C-DAC Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 805 Contract Posts (Project Engineer, Project Associate & More)
The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, has released a major recruitment notification for 805 contractual positions across multiple centres in India. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official C-DAC career portal within the given timeline.
This recruitment is a great opportunity for candidates from Engineering, IT, Computer Science, Electronics, Data Science, AI, Cyber Security and related disciplines who are looking for government-sector project-based careers.
C-DAC Recruitment 2026 Overview
C-DAC invites online applications for various contractual roles such as Project Engineer, Project Associate, and other project positions. The recruitment is for multiple C-DAC centres across India.
✅ Recruiting Organization: Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
✅ Post Name: Various Contractual Positions (Project Engineer, Project Associate, etc.)
✅ Total Vacancies: 805 Posts
✅ Job Location: Across India (Multiple C-DAC Centres)
✅ Selection Process: Shortlisting + Interview
✅ Application Fee: Nil
✅ Last Date to Apply: 20 February 2026 (23:55 hrs)
(Source: IndGovtJobs recruitment update)
CDAC Vacancy 2026 – Centre-Wise Vacancy Details
C-DAC has announced vacancies across various locations/centres. The centre-wise distribution is as follows:
- C-DAC Bengaluru: 93
- C-DAC Chennai: 97
- C-DAC Delhi: 20
- C-DAC Hyderabad: 105
- C-DAC Kolkata: 15
- C-DAC Mumbai: 27
- C-DAC Noida: 283
- C-DAC Pune: 65
- C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram: 73
- C-DAC CINE (NE): 27
✅ Total Vacancies: 805
Eligibility Criteria for C-DAC Recruitment 2026
Candidates must meet the required educational qualification and age criteria depending on the post.
Educational Qualification
Applicants should have any of the following qualifications (as applicable):
- BE / B.Tech
- ME / M.Tech
- MCA
- Post Graduate in Science
- PhD (relevant disciplines)
Minimum marks: 60% or equivalent CGPA in relevant stream.
Relevant disciplines may include:
- Computer Science / IT
- Electronics / ECE / Electrical
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Science / Machine Learning
- Cyber Security / Information Security
- IoT and related domains
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 30 to 56 years (varies post-wise)
- Age relaxation: As per Government rules
Selection Process
The selection process will be done through:
- Shortlisting based on application
- Personal Interview
- Document Verification
📌 Interview date will be communicated through email.
Application Fee
✅ No application fee for any category of candidates.
Important Dates
- Online Registration Start Date: 01 February 2026 (18:00 hrs)
- Last Date to Apply Online: 20 February 2026 (23:55 hrs)
- Interview Date: Will be informed by email
How to Apply for C-DAC Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must apply online only.
Steps to Apply:
- Visit C-DAC Career Portal: careers.cdac.in
- Click on the relevant job advertisement and select “Apply”.
- Login using Mobile Number (OTP verification).
- Fill in application details carefully.
- Upload required documents:
- Photograph (JPG, up to 400 KB)
- Resume (PDF)
- Submit the form and note down the application number.
Important Links
✅ Apply Online & Notification: Available on C-DAC career portal (careers.cdac.in)
C-DAC Recruitment 2026 offers a massive 805 contract vacancies, making it one of the biggest tech-government hiring drives. Interested candidates should apply early and keep documents ready for shortlisting/interview.
