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CDAC Recruitment 2026 Out, Apply Online for 60 Project Engineer, Project Associate, & Other Posts

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) has released a C-DAC Recruitment 2026 to hire a total of 60 freshers and experienced candidates for the Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer, Project Engineer, and Project Associate posts. The online application process is active, and a notification has been issued on the official website @cdac.in. The candidates interested in the opportunity must apply online with accurate details to be eligible for the C-DAC recruitment process. The article provides eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, and other important details for the CDAC Recruitment 2026.

C-DAC  Recruitment 2026 Notification

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing has officially announced that the CDAC Recruitment 2026 Notification is available on its official website at www.cdac.in. The notification includes all the key details such as application dates, available positions, required educational qualifications, and age criteria. Interested candidates are advised to go through the complete CDAC Notification 2026 PDF to get full information about the process.

CDAC Notification 2026 PDF

CDAC 2026 Recruitment: Highlights

CDAC Recruitment 2026
Key Recruitment Details

  • Organisation Name: Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC)
  • Post Name: Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer, Project Engineer, and Project Associate posts
  • Discipline: CS/IT, Electronics/Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Official Website:  www.cdac.in
  • Interview Venue: CDAC, Vellayambalam, Thiruvananthapuram
  • Job Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Delhi, Patna, Bengaluru
 Important Application Details

  • Mode of Application: Online
  • Application Start Date: 13 May 2026
  • Application End Date 26 May 2026(5 PM)
Vacancy Details

  • Total Vacancies: 60
Eligibility

  • Qualification Details: B.Tech/B.E
  • Upper Age Limit: 56 Years
Selection Criteria

  • Shortlisting Based on Merit
  • Walk-in Interview @C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram
  • Document Verification

CDAC Vacancy Details

A total of 60 Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer, Project Engineer, and Project Associate posts are available across multiple disciplines. Vacancies are distributed among various technical domains as per project requirements at C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram.

Name of Post Post Code Number of Vacancies Location
Project Manager (Call Centre Operations) CDACT/PMR/01 01 Raipur
Project Manager (Server Admin) CDACT/PMR/02 01 Raipur
Project Manager (Network Expert) CDACT/PMR/03 01 Raipur
Project Manager CDACT/PMD/04 03 Delhi
Project Manager CDACT/PMP/05 01 Patna
Project Manager CDACT/PMB/06 01 Bengaluru
Senior Project Engineer (Database Admin) CDACT/SPR/01 01 Raipur
Senior Project Engineer (Contact Center Expert) CDACT/SPR/02 01 Raipur
Senior Project Engineer (CAD Expert) CDACT/SPR/03 01 Raipur
Senior Project Engineer (IT Security Expert) CDACT/SPR/04 01 Raipur
Senior Project Engineer CDACT/SPD/05 04 Delhi
Senior Project Engineer CDACT/SPT/06 13 Thiruvananthapuram
Senior Project Engineer (Application Security) CDACT/SPT/07 01 Thiruvananthapuram
Senior Project Engineer CDACT/SPB/08 01 Bengaluru
Project Engineer – Experienced CDACT/PET/01 09 Thiruvananthapuram
Project Engineer – Experienced (Application Security Testing) CDACT/PET/02 02 Thiruvananthapuram
Project Engineer – Experienced (SOC Analyst – SIEM Monitoring & Threat Analysis) CDACT/PET/03 02 Thiruvananthapuram
Project Engineer – Fresher CDACT/PFT/01 03 Thiruvananthapuram
Project Associate – Fresher (Support Engineer) CDACT/PAR/01 10 Raipur
Project Associate – Fresher (Support Engineer) CDACT/PAT/02 03 Thiruvananthapuram
Total 60  –

CDAC Eligibility Criteria

It is crucial to ensure that you meet all the eligibility criteria before submitting your application. To help you understand the requirements clearly, we have outlined the necessary criteria in the table provided below. Please review these conditions carefully to confirm your qualification before proceeding with the application process.

