CDAC Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 951 Project Engineer & Various Posts

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) has released 11 separate official recruitment notifications for various project-based technical and non-technical positions across its multiple centres in India. A grand total of 951 vacancies have been announced for profiles like Project Engineer, Project Associate, Senior Project Engineer, Project Manager, and Project Support Staff.

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for their preferred centre before the closing date. Below you will find the complete details regarding centre-wise vacancies, age limits, pay scales, educational qualifications, and application steps.

CDAC Recruitment 2026: Overview

Here is a quick consolidated look at the main highlights of the C-DAC notification layout:

Job Attribute	Details
Organization Name	Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
Total Vacancies	951 Posts (All 11 Centres Combined)
Post Names	Project Engineer, Project Associate, Project Manager, Support Staff, etc.
Job Type	Project-based Contractual Basis
Application Mode	Online Only
Application Fee	₹0/- (No Fee for All Categories)
Official Website	https://careers.cdac.in

CDAC Job Important Dates

The application timelines are uniform across almost all the released advertisements:

Notification Date: 31 May 2026
Apply Online Start Date: 1 June 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 20 June 2026 (Till 11:25 AM)
Exam / Interview Date: To be announced later via email/SMS

CDAC Recruitment Application Fee

C-DAC has kept the application process completely free for this massive recruitment drive:

General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹0/- (Exempted)
SC / ST / PwD / Female Candidates: ₹0/- (Exempted)
Payment Mode: Not Applicable

CDAC Recruitment 2026: Age Limit

The upper age limit will be calculated as on the closing date of the online application (20/06/2026). The maximum age criteria post-wise is detailed below:

Project Associate: Up to 30 years (For Freshers) / Up to 45 years (For Experienced)
Project Engineer: Up to 30 years (For Freshers) / Up to 45 years (For Experienced)
Senior Project Engineer / Project Lead / Module Lead: Up to 40 years
Project Manager / Program Manager / Knowledge Partner: Up to 56 years
Project Support Staff (HRD / Group Secretary / Finance): Up to 35 years

Upper Age Relaxation: Age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen will be applicable beyond the upper limit as per Government of India directives.

CDAC Centre-Wise Vacancy Details 2026

Centre Name	Post Name / Designation	Vacancies	Advt. Number
Bangalore	Project Associate / Engineer / Manager / Support Staff/ Senior Project Engineer	272	C-DAC/BLR/02/2026
Chennai	Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager	67	C-DAC/CH/05/2026/8010
Delhi	Project Engineer / Sr. Project Engineer / Manager / Officer	3	CORP/JIT/02/2026-DL
Hyderabad	Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager	76	CORP/JIT/02/2026-HY
Kolkata	Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager	28	C-DAC/KL/05/2026/4265
Mohali	Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager	16	CORP/JIT/02/2026-ML
Mumbai	Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager	45	CORP/JIT/02/2026
Noida	Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager	211	CORP/JIT/02/2026-ND
Pune	Project Associate / Engineer / Lead / Manager / Support Staff	162	CORP/JIT/02/2026-PN
Trivandrum	Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager	25	CORP/JIT/02/2026-TVM
Guwahati / CINE (North East)	Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager	46	CORP/JIT/02/2026-CINE
	Grand Total Vacancies	951 Posts

Educational Qualification Required for CDAC Posts

Candidates must hold the required academic qualifications from recognized universities or boards. The basic requirements are:

Project Associate: BE / B.Tech OR ME / M.Tech OR Post Graduate Degree in Science / Computer Applications (MCA) in relevant disciplines.
Project Engineer / Project Officer: First-class BE / B.Tech with 60% marks OR Postgraduate Degree in Science / MCA with 60% marks OR ME / M.Tech OR Ph.D. in relevant fields.
Senior Project Engineer / Project Lead: Same technical degree with minimum 60% marks along with 4 to 7 years of post-qualification work experience.
Project Manager / Program Manager: Same technical degree with minimum 60% marks along with 9 to 15 years of high-level post-qualification work experience.
Project Support Staff: Graduate degree in any discipline with 3 years of administrative/HR experience OR Postgraduate degree with 1 year of relevant experience.
For full details read official notification.

CDAC Salary 2026

Selected candidates will receive a consolidated initial CTC per annum depending on their experience and chosen post level. The standard salary slabs across all centres are:

Project Support Staff: Minimum ₹3.00 Lakhs Per Annum (LPA)
Project Associate: ₹3.60 LPA to ₹5.04 LPA
Project Engineer / Project Officer: ₹4.49 LPA to ₹7.11 LPA
Senior Project Engineer / Project Lead / Module Lead: ₹8.49 LPA to ₹14.00 LPA
Project Manager / Program Manager / Knowledge Partner: ₹12.63 LPA to ₹22.90 LPA

CDAC Selection Process 2026

The selection methodology consists of multiple filter modules depending on the application volume:

Initial Screening: Shortlisting of candidate applications based on qualification marks, specialization, and experience parameters.
Evaluation Test: Shortlisted candidates may be called for a Written Test, Domain-Specific Skill Test, or Technical Assignment.
Personal Interview: Final evaluation will be conducted via an in-person or online interview round.

How to Apply Online for CDAC Recruitment 2026

Follow these standard instructions to submit your application accurately:

Visit the official online career portal of C-DAC: https://careers.cdac.in
Browse through the current openings section and select your desired location/centre advertisement page.
Click on the registration button, create your account, and enter your personal and qualification credentials.
Upload clear scans of your passport-size photo, signature, experience letters, and academic transcripts.
Since there is no application fee, verify your entered details one last time and hit the Final Submit button.
Print out or save the soft copy of your generated online application form for future verification rounds.

Important Links for Candidates

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FAQ

Q 1: What is the last date to apply online for C-DAC various posts?

Ans: The last date to submit online application forms across all centres is June 20, 2026 (till 11:25 AM).

Q 2: What is the application fee for General and OBC categories in CDAC vacancy?

Ans: There is no application fee (₹0) required. Candidates from all categories are completely exempted from fee payments.

Q 3: Can a fresher apply for the Project Engineer profile in C-DAC?

Ans: Yes, freshers holding a first-class BE/B.Tech, ME/M.Tech, or MCA degree are fully eligible to apply for Project Engineer vacancies.

Q 4: Can I apply for more than one centre in this CDAC notification?

Ans: Yes, but you must satisfy the eligibility criteria of those individual positions and submit separate online application entries for each centre.

Q 5: What is the total number of vacancies announced in the current C-DAC advertisement?

Ans: A grand total of 951 vacancies have been notified collectively across 11 different C-DAC operational centers in India.

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