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The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), a premier R&D organisation under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), has opened online applications for 951 contractual posts across its 11 centres in 2026. The openings span Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Project Manager and Project Associate roles, making this one of the year's biggest government-sector hiring drives for engineering and IT graduates. Applications are accepted at careers.cdac.in from 1 June to 20 June 2026, with no application fee.
C-DAC Recruitment 2026 — Key Highlights
- Organisation: C-DAC (under MeitY, Government of India)
- Total posts: 951 (contractual)
- Roles: Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Project Manager, Project Associate and related
- Application window: 1 June 2026 to 20 June 2026 (closing time varies by centre)
- Application fee: Nil (all categories)
- Mode of apply: Online at careers.cdac.in
Centre-wise Vacancy Distribution
The 951 posts are spread across C-DAC's centres, with the largest shares at:
- Bengaluru: 272
- Noida: 211
- Pune: 162
- Hyderabad: 76
- Chennai: 67
- Other centres (Mohali, Thiruvananthapuram, Kolkata, Delhi, Patna, Silchar): remaining posts
Candidates apply to a specific centre and role, so check the exact role-and-centre vacancy in the official advertisement before applying.
Eligibility
- Qualification: BE/B.Tech, ME/M.Tech, MCA or PhD in a relevant discipline (Computer Science, IT, Electronics and allied), generally with a minimum of 60% marks (some fresher roles 50%).
- Experience: Project Associate roles are open to freshers; Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer and Project Manager roles require relevant experience as specified.
- Age limit: Around 30 years for fresher/entry roles, rising up to about 56 years for senior Project Manager roles, with relaxations as per rules.
Salary
Remuneration is consolidated and role-dependent (approximate monthly figures): Project Associate ₹28,750–₹35,000, Project Engineer ₹39,100–₹50,000, Senior Project Engineer ₹60,000–₹75,000, and Project Manager up to ₹1,60,000. Confirm the exact pay for your role in the official advertisement.
Selection Process
Selection is through screening of applications, a written/online test (where applicable) and an interview. Shortlisting is role-specific — some positions may be filled through interview after screening, while higher-volume roles may include a written test.
How to Apply
- Visit the official C-DAC careers portal: careers.cdac.in.
- Open the 2026 recruitment listing and select your centre and role.
- Read the role-specific eligibility carefully.
- Register, fill your academic and experience details, and upload documents.
- Submit the application before 20 June 2026 (note the centre-specific closing time).
- Save the submitted form for your records.
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Disclaimer: Compiled from C-DAC's official careers portal and reputable reports. Vacancy splits, salary and dates vary by centre/role and may change — verify the centre-specific advertisement on careers.cdac.in before applying.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application start | |
| Last date to apply |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | ₹0 |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 272 |
| Noida | 211 |
| Pune | 162 |
| Hyderabad | 76 |
| Chennai | 67 |
| Other centres | 163 |
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official portal of C-DAC (linked in Important Links below).
- Register with a valid email and mobile number to generate login credentials.
- Fill the application form with personal, educational, and contact details exactly as on official documents.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed payment mode (see Application Fee table above).
- Review all entries carefully, then submit the form.
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application for your records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
C-DAC recruitment 2026 ka last date kab hai?
C-DAC Recruitment 2026 ke liye online application ki last date 20 June 2026 hai (closing time centre ke hisaab se alag ho sakta hai). Application 1 June 2026 se careers.cdac.in par shuru hui hai.
C-DAC recruitment 2026 mein kitne post hain?
Kul 951 contractual post hain, jo 11 centres mein faile hue hain — Bengaluru 272, Noida 211, Pune 162, Hyderabad 76, Chennai 67 aur baaki centres mein.
C-DAC recruitment 2026 ke liye eligibility kya hai?
Relevant discipline mein BE/B.Tech, ME/M.Tech, MCA ya PhD (aam taur par 60% marks) zaroori hai. Project Associate roles freshers ke liye hain, jabki senior roles mein experience chahiye.
C-DAC recruitment 2026 ki application fee kitni hai?
Is bharti mein koi application fee nahi hai — sabhi categories ke liye nil.
C-DAC mein Project Associate ki salary kitni hai?
Project Associate ki consolidated salary lagbhag ₹28,750–₹35,000 per month hoti hai. Project Engineer aur senior roles ki salary isse zyada hoti hai — exact figure advertisement mein dekhein.
C-DAC recruitment 2026 ka selection kaise hoga?
Selection application screening, written/online test (jahan lagu ho) aur interview ke aadhaar par hota hai. Shortlisting role ke hisaab se hoti hai.