C DAC Recruitment 2026

Eligibility Criteria :
Applicants must possess qualifications from UGC/AICTE-recognized institutions or equivalent approved universities. Meeting minimum eligibility is mandatory for consideration.

Educational Qualification :
Candidates should have one of the following qualifications depending on the post ;
B.E / B.Tech or equivalent degree (generally 60% marks; 50% for select roles such as Project Associate).
M.E / M.Tech in relevant specialization.
M.Sc / MCA or equivalent postgraduate qualification in a relevant field.
Ph.D. in relevant discipline (where required).
Graduation with at least 50% marks along with relevant work experience (for support/admin positions).

CGPA / Grade Conversion :
Candidates from CGPA/grade-based systems must provide official percentage conversion certificate issued by the university along with academic records.
Final Semester Applicants ;
Candidates in their final semester are eligible to apply.
However, appointment will be confirmed only after successful completion of the course with required marks

Work Experience Requirements :
Relevant post-qualification experience is required for designated posts.
Internships, academic projects, or training are not considered valid experience unless explicitly stated.
Experience must be supported by proper employer-issued certificates mentioning designation, duration, and salary details.
Internal C-DAC Employees.
Must have completed a minimum of 2 years of service in C-DAC as of the notification date.

Nature of Appointment :
All positions are purely contractual in nature.
No assurance of permanent employment is provided.
Initial contract duration is up to 3 years or until project completion.
Candidates may be assigned or transferred anywhere in India based on project requirements.

Age Limit & Relaxation (as on 20 June 2026) :
Project Associate / Entry Engineer: up to 30 years.
Project Engineer (Experienced): up to 45 years.
Senior Engineer / Module Lead: up to 40 years.
Support Staff / HR roles: up to 35 years.
Technician: up to 30 years.
Project Officer: up to 50 years.
Project / Program Manager level: up to 56 years.

Relaxation in Upper Age Limit :
SC/ST candidates: +5 years.
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): +3 years.
PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: as per Government of India norms.
Government employees: additional relaxation of up to 5 years.

Application Fee :
There is no application fee for any category.
All applicants (General / OBC / SC / ST / EWS / PwBD) : Nil (Free Application).

Selection Procedure :
Selection is conducted in three possible stages, depending on post requirements ;
Stage 1 – Application Screening ;
Applications are evaluated based on qualifications, experience, and domain relevance.
Only shortlisted candidates proceed to the next stage.
Stage 2 – Written / Skill Test (if required) ;
Conducted only for selected posts as per centre discretion.
Communication is sent via email only.
No travel allowance is provided.
Stage 3 – Interview ;
Final shortlisted candidates are called for interview.
Selection is based on overall performance and eligibility verification.
All communication is strictly through email.

Competition Overview :
High demand for roles in AI/ML, Cybersecurity, Full Stack Development, and Software Engineering.
Moderate competition for niche research areas like Quantum Computing, VLSI, HPC, and Robotics.
Selection heavily depends on academic performance and domain expertise.
Large applicant pool due to zero application fee policy.

Who Should Not Apply :
Candidates seeking permanent government employment.
Applicants from non-recognized or unapproved institutions.
Candidates without valid CGPA-to-percentage conversion proof.
Applicants relying only on internships or academic projects as experience.
Those unable to provide proper employer-issued experience certificates.
Candidates unwilling to relocate anywhere in India.
Internal candidates with less than 2 years of C-DAC service.
Candidates expecting offline communication or postal updates.

Common Application Errors :
Applying to incorrect C-DAC centre.
Submitting multiple applications for the same post.
Uploading incorrect file formats or exceeding size limits.
Forgetting application number after submission.
Sending physical documents (not accepted).
Misunderstanding interview call as final selection.
Ignoring official website updates.

How to Apply :
Apply only through the official portal: https://careers.cdac.in/
Complete OTP-based registration using valid email and mobile number.
Select the appropriate centre and post.
Fill in details carefully and submit online application.
No offline applications are allowed.

Documents Required :
Upload Online.
Passport-size photograph (.jpg format, max 400 KB).
Resume/CV (.pdf format, max 500 KB).
At Verification Stage ;
Educational certificates (10th onwards).
Experience certificates (if applicable).
Category / EWS / PwBD certificates.
CGPA conversion certificate (if applicable).
Date of birth proof.
NOC from employer (if employed).

Important Guidelines :
All positions are contractual with no guarantee of permanent absorption.
Candidates may be transferred across India as per project needs.
Contract period generally up to 3 years or project completion.
Communication is only through email.
C-DAC reserves right to modify or cancel recruitment anytime.
No TA/DA for interview or test participation.
Canvassing leads to disqualification.
Official updates are available only on www.cdac.in