Last updated: September 11, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Chennai — a scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India — has issued Advt. No. C-DAC/CHN/02/RCT/2026 dated 04.09.2026 for 59 project staff posts on contract, to be filled through a walk-in interview. The vacancies cover Project Associate (Fresher), Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer and Project Manager, with consolidated pay from Rs. 34,000 to Rs. 90,000 per month. Registration through the official Google Form is compulsory and closes on 22.09.2026 at 17:00 hours — only registered and shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview.
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🎓 Eligibility
B.E/B.Tech, MCA, MSc, PhD
📌 Vacancies
59 Posts
💰 Salary
Rs. 34,000 – 90,000/month
🗓️ Last Date
22.09.2026 (17:00 Hrs)
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Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Project Associate (Fresher), Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Project Manager — all on contract |
| Organization | Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Chennai — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | C-DAC/CHN/02/RCT/2026 dated 04.09.2026 |
| Location | All India / Central Govt — walk-in interview and most posts at Chennai (Tamil Nadu); Project Manager posts at Chennai/Delhi/anywhere in India, and all posts are transferable across C-DAC project locations |
| Total Vacancies | 59 (UR-33, SC-6, ST-2, OBC-14, EWS-4) |
| Qualification | B.E/B.Tech in CS/IT/ECE/EEE for most posts; PG degree in Computer Application, M.E/M.Tech, MSc or PhD also accepted for senior posts — 60% or equivalent CGPA except for the fresher post |
| Age Limit | Upper age limit 30 to 56 years depending on the post, as on 22.09.2026 (relaxation as per rules) Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Online registration → Shortlisting and confirmation email → Walk-in interview → Document verification → Pre-employment medical examination |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 34,000 to Rs. 90,000 per month consolidated, depending on the post (minimum CTC Rs. 5.06 LPA to Rs. 12.80 LPA) |
| How to Apply | Register online through the official C-DAC Google Form by 22.09.2026, then attend the walk-in interview with the filled application form if called |
| Official Notification | Read the Official Notification |
| Official Website / Register Online | cdac.in — C-DAC Chennai Recruitment 2026 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 04.09.2026 |
| Commencement of registration | 04.09.2026 from 18:00 hours |
| Last date of registration | 22.09.2026 till 17:00 hours |
| Cut-off date for age, qualification and experience | 22.09.2026 (last date of registration) |
| Confirmation email to eligible candidates | 4th week of September 2026 |
| Tentative interview date | 4th week of September 2026 (exact date communicated by email) |
| Reporting time on interview day | 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM |
Application Fee
Not specified in notification. The advertisement does not mention any application or registration fee for any category — registration is done through a Google Form and candidates attend the interview at their own cost.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Post Code | Vacancies | Reservation | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Associate (Fresher) | CDACC/PA/CHN/01 | 14 | UR-8, SC-1, ST-1, OBC-3, EWS-1 | Chennai (transferable) |
| Project Engineer (Experienced) | CDACC/PE/CHN/02 | 27 | UR-14, SC-3, ST-1, OBC-7, EWS-2 | Chennai (transferable) |
| Senior Project Engineer (Experienced) | CDACC/SPE/CHN/03 | 10 | UR-6, SC-1, OBC-2, EWS-1 | Chennai (transferable) |
| Project Manager (Experienced) | CDACC/PM/CHN/04 | 08 | UR-5, SC-1, OBC-2 | Chennai/Delhi/anywhere in India (transferable) |
| Total | — | 59 | UR-33, SC-6, ST-2, OBC-14, EWS-4 | — |
Post-wise Qualification, Experience, Age and Salary
| Post | Educational Qualification | Experience | Upper Age | Consolidated Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Associate (Fresher) | B.E/B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication or Electrical and Electronics | Nil | 30 years | Rs. 34,000/month (min CTC Rs. 5.06 LPA) |
| Project Engineer | B.E/B.Tech with 60% or equivalent CGPA in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication or Electrical and Electronics | Minimum 1 year | 45 years | Rs. 40,000/month (min CTC Rs. 5.89 LPA) |
| Senior Project Engineer | B.E/B.Tech with 60% or equivalent CGPA in the above branches, or a Post Graduate degree in Computer Application with 60% or equivalent CGPA | Minimum 4 years | 40 years | Rs. 60,000/month (min CTC Rs. 8.65 LPA) |
| Project Manager | B.E/B.Tech, M.E/M.Tech, MCA, MSc or PhD in a relevant discipline with 60% or equivalent CGPA | Minimum 9 years | 56 years | Rs. 90,000/month (min CTC Rs. 12.80 LPA) |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | B.E/B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication or Electrical and Electronics for all four posts; a Post Graduate degree in Computer Application is also accepted for Senior Project Engineer, and M.E/M.Tech, MCA, MSc or PhD in a relevant discipline for Project Manager. A minimum of 60% or equivalent CGPA is required for every post except the fresher Project Associate post. |
| Experience | Nil for Project Associate; minimum 1 year for Project Engineer; minimum 4 years for Senior Project Engineer; minimum 9 years for Project Manager. Only relevant experience acquired after the qualifying degree counts — internships, project work, guest faculty, trainee and part-time engagements are not counted. |
