About the Org
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) is a premier R&D organization under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. It is known for its advanced computing and IT solutions.
C-DAC Recruitment 2026 : 844 Contract Posts Across 11 Centres
Vacancy Details
- Centre: C-DAC Noida — Advt. No.: CORP/JIT/03/2026-ND — Approx. Posts: 207
- Centre: C-DAC Pune — Advt. No.: CORP/JIT/03/2026-PN — Approx. Posts: 142
- Centre: C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram — Advt. No.: CORP/JIT/03/2026-TVM — Approx. Posts: 118
- Centre: C-DAC CINE Guwahati — Advt. No.: CORP/JIT/03/2026-CINE — Approx. Posts: 88
- Centre: C-DAC Chennai — Advt. No.: CORP/JIT/03/2026-CH — Approx. Posts: 88
- Centre: C-DAC Bengaluru — Advt. No.: C-DAC/BLR/03/2026 — Approx. Posts: 58
- Centre: C-DAC Mohali — Advt. No.: CORP/JIT/03/2026-ML — Approx. Posts: 55
- Centre: C-DAC Hyderabad — Advt. No.: CORP/JIT/03/2026-HY — Approx. Posts: 46
- Centre: C-DAC Mumbai — Advt. No.: C-DAC/MB/09/2026/4176 — Approx. Posts: 20
- Centre: C-DAC Kolkata — Advt. No.: C-DAC/KL/09/2026/5483 — Approx. Posts: 19
- Centre: C-DAC Delhi — Advt. No.: CORP/JIT/03/2026-DL — Approx. Posts: 1
Age and Education Qualification
- Must have qualified from an AICTE/UGC-approved college/institute or recognized university.
- If grades are in CGPA/DGPA/OGPA, proof of percentage equivalence and class must be submitted.
- Final semester candidates may apply, but joining is subject to passing with required minimum score.
- Relevant post-qualification experience required where specified.
- Teaching/research, non-profit, internships, and academic projects are not counted unless specified.
- Experience certificates must show period, salary, and post held.
- Internal candidates need at least 2 years of service in C-DAC.
- Upper age limit varies by post (see pay & age grades table).
- Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as per Govt. norms.
- Government employees get 5 years relaxation.
- Cut-off date for age and experience is the last date of application.
Salary Details
Pay scales vary by centre, domain, and post. Typical initial CTC ranges (from Bengaluru notification):
- Project Associate: ₹3.6 LPA – ₹5.04 LPA
- Project Engineer: ₹4.49 LPA – ₹7.11 LPA
- Senior Project Engineer / Project Lead / Module Lead: ₹8.49 LPA – ₹14 LPA
- Project Manager / Program Manager / Knowledge Partner: ₹12.63 LPA – ₹22.9 LPA
Higher experience may get additional increments as per C-DAC policy.
Application Fees
No application fee is charged by C-DAC for this advertisement.
How to Apply
- Go to the official C-DAC careers portal at careers.cdac.in.
- Find the job listing for the centre you wish to apply to under the JIT October 2026 Cycle.
- Read the General Terms and Conditions and check that you meet the eligibility for that specific post.
- Click on the Apply button next to the position.
- Log in using your mobile number and the OTP you receive.
- Fill in the online application form. If you have applied to C-DAC before, some fields may be prefilled; verify and edit them.
- Upload a scanned photograph (JPG, max 400 KB) and your resume (PDF, max 500 KB).
- Review all the details you entered. Check the preview carefully before final submission.
- Click Submit to complete your application.
- Note down the unique application number generated and print the application form for future reference.
Required: Scanned photograph, resume, and details of qualifications and experience.
