C-DAC Chennai Recruitment 2026 – C-DAC, Chennai, has released the official notification for Advt. One advertisement was published in The Times of India dated October 4, 2022, for the posts of Project Associate, Project Engineer/PS&O Executive, Project Manager/Program Delivery Manager/Knowledge Partner (67 posts), Project Technician, and Senior Project Engineer/Module Lead/Project Leader (C-DAC/CH/05/2026/8010). Eligible and interested candidates can apply online from June 1, 2026, to June 20, 2026, until 11.59 p.m. by clicking on the official C-DAC careers page. The posts are mainly for Chennai and other project locations in India.
C-DAC Chennai Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars |
Details |
| Organization Name |
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Chennai |
| Job category |
Central Govt Jobs |
| Post Name |
Project Associate, Project Engineer / PS&O Executive, Project Manager / Program Manager / Program Delivery Manager / Knowledge Partner, Project Technician, Senior Project Engineer / Module Lead / Project Leader |
| Total Vacancies |
67 |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Job Location |
Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kochi, Goa, Lakshadweep, Port Blair, Vizag, Bhopal, Karwar, Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, Patna, Silchar, Gujarat and anywhere in India |
| Salary |
Rs. 3.2 LPA to Rs. 22.9 LPA CTC, depending on post |
| Official Website |
C-DAC official website / C-DAC Careers Portal |
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Notification Release Date |
31 May 2026 / 01 June 2026 portal cycle |
| Apply Start Date |
01 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply |
20 June 2026 at 11:59 PM |
| Exam Date |
Written/Skill Test/Interview date will be communicated later |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General / UR |
Nil |
| OBC / EWS |
Nil |
| SC / ST |
Nil |
| Others |
Nil for all categories |
C-DAC recruitment sources state that no application fee is charged for General, EWS, OBC, SC, ST and PwBD candidates.
Age Limit
| Criteria |
Details |
| Minimum Age |
Not specifically mentioned |
| Maximum Age |
30 to 56 years, depending on post |
Age Relaxation
| Category |
Relaxation |
| SC / ST |
5 years |
| OBC |
3 years |
| PwBD |
10 years for UR, 13 years for OBC, 15 years for SC/ST |
| Others |
Ex-Servicemen as per Government policy |
Educational Qualification
- Project Associate (Fresher): BE/B.Tech or equivalent degree, ME/M.Tech or equivalent degree, or Post Graduate Degree in Science/Computer Application/relevant domain.
- Project Engineer / PS&O Executive: BE/B.Tech with 60% or equivalent CGPA, ME/M.Tech, PG in Science/Computer Application/relevant domain with 60%, or Ph.D. in relevant discipline.
- Project Manager / Knowledge Partner / Program Delivery Manager: Relevant BE/B.Tech, ME/M.Tech, PG or Ph.D. qualification with minimum 9 years post-qualification experience.
- Project Technician: ITI in relevant trade, Diploma in Engineering, or Graduate in CS/IT/Electronics/Computer Application/relevant domain.
- Senior Project Engineer / Module Lead / Project Leader: BE/B.Tech with 60%, ME/M.Tech, relevant PG degree with 60%, or Ph.D. with minimum 4 years experience.
- Experience: Required for all posts except Project Associate Fresher.
- Nationality: Indian citizen / as per Government of India norms.
The Chennai post-wise eligibility and experience details are listed in the recruitment summary.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
No. of Posts |
| Project Associate (Fresher) |
15 |
| Project Engineer / PS&O Executive (Experienced) |
20 |
| Project Manager / Knowledge Partner / Program Delivery Manager |
05 |
| Project Technician |
15 |
| Senior Project Engineer / Module Lead / Project Leader |
12 |
| Total |
67 |
Selection Process
- Shortlisting
- Written Test / Skill Test, if applicable
- Interview
C-DAC selection details mention screening/shortlisting, written or skill test where applicable, and interview for shortlisted candidates.
Salary Details
| Pay Scale |
Details |
| Project Associate |
Minimum CTC Rs. 3.6 LPA |
| Project Engineer / PS&O Executive |
Minimum CTC Rs. 4.49 LPA |
| Project Manager / Program Manager / Program Delivery Manager / Knowledge Partner |
CTC Rs. 12.63 LPA to Rs. 22.9 LPA |
| Project Technician |
Minimum CTC Rs. 3.2 LPA |
| Senior Project Engineer / Module Lead / Project Leader |
CTC Rs. 8.49 LPA to Rs. 14 LPA |
How to Apply C-DAC Chennai Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official C-DAC Careers Portal.
- Go to the recruitment/current openings section.
- Click on C-DAC Chennai Advt. No. C-DAC/CH/05/2026/8010.
- Register or login using mobile number/OTP.
- Fill the online application form.
- Upload required documents such as photograph and resume.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable; for this recruitment, fee is Nil.
- Submit the form.
- Download or print the application copy for future reference.
Required Documents
- Passport size photograph
- Signature, if required in the portal
- Resume/CV in PDF format
- Educational certificates
- Experience certificates, if applicable
- Identity proof
- Category certificate, if applicable
- PwBD/Ex-Servicemen certificate, if applicable
- Other relevant documents
Important Links
FAQs
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies?
Answer: The total number of vacancies is 67 posts.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
Answer: The last date to apply online is 20 June 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Q3. What is the required qualification?
Answer: Candidates need ITI, Diploma, BE/B.Tech, ME/M.Tech, relevant PG degree, or Ph.D., depending on the post.
