CDAC - Project Associate, Project Engineer and More Recruitment 2026

• 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

Exact pay and age limits are specified against each individual post on the centre's listing. The table below (from the Bengaluru notification) illustrates how C-DAC's typical grade structure is set up, as a reference:

Candidates with experience higher than the minimum required for a grade will be offered additional increments as per C-DAC policy. Pay figures vary by centre, domain, and specific post — always check the individual post listing for the exact bracket.

Qualification

• For 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

• 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.

• The upper age limit is specified against each individual post (see the Pay & Age Grades table above for typical ranges).
• 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.
• The cut-off date for age and experience is the last date of application submission for the respective centre.
• SSLC/SSC/ISC mark sheet/certificate, or any other valid document, is accepted as proof of date of birth.
• The EWS certificate must strictly follow the DoPT-prescribed format (available at www.persmin.nic.in); the OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate must also be in the prescribed format.

1. Initial screening based on academic records and other parameters declared in the online application; only screened-in candidates proceed further.
2. C-DAC may raise the minimum eligibility criteria/cut-offs at its discretion if the number of applicants is high for any post.
3. Candidates are evaluated on academic credentials, experience profile, written test marks (if applicable), and interview performance.
4. The selection process is carried out independently by each C-DAC centre, based on its own requirements; only shortlisted candidates are contacted.
5. All submitted information is verified against original documents at document verification or any later stage; false or non-conforming information leads to rejection/cancellation at any stage.

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 you wish to apply for, 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, max 400 KB) and your resume (PDF, max 500 KB).
6. Review the prefilled details, add any additional information, and click Submit.
7. Note the unique application number generated by the system, and print the application form for your records.

• No application fee is charged by C-DAC for this advertisement.
• Selected candidates are engaged purely on contract and derive no right or claim to a regular post/appointment in C-DAC.
• A selected candidate may be deputed or transferred to any C-DAC project location across India, based on organizational requirement.
• Interview call letters and all correspondence are sent only by email, to the address provided in the online application; no hard copies are sent.
• Internal candidates, if finally selected, must resign from their current C-DAC service and join the new post as a fresh employee.
• C-DAC reserves the right to increase, decrease, or not fill any notified post, and to cancel/restrict/curtail/enlarge the recruitment process, without prior notice or reason.
• Canvassing in any form leads to disqualification.
• In case of any ambiguity between language versions, the English version prevails.
• C-DAC has not authorized any agent/agency to represent it for recruitment matters; all official queries go through the respective centre's HR/Recruitment Team.