Important Dates
Application Start Date: 05-10-2026
Application End Date: 26-10-2026
Fee Payment Last Date:
Exam Date:
Admit Card:
Result Date:
Important Links
Job Summary
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Important Details | |
| Organization Name | Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) |
| Post Name | Various Positions; Various Contractual Positions at All Levels; Various Contractual Positions; Various Contractual Positions (JIT-14); Various Technical Positions; Technical Posts; Miscellaneous Project Staff; Various Positions under JIT October 2026 Cycle |
| Job Location | Karnataka; All India; Delhi; Telangana; West Bengal; Maharashtra; Uttar Pradesh; Bihar; Kerala; Assam |
| Contract Type | Contractual |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 05-10-2026 |
| Application Last Date | 26-10-2026 |
| Pay Scale | Consolidated Pay; Consolidated Salary |
| Vacancy Details | Vacancy count was not available on the recruitment listing page |
| Educational Qualification | Candidates must check the respective detailed notification for post-specific educational qualifications |
| Age Limit | Candidates must check the respective detailed notification for the applicable age limit |
| Experience Required | Candidates must check the respective detailed notification for post-specific experience requirements |
| Selection Process | The selection method varies by post and may include examination, interview or a combination; candidates must refer to the respective detailed notification |
| Application Fee | Not available on the recruitment listing page |
| Documents Required | Photograph, signature, identity proof, educational certificates, experience certificates and category certificates, if applicable |
| Who Can Apply | Eligible candidates meeting the post-specific requirements specified in the respective detailed notification |
| Exam Mode | Not specified on the recruitment listing page |
| Exam Date | Not announced |
| Admit Card Release Date | Not announced |
| Result Date | Not announced |
| Important Instructions | Candidates should check the detailed notification for post-specific qualification, experience, age limit and selection procedure. The exact contract period and terms must be checked in the individual notification. |
| Official Website | https://www.cdac.in/ |
| Apply Online Links | https://careers.cdac.in/advt-details/BLK-2992026-4YRHY; https://careers.cdac.in/advt-details/CH-1692026-UPKEK; https://careers.cdac.in/advt-details/DL-3092026-Y28D2; https://careers.cdac.in/advt-details/HY-1692026-XK25Y; https://careers.cdac.in/advt-details/KL-2992026-DKMY4; https://careers.cdac.in/advt-details/ML-2892026-X24WP; https://careers.cdac.in/advt-details/MB-2892026-KE8PD; https://careers.cdac.in/advt-details/ND-2992026-HT4CU; https://careers.cdac.in/advt-details/PN-892026-WXTEP; https://careers.cdac.in/advt-details/PT-5102026-YCKHX; https://careers.cdac.in/advt-details/TR-2992026-EUCWK; https://careers.cdac.in/advt-details/SL-492026-H2T01 |
| Advertisement Numbers | BLK-2992026-4YRHY; CH-1692026-UPKEK; DL-3092026-Y28D2; HY-1692026-XK25Y; KL-2992026-DKMY4; ML-2892026-X24WP; MB-2892026-KE8PD; ND-2992026-HT4CU; PN-892026-WXTEP; PT-5102026-YCKHX; TR-2992026-EUCWK; SL-492026-H2T01 |
| Organization Details | C-DAC centres including Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mohali, Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Patna, Thiruvananthapuram and CINE Guwahati are inviting applications for various contractual positions and project staff roles. |
CDAC Recruitment 2026: Walk-in for 15 Project Manager & Senior Project Engineer
Vacancy Details
- Project Manager: 5 posts
- Senior Project Engineer: 10 posts
- Total: 15 posts
Age and Education Qualification
Project Manager: Max age 56 years. Qualification: BE/B.Tech (First Class) or Post Graduate degree in Science/Computer Application (First Class) or ME/M.Tech or PhD with 9 years experience.
Senior Project Engineer: Max age 40 years. Qualification: BE/B.Tech (First Class) or Post Graduate degree in Science/Computer Application (First Class) or ME/M.Tech or PhD with 4 years experience.
Salary Details
Project Manager: Minimum ₹17.52 lakh per annum (CTC). Senior Project Engineer: Minimum ₹10.11 lakh per annum (CTC).
Application Fees
No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
How to Apply
- Read the official notification PDF carefully.
- Prepare all required documents: original and self-attested copies of ID proof, educational certificates, experience certificates, category certificate (if applicable), and passport-size photographs.
- Fill the application form (if required) as per the notification.
- Report to the walk-in venue on the scheduled date (23-05-2026 or 30-05-2026) before the reporting time.
- Submit the application form and documents at the venue for verification.
- Attend the interview after preliminary scrutiny.
Required Documents: Original and self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, category certificate, and passport-size photographs.
