CDAC Project Engineer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 60 Posts

CDAC Project Engineer Recruitment 2026: Notification Released for 60 Posts

The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 60 Project Engineer posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official CDAC website. The last date to submit the application form is 31st January 2026.

In this article, we have provided comprehensive details regarding the CDAC Project Engineer recruitment, including post-wise vacancy details, eligibility criteria, salary structure, selection process, and direct links to the official notification and online application form.

Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Project Engineer – Embedded Systems / Embedded Software / Firmware Developer

• Essential: BE/B.Tech in CSE/Electronics or equivalent with 60% or equivalent CGPA OR M.E./M.Tech CSE/Electronics or equivalent OR Post Graduate degree in Science/Computer Application or in relevant domain(s) with 60% or equivalent CGPA OR Ph.D. in relevant discipline.

Eligibility for Project Engineer – Software Development / Application Development / Frontend Development / Backend Development / Testing & Quality Assurance / Database Management / Cloud & DevOps

• Essential: BE/BTech in CSE/IT/ECE/EEE or equivalent with 60% or equivalent CGPA OR M.E./M.Tech in CSE/IT/ECE/EEE OR Post Graduate degree in Science/Computer Application/Computer Science, IT, or related field or in relevant domain(s) with 60% or equivalent CGPA OR Ph.D. (in relevant domain).

Eligibility for Project Engineer – Electronics / Embedded / Embedded Hardware Design Engineer

• Essential: B.E./B.Tech in Electronics and Communication/Electronics and Telecommunication/VLSI or equivalent with 60% or equivalent CGPA OR M.E/M.Tech in Electronics and Communication/Electronics and Telecommunication/VLSI OR Post Graduate degree in Science/Computer Application/Computer Science, IT, or related field or in relevant domain(s) with 60% or equivalent CGPA OR Ph.D. in relevant discipline.

Eligibility for Project Engineer – VLSI RTL / FPGA / ASIC Front End Design / RTL-GDSII / Physical Design

• Essential: B.E./B.Tech in Electronics and Communication/Electronics and Telecommunication/VLSI or equivalent with 60% or equivalent CGPA OR M.E/M.Tech in Electronics and Communication/Electronics and Telecommunication/VLSI OR Post Graduate degree in Science/Computer Application/Computer Science, IT, or related field or in relevant domain(s) with 60% or equivalent CGPA OR Ph.D. in relevant discipline.

Eligibility for Project Engineer – Mechanical / Automobile / Mechatronics / Robotics Engineering

• Essential: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or Electronics with specialization in Robotics or Automation or equivalent with 60% or equivalent CGPA OR Post Graduate degree in Science/Computer Application/Computer Science, IT, or related field or in relevant domain(s) with 60% or equivalent CGPA. OR ME/M.Tech or equivalent degree OR Ph.D. in relevant discipline.

Eligibility for Project Engineer – Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML)

• Essential: B.E/B.Tech in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or related fields with 60% or equivalent CGPA OR M.E/M.Tech in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or related fields OR Post Graduate degree in Science/Computer Application/Computer Science, IT, or related field or in relevant domain(s) with 60% or equivalent CGPA OR Ph.D. in relevant discipline.

Eligibility for Project Engineer – Power Electronics & Drives (PED), Power Systems (PS), Energy Science Engineering (ESE)

• Essential: B.E/B.Tech in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or related fields with 60% or equivalent CGPA OR M.E/M.Tech in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or related fields OR Post Graduate degree in Science/Computer Application/Computer Science, IT, or related field or in relevant domain(s) with 60% or equivalent CGPA OR Ph.D. in relevant discipline.

Eligibility for Project Engineer – Communication Engineer

• Essential: B.E/B.Tech in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or related fields with 60% or equivalent CGPA OR M.E/M.Tech in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or related fields OR Post Graduate degree in Science/Computer Application/Computer Science, IT, or related field or in relevant domain(s) with 60% or equivalent CGPA OR Ph.D. in relevant discipline.

Age Limit

Freshers - 30 Years, Experienced - 45 Years

Selection Process

• Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria specified in the advertisement.
• The qualification and experience prescribed are the minimum requirements; possession does not automatically entitle candidates to be called for a test/interview.
• Initial screening based on academic records and online application data will be conducted. Only screened-in candidates will proceed.
• Management reserves the right to alter minimum eligibility criteria based on application volume.
• Selection will be based on academic credentials, experience profile, written test marks (if any), interview performance, and other parameters deemed fit by management.
• Selection process will be carried out by C-DAC Bengaluru Centre. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the process.
• All submitted information will be verified with original documents at any stage. False information leads to rejection.

How to Apply

• Candidates are permitted to apply for only one post. Multiple registrations may lead to cancellation.
• Registration commences from 17.01.2026 and ends on 31.01.2026.

Important Links

• Apply Online: Click here
• Official Notification PDF: Click here
• Official Website: Click here

FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for CDAC Project Engineer Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the application form is 31st January 2026.

Q2: How many vacancies are available in this recruitment?
There are a total of 60 vacancies for Project Engineer posts.

Q3: What is the age limit for applicants?
The age limit is 30 years for freshers and 45 years for experienced candidates.

Q4: Is there any application fee mentioned?
The provided notification text does not specify an application fee. Candidates should refer to the official notification PDF for detailed fee information.

Q5: Can candidates apply for multiple posts?
No, candidates are permitted to apply for only one post. Multiple registrations may result in cancellation of candidature.