Kamal Ghorui
CDAC recruitment 2026: The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) has released the official notification for CDAC recruitment 2026. Through this recruitment drive, C-DAC aims to fill 805 vacancies for various technical and administrative project-based posts across its centres in India, according to the official notification released before.The online registration process began on February 1, 2026, and the last date to apply is tomorrow, February 20, 2026. Eligible candidates who have not yet applied are advised to complete the application process before the deadline.
CDAC recruitment 2026: Vacancy overview
Under this recruitment drive, C-DAC is recruiting for 805 project-based positions. The major posts include Project Engineer, Project Technician, other technical and administrative project staff.The vacancies are spread across multiple C-DAC centres in India. Recruitment is being conducted for areas such as Software development, Electronics and electronics design, Artificial intelligence, Cybersecurity, High performance computing, Embedded systems, Project and technical support.Most of the positions are project-based and may be offered on a contractual basis, depending on organisational requirements.
Eligibility criteria and age limit
The eligibility criteria differ depending on the post.
- For Project Engineer posts, candidates should have Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Master of Engineering (ME), Master of Technology (MTech), Master of Computer Applications (MCA) or an equivalent degree in the relevant field.
- For Technician and support staff posts, candidates must have a diploma or other qualifications as mentioned in the official notification.
Candidates must also meet the post-wise age limit. Age relaxation will be applicable for reserved category candidates as per Government rules. Some posts may require relevant work experience.Applicants are advised to carefully check the detailed eligibility conditions before applying.
How to apply for CDAC recruitment 2026
Candidates can apply only through online mode. Offline applications will not be accepted.Steps to apply:
- Visit the official website: cdac.in
- Go to the Careers or Recruitment section
- Click on CDAC recruitment 2026 notification
- Register and fill out the online application form
- Upload the required documents
- Submit the application form
Direct link to apply here.Candidates should ensure that all details entered in the application form are correct before final submission.
Selection process
The selection process may include (according to the official notification):
- Shortlisting based on qualifications and experience
- Written test and/or interview, depending on the post
Final selection will be done based on performance in the selection stages and document verification, according to the official notification.The application window closes tomorrow. Eligible candidates are advised to apply without delay and regularly visit the official C-DAC website for further updates related to the recruitment process.