Post Name Educational Qualification Experience
Project Manager – Call Centre Operations (CDACT/PMR/01) B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/Electronics & Communication/Electrical & Electronics OR Post Graduate Degree in Computer Applications Minimum 9 years
Project Manager – Server Admin (CDACT/PMR/02) B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/EC/EEE OR PG Degree in Computer Applications Minimum 9 years
Project Manager – Network Expert (CDACT/PMR/03) B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/EC/EEE OR PG Degree in Computer Applications Minimum 9 years
Project Manager – Delhi (CDACT/PMD/04) B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/EC/EEE OR PG Degree in Computer Applications Minimum 9 years
Project Manager – Patna (CDACT/PMP/05) B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/EC/EEE Minimum 9 years
Project Manager – Bengaluru (CDACT/PMB/06) B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/EC/EEE Minimum 9 years
Senior Project Engineer – Database Admin (CDACT/SPR/01) B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/EC/EEE OR PG Degree in Computer Applications Minimum 4 years
Senior Project Engineer – Contact Center Expert (CDACT/SPR/02) B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/EC/EEE OR PG Degree in Computer Applications Minimum 4 years
Senior Project Engineer – CAD Expert (CDACT/SPR/03) B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/EC/EEE OR PG Degree in Computer Applications Minimum 4 years
Senior Project Engineer – IT Security Expert (CDACT/SPR/04) B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/EC/EEE Minimum 4 years
Senior Project Engineer – Delhi (CDACT/SPD/05) B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/EC/EEE/Instrumentation & Control OR PG Degree in Computer Applications Minimum 4 years
Senior Project Engineer – Thiruvananthapuram (CDACT/SPT/06) B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/EC/EEE/Instrumentation & Control OR PG Degree in Computer Applications Minimum 4 years
Senior Project Engineer – Application Security (CDACT/SPT/07) B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/Electronics & Communication Minimum 4 years
Senior Project Engineer – Bengaluru (CDACT/SPB/08) B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/EC/EEE OR PG Degree in Computer Applications Minimum 4 years
Project Engineer – Experienced (CDACT/PET/01) B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/EC/EEE Minimum 1 year
Project Engineer – Experienced, Application Security Testing (CDACT/PET/02) B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/EC/EEE Minimum 1 year
Project Engineer – Experienced, SOC Analyst – SIEM Monitoring & Threat Analysis (CDACT/PET/03) B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/EC/EEE Minimum 1 year
Project Engineer – Fresher (CDACT/PFT/01) B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/EC/EEE Nil (Fresher)
Project Associate – Fresher, Support Engineer – Raipur (CDACT/PAR/01) B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/EC/EEE OR PG Degree in Computer Applications Nil (Fresher)
Project Associate – Fresher, Support Engineer – Thiruvananthapuram (CDACT/PAT/02) B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/EC/EEE Nil (Fresher)

CDAC Age Limit

Post Category Maximum Age Limit
Project Manager (PM) – All post codes 56 years (relaxation as per rules)
Senior Project Engineer (SPE) – All post codes 40 years (relaxation as per rules)
Project Engineer – Experienced (PE-Exp) – All post codes 45 years (relaxation as per rules)
Project Engineer – Fresher (PE-Fresher) 30 years (relaxation as per rules)
Project Associate – Fresher (PA-Fresher) – All post codes 30 years (relaxation as per rules)
SC / ST / OBC / PWD / Ex-Servicemen Relaxation as per the Government of India rules
Government Employees (on regular pay scale) 5 years relaxation (in addition to other applicable relaxations)

CDAC Online Application Form

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, Thiruvananthapuram, follows a two-step process for various posts. Candidates must first apply online through the official application link between 13 May 2026 to 26 May 2026(5 PM). Candidates can register online for various engineering posts. Applicants must complete E-KYC, note their Portal Registration Number, and keep all supporting documents ready- including Age Proof, Educational Certificates, Category Certificate, and Aadhaar Card. For convenience, a direct link to apply online is provided in this article.

CDAC Recruitment Apply Online Link

How to Apply for CDAC Recruitment 2026 for Various Posts?

It is important to note that candidates can apply for only one post. Submitting multiple applications will result in the cancellation of candidature. The following is a step-by-step procedure to fill out the recruitment form:

  • The candidates need to visit the official website of the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) at www.cdac.in.
  • On the homepage, look for new registration.
  • Click on new registration and fill in important fields such as Post applied, category, discipline, and advertisement.
  • After fulfilling all the details with the name, date of birth, and education qualification details, Aadhar details, and registering by clicking on submit.
  • After successful registration, click on submit and then save the application form for future reference.