| Age Limit | Upper age limit 30 years (Project Associate), 45 years (Project Engineer), 40 years (Senior Project Engineer) and 56 years (Project Manager), as on 22.09.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Cut-off Date | Age, qualification and experience are all determined as on 22.09.2026, the last date of registration |
| Final semester candidates | Candidates in their last semester may apply, but if selected, joining is allowed only after passing the examination with the required minimum score |
| Application Restriction | A candidate may register for only one post. Multiple registrations may result in cancellation of candidature altogether. |
| Serving government employees | Candidates working in Central or State Government, autonomous bodies or PSUs must produce a No Objection Certificate from their parent organization at the time of the interview |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / OBC / EWS | As per Government of India norms, as applicable to C-DAC |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | As per Government of India instructions, including all other age relaxations; disability of 40% or more is required to claim the benefit |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per rules |
| Government employees | 5 years, including all other age relaxations |
| Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands who have not remarried | Up to 5 years, including all other age relaxations, on production of the prescribed documentary evidence |
| Reference date | All age relaxation is calculated against the last date of registration, 22.09.2026 |
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
The upper age limit here is 30 years for Project Associate, 45 for Project Engineer, 40 for Senior Project Engineer and 56 for Project Manager, all counted as on 22.09.2026. Enter your date of birth, that cut-off date and your category relaxation to see instantly which of these posts you are still eligible for.
Open the Age CalculatorSelection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Online Registration | Compulsory for every candidate. Registration is done through the official C-DAC Google Form, open from 04.09.2026 at 18:00 hours to 22.09.2026 at 17:00 hours. A candidate may register for only one post; multiple registrations may lead to cancellation of candidature. Candidates who do not register cannot attend the interview. |
| 2. Shortlisting and Confirmation Email | C-DAC screens the registrations against the prescribed qualification, experience and age criteria. Eligible candidates receive a confirmation email in the 4th week of September 2026 carrying the exact interview date and the venue location, which is not published on the website. Only candidates who receive this email are called. |
| 3. Walk-in Interview | Held in the 4th week of September 2026 at Chennai, with walk-in as the mode of interview for all four posts. Reporting time is 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM and only candidates reporting within this window are admitted. Candidates must carry the duly filled application form with a recent passport-size photograph affixed, and applicants for the three experienced posts must also carry 6 sets of the one-page write-up. Candidates attend at their own cost, and mobile phones and similar gadgets are not permitted during the interview. |
| 4. Document Verification | Original certificates with one set of self-attested photocopies are checked at the interview — qualification certificates and mark sheets, age and photo ID proof, experience certificates, caste or non-creamy-layer certificate, EWS income and asset certificate, PwD medical certificate and NOC from the present employer where applicable. Failure to produce any required document makes the candidature liable to cancellation. |
| 5. Pre-Employment Medical Examination | Selected candidates must be in sound health and undergo a pre-employment medical examination as per C-DAC norms before joining. Appointment is on contract for an initial tenure of up to 2 years or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier, extendable based on performance and project requirement. |
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Project Associate (Fresher) | Rs. 34,000 per month consolidated; minimum CTC / annual pay package Rs. 5.06 LPA |
| Project Engineer | Rs. 40,000 per month consolidated; minimum CTC / annual pay package Rs. 5.89 LPA |
| Senior Project Engineer | Rs. 60,000 per month consolidated; minimum CTC / annual pay package Rs. 8.65 LPA |
| Project Manager | Rs. 90,000 per month consolidated; minimum CTC / annual pay package Rs. 12.80 LPA |
| Pay fixation | The salary shown is the starting pay for the minimum experience prescribed. Candidates with higher relevant experience within the notified bracket are offered additional increments as per C-DAC policy; experience beyond the notified maximum is not counted for higher pay. |
| Contract tenure | Initial contract of up to 2 years or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier, with possible extension based on performance and project requirement |
| Internal mobility | Selected candidates may apply for different or higher contract posts against internal notifications issued from time to time, as per C-DAC policy |
| Other allowances | Not specified in notification — the pay is a consolidated monthly amount and the advertisement does not list separate DA, HRA or other allowances |
How to Apply
- Read the full advertisement on the C-DAC website and confirm your qualification, experience and age against the post you want, as on 22.09.2026.
- Register your candidature by filling the official C-DAC Google Form linked in the Important Links section below, between 04.09.2026 (18:00 hours) and 22.09.2026 (17:00 hours). Register for one post only.
