Official source: C-DAC Careers Portal (careers.cdac.in), covering 11 separate centre-wise notifications under the JIT October 2026 Cycle (Advt. Nos. CORP/JIT/03/2026-* and centre-specific references). Applicants must apply online only, separately on each centre's listing they wish to apply to; no offline/physical applications are accepted.
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 | 900+ 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) |
Note: This is a contractual engagement, not a regular C-DAC appointment. Selected candidates do not derive any right or claim to a regular post in C-DAC, and may be deputed or transferred to any C-DAC project location across India based on organizational requirement.
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 |
Note: The cut-off date for age and experience is the last date of application submission for the respective centre.
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 |
Important: Post counts above are tallied from each centre's published position list and are approximate. C-DAC reserves the right to increase, decrease, or not fill any notified post at its discretion, without prior notice. Always verify exact, current vacancy numbers on the respective centre's official listing before applying.
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.
Important: Meeting the minimum qualification and experience does not automatically entitle a candidate to a written test, skill test, or interview call. C-DAC may restrict the number of candidates called, based on qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed.
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.
Note: Mere issue of an interview call letter does not imply acceptance of candidature or selection for the post. No TA/DA is paid for attending a written test or interview.
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: Candidates applying for multiple posts must submit a separate application for each post. No hard copy/printed application should be sent to C-DAC. Government/PSU/Autonomous Body employees should apply online and also route a signed printout through proper channel, or carry a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the interview.
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.