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 technical experts for its Centre in North East at Guwahati, Assam. This page covers the recruitment of Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer and Project Engineer positions, with 27 vacancies in total across software architecture, full stack development, Android development and network security roles. Selected candidates will work on projects of national importance in areas such as e-Governance, health informatics and enterprise systems, on a purely contractual basis.
C-DAC Recruitment 2026 - Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer and Project Engineer Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026CINE/REC/2026/06
Total Vacancies
27
Last Date
09 Oct
Closed
Apply Mode
Walk-in
Contract
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Walk-in interview held on 25 Sept 2026
- Notification22 Sept
- Walk-in25 Sept
- Walk-in Held25 Sept
About C-DAC Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer and Project Engineer Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
- Advertisement No.
- CINE/REC/2026/06
- Post Name
- Project Manager (Software System Architect), Senior Project Engineer (Full Stack Developer) and 4 more
- Job Location
- Guwahati, Assam
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 56 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- Initially up to 1 year or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier; extendable based on performance and project requirement
- Notice Period
- 45 days prior notice or salary in lieu thereof
Vacancy Breakdown
Project Manager (Software System Architect)
2
Senior Project Engineer (Full Stack Developer)
10
Project Engineer (Full Stack Developer)
10
Senior Project Engineer (Android Developer)
2
Project Engineer (Android Developer)
2
Project Engineer (Network Security)
1
Total27
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Project Manager (Software System Architect) | 2 |
| Senior Project Engineer (Full Stack Developer) | 10 |
| Project Engineer (Full Stack Developer) | 10 |
| Senior Project Engineer (Android Developer) | 2 |
| Project Engineer (Android Developer) | 2 |
| Project Engineer (Network Security) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 27 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Project Manager (Software System Architect)2 posts
- Qualification
- B.E/B-Tech. in CSE/ECE/EEE or in relevant domain(s) with 60% or equivalent CGPA OR M.E/M.Tech/Post Graduate degree in CSE/EEE/ECE or in relevant domain(s) with 60% or equivalent CGPA OR Ph.D. (all but thesis) in relevant discipline
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in system architecture, enterprise application architecture, solution design and implementation of large-scale IT systems
- Age Limit
- Maximum 56 years
- Required Skills
- Java, ReactJS, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PostgreSQL and Spring Framework; full stack web-application development; clustered/distributed computing, storage and networking; performance tuning, scalability, design, build, test and deployment; DevOps processes and tools
- Desirable
- Experience in large-scale Government, R&D, e-Governance, enterprise or mission-critical IT projects
Senior Project Engineer (Full Stack Developer)10 posts
- Qualification
- B.E/B-Tech. in CSE/ECE/EEE or in relevant domain(s) with 60% or equivalent CGPA OR M.E/M.Tech/Post Graduate degree in CSE/EEE/ECE or in relevant domain(s) with 60% or equivalent CGPA OR Ph.D. (all but thesis) in relevant discipline
- Experience
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
- Age Limit
- Maximum 40 years
- Required Skills
- Java/J2EE, SpringBoot, Hibernate/JPA, Struts 2, PostgreSQL, ReactJS, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, REST API development, Maven/Gradle, Git, microservices architecture
- Desirable
- Experience in e-Governance or enterprise application projects, workflow-based systems, debugging, performance optimisation and production support
Project Engineer (Full Stack Developer)10 posts
- Qualification
- B.E/B-Tech. in CSE/ECE/EEE or in relevant domain(s) with 60% or equivalent CGPA OR M.E/M.Tech/Post Graduate degree in CSE/EEE/ECE or in relevant domain(s) with 60% or equivalent CGPA OR Ph.D. (all but thesis) in relevant discipline
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
- Age Limit
- Maximum 45 years
- Required Skills
- Java/J2EE, SpringBoot, Hibernate/JPA, Struts 2, PostgreSQL, ReactJS, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, REST API development, Maven/Gradle, Git, microservices architecture
- Desirable
- Experience in e-Governance or enterprise application projects, workflow-based systems, debugging, performance optimisation and production support
Senior Project Engineer (Android Developer)2 posts
- Qualification
- B.E/B-Tech. in CSE/ECE/EEE or in relevant domain(s) with 60% or equivalent CGPA OR M.E/M.Tech/Post Graduate degree in CSE/EEE/ECE or in relevant domain(s) with 60% or equivalent CGPA OR Ph.D. (all but thesis) in relevant discipline
- Experience
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in mobile application development
- Age Limit
- Maximum 40 years
- Required Skills
- Android and/or iOS application development using Kotlin/Java, Swift/Objective-C, Flutter or React Native; responsive UI/UX, REST API and backend integration, database and cloud integration, authentication and security, data synchronisation, application testing, performance optimisation, Google Play Store or Apple App Store deployment and production support
- Desirable
- Experience in Government, e-Governance, enterprise, R&D or mission-critical mobile application projects
Project Engineer (Android Developer)2 posts
- Qualification
- B.E/B-Tech. in CSE/ECE/EEE or in relevant domain(s) with 60% or equivalent CGPA OR M.E/M.Tech/Post Graduate degree in CSE/EEE/ECE or in relevant domain(s) with 60% or equivalent CGPA OR Ph.D. (all but thesis) in relevant discipline
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in mobile application development
- Age Limit
- Maximum 45 years
- Note
- The notification summary lists 4 years for this post while the detailed eligibility specifies 2 years; candidates should confirm this condition with C-DAC before attending the interview.
