C-DAC contractual recruitment 2026 — 800+ project engineer and associate posts, apply by 26 Oct
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
- Location
- Multiple centres across India (Bengaluru, Noida, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai and others)
- Last date
- 26 Oct 2026
- Qualification
- BE/B.Tech / MCA / PG / Diploma / ITI (post-wise)
- Age limit
- Varies by post (typically up to 30–56 years)
- Vacancies
- 800+
- Pay / stipend
- Contractual; as per project norms
- Experience
- Fresher to experienced (post-wise)
- Application fee
- Nil
- Selection
- Screening + Written/Skill Test (if applicable) + Interview
Official Details
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C-DAC contractual recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. CORP/JIT/03/2026. Last date to apply online is 26 October 2026 (11:59 PM). Apply on careers.cdac.in. Check the centre-wise notices on the official portal for exact numbers and eligibility.
- What C-DAC actually does
- What kind of role this is
- Who should apply — and who should skip
- Dates and fee
- Available positions
- 1. Project Associate / Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager and support roles — Contractual 800+ Vacancy
- Educational qualifications
- Selection
- How to prepare (free, official)
- How to apply
- FAQs
- More government jobs
What C-DAC actually does
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing is a scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. It works on high-performance computing, cyber security, software technologies and related R&D for government and industry projects. These openings are contractual project positions, not permanent Group A/B posts.
What kind of role this is
Contractual engagement, typically up to 3 years or project duration, across 11 C-DAC centres. Posting can be at the chosen centre or project sites. No bond is printed in the summaries of this cycle.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if you have the post-wise degree (BE/B.Tech in relevant branch, MCA, PG, Diploma or ITI for support roles) and can join on a project contract.
Skip if you need a permanent government job or cannot relocate to the centre you apply for. Lookalike private portals are not official.
Dates and fee
| Item | On the official notice |
|---|---|
| Apply start | 05 October 2026 |
| Last date | 26 October 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Fee | Nil for all categories |
Available positions
1. Project Associate / Project Engineer / Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager and support roles — Contractual 800+ Vacancy
Eligibility criteria
Post-wise. Technical posts generally require BE/B.Tech or equivalent in relevant disciplines or MCA/PG. Support roles may accept Diploma/ITI. Exact marks, experience years and centre preferences are on the individual centre advertisements. No single roster for the whole drive is printed in the public summaries.
Total vacancies — 800+ (centre-wise totals vary in public reports; official centre notices decide).
Educational qualifications
| Post family | Degree / marks | Experience / extras |
|---|---|---|
| Project Engineer / Associate (technical) | BE/B.Tech / MCA / PG in relevant field | Fresher or as printed per post |
| Senior / Manager level | Relevant degree + experience | Years as printed |
| Support / Technician | Diploma / ITI or graduate as printed | As printed |
Selection
- Screening of applications
- Written or skill test where applicable
- Interview
- Document verification
How to prepare (free, official)
Read the centre-specific advertisement on careers.cdac.in. Official past patterns are limited because this is a project hiring cycle.
How to apply
- Open careers.cdac.in
- Choose the centre and post
- Register, fill details, upload documents
- Submit before 26 October 2026 11:59 PM
FAQs
Last date? 26 October 2026, 11:59 PM.
Fee? Nil.
Is it permanent? No. Contractual project posts.
Official link? careers.cdac.in and cdac.in.
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