C-DAC Multi-Post Recruitment 2026 - 27 Vacancies

About This Job

C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram is hiring 27 project staff for Project Associate, Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, and Project Manager roles. If you have B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, or relevant PG qualification in engineering, IT, computer applications, electronics, or related areas, you can apply online. The last date for online registration is 20 June 2026, 23:59 hrs. Salary ranges from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 1,10,000 per month, depending on the post.

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) Multi-Post Recruitment 2026 - 27 Posts

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), a scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has released Advt. No. CORP/JIT/02/2026-TVM for contract project roles. The posts are mainly at Thiruvananthapuram, with one Project Manager post at Jammu and one Senior Project Engineer post at New Delhi. The engagement is purely on contract basis, initially up to 3 years or project completion, whichever is earlier.

Vacancy Breakdown by Post

• Project Engineer - Experienced: 13 posts across six role codes
• Senior Project Engineer: 7 posts across five role codes
• Project Manager: 4 posts across four role codes
• Project Engineer - Fresher: 2 posts
• Project Associate - Experienced: 1 post

Total vacancies: 27. C-DAC states that the number of posts can increase, decrease, or remain unfilled based on project needs.

Locations and Posting

The advertisement mainly lists posts at Thiruvananthapuram, with specified openings also at Jammu and New Delhi. C-DAC project appointments are contract based and linked to project needs, so you should read the exact role code carefully before applying. The portal also states that the number of posts may change and that C-DAC can keep a post unfilled if a suitable candidate is not found.

Who Can Apply?

Project Associate and Project Engineer

• Qualification: B.Tech/BE with 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in the relevant engineering branch.
• Allowed disciplines: Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication, Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical, Applied Electronics, Electronics & Instrumentation, or Computer Applications as per post code.
• Fresher role: The fresher Project Engineer role accepts B.Tech, M.Tech, or PG degree in Computer Applications where specified.

Senior Project Engineer

• Qualification: BE/B.Tech or ME/M.Tech with 60% marks in the relevant discipline.
• Specialisations: Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical & Electronics, or Mechanical, depending on the role code.

Project Manager

• Qualification: BE/B.Tech, M.Tech, PG degree in Science/Computer Applications, or equivalent relevant qualification with 60% marks where specified.
• Work area: Computer Science, IT, Electronics & Communication, Applied Electronics, Instrumentation, or related mission-mode project work.

Age Limit

• Project Engineer - Fresher: Up to 30 years
• Senior Project Engineer: Up to 40 years
• Project Associate / Project Engineer - Experienced: Up to 45 years
• Project Manager: Up to 56 years
• Age reference date: Last date of application, 20 June 2026
• Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC/PwBD, Ex-servicemen, and government employees get relaxation as per Government of India norms.

Salary

• Project Associate: Rs. 25,000 per month consolidated
• Project Engineer: Rs. 37,500 per month consolidated
• Senior Project Engineer: Rs. 60,000 per month consolidated
• Project Manager: Rs. 1,10,000 per month consolidated
• C-DAC may offer higher salary within policy for candidates with stronger relevant experience.

Application Fee

• No application fee is charged by C-DAC for this advertisement.

Selection Process

C-DAC will shortlist candidates using the online application details and may use written test, interview, or other selection steps based on the role and number of applications.

1. Initial Screening: Academic records, experience profile, and online application details are checked first.
2. Written Test / Skill Test, if used: C-DAC may add a written or skill test when the number of applications is high or the role needs it.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email for the next selection step.
4. Document Verification: Original documents will be checked at interview or any later stage.

Application and Document Notes

You should apply only through the C-DAC careers portal. If you want to apply for more than one post code, submit separate online applications where the portal allows it. Keep your percentage proof ready if your university uses CGPA, DGPA, OGPA, or letter grades, because C-DAC checks equivalence during screening. Government, PSU, and autonomous-body employees should also keep a No Objection Certificate ready for the selection stage.

• Upload files: Recent photograph in JPG format and resume in PDF format
• Qualification proof: Degree certificates, mark sheets, and conversion proof if applicable
• Experience proof: Current and previous employer certificates for experienced roles

How to Apply

1. Go to the C-DAC careers portal at careers.cdac.in.
2. Open Advt. No. CORP/JIT/02/2026-TVM for C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram contractual positions.
3. Click View Details & Apply against the post code you want to apply for.
4. Login with mobile number and OTP, then fill the online application form.
5. Upload your photograph in JPG format and resume in PDF format within the file-size limits stated on the portal.
6. Submit the online form before 20 June 2026, 23:59 hrs and keep the generated application number safely.

Important Dates

• Application Start: 01 June 2026, 00:00 hrs
• Last Date to Apply Online: 20 June 2026, 23:59 hrs
• Interview Date: Will be communicated by email only
• Document Verification: To be done during the recruitment process

• Work on C-DAC project tasks in software, electronics, cyber security, HPC, AI, embedded systems, or related domains
• Build, test, and support technical modules assigned to the project team
• Prepare design notes, project reports, and technical documentation
• Coordinate with senior engineers, managers, and client/project stakeholders
• Follow C-DAC quality, security, and documentation standards during project delivery
• Assist with deployment, troubleshooting, and maintenance of project solutions