.
• High salary package (Approx. ₹1.30 Lakh/month).
• Permanent Central Government service.
• Excellent career progression and job security.
• Opportunity to work in one of India's most important government organizations.