- Required Skills
- Android and/or iOS application development using Kotlin/Java, Swift/Objective-C, Flutter or React Native; responsive UI/UX, REST API and backend integration, database and cloud integration, authentication and security, data synchronisation, application testing, performance optimisation, Google Play Store or Apple App Store deployment and production support
- Desirable
- Experience in Government, e-Governance, enterprise, R&D or mission-critical mobile application projects
Project Engineer (Network Security)1 post
- Qualification
- BE/B.Tech or equivalent degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics & Communication / Electronics / relevant discipline with 60% or equivalent CGPA OR Post Graduate Degree in Science / Computer Applications / relevant domain with 60% or equivalent CGPA OR ME/M.Tech or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline with 60% or equivalent CGPA
- Experience
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in Network / Network Security / Infrastructure Security
- Age Limit
- Maximum 45 years
- Required Skills
- TCP/IP, routing, switching and enterprise networking; VLAN, VTP, OSPF, BGP, DNS and DHCP; enterprise routers, switches and wireless infrastructure; firewall configuration and policy management; RADIUS and TACACS+; network access control; NetFlow, SNMP and SSH; SD-WAN and secure WAN connectivity; network device configuration, firmware upgrades, backup and security hardening
- Desirable
- Familiarity with Linux and basic scripting or automation
Age Limit
Maximum 56 years for Project Manager, 40 years for Senior Project Engineer and 45 years for Project Engineer
Age Relaxation
Reservation and other applicable concessions will be governed by Government of India norms and C-DAC rules.
Application Fee
All candidates
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Registration at Walk-in Venue
Candidates who reach the venue and register between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM will be allowed to attend the interview.
- 2Initial Screening
Screening based on the eligibility criteria in the advertisement and the details declared in the application form; only screened-in candidates are considered further.
- 3Written or Skill Test
Conducted if required, at C-DAC's discretion.
- 4Personal Interview
Held from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM on the walk-in days.
- 5Document Verification
All information submitted is verified against original documents at any stage of the recruitment.
Salary Structure
Project Manager (Software System Architect)
Pay: Rs. 1,00,000 to Rs. 1,50,000 per month
Senior Project Engineer (Full Stack Developer)
Pay: Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 per month
Project Engineer (Full Stack Developer)
Pay: Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 60,000 per month
Senior Project Engineer (Android Developer)
Pay: Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 per month
Project Engineer (Android Developer)
Pay: Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 60,000 per month
Project Engineer (Network Security)
Pay: Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 60,000 per month
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Project Manager (Software System Architect) | Rs. 1,00,000 to Rs. 1,50,000 per month |
| Senior Project Engineer (Full Stack Developer) | Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 per month |
| Project Engineer (Full Stack Developer) | Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 60,000 per month |
| Senior Project Engineer (Android Developer) | Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 per month |
| Project Engineer (Android Developer) | Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 60,000 per month |
| Project Engineer (Network Security) | Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 60,000 per month |
How to Apply
- 1Read Advertisement No. CINE/REC/2026/06 and the general terms and conditions carefully.
- 2Download and fill in the application form enclosed with the notification.
- 3Affix a recent passport-size photograph on the application form.
- 4Prepare an updated resume.
- 5Attach copies of proof of age, qualification, experience and caste certificates.
- 6Carry the original certificates for verification.
- 7Reach the C-DAC Guwahati venue on any working day between 25 September and 9 October 2026.
- 8Register at the venue between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
- 9Attend the interview as scheduled at the venue.
Reporting Venue
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), 5th Floor, IIT Guwahati Research Park, Amingaon, Guwahati, Assam - 781039
Reporting time: Registration 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM; interviews 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Candidates must carry the duly filled application form with a latest passport-size photograph affixed and attested copies of proof of age, qualification, experience and caste documents, and reach the venue on any working day from 25 September to 9 October 2026 between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM for registration. Only registered candidates are allowed to attend the interview, which is held from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Original certificates must be brought for verification. No printouts of the application or documents need to be sent to C-DAC beforehand.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Duly completed application form
•Latest resume or CV
•Recent passport-size photograph affixed to the application
•Proof of age
•Educational qualification certificates
•Semester-wise or year-wise marksheets
•CGPA-to-percentage conversion certificate if applicable
•Experience certificates from current and previous employers
•Documents showing post held
•Employment period and salary drawn
•Caste or category certificate where applicable
•Other documents supporting the application
•Original certificates for verification
Important Details
- Appointments are purely contractual and carry no right or claim to a regular post in C-DAC.
- Selected candidates may be deputed or transferred to any C-DAC project location across India.
- C-DAC internal candidates must have completed at least two years of service in C-DAC as on the date of the notification, and finally selected internal candidates have to resign from their current services and join the selected post as fresh employees.
- Teaching, academic or research work, non-profit experience, internships and academic project work are not treated as professional experience unless specified.
- No TA/DA is paid for attending the test or interview.
- Candidates are not required to send printouts of the application or any documents in hard copy to C-DAC.
- All recruitment queries should be addressed to the recruitment team only through [email protected].
Contract Terms
Engagement is purely contractual on consolidated emoluments, initially for up to one year or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier. The contract may be extended based on the employee's performance, requirements and project duration. C-DAC may terminate the contract during or after the extended period without assigning any reason after giving 45 days prior notice or salary in lieu thereof.
Experience Rules
- Only candidates possessing the prescribed relevant post-qualification experience need apply.
- Teaching, academic or research work, non-profit experience and internships or academic project work are not counted as experience unless specified.
- Experience certificates must clearly indicate the period of employment, salary drawn and post held.
- Work experience indicated without supporting documents will not be considered and is liable to be rejected.
Salary Increment Policy
The pay bracket shown against each position is the starting pay for candidates with the minimum prescribed experience. Candidates with higher relevant experience within the given bracket may be offered additional increments as per C-DAC policy.
Reservation
Reservations as per Government of India norms will be applicable for the positions advertised.
Contact
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Phone: 0361-281039, 8811080081
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