C-DAC Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), a Scientific Society of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India |
| Recruitment Cycle | JIT (Just-In-Time) October 2026 Cycle |
| Participating Centres | Guwahati (CINE), Thiruvananthapuram, Pune, Noida, Mumbai, Mohali, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru |
| Approximate Total Posts | 844 across all centres combined (see centre-wise table below) |
| Position Levels | Project Associate, Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer/Module Lead, Project Manager/Program Manager, Tech Lead, plus support roles (HR/Admin, Finance, Purchase, Technician) |
| Engagement Basis | Purely contractual, on consolidated emoluments, initially for up to 3 years or completion of the project (whichever is earlier) |
| Application Mode | Online only, via careers.cdac.in (each centre has its own listing; a separate application is needed per post applied to) |
C-DAC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Commencement of Online Registration | 05 October 2026 (timing varies slightly by centre portal, between 00:00 and 09:00 Hrs) |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 26 October 2026 (closing time varies slightly by centre, generally 18:00–23:59 Hrs) |
| Written Test / Interview Date | Will be communicated later, only by email, to shortlisted candidates |
Centre-wise Vacancy Summary
| Centre | Advt./Reference No. | Primary Location | Position Categories | Approx. Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-DAC Noida | CORP/JIT/03/2026-ND | Noida | 28 | ~207 |
| C-DAC Pune | CORP/JIT/03/2026-PN | Pune (some posts: Delhi, Bengaluru, Raipur, Bhubaneswar) | 68 | ~142 |
| C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram | CORP/JIT/03/2026-TVM | Thiruvananthapuram (some posts: Delhi, Jabalpur, Bhopal, Indore) | 37 | ~118 |
| C-DAC CINE Guwahati | CORP/JIT/03/2026-CINE | Guwahati (one post: Srinagar) | 44 | ~88 |
| C-DAC Chennai | CORP/JIT/03/2026-CH | Chennai (some posts: Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru) | 5 | ~88 |
| C-DAC Bengaluru | C-DAC/BLR/03/2026 | Bengaluru | 11 | ~58 |
| C-DAC Mohali | CORP/JIT/03/2026-ML | Mohali | 24 | ~55 |
| C-DAC Hyderabad | CORP/JIT/03/2026-HY | Hyderabad (some posts: Delhi) | 17 | ~46 |
| C-DAC Mumbai | C-DAC/MB/09/2026/4176 | Mumbai | 14 | ~20 |
| C-DAC Kolkata | C-DAC/KL/09/2026/5483 | Kolkata | 11 | ~19 |
| C-DAC Delhi | CORP/JIT/03/2026-DL | Delhi | 1 | 1 |
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Domain Areas Covered
Across the 11 centres, C-DAC is hiring for a wide range of technical and non-technical domains, including:
- Full Stack / Web / Mobile App Development
- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Data Science
- VLSI, Embedded Systems & Hardware Design (incl. FPGA, PCB Design)
- Cyber Security & Cyber Forensics (incl. VAPT)
- Quantum Computing (Algorithms, Optics & Photonics, Cryogenics)
- Health Informatics
- e-Governance & Data Centre / Cloud Operations
- Blockchain, DevOps & System Architecture
- Education & Training, Heritage and Language Computing
- HR/Admin, Finance, Purchase, Director’s Office & Support Functions
Illustrative Pay & Age Grades
Exact pay and age limits are specified against each individual post on the centre’s listing. The table below (from the Bengaluru notification) illustrates how C-DAC’s typical grade structure is set up, as a reference:
| Grade | Upper Age Limit | Typical Experience | Initial CTC (Min. Experience) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Associate | 30 yrs (Fresher) / 45 yrs (Experienced) | 0+ years | ₹3.6 LPA – ₹5.04 LPA |
| Project Engineer | 30 yrs (Fresher) / 45 yrs (Experienced) | 0–4 years | ₹4.49 LPA – ₹7.11 LPA |
| Senior Project Engineer / Project Lead / Module Lead | 40 years | 4–7 years | ₹8.49 LPA – ₹14 LPA |
| Project Manager / Program Manager / Knowledge Partner | 56 years | 9–15 years | ₹12.63 LPA – ₹22.9 LPA |
Candidates with experience higher than the minimum required for a grade will be offered additional increments as per C-DAC policy. Pay figures vary by centre, domain, and specific post — always check the individual post listing for the exact bracket.