- Download the C-DAC application form, fill it completely and affix a recent passport-size photograph on it. Applicants for Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer and Project Manager must also download the one-page write-up format and carry 6 sets of it.
- Wait for the confirmation email in the 4th week of September 2026 — it carries your exact interview date and the venue, which is not published on the website.
- If called, report at the venue between 09:30 AM and 10:30 AM with the filled application form, the write-up (for experienced posts) and all original certificates with one set of self-attested photocopies.
Note: Registration through the Google Form is mandatory — candidates who simply turn up at the venue without registering will not be allowed to attend the interview, and only candidates who receive the confirmation email are called. Candidates attend the interview at their own cost.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Duly filled C-DAC application form | Downloaded from the C-DAC website, completely filled, with a recent passport-size photograph affixed on it |
| One-page write-up | 6 sets, in the prescribed C-DAC format — required only for the experienced posts (Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Project Manager) |
| Photo identity proof | One valid photo ID carrying the date of birth, such as PAN card or Aadhaar card |
| Educational certificates and mark sheets | 10th, 12th and the consolidated mark sheet plus certificate of B.E/B.Tech/MCA/MSc/M.E/M.Tech as applicable — originals with one set of self-attested photocopies |
| Experience certificates | From the first to the last organization, for the entire period claimed in the application, clearly showing the period of employment, salary drawn and post held |
| Caste certificate | For SC/ST candidates, in the format prescribed by the Government of India |
| OBC non-creamy-layer certificate | For OBC candidates, in the Government of India format specifically stating that the candidate does not belong to the creamy layer |
| EWS income and asset certificate | For EWS candidates, in the format at Annexure-I of DoPT OM No. 36039/1/2019-Estt (Res) dated 31 January 2019 |
| Medical / disability certificate | For PwD candidates, in the prescribed DoPT format showing 40% or more disability |
| No Objection Certificate (NOC) | For candidates serving in Central or State Government, autonomous bodies or PSUs, from the parent organization |
| Equivalency / CGPA conversion certificate | Where a degree is claimed as equivalent, or where CGPA or letter grades are awarded, a certificate from the university or institute converting them to percentage |
Important Links
| Official Notification | Read the Official Notification |
| Register Online (Google Form) | Register for the Walk-in Interview |
| Application Form | Download Application Form (PDF) |
| One-page Write-up Format | Download One-page Write-up Format (PDF) |
| Official Website | cdac.in |
| Telegram | Join Telegram Channel |
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Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Turning up at the venue without filling the Google Form first — registration is compulsory and unregistered candidates are not admitted to the interview.
- Registering for more than one post, which the notification says may result in cancellation of candidature altogether.
- Reaching the venue after 10:30 AM — only candidates who report within the 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM window are allowed in.
- Arriving without the filled application form and the affixed passport-size photograph, or without 6 sets of the one-page write-up if you are applying for one of the three experienced posts.
- Counting internships, project work, guest faculty or part-time engagements as experience — C-DAC counts only relevant experience acquired after the qualifying degree.
- Missing the NOC if you currently work in a Central or State Government office, autonomous body or PSU, or the equivalency certificate if your degree awards CGPA instead of percentage.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to register for C-DAC Chennai Recruitment 2026?
Registration closes on 22.09.2026 at 17:00 hours, and it opened on 04.09.2026 at 18:00 hours.
2. How many vacancies are there in this C-DAC Chennai notification?
There are 59 posts in total — 14 Project Associate, 27 Project Engineer, 10 Senior Project Engineer and 8 Project Manager.
3. What qualification is required?
A B.E/B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication or Electrical and Electronics is the core requirement, with a Post Graduate degree in Computer Application accepted for Senior Project Engineer and M.E/M.Tech, MCA, MSc or PhD accepted for Project Manager.
4. What is the age limit for C-DAC Chennai Recruitment 2026?
The upper age limit is 30 years for Project Associate, 45 years for Project Engineer, 40 years for Senior Project Engineer and 56 years for Project Manager, all as on 22.09.2026, with relaxation as per rules.
5. Is there any application fee?
The notification does not mention any application or registration fee, but candidates have to attend the interview at their own cost.
6. How do I apply for this walk-in interview?
Fill the official C-DAC Google Form linked in the Important Links section before 22.09.2026, then attend the interview with the filled application form if you receive the confirmation email.
7. When and where is the interview?
The interview is tentatively in the 4th week of September 2026 at Chennai, and the exact date and venue are sent only to eligible candidates by email — they are not published on the website.
8. Is this a permanent government job?
No — these are contract positions with an initial tenure of up to 2 years or co-terminus with the project, extendable based on performance, and the notification states that selected candidates have no claim to regularization or automatic extension.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
