The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), a scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, is hiring for Project Engineer, Project Manager and other project positions through its JIT October 2026 cycle, with around 900 contract posts spread across its eleven centres in Pune, Noida, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mohali, Thiruvananthapuram, Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi and Guwahati. The openings span technical domains such as AI, cyber security, VLSI and e-governance, along with support roles in HR, finance and administration.
C-DAC Project Engineer, Project Manager and More Recruitment 2026
Posted 05 Oct 2026Updated 06 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
900
Last Date
26 Oct
8 days left
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Last date 26 Oct 2026 · 8 days left
- Notification05 Oct
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About C-DAC Project Engineer, Project Manager and Other Posts Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
- Post Name
- C-DAC Noida, C-DAC Pune and 9 more
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Relevant post-qualification experience as specified for the individual post. Teaching/research work, non-profit organization experience, and internships or academic project placements are not counted as experience unless specified. C-DAC internal candidates need at least 2 years' service in C-DAC as of the notification date.
- Tenure
- Initially for up to 3 years or completion of the project, whichever is earlier
Vacancy Breakdown
C-DAC Noida
207
C-DAC Pune
142
C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram
118
C-DAC CINE Guwahati
88
C-DAC Chennai
88
C-DAC Bengaluru
58
C-DAC Mohali
55
C-DAC Hyderabad
46
C-DAC Mumbai
20
C-DAC Kolkata
19
C-DAC Delhi
1
Total842
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| C-DAC Noida | 207 |
| C-DAC Pune | 142 |
| C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram | 118 |
| C-DAC CINE Guwahati | 88 |
| C-DAC Chennai | 88 |
| C-DAC Bengaluru | 58 |
| C-DAC Mohali | 55 |
| C-DAC Hyderabad | 46 |
| C-DAC Mumbai | 20 |
| C-DAC Kolkata | 19 |
| C-DAC Delhi | 1 |
| Grand Total | 842 |
Eligibility Details
Qualification (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 (all posts)
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.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Qualification (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 (all posts) | 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. |
Age Limit
Upper age limit is specified against each individual post. Typical ranges: Project Associate 30 years (fresher) / 45 years (experienced); Project Engineer 30 years (fresher) / 45 years (experienced); Senior Project Engineer / Project Lead / Module Lead 40 years; Project Manager / Program Manager / Knowledge Partner 56 years. The cut-off date for age and experience is the last date of application submission for the respective centre.
Age Relaxation
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.
Application Fee
All candidates
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Screening
Initial screening based on academic records and other parameters declared in the online application; only screened-in candidates proceed further, and C-DAC may raise the minimum eligibility criteria or cut-offs if applicants are high in number.
- 2Written Test
Held where applicable; marks are considered along with academic credentials, experience profile and interview performance. No TA/DA is paid for attending.
- 3Interview
Conducted independently by each C-DAC centre based on its own requirements; only shortlisted candidates are contacted, by email.
- 4Document Verification
All submitted information is verified against original documents at document verification or any later stage; false or non-conforming information leads to rejection or cancellation at any stage.
Salary Structure
Project Associate: Rs. 3.6 LPA to Rs. 5.04 LPA (0+ years experience) Project Engineer: Rs. 4.49 LPA to Rs. 7.11 LPA (0 to 4 years experience) Senior Project Engineer / Project Lead / Module Lead: Rs. 8.49 LPA to Rs. 14 LPA (4 to 7 years experience) Project Manager / Program Manager / Knowledge Partner: Rs. 12.63 LPA to Rs. 22.9 LPA (9 to 15 years experience) Candidates with experience higher than the minimum required for a grade are offered additional increments as per C-DAC policy. Pay varies by centre, domain and post.
How to Apply
- 1Visit careers.cdac.in and locate the relevant centre's job listing for the JIT October 2026 Cycle
- 2Read the General Terms and Conditions and confirm eligibility for the specific post before starting
- 3Click Apply against the position and log in using your mobile number and the OTP received
- 4Fill in the application form; returning applicants from a previous C-DAC advertisement will see a prefilled, editable form
- 5Upload a scanned photograph (JPG, max 400 KB) and your resume (PDF, max 500 KB)
- 6Review the prefilled details, add any additional information and click Submit
- 7Note the unique application number generated by the system and print the application form for your records
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Scanned photograph (JPG
•Max 400 KB)
•Resume (PDF
•Max 500 KB)
•Degree certificate
•Proof of percentage equivalent and class awarded where CGPA/DGPA/OGPA or letter grades are used
•Experience certificates showing period of employment
•Salary drawn and post held
•EWS certificate in the DoPT-prescribed format
•OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate in the prescribed format
•No Objection Certificate for Government/PSU/Autonomous Body employees
Important Details
- This is a purely contractual engagement, not a regular C-DAC appointment; selected candidates have no right or claim to a regular post and may be deputed or transferred to any C-DAC project location across India.
- Candidates applying for multiple posts must submit a separate application for each post, and no hard copy or printed application should be sent to C-DAC.
- Government, PSU and Autonomous Body employees should apply online and also route a signed printout through the proper channel, or carry a No Objection Certificate to the interview.
- Interview call letters and all correspondence are sent only by email.
- Internal candidates who are finally selected must resign from their current C-DAC service and join the new post as a fresh employee.
- No TA/DA is paid for attending a written test or interview.
- Meeting the minimum qualification and experience does not entitle a candidate to a written test, skill test or interview call, and C-DAC may restrict the number of candidates called.
Domain Areas Covered
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Can final-year students apply for the C-DAC JIT October 2026 cycle?
Yes. Candidates in their final semester who will complete the course before appointment may apply, and joining is contingent on passing with the required minimum score.
Can one candidate apply for more than one post?
Yes, but a separate application must be submitted for each post, and no hard copy is to be sent to C-DAC.
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