Government Technology Recruitment • India
C-DAC Recruitment 2026: JIT October Cycle
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), under MeitY, is recruiting for a large nationwide set of technical and non-technical contractual positions across multiple C-DAC centres in India.
C-DAC Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Organisation | Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) |
|---|---|
| Administrative ministry | Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India |
| Recruitment cycle | Just-In-Time (JIT) October 2026 |
| Advertisement | CORP/JIT/03/2026 and centre-specific references |
| Reported vacancies | Approximately 844 contractual positions across 11 centres |
| Application start | 5 October 2026 |
| Last date | 26 October 2026 |
| Application mode | Online through the C-DAC careers portal |
| Employment type | Purely contractual / project-linked |
| Application fee | Reported as Nil for the JIT October cycle; verify the centre notice before submission |
Centre-Wise Vacancy Distribution
The following figures are the currently reported approximate distribution for the JIT October 2026 recruitment. Individual centre notifications should be treated as authoritative.
| C-DAC Noida | Approx. 207 posts |
|---|---|
| C-DAC Pune | Approx. 142 posts |
| C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram | Approx. 118 posts |
| C-DAC CINE / Guwahati | Approx. 88 posts |
| C-DAC Chennai | Approx. 88 posts |
| C-DAC Bengaluru | Approx. 58 posts |
| C-DAC Mohali | Approx. 55 posts |
| C-DAC Hyderabad | Approx. 46 posts |
| C-DAC Mumbai | Approx. 20 posts |
| C-DAC Kolkata | Approx. 19 posts |
| C-DAC Delhi | Approx. 1 post |
Positions Available
Project Associate
Entry and early-career project roles. Some notifications include fresher and experienced tracks depending on the centre and project.
Project Engineer
Technical project roles for candidates with relevant engineering, computing, electronics or allied qualifications and project-specific skills.
Senior Technical Roles
Senior Project Engineer, Module Lead, Project Lead and similar positions requiring progressively higher relevant experience.
Project Management
Project Manager, Program Manager, Tech Lead and related senior project-delivery roles.
Specialist Roles
Role names and specializations differ by centre, including domain-specific hardware, software, cybersecurity, cloud and R&D requirements.
Support / Non-Technical
Some centres also advertise support and non-technical project positions under the wider contractual recruitment cycle.
Major Technology and Research Domains
C-DAC recruitment spans project requirements rather than a single generic software profile. Current summaries and recent C-DAC recruitment notices point to requirements across areas such as:
- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Science
- High Performance Computing
- Cybersecurity and Cyber Forensics
- Cloud platforms and data-centre operations
- Embedded systems and embedded hardware
- VLSI, FPGA and electronic hardware design
- Quantum computing and related technologies
- Software engineering and full-stack development
- Database systems, DevOps and secure software development
- Health Informatics
- e-Governance and digital public systems
- Networking, systems engineering and infrastructure
Educational Eligibility
Eligibility is post-specific. The JIT cycle includes roles that may accept qualifications such as:
- B.E. / B.Tech in relevant engineering or technology disciplines
- M.E. / M.Tech in relevant specializations
- MCA
- M.Sc. / postgraduate degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics or another relevant scientific domain
- PhD in relevant areas for selected technical or research-intensive roles
- Other qualifications specifically listed against the relevant post code
Experience and Age Limits
Experience and age limits vary substantially by level. Entry-level Project Associate/Project Engineer opportunities may include freshers or candidates with limited experience, whereas senior project and management positions require progressively higher post-qualification experience.
| Entry / early-career roles | Freshers or candidates with limited relevant experience may be eligible for selected posts. |
|---|---|
| Experienced engineering roles | Relevant post-qualification experience is specified against the post code. |
| Senior / managerial roles | Substantial relevant technical and/or project-management experience is normally required. |
| Age limits | Post-specific. Current recruitment summaries indicate limits ranging broadly from around 30 years to the mid-50s depending on level. |
| Relaxations | Reservation and relaxation provisions apply as per the relevant C-DAC / Government of India rules and the centre notification. |
Salary / Consolidated CTC
C-DAC contractual appointments use consolidated remuneration/CTC that varies by post, experience level, centre and project. Published summaries for the current JIT cycle indicate a broad range from entry-level packages to senior technical/managerial packages.
