The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), a Scientific Society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, has launched its JIT (Just-In-Time) October 2026 Cycle recruitment drive (Advt. No. CORP/JIT/03/2026) for 900+ contractual positions across 11 C-DAC centres pan-India: Guwahati (CINE), Thiruvananthapuram, Pune, Noida, Mumbai, Mohali, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Delhi, Chennai and Bengaluru. Online registration is open from 5 October 2026 to 26 October 2026 at careers.cdac.in. There is no application fee.
Important Note: Three things every candidate must know. First, these are purely contractual positions – initially for up to 3 years or project completion, whichever is earlier. They do not lead to regular C-DAC employment. Selected candidates derive no right or claim to a regular post. Second, each post requires a separate application. If you wish to apply to multiple posts across multiple centres, you must submit a separate online application for each one on careers.cdac.in. Third, meeting the minimum qualification and experience does not guarantee a written test or interview call. C-DAC may raise the cut-off if the number of applicants is very high for any post.
C-DAC Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), MeitY, Government of India |
| Recruitment Cycle | JIT October 2026 Cycle (Advt. No. CORP/JIT/03/2026) |
| Total Positions | 900+ (approximate, across all 11 centres) |
| Participating Centres | Guwahati (CINE), Thiruvananthapuram, Pune, Noida, Mumbai, Mohali, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru |
| Position Levels | Project Associate, Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer/Module Lead, Project Manager/Program Manager/Tech Lead, plus HR/Admin/Finance/Purchase/Technician support roles |
| Engagement Type | Purely contractual, up to 3 years or project completion (whichever is earlier) |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Apply Mode | Online only at careers.cdac.in (separate application per post) |
| Application Opens | 5 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 26 October 2026 |
| Written Test/Interview | Communicated by email to shortlisted candidates only |
| Official Website | careers.cdac.in / cdac.in |
C-DAC Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Opens | 5 October 2026 |
| Online Registration Last Date | 26 October 2026 (closing time varies by centre, generally 18:00-23:59 hrs) |
| Age and Experience Cut-off | Last date of application for the respective centre |
| Written Test/Interview | To be communicated by email to shortlisted candidates |
C-DAC Recruitment 2026: Centre-wise Vacancy Summary
| Centre | Advt./Reference No. | Approximate Posts | Primary Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| C-DAC Noida | CORP/JIT/03/2026-ND | ~207 | Noida |
| C-DAC Pune | CORP/JIT/03/2026-PN | ~142 | Pune (some posts: Delhi, Bengaluru, Raipur, Bhubaneswar) |
| C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram | CORP/JIT/03/2026-TVM | ~118 | Thiruvananthapuram (some posts: Delhi, Jabalpur, Bhopal, Indore) |
| C-DAC CINE Guwahati | CORP/JIT/03/2026-CINE | ~88 | Guwahati (one post: Srinagar) |
| C-DAC Chennai | CORP/JIT/03/2026-CH | ~88 | Chennai (some posts: Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru) |
| C-DAC Bengaluru | C-DAC/BLR/03/2026 | ~58 | Bengaluru |
| C-DAC Mohali | CORP/JIT/03/2026-ML | ~55 | Mohali |
| C-DAC Hyderabad | CORP/JIT/03/2026-HY | ~46 | Hyderabad (some posts: Delhi) |
| C-DAC Mumbai | C-DAC/MB/09/2026/4176 | ~20 | Mumbai |
| C-DAC Kolkata | C-DAC/KL/09/2026/5483 | ~19 | Kolkata |
| C-DAC Delhi | CORP/JIT/03/2026-DL | 1 | Delhi |
| Total (Approx.) | ~900+ | Pan-India |
Note: Vacancy numbers are approximate and tallied from each centre’s published listings. C-DAC reserves the right to increase, decrease or withdraw any notified post without prior notice.
C-DAC Recruitment 2026: Domain Areas
Across 11 centres, hiring spans a wide range of technical and non-technical domains:
- Full Stack, Web and Mobile Application Development
- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Science
- VLSI, Embedded Systems and Hardware Design (including FPGA and PCB Design)
- Cyber Security and Cyber Forensics (including VAPT)
- Quantum Computing (Algorithms, Optics and Photonics, Cryogenics)
- Health Informatics
- e-Governance and Data Centre and Cloud Operations
- Blockchain, DevOps and System Architecture
- Education and Training, Heritage and Language Computing
- Support Functions: HR and Admin, Finance, Purchase, Technician
C-DAC Recruitment 2026: Pay and Grade Structure (Illustrative)
The exact pay and age limits are specified against each individual post in the respective centre’s listing. The table below (based on the Bengaluru notification) illustrates the typical grade structure:
| Grade | Upper Age Limit | Typical Experience | Indicative CTC Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Associate | 30 years (Fresher) / 45 years (Experienced) | 0+ years | Rs. 3.6 to 5.04 LPA |
| Project Engineer | 30 years (Fresher) / 45 years (Experienced) | 0 to 4 years | Rs. 4.49 to 7.11 LPA |
| Senior Project Engineer/Module Lead | 40 years | 4 to 7 years | Rs. 8.49 to 14 LPA |
| Project Manager/Program Manager | 56 years | 9 to 15 years | Rs. 12.63 to 22.9 LPA |
Candidates with experience higher than the minimum will receive additional increments per C-DAC policy. Pay varies by centre, domain and specific post — always check the individual post listing on careers.cdac.in for the exact figure.