CDAC Selection Process

The selection will be through a walk-in interview, open only to pre-registered candidates who have completed the application form by 26 May 2026(5 PM) and are carrying all required documents.

Shortlisting Based on Merit: The selection process for C-DAC’s various posts starts with initial screening, followed by a walk-in interview. Candidates are shortlisted based on academic performance and relevant experience.

Walk-in Interview: Candidates will appear for a technical interview where their domain knowledge, practical skills, problem-solving ability, and suitability for the specific post will be assessed. Final evaluation is based on interview performance, along with academic records and experience.

Document Verification: At the walk-in venue, candidates must present original documents for verification, including educational certificates, experience letters, ID proof, and caste/PwD certificates (if applicable).

CDAC Salary Structure

The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing Salary details for the Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer, Project Engineer, and Project Associate posts are given below.

Name of Post / Post Code Consolidated Pay CTC/Annual Package
Project Manager – Call Centre Operations (CDACT/PMR/01) Rs. 1,10,000/- Rs. 15,41,400/-
Project Manager – Server Admin (CDACT/PMR/02) Rs. 1,10,000/- Rs. 15,41,400/-
Project Manager – Network Expert (CDACT/PMR/03) Rs. 1,10,000/- Rs. 15,41,400/-
Project Manager – Delhi (CDACT/PMD/04) Rs. 1,10,000/- Rs. 15,41,400/-
Project Manager – Patna (CDACT/PMP/05) Rs. 1,10,000/- Rs. 15,41,400/-
Project Manager – Bengaluru (CDACT/PMB/06) Rs. 1,10,000/- Rs. 15,41,400/-
Senior Project Engineer – Database Admin (CDACT/SPR/01) Rs. 60,000/- Rs. 8,51,400/-
Senior Project Engineer – Contact Center Expert (CDACT/SPR/02) Rs. 60,000/- Rs. 8,51,400/-
Senior Project Engineer – CAD Expert (CDACT/SPR/03) Rs. 60,000/- Rs. 8,51,400/-
Senior Project Engineer – IT Security Expert (CDACT/SPR/04) Rs. 60,000/- Rs. 8,51,400/-
Senior Project Engineer – Delhi (CDACT/SPD/05) Rs. 60,000/- Rs. 8,51,400/-
Senior Project Engineer – Thiruvananthapuram (CDACT/SPT/06) Rs. 60,000/- Rs. 8,51,400/-
Senior Project Engineer – Application Security (CDACT/SPT/07) Rs. 60,000/- Rs. 8,51,400/-
Senior Project Engineer – Bengaluru (CDACT/SPB/08) Rs. 60,000/- Rs. 8,51,400/-
Project Engineer – Experienced (CDACT/PET/01) Rs. 37,500/- Rs. 5,40,900/-
Project Engineer – Experienced, Application Security Testing (CDACT/PET/02) Rs. 37,500/- Rs. 5,40,900/-
Project Engineer – Experienced, SOC Analyst – SIEM Monitoring & Threat Analysis (CDACT/PET/03) Rs. 37,500/- Rs. 5,40,900/-
Project Engineer – Fresher (CDACT/PFT/01) Rs. 37,500/- Rs. 5,40,900/-
Project Associate – Fresher, Support Engineer – Raipur (CDACT/PAR/01) Rs. 25,000/- Rs. 3,68,400/-
Project Associate – Fresher, Support Engineer – Thiruvananthapuram (CDACT/PAT/02) Rs. 25,000/- Rs. 3,68,400/-

 

Govt. Job Notification

FAQs

What are the online application dates for C-DAC Recruitment 2026?

The online application process for CDAC Recruitment 2026 has started on 13 May 2026 and will end on 26 May 2026 (5 PM).

How are candidates shortlisted for CDAC recruitment?

Shortlisting is based on academic performance and relevant work experience. All information provided will be verified during document checking.

Where can I check updates or changes for CDAC 2026 Recruitment?

Candidates should regularly visit www.cdac.in for official updates, corrigendum, and any changes.

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