Nature of Appointment
These positions are contractual project appointments. Current JIT recruitment summaries describe engagements as initially up to three years or until project completion, depending on the post and centre. Individual centre advertisements may prescribe a shorter initial tenure.
- Appointment does not automatically create a right to regular C-DAC employment.
- Continuation/extension depends on project requirement, performance and applicable policy.
- Selected candidates may be required to work at the advertised location or another project location according to organisational requirements.
Selection Process
The selection mechanism can vary by centre and position. C-DAC may use one or more of the following stages:
- Initial eligibility and profile screening
- Written test
- Skill / technical assessment
- Technical interview
- Personal interview or project discussion
Meeting the minimum eligibility conditions does not by itself guarantee shortlisting. The organisation can apply higher screening criteria when the number of eligible applicants is large.
Documents to Keep Ready
- Updated resume / CV
- Recent photograph and valid photo identification
- 10th and 12th certificates where requested
- Degree certificates and consolidated mark sheets
- B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc./M.E./M.Tech/PhD documentation as applicable
- Experience certificates covering the periods claimed in the application
- Category / reservation certificates in the prescribed format where applicable
- Any centre-specific technical certifications or supporting documents requested against the post code
How to Apply for C-DAC JIT October 2026
- Open the official C-DAC careers portal.
- Select the relevant C-DAC centre/location.
- Open the JIT October 2026 advertisement and identify the exact post code.
- Read the qualification, experience, age, skill and location requirements carefully.
- Register on the careers portal and complete the online application.
- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
- Review all entries before final submission.
- Submit the application by 26 October 2026.
- Save the submitted application / acknowledgement for future reference.
CareerAidHub Applicant Guidance
Apply by Post Code
Do not use one generic resume for every role. Match the exact post code, technical domain and required experience before submitting.
Prioritize Technical Evidence
Move relevant programming languages, platforms, hardware tools, cybersecurity methods, AI/ML frameworks, cloud skills or project technologies to the first page of the CV.
Quantify Project Work
Show scale, performance, deployment environment, users, data volume, hardware stack or measurable project outcomes instead of listing only responsibilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C-DAC Recruitment 2026 currently open?
Yes. C-DAC’s current-jobs page lists nationwide technical and non-technical contractual recruitment, and the JIT October 2026 cycle is being reported with applications open from 5 October to 26 October 2026.
How many vacancies are available?
Most current recruitment summaries report approximately 844 posts across 11 centres. Because published centre-wise counts are not perfectly consistent, candidates should use the live C-DAC portal and individual centre notification as the controlling source.
Which C-DAC centres are participating?
The current JIT October cycle covers centres including Noida, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram, CINE/Guwahati, Chennai, Bengaluru, Mohali, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kolkata and Delhi.
What is the last date to apply?
The reported closing date for the JIT October 2026 online recruitment cycle is 26 October 2026.
Are these permanent government jobs?
No. The current JIT positions are contractual/project-linked appointments and do not by themselves create a claim to regular C-DAC employment.
Can freshers apply?
Some Project Associate and Project Engineer requirements may permit freshers or candidates with limited experience. Eligibility must be checked against the exact centre and post code.
Is there an application fee?
Current recruitment summaries report no application fee for the JIT October 2026 cycle. Candidates should still verify the relevant centre notification before final submission.
Official Sources and Verification
- C-DAC — Current Job Opportunities
- C-DAC — Official Careers Portal
- C-DAC — Careers
- C-DAC — General Recruitment Terms & Conditions
Verification note: the official C-DAC current-jobs page confirms nationwide contractual recruitment. The JIT October 2026 advertisement number, application window and reported aggregate vacancy figure are additionally cross-checked against multiple current recruitment summaries. Candidates should rely on the live C-DAC portal and individual centre notification for the final post count, post code, eligibility and remuneration.
Last verified: 7 October 2026.
