C-DAC Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 805 Project Engineer & Manager Posts

C-DAC Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) for 805 Project Engineer, Project Manager, and other technical posts across multiple locations in India. Eligible candidates with engineering, computer science, IT, or electronics background can apply online through the official website careers.cdac.in.

This recruitment offers a great opportunity to work with a Government of India R&D organization under MeitY on advanced technology projects.

What is C-DAC Recruitment 2026?

C-DAC Recruitment 2026 is a project-based technical recruitment drive to fill 805 vacancies in various roles such as Project Engineer, Project Manager, and Project Support Staff at different C-DAC centers across India.

Who Can Apply for C-DAC Recruitment 2026?

Candidates who have completed:

BE / B.Tech
M.Tech / MCA / M.Sc
Ph.D. (for senior & research roles)

in relevant disciplines like Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Electrical, or related fields are eligible to apply.

Where Are the Vacancies Located?

C-DAC Vacancy 2026: Location-wise Distribution

C-DAC Centre	Number of Posts
Noida	283
Hyderabad	105
Bengaluru	93
Chennai	97
Delhi	20
Kolkata	15
Mumbai	27
Pune	65
Thiruvananthapuram	73
North East Region	27
Total Vacancies	805

Posts include Project Engineer, Project Manager, Project Support Staff, and other technical roles.

Educational Qualification for C-DAC Recruitment 2026

For Project Engineer / Technical Posts

BE / B.Tech in relevant discipline with minimum 60% marks
OR M.Sc / MCA / M.Tech in CS / IT / Electronics with minimum 60% marks

For Senior & Research Positions

Postgraduate degree with 60% marks
OR Ph.D. in relevant field

Preferred:

Relevant project or industry experience
R&D exposure
Technical certifications
Research publications

Age Limit for C-DAC Recruitment 2026

Category	Maximum Age
General / UR	57 years
OBC	60 years
SC / ST	62 years
PwD	As per Govt norms

Age will be calculated as on the last date of online application.

C-DAC Salary Structure 2026

Project Engineer / Associate

Monthly Gross Salary: ₹55,000 – ₹70,000
Approx CTC: ₹6 – ₹9 LPA

Project Manager / Senior Roles

Monthly Gross Salary: ₹85,000 – ₹1,20,000
Approx CTC: ₹10 – ₹15 LPA

Additional Benefits

Health Insurance
Provident Fund
Gratuity
Medical Benefits
LTC
Professional Development Allowance

Selection Process for C-DAC Recruitment 2026

Application Screening
Written Test / Skill Test
Technical Interview
HR Interview
Document Verification

Exam Pattern & Skill Test (Expected)

Written Test Pattern

Section	Questions	Marks
Technical Knowledge	50–60	60–70
Quantitative Aptitude	10–15	10–15
Logical Reasoning	10–15	10–15
English Language	10–15	10–15
Total	80–100	100

Duration: 2–3 Hours

Documents Required for C-DAC Application

Photograph & Signature
10th & 12th Marksheet
Graduation & Post Graduation Certificates
Experience Certificates
Category Certificate (if applicable)
NOC (if employed)
Research Publications (if any)

How to Apply Online for C-DAC Recruitment 2026

Visit careers.cdac.in
Click on “Current Openings”
Select “Recruitment for Project Positions – 2026”
Register with email & mobile number
Fill application form
Upload documents
Submit application
Take printout for reference

Important Dates (Tentative)

Event	Date
Application Start	January 2026
Last Date to Apply	February 2026
Admit Card	10–15 days before exam
Written Test	March 2026
Interview	April–May 2026
Final Result	May–June 2026