Important Dates
Application Start Date:
Application End Date:
Fee Payment Last Date:
Exam Date: 23-05-2026, 30-05-2026
Admit Card:
Result Date:
Important Links
Job Summary
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Important Details | |
| Organization Name | Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) |
| Advertisement No. | C-DAC/Noida/01/May/2026 |
| Post Name | Project Manager |
| Senior Project Engineer | |
| Total Vacancies | Project Manager 5 |
| Senior Project Engineer 10 | |
| Job Location | Noida |
| Pay Scale | Project Manager minimum ₹17.52 lakh per annum CTC consolidated |
| Senior Project Engineer minimum ₹10.11 lakh per annum CTC consolidated | |
| Educational Qualification | BE/BTech or equivalent in relevant discipline |
| PG in Science, Computer Applications or relevant domain | |
| ME/MTech or PhD in relevant discipline | |
| Experience Required | Project Manager minimum 9 years post qualification relevant experience in project management of J2EE/REST based enterprise applications |
| Senior Project Engineer minimum 4 years post qualification relevant experience in Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, Hibernate, PostgreSQL and related technologies | |
| Age Limit | Project Manager maximum 56 years as on 30.04.2026 |
| Senior Project Engineer maximum 40 years as on 30.04.2026 | |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-servicemen as per Government norms |
| Government employees and C-DAC internal candidates eligible for relaxation up to 5 years including other admissible relaxations | |
| Reservation | Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS as per Government of India rules |
| OBC candidates must belong to Non Creamy Layer and possess valid prescribed certificate | |
| Selection Process | Walk-in interview only |
| Shortlisting based on eligibility, experience and documents followed by interview performance | |
| Exam Mode | No written examination mentioned |
| Application Mode | Offline walk-in process |
| Application Fee | Not mentioned |
| Contract Nature | Purely contractual for 3 years or co-terminus with project whichever is earlier |
| Contract may be extended based on performance and project requirement | |
| No claim for regularization in C-DAC | |
| Termination Clause | Contract may be terminated by C-DAC Noida with 45 days notice or salary in lieu of notice |
| Posting / Transfer | Candidates may be deployed at client sites anywhere in India as per project requirements |
| Re-application Restriction | Candidates who applied for any C-DAC Noida post in last 6 months are not eligible |
| Position-wise Application Rule | Candidate can apply for only one post |
| Internal Candidates Rule | Must have completed minimum 2 years in current post at C-DAC |
| Cannot apply for same post in same centre | |
| Selected internal candidates must resign and join afresh | |
| Disqualification | Canvassing in any form leads to disqualification |
| General Conditions | Minimum qualifications and experience are only eligibility criteria and do not guarantee selection |
| C-DAC may increase, decrease or cancel vacancies and recruitment process | |
| Official Website | C-DAC Official Website |
| Important Dates | |
| Walk-in Interview Date | 23.05.2026 |
| 30.05.2026 | |
| Registration Time | 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
| Cut-off Date for Age and Experience | 30.04.2026 |
| How to Apply | Download and fill application form from C-DAC website with recent passport size photograph |
| Attend walk-in interview in person at C-DAC Academic Block B-30 Institutional Area Block-B Sector 62 Noida Uttar Pradesh 201309 | |
| Submit filled application form with photocopies and produce originals for verification | |
| Documents Required | Filled application form with recent photograph |
| 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates | |
| Graduation and Post Graduation mark sheets and degree certificates | |
| Proof of age and identity such as Aadhaar or PAN | |
| Experience certificates, offer letters, relieving proofs, latest salary slip and employer ID | |
| SC/ST/OBC certificate in prescribed format if applicable | |
| EWS income and asset certificate if applicable | |
| NOC from employer for Government or PSU employees | |
| Candidate Instructions | Keep valid email ID and mobile number active throughout recruitment process |
| Regularly check C-DAC website for updates and corrigendum | |
| Mobile phones and similar gadgets should not be carried into interview area | |
| Read General Terms and Conditions carefully before attending walk-in interview | |
| Notification Source | https://www.cdac.in/index.aspx?id=ca_noida_wakin_SPE_PM_25 |
FAQ
Is there any online application for CDAC Recruitment 2026?
No, this is a walk-in recruitment. Candidates need to directly attend the interview with required documents.
What is the selection process for CDAC Project Manager and Senior Project Engineer?
Selection is based on preliminary scrutiny of academic and experience parameters followed by an interview.
What is the venue for the walk-in interview?
The venue details are mentioned in the official notification. Candidates should check the notification for exact venue and reporting time.
This information is published for immediate reference purposes only. Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying.
