C-DAC Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Technical and Non-Technical Project Posts by October 26

• Applications close on October 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
• Positions include engineers, associates, managers, technicians and support staff.
• No application fee; centre-wise vacancy figures contain discrepancies.

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) has opened online applications for technical and non-technical project positions across its centres in India. Registration began on October 5, 2026, and will close at 12:00 PM on October 26, 2026. Candidates must apply online through the C-DAC careers portal.

The recruitment includes Project Associate, Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Project Manager, Project Technician, Project Assistant and other positions. Eligibility varies by role, covering engineering graduates, postgraduates, diploma holders and applicants with relevant technical trade qualifications and experience.

The recruitment is advertised for 899+ vacancies, although the listed centre-wise figures add up to 999. There are also differences between certain centre totals and their detailed post distributions. Applicants should confirm the vacancies against their selected position in the relevant centre notification.

C-DAC Jobs 2026 Notification

The appointments are project-based and cover technical domains such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, embedded systems and software development, alongside administrative, finance and project support functions.

Vacancy Details

The distribution below is arranged by recruiting centre. Actual posting locations may extend beyond the city where the centre is based.

Kolkata’s detailed post categories total 23 against a stated centre total of 22. Noida’s listed categories total 207 against a stated total of 233. These figures require clarification before the consolidated vacancy count can be treated as final.

Posts and Technical Domains

Bengaluru positions include quantum communication, quantum computing, photonics, remote sensing and strategic projects. Chennai has openings for associates, engineers, managers, technicians and senior engineering staff, with assignments across several cities.

Hyderabad positions cover cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, blockchain, computer vision, embedded systems, Linux development, mobile security and finance. Mohali roles include health informatics, database administration, cloud technology, cybersecurity, VLSI and quantum technologies.

Mumbai and Noida include engineering and project management positions alongside administrative, finance and support roles. Pune, Thiruvananthapuram and CINE have openings across engineering, technical support and project leadership functions.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must meet the qualification, marks, discipline and experience requirements prescribed for the individual position.

Important Dates

Application Fee

C-DAC is not charging an application fee for this recruitment.

Selection Process

Applications will first be screened using academic records and other eligibility parameters declared in the online form. Only screened-in candidates will proceed to further selection.

Depending on the position, the process may include a written test, skill test, interview or a combination of these stages, followed by document verification. Test and interview schedules will be communicated by email.

Age Limit and Salary

Age limits, cut-off dates, applicable relaxations and remuneration must be checked against the selected position in the respective centre notification. A common age limit or salary figure is not specified for all posts.

How to Apply for C-DAC Jobs 2026

1. Visit the C-DAC careers portal at careers.cdac.in.
2. Select the relevant recruiting centre and read the detailed position requirements and general terms.
3. Click “Apply” against the chosen position.
4. Log in using your mobile number and the OTP received.
5. Complete the application form, checking any prefilled information carefully.
6. Upload a photograph in JPG format, not exceeding 400 KB, and a resume in PDF format, not exceeding 500 KB.
7. Review all entries and submit the application before the deadline.
8. Save the unique application number and retain a printout for reference.

Important Links

Applications must be submitted online; hard-copy applications will not be accepted. Candidates should keep their registered email address and mobile number active until the selection process is complete.