Eligibility – Qualification & Experience (Common Rules)
Qualification
- For all posts, candidates should have qualified from an AICTE/UGC-approved college/institute or recognized university.
- Where a university follows CGPA/DGPA/OGPA or letter grades, the candidate must submit proof of the percentage equivalent and awarded class, along with the degree certificate.
- Candidates in their final semester, who will complete the course before appointment, may also apply; if selected, joining is contingent on passing with the required minimum score.
Experience
- Candidates should apply only if they possess the relevant post-qualification experience sought for the post, where specified.
- Teaching/research work, non-profit organization experience, and internships/academic project placements are not counted as experience unless specified.
- Experience certificates from previous/current employers must clearly indicate the period of employment, salary drawn, and post held.
- C-DAC internal candidates need to have completed at least 2 years’ service in C-DAC (as of the notification date) to apply for notified positions.
- Experience claimed without supporting documents will not be considered and is liable to be rejected.
Age Limit & Relaxation
- The upper age limit is specified against each individual post (see the Pay & Age Grades table above for typical ranges).
- SC/ST/OBC, physically challenged (PwBD), and Ex-Servicemen candidates are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India norms.
- Government employees on a pay scale get a 5-year age relaxation, in addition to other applicable relaxations.
- The cut-off date for age and experience is the last date of application submission for the respective centre.
- SSLC/SSC/ISC mark sheet/certificate, or any other valid document, is accepted as proof of date of birth.
- The EWS certificate must strictly follow the DoPT-prescribed format (available at www.persmin.nic.in); the OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate must also be in the prescribed format.
Selection Process
- Initial screening based on academic records and other parameters declared in the online application; only screened-in candidates proceed further.
- C-DAC may raise the minimum eligibility criteria/cut-offs at its discretion if the number of applicants is high for any post.
- Candidates are evaluated on academic credentials, experience profile, written test marks (if applicable), and interview performance.
- The selection process is carried out independently by each C-DAC centre, based on its own requirements; only shortlisted candidates are contacted.
- All submitted information is verified against original documents at document verification or any later stage; false or non-conforming information leads to rejection/cancellation at any stage.
How to Apply for C-DAC Recruitment 2026
- Visit careers.cdac.in and locate the relevant centre’s job listing for the JIT October 2026 Cycle.
- Read the General Terms and Conditions and confirm your eligibility for the specific post before starting.
- Click Apply against the position you wish to apply for, and log in using your mobile number and the OTP received.
- Fill in the application form (returning applicants from a previous C-DAC advertisement will see a prefilled, editable form).
- Upload a scanned photograph (JPG, max 400 KB) and your resume (PDF, max 500 KB).
- Review the prefilled details, add any additional information, and click Submit.
- Note the unique application number generated by the system, and print the application form for your records.
Important Conditions
- No application fee is charged by C-DAC for this advertisement.
- Selected candidates are engaged purely on contract and derive no right or claim to a regular post/appointment in C-DAC.
- A selected candidate may be deputed or transferred to any C-DAC project location across India, based on organizational requirement.
- Interview call letters and all correspondence are sent only by email, to the address provided in the online application; no hard copies are sent.
- Internal candidates, if finally selected, must resign from their current C-DAC service and join the new post as a fresh employee.
- C-DAC reserves the right to increase, decrease, or not fill any notified post, and to cancel/restrict/curtail/enlarge the recruitment process, without prior notice or reason.
- Canvassing in any form leads to disqualification.
- In case of any ambiguity between language versions, the English version prevails.
- C-DAC has not authorized any agent/agency to represent it for recruitment matters; all official queries go through the respective centre’s HR/Recruitment Team.
