C-DAC Recruitment 2026: 951 Project Engineer, Project Associate & Others – Apply Online @ careers.cdac.in

Centre-Wise Vacancy Distribution (951 Posts)

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Note: The recruitment advertisement does not specify exact salary figures for individual posts. Remuneration will be as per C-DAC norms for the respective project post, as detailed in the centre-wise notification available on careers.cdac.in. Candidates are advised to refer to the respective centre notification for exact pay scales.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Project Associate: BE/B.Tech, ME/M.Tech, or Post Graduate in a relevant domain (Fresher eligible). Age limit: 30 years.
• Project Technician: ITI/Diploma/Graduate in CS/IT/Electronics with relevant experience. Age limit: 30 years.
• Project Engineer / PS&O Executive: BE/B.Tech or PG with 60% marks, or ME/M.Tech/Ph.D. Fresher (30 years) or experienced (45 years) candidates eligible.
• Senior Project Engineer / Module Lead: BE/B.Tech or PG with 60% marks, or ME/M.Tech/Ph.D., with minimum 4 years of relevant experience. Age limit: 40 years.
• Project Manager / Program Manager / Knowledge Partner: BE/B.Tech or PG with 60% marks, or ME/M.Tech/Ph.D., with relevant experience. Age limit: 50–56 years.
• Project Officer: CA/CS/CMA/LLB/LLM or 2-year full-time MBA, with minimum 3 years of relevant experience. Age limit: 50 years.
• Project Support Staff: Graduation with 50% marks and 3 years of experience. Age limit: 35 years.
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years; OBC (NCL) – 3 years; PwBD – 10 years; Ex-Servicemen – As per Government of India rules. Age reckoned as on 26 October 2026.
• The exact qualification and experience requirements vary by post and centre. Candidates must refer to the respective centre notification on careers.cdac.in for precise criteria.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

1. Stage 1 – Application Screening: All online applications will be screened based on educational qualification, experience, and other details submitted in the online form. Shortlisting decisions rest with the respective C-DAC centre.
2. Stage 2 – Written / Skill Test (If Applicable): For certain posts, shortlisted candidates may be required to appear for a written test or domain-specific skill test. This stage applies only to posts where the respective centre deems it necessary.
3. Stage 3 – Personal Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a technical interview covering domain knowledge and project experience. The interview schedule will be communicated individually.
4. Stage 4 – Document Verification: Original educational certificates, experience letters, category certificates (if applicable), and valid photo ID proof of selected candidates will be verified before final appointment.

Transport Allowance: No Travel Allowance / Dearness Allowance (TA/DA) will be paid to candidates for appearing in the selection process.

How to Apply – Online Application Process (C-DAC Recruitment 2026)

1. Visit the official C-DAC careers portal at careers.cdac.in.
2. Select the desired centre and post from the recruitment listing and click the "Apply" button.
3. Log in using your mobile number and verify via OTP authentication.
4. Fill in your personal, educational, and experience details in the online application form.
5. Upload a passport-size photograph in .jpg format (up to 400 KB) and your resume in PDF format (up to 500 KB).
6. Review all entered details carefully – no correction is permitted after final submission.
7. Submit the application form before 26 October 2026 (11:59 PM) and save the acknowledgement for future reference.

Important: The online application window is only 21 days (05–26 October 2026). Candidates are advised to complete their application well before the deadline. No offline, postal, or walk-in application mode is accepted.

Required Documents for Application & Document Verification

• Passport-size photograph (.jpg format, maximum 400 KB) – uploaded during online application
• Resume/CV (PDF format, maximum 500 KB) – uploaded during online application
• Original and self-attested copies of all educational certificates and consolidated mark sheets (10th, 12th, Graduation, PG, as applicable)
• Experience certificates on official letterhead from previous employers (as applicable per post)
• Valid category / caste certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if claiming age relaxation)
• Valid government-issued photo ID proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN) for document verification
• Two recent passport-size photographs for the interview/document verification stage

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for C-DAC Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 26 October 2026 (11:59 PM). The application window opened on 05 October 2026 (12:00 AM) and will remain open for only 21 days.

What is the application fee for C-DAC Recruitment 2026?

There is no application fee for any category. The application is completely free for General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and Female candidates.

What is the nature of employment for C-DAC project posts?

All positions under C-DAC Advertisement CORP/JIT/03/2026 are contractual/project-based roles. They are NOT permanent government cadre posts and do not come with lifetime pension or permanent government job security. The project tenure will be as per the respective centre's project requirements.

What is the selection process for C-DAC Recruitment 2026?

The selection process involves four stages: (1) Application screening based on qualification and experience, (2) Written/Skill test (if applicable for the post), (3) Personal interview covering technical knowledge and project experience, and (4) Document verification. The exact stages vary by post and centre.

What salary is offered for C-DAC project posts?

The recruitment advertisement does not specify exact salary figures for individual posts. Remuneration will be as per C-DAC norms for the respective project post, as detailed in the centre-wise notification available on careers.cdac.in. Candidates are advised to refer to the respective centre notification for exact pay scales.

How many vacancies are announced in C-DAC Recruitment 2026 and where are the postings?

A total of 951 vacancies have been announced across 11 C-DAC centres. Bengaluru has the highest number (272 posts), followed by Noida (211), Pune (162), Hyderabad (76), Chennai (67), Guwahati/CINE (46), Mumbai (45), Kolkata (28), Thiruvananthapuram (25), Mohali (16), and Delhi (3). The post-wise break-up for each centre is available on careers.cdac.in.