C-DAC Recruitment 2026 – 844 Posts, Eligibility, Dates & Apply Online

The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), a Scientific Society of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, has opened its C-DAC Recruitment 2026 Just-In-Time (JIT) October cycle with approximately 844 contract positions across 11 centres nationwide. The roles span Project Associate, Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer / Module Lead, Project Manager / Program Manager, Tech Lead and various support functions. According to the published information, online registration runs from 5 October 2026 to 26 October 2026, and — notably — there is no application fee.

These are purely contractual engagements on consolidated emoluments, initially for up to three years or project completion, whichever comes first. Candidates must apply separately for each post and centre through the official C-DAC careers portal. Engineers tracking other central-sector openings may also read our OPSC AEE Recruitment 2026 coverage and the NTPC Recruitment 2026 notification.

C-DAC Recruitment 2026 Overview

Please note that this is a contractual engagement, not a regular C-DAC appointment — selected candidates derive no right or claim to a regular post in C-DAC and may be deputed to any project location in India as per organisational requirement.

C-DAC Important Dates 2026

The cut-off date for age and experience is the last date of application submission for the respective centre.

C-DAC Vacancy 2026 – Centre-wise 844 Posts

The approximate centre-wise distribution of posts is given below. Post counts 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 without prior notice.

Noida and Pune carry the largest numbers of openings. The hiring covers wide-ranging technical domains — full-stack/web/mobile development, AI/ML and data science, VLSI and embedded systems, cyber security and forensics, quantum computing, health informatics, e-governance and cloud operations, blockchain, DevOps, system architecture — along with HR, administration, finance, purchase and support functions.

C-DAC Eligibility Criteria 2026

Educational Qualification

• As per the published information, the typical qualification sought is a B.E./B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, MCA or Ph.D. in the relevant discipline with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA, from an AICTE/UGC-approved college or recognised university.
• Final-semester candidates may also apply if they will complete the course before appointment; joining remains contingent on passing with the required score.
• Candidates should apply only if they possess the relevant post-qualification experience where the post specifies it. Teaching/research work, internships and academic projects are generally not counted as experience unless the notification says otherwise.
• C-DAC internal candidates must have completed at least 2 years of service in C-DAC as on the notification date to apply for notified positions.

Exact qualification and experience requirements are specified against each individual post on the centre’s listing — always check the individual post before applying, since conditions differ across posts and centres.

C-DAC Age Limit 2026

The upper age limit is specified per post. Typical grade-wise limits (illustrative, based on the published grade structure) are:

SC/ST/OBC, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India norms. The cut-off date for age is the last date of application submission for the respective centre.

C-DAC Application Fee 2026

No application fee is charged by C-DAC for this recruitment, for candidates of any category.

C-DAC Selection Process 2026

1. Initial screening based on academic records and other parameters declared in the online application — only screened-in candidates proceed further.
2. Evaluation on academic credentials, experience profile, written test marks (where applicable) and interview performance. C-DAC may raise the minimum eligibility cut-offs if applications are high for a post.
3. Selection by each centre independently, based on its own requirements; only shortlisted candidates are contacted, and call letters are sent only by email.
4. Document verification against original documents — false or non-conforming information leads to rejection or cancellation at any stage.

No TA/DA is paid for attending a written test or interview. The mere issue of an interview call letter does not imply acceptance of candidature.

C-DAC Salary 2026

Engagements are on consolidated emoluments. Typical CTC ranges (illustrative, from the published grade structure) are:

Candidates with experience above the minimum for a grade may be offered additional increments as per C-DAC policy. Pay figures vary by centre, domain and specific post, so verify the exact bracket on the individual post listing.

How to Apply for C-DAC Recruitment 2026

1. Visit careers.cdac.in and locate the relevant centre’s job listing for the JIT October 2026 Cycle.
2. Read the General Terms and Conditions and confirm your eligibility for the specific post before starting.
3. Click Apply against the position, and log in using your mobile number and the OTP received.
4. Fill in the application form (returning applicants from a previous C-DAC advertisement will see a prefilled, editable form).
5. Upload a scanned photograph (JPG, maximum 400 KB) and your resume (PDF, maximum 500 KB).
6. Review the prefilled details, add any additional information, and submit the form.
7. Note the unique application number generated by the system, and print the application form for your records.

Candidates applying for multiple posts must submit a separate application for each post, including across different centres. No hard copy or printed application should be sent to C-DAC. Government/PSU employees should additionally route a signed printout through the proper channel or carry a No Objection Certificate to the interview.

Documents to Keep Ready

• Scanned photograph (JPG, maximum 400 KB) and updated resume (PDF, maximum 500 KB)
• Degree and mark-sheet certificates with percentage/CGPA proof
• Experience certificates clearly indicating period of employment, salary drawn and post held
• SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate in the prescribed format (DoPT format for EWS, non-creamy-layer format for OBC)
• Disability certificate, where applicable
• Valid mobile number and email ID — all correspondence is sent only by email

Important Links for C-DAC Recruitment 2026

• Apply Online — C-DAC official careers portal: careers.cdac.in (centre-wise listings for the JIT October 2026 Cycle)
• Official Notification — centre-wise advertisements (e.g. CORP/JIT/03/2026-ND, -PN, -TVM, -CINE, -CH, -ML, -HY, -DL; C-DAC/BLR/03/2026; C-DAC/MB/09/2026/4176; C-DAC/KL/09/2026/5483), published on cdac.in
• Official Website — cdac.in

C-DAC Recruitment 2026 FAQs

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