C-DAC Recruitment 2026: Eligibility
Educational Qualification
- Qualification must be from an AICTE/UGC-approved college or recognised university.
- If the university follows CGPA/DGPA/OGPA or letter grades, the candidate must submit proof of the percentage equivalent and awarded class along with the degree certificate.
- Candidates in their final semester who will complete the course before appointment may also apply. Joining is conditional on passing with the required minimum score.
Experience
- Candidates should apply only if they have the relevant post-qualification experience specified for the post.
- Teaching, research work, non-profit, internship and academic project placements do NOT count as experience unless specifically stated in the post listing.
- Experience certificates must clearly show period of employment, salary drawn and post held.
- C-DAC internal candidates must have completed at least 2 years of service in C-DAC as on the notification date to apply.
Age Relaxation
SC/ST/OBC, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen get age relaxation as per Government of India norms. Government employees on a pay scale get an additional 5-year relaxation. Age cut-off date is the last date of application for the respective centre.
C-DAC Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
- Initial screening based on academic records and other declared parameters.
- C-DAC may raise minimum eligibility cut-offs if the number of applicants is high.
- Shortlisted candidates are evaluated on academics, experience, written test marks (if held) and interview performance.
- Each C-DAC centre runs its own independent selection.
- Only shortlisted candidates are contacted — by email only. No TA/DA is paid for attending written test or interview.
How to Apply for C-DAC Recruitment 2026
- Visit careers.cdac.in and go to the JIT October 2026 Cycle listings.
- Select the centre you wish to apply to. Read the General Terms and Conditions and confirm your eligibility for the specific post.
- Click Apply against the position. Log in using your registered mobile number and OTP.
- Fill in the application form. Returning applicants will see a prefilled editable form.
- Upload a scanned photograph (JPG, max 400 KB) and your resume (PDF, max 500 KB).
- Review all details and click Submit.
- Note the unique application number. Print the application form for your records.
- For multiple posts, submit a separate application for each one.
Important Conditions
- No application fee for any post.
- All posts are contractual. No right or claim to regular C-DAC employment.
- A selected candidate may be deputed or transferred to any C-DAC project location across India.
- Interview call letters and all communication are sent by email only to the address in the application. No hard copies.
- Internal C-DAC candidates finally selected must resign from current C-DAC service and join afresh.
- Government/PSU/Autonomous Body employees must route a signed printout through proper channel or carry an NOC to the interview.
- C-DAC has not authorised any agent or agency for recruitment. All queries go to the respective centre’s HR/Recruitment Team.
- Canvassing in any form leads to disqualification.
C-DAC Recruitment 2026: Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| C-DAC Careers Portal (Apply Here) | Click Here |
| Noida Listing | Click Here |
| Pune Listing | Click Here |
| Thiruvananthapuram Listing | Click Here |
| Guwahati CINE Listing | Click Here |
| Chennai Listing | Click Here |
| Bengaluru Listing | Click Here |
| Mohali Listing | Click Here |
| Hyderabad Listing | Click Here |
| Mumbai Listing | Click Here |
| Kolkata Listing | Click Here |
| Delhi Listing | Click Here |
C-DAC Recruitment 2026: FAQs
Q1. How many positions are available in C-DAC JIT October 2026 Cycle?
Approximately 900+ contractual positions across 11 C-DAC centres. Noida (~207) and Pune (~142) have the largest numbers.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
26 October 2026. Closing time varies slightly by centre (generally 18:00 to 23:59 hrs). Check the individual centre listing on careers.cdac.in.
Q3. Is there an application fee?
No. C-DAC does not charge any fee for this recruitment.
Q4. Can I apply to multiple centres or posts?
Yes, but a separate online application must be submitted for each post you wish to apply to. No single application covers multiple posts.
Q5. Is this a permanent government job?
No. All positions are contractual, initially for up to 3 years or project completion, whichever is earlier. No right or claim to a regular C-DAC appointment.
Q6. What is the pay range?
Approximately Rs. 3.6 to 5 LPA for Project Associate level up to Rs. 12.6 to 22.9 LPA for Project Manager level. Exact CTC varies by centre, domain and post — check individual listings.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the C-DAC JIT October 2026 Cycle recruitment listings (Advt. No. CORP/JIT/03/2026 and centre-specific references) published on careers.cdac.in on 5 October 2026. Vacancy numbers are approximate and may change. Candidates must verify exact vacancy details, eligibility and pay from the respective centre’s individual listing on careers.cdac.in before applying. JobShouter is not associated with C-DAC or MeitY. This article is for informational purposes only.
