Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), a Scientific Society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, has released its JIT June 2026 Recruitment Cycle notification. A total of 951 contractual vacancies across posts like Project Associate, Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Project Manager, and several support roles are open across 11 centres pan-India.
Online applications are open from 01 June 2026 and the last date to apply is 20 June 2026. Candidates aged between 18 and 56 years (post-wise) with qualifications like BE/B.Tech, ME/M.Tech, MCA, Ph.D., ITI, Diploma, MBA, CA, CMA, CS, or LLB may apply. There is no application fee for any category.
Important Dates
- Online Apply Start Date : 01 June 2026
- Online Apply Last Date : 20 June 2026
- Last Date Fee Payment : NA (No Fee)
- Age & Experience Cutoff Date : 20 June 2026
- Written Test / Interview Date : Will be communicated by email only
- Admit Card : Before Exam
- Result Date : Not Released Yet
Application Fee
- All Categories (General / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PwBD) : ₹0 (NIL)
- Payment Mode : No fee applicable
C-DAC charges absolutely no application fee for any post or category under this recruitment cycle.
Age Limit
- Project Associate / Project Engineer (Fresher) / Project Technician : Maximum 30 Years
- Project Engineer (Experienced) / PS&O Executive : Maximum 45 Years
- Senior Project Engineer / Module Lead / Project Leader : Maximum 40 Years
- Project Support Staff : Maximum 35 Years
- Project Officer : Maximum 50 Years
- Project Manager / Program Manager / Program Delivery Manager / Knowledge Partner : Maximum 56 Years
- Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India rules for SC / ST / OBC / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / Government employees.
Eligibility Qualification
| Post Name | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Project Associate | BE/B.Tech or ME/M.Tech or PG in Science / Computer Application / relevant domain (min 50% or 60% as per centre) – Fresher |
| Project Technician | ITI (NCVT) with 6 yrs exp OR Diploma in Engg. with 1 yr OR Graduate in CS/Electronics/IT with 1 yr OR DOEACC ‘O’ Level with 5 yrs OR ‘A’ Level with 4 yrs |
| Project Support Staff | Graduation with min 50% and 3 yrs post-qualification experience OR Post Graduation with min 50% at graduate level |
| Project Engineer / PS&O Executive | BE/B.Tech (60%) OR PG in Science / relevant domain (60% CGPA) OR ME/M.Tech OR Ph.D. in relevant discipline |
| Senior Project Engineer / Module Lead / Project Leader | BE/B.Tech (60%) OR PG in relevant domain (60% CGPA) OR ME/M.Tech OR Ph.D.; minimum 4 years experience |
| Project Officer | CA / LLM / CS / CMA OR two-year full-time MBA / PG in relevant field / LLB with minimum 3 years post-qualification experience |
| Project Manager / Program Manager / Program Delivery Manager | BE/B.Tech (60%) OR PG in relevant domain (60% CGPA) OR ME/M.Tech OR Ph.D.; minimum 9–15 years experience |
| Administrative Associate / Senior PMU Associate | Relevant graduation / degree as specified per position |
All qualifications must be from AICTE/UGC-approved institutions or recognized universities. Candidates in final semester may apply but can join only after clearing the exam with required marks.
Post Details
| Post Name | Total Posts | Salary (Per Month) | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Associate | As per centre | ₹28,750 – ₹35,000 | 30 Years |
| Project Technician | As per centre | ₹22,200 – ₹25,000 | 30 Years |
| Project Support Staff | As per centre | ₹20,200 – ₹28,000 | 35 Years |
| Project Engineer / PS&O Executive | As per centre | ₹39,100 – ₹50,000 | 30–45 Years |
| Senior Project Engineer / Module Lead | As per centre | ₹60,000 – ₹75,000 | 40 Years |
| Project Officer | As per centre | ₹35,500 – ₹55,000 | 50 Years |
| Project Manager / Program Manager | As per centre | ₹64,000 – ₹1,60,000 | 56 Years |
| Total (All Centres Combined) | 951 | — | — |
Centre-wise approximate vacancies:
| C-DAC Centre | Approx. Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 272 |
| Noida | 211 |
| Pune | 162 |
| Hyderabad | 76 |
| Chennai | 67 |
| Guwahati / CINE (North East) | 46 |
| Mumbai | 45 |
| Kolkata | 28 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 25 |
| Mohali | 16 |
| Delhi | 3 |
Vacancies are provisional and may vary based on actual project requirements.
How To Apply Online for C-DAC Recruitment 2026
- Read the official notification for your preferred centre carefully before applying
- Visit the official C-DAC Careers Portal at careers.cdac.in
- Select the relevant centre advertisement and click ‘Apply’ against the desired post
- Log in using your mobile number and enter the OTP received
- Fill the application form with correct personal, educational, and experience details
- Upload passport-size photograph (.jpg, max 400 KB) and resume/CV (PDF, max 500 KB)
- Submit the application and note down the unique application number generated
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference
- Candidates wishing to apply to multiple posts or centres must submit separate applications for each
No hard copy of the application or supporting documents should be sent to C-DAC. All correspondence, including interview call letters, is done by email only.
Important Links
| Apply Online – Bengaluru | Click Here |
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| Apply Online – Chennai | Click Here |
| Apply Online – Noida | Click Here |
| Apply Online – Pune | Click Here |
| Apply Online – Mumbai | Click Here |
| Apply Online – Hyderabad | Click Here |
| Apply Online – Delhi | Click Here |
| Apply Online – Mohali | Click Here |
| Apply Online – Kolkata | Click Here |
| Apply Online – Thiruvananthapuram | Click Here |
| Apply Online – Guwahati / CINE | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Important Questions & Answers for C-DAC Recruitment 2026
Q1. When did the application process start?
A1. Online applications opened from 01 June 2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
A2. The last date is 20 June 2026 (time varies by centre: 18:00 / 23:55 / 23:59 hrs).
Q3. What is the age limit for C-DAC Recruitment 2026?
A3. Age limit varies by post:
- Project Associate / Project Engineer (Fresher) / Project Technician: Maximum 30 Years
- Senior Project Engineer: Maximum 40 Years
- Project Manager and above: Maximum 56 Years Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India norms. The cutoff date for age calculation is 20 June 2026.
Q4. What is the eligibility to apply?
A4. Qualification varies by post. Candidates must hold BE/B.Tech, ME/M.Tech, MCA, Ph.D., Diploma, ITI, Graduation, MBA, CA, CMA, CS, or LLB from an AICTE/UGC-approved institution as applicable to the post applied for. For complete post-wise details, refer to the official notification of the relevant centre.
Q5. Is there any application fee?
A5. No. C-DAC charges absolutely no application fee for any post or category under this recruitment.
Q6. What is the selection process?
A6. Selection involves three stages — initial academic screening, written/skill test (if applicable), and personal interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email. No TA/DA is paid at any stage.
Q7. Are these permanent government jobs?
A7. No. All positions are purely contractual in nature, initially for up to 3 years or project completion (whichever is earlier). There is no right to permanent or regular employment in C-DAC.