C-DAC Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 951 Vacancies (Project Engineer, Associate & Technical Posts)

By Trends with Uday | Updated: October 2026 | Category: Engineering Jobs / Tech Jobs

If you are an engineering graduate, IT professional, or software developer looking to work on cutting-edge technology missions like High-Performance Computing (HPC), Artificial Intelligence, Supercomputing, Quantum Computing, and Cybersecurity, this is one of the biggest opportunities of the year.

The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)—an autonomous scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India—has officially released its notification under the JIT October 2026 Cycle (Advt. No. CORP/JIT/03/2026) for 951 Contractual Vacancies across 11 centers nationwide.

Below is a complete breakdown of eligibility, post-wise pay scale, application steps, selection process, and direct official links to ensure your application gets accepted seamlessly.

📌 C-DAC Recruitment 2026: Overview

Key Information	Complete Details
Recruiting Body	Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
Parent Ministry	Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Govt. of India
Advertisement No.	CORP/JIT/03/2026 (JIT October Cycle)
Total Vacancies	951 Posts
Engagement Type	Contractual (Up to 3 Years or project completion, extendable)
Application Fee	₹0 (Nil for ALL Categories)
Online Application Start Date	October 5, 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	October 26, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Official Portal	careers.cdac.in

🎯 Important Dates to Remember

• Notification Release Date: October 5, 2026
• Online Registration Starts: October 5, 2026
• Last Date for Online Submission: October 26, 2026
• Age & Experience Cut-off Date: October 26, 2026
• Written Test / Interview Date: To be notified via registered email to shortlisted candidates

🏢 Centre-wise Vacancy Distribution

The 951 vacancies are distributed across 11 major C-DAC research centers across India:

1. Bengaluru (~272 Posts)
2. Noida (~207 Posts)
3. Pune (~142 Posts)
4. Thiruvananthapuram (~118 Posts)
5. Mohali (~55 Posts)
6. Hyderabad (~46 Posts)
7. Mumbai (~20 Posts)
8. Kolkata (~19 Posts)
9. Delhi, Chennai, and Guwahati (CINE)

Note: Candidates can apply to specific centers based on their technical domain expertise (e.g., Full-Stack Web Development, AI/ML, Embedded Systems, Cloud, or Cyber Security).

🎓 Posts, Educational Qualification & Upper Age Limit

C-DAC offers opportunities for both freshers and experienced engineers.

1. Project Associate / Project Engineer (Fresher)

• Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech in CS, IT, ECE, EEE, Software Engineering, MCA, or M.Sc in relevant discipline with minimum 60% aggregate marks.
• Experience Required: 0 Years (Freshers Eligible).
• Upper Age Limit: 30 Years.

2. Project Engineer (Experienced)

• Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech / MCA / M.Sc with min. 60% marks OR M.E. / M.Tech.
• Experience Required: 1 to 4 years of domain-specific experience in software/hardware design.
• Upper Age Limit: 35–45 Years (depending on grade).

3. Senior Project Engineer / Module Lead / Project Lead

• Qualification: First-class B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech / MCA / Ph.D. in computer science or related branches.
• Experience Required: 3 to 7 years in tech stack development or lead roles.
• Upper Age Limit: 40 Years.

4. Project Manager / Program Manager

• Qualification: Technical degree (B.Tech / M.Tech / Ph.D.) or 2-year full-time MBA / PG in relevant domain.
• Experience Required: 9 to 15+ years of strategic project execution experience.
• Upper Age Limit: 50–56 Years.

💰 Pay Scale & CTC Breakdown

Selected candidates are engaged on consolidated monthly emoluments:

• Project Engineer / Associate: ₹4.49 LPA to ₹7.11 LPA (varies based on center and experience)
• Senior Project Engineer / Module Lead: ₹8.49 LPA to ₹14.00 LPA
• Project Manager / Program Manager: ₹12.63 LPA to ₹22.90 LPA

🛡️ Upper Age Relaxation

Age relaxation is provided to reserved categories as per Government of India rules (reckoned as of October 26, 2026):

• SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years relaxation
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years relaxation
• PwBD Candidates: 10 Years relaxation
• Ex-Servicemen: As per Central Govt norms

⚙️ Selection Process

The C-DAC selection workflow consists of four core steps:

1. Initial Screening: Initial shortlisting of applications based on academic qualifications, domain skill sets, and experience.
2. Written Test / Technical Skill Test: Conducted for certain entry-level technical profiles to evaluate programming, logic, and core engineering fundamentals.
3. Personal Interview: Conducted online or in-person by C-DAC expert panels to judge technical expertise and domain suitability.
4. Document Verification & Offer: Verification of original marksheets, caste/EWS certificates, and experience documents.

📝 How to Apply Online for C-DAC Recruitment 2026 (Step-by-Step)

Follow these steps to submit your application on the official portal:

1. Visit Official Portal: Go to the official C-DAC career website: careers.cdac.in.
2. Select Center & Post: Choose the C-DAC center (e.g., Pune, Bengaluru, Noida) and the specific job advertisement you want to apply for.
3. Mobile Verification: Register using an active mobile number and enter the OTP received for login.
4. Fill Details: Enter personal details, academic history, percentage/CGPA, and domain experience.
5. Upload Required Documents:
   • Passport-size photograph (JPG, up to 400 KB)
   • Updated Resume/CV (PDF, up to 500 KB)
6. Review & Submit: Review all filled details carefully (no edits are allowed after submission) and click Submit.
7. Save Confirmation: Print or save a PDF copy of the generated application form for future reference.

🔗 Important Links

• Official C-DAC Career Portal: careers.cdac.in
• Official C-DAC Main Website: cdac.in

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is there any application fee for C-DAC recruitment 2026?

No. There is zero application fee (Nil) for all categories (General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, PwBD).

Q2. Can fresh engineering graduates apply?

Yes! Freshers with B.E./B.Tech/MCA degrees (60% aggregate) can apply for Project Associate and Project Engineer (Fresher) positions.

Q3. Is this a permanent government job?

No, these are contractual engagements initially for up to 3 years or project completion, with scope for extension based on performance and project requirements.

Q4. What is the last date to submit the application?

The online application portal closes on October 26, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

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