Cabinet Secretariat Deputy Field Officer (Technical) Recruitment 2025 – Notification OUT | 100+ Vacancies | Eligibility, Salary, Selection Process & Apply Link

The Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India, has released the official Recruitment Notification for the post of Deputy Field Officer (Technical)—DFO (Tech) under the prestigious Intelligence Bureau (IB) setup.

This is one of the most important and highly awaited central government job notifications, providing an excellent opportunity for you are a engineering and science graduate to work in one of the country’s top intelligence and technical surveillance agencies.

About the Cabinet Secretariat – Overview

The Cabinet Secretariat functions directly under the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and plays a crucial role in:

• National security
• Intelligence gathering
• Technical surveillance
• Inter-agency coordination
• Crisis management
• Strategic operations

The post of Deputy Field Officer (Technical) is a Group B, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial technical intelligence post where you are selected you will work in:

• Field operations
• Signal intelligence
• Technical surveillance
• Electronic data capturing
• Communication monitoring
• Sensitive national security assignments

This is a highly classified, high-prestige, mission-critical role.

Post Details – DFO (Technical)

Vacancy Details

The exact number of vacancies is not disclosed publicly due to the classified nature of the role.
However, the notification mentions multiple vacancies across different technical streams.

Generally, Cabinet Secretariat DFO recruitment includes 100–150 technical posts depending on requirement.

Salary Structure – DFO (Technical)

Total Monthly In-Hand Salary: ₹70,000 – ₹1,05,000 (approx.)

This is one of the highest-paying Central Govt technical jobs for graduates.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility must be matched as on the closing date.

Nationality

Only Indian Citizens are eligible.

Age Limit

Other relaxations apply as per government rules.

Educational Qualification

As per Cabinet Secretariat Technical recruitment rules:

You must have any one of the following:

A. Engineering Qualification (Preferred)

• BE / B.Tech in Electronics
• BE / B.Tech in Telecommunication
• BE / B.Tech in Electrical
• BE / B.Tech in Computer Science
• BE / B.Tech in Information Technology
• BE / B.Tech in Radio Physics
• BE / B.Tech in Communication Engineering

B. Science Stream Qualification

• M.Sc Electronics
• M.Sc Physics
• M.Sc Computer Science
• M.Sc IT
• M.Sc Radio Physics
• M.Sc Mathematics (with Electronics/Communication Subjects)

C. Diploma Qualification

3-year engineering diplomas in electronics/telecom/electrical may be accepted for certain posts.

Physical Standards

DFO (Technical) is a field-oriented intelligence post, so physical fitness is essential.

As per notification:

For Male Candidates

• Height: 165 cm (relaxable for hill/tribal candidates)
• Chest: 81–85 cm
• Vision: 6/6 or 6/9 without glasses

For Female Candidates

• Height: 158 cm
• Vision: 6/6 or 6/9

You must be physically and medically fit for field duties.

Selection Process

If you are selection you will be done in three major stages, exactly as given in the notification:

Stage 1 – Written Examination

Written exam includes:

Paper-1: General Ability Test

• Reasoning
• General Intelligence
• Quantitative Ability
• GK (Science + Technology based)

Paper-2: Technical Knowledge Test

Based on the candidate’s engineering/science discipline:

• Electronics
• Communication
• Physics
• Computer Science
• IT
• Electrical
• Radio Physics

Both papers are mandatory.

Stage 2 – Interview (Personality Test)

If you are shortlisted from the written exam you will be called for:

• Technical interview
• Intelligence aptitude assessment
• Communication assessment
• Field suitability evaluation

Stage 3 – Medical & Police Verification

The Cabinet Secretariat conducts:

• Medical fitness test
• Physical verification
• Police background check
• Intelligence Bureau background profiling

If you are  with clean background & high integrity you are selected.

Job Role & Responsibilities

Deputy Field Officer (Technical) will perform classified duties such as:

A. Technical Intelligence Collection

• Communication monitoring
• Electronic signal capturing
• Radio frequency surveillance
• GSM/CDMA/4G/5G interception support

B. Field Assignments

• Border field deployments
• High-altitude duties
• Remote terrain operations
• Technical support to intelligence operations

C. Technical Analysis

• Signal decoding and analysis
• Data processing
• Cryptographic support

D. National Security Duties

• Monitoring strategic installations
• Assisting special operations units
• Supporting counter-terrorism missions

This is a mission-critical job with high confidentiality.

How to Apply

You must apply OFFLINE ONLY as per notification:

Step-by-Step:

1. You can download the application form from Employment News notification.
2. You can fill the form accurately (capital letters).
3. You can ttach documents:
   • 10th/12th Certificates
   • Degree Certificates
   • Address Proof
   • Age Proof
   • Caste Certificate
   • Passport Photos
4. You can place the form in an envelope.
5. You can send via speed post to the address mentioned in notification.

Application Fee

As per notification:
No Application Fee Required.

Important Dates

Notification & Apply Link Table

Conclusion: Why You Should Apply

The DFO (Technical) post under the Cabinet Secretariat is one of the most respected and powerful technical jobs in India, offering:

• High salary
• Job security
• National-level intelligence work
• Adventure-filled field assignments
• Central government benefits
• Prestige & honor

If you are an Engineering or MSc graduate, this is a lifetime opportunity.

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