CDAC recruitment 2026: Application for 805 posts ends on February 20; check how to apply

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, a total of 805 vacancies have been announced for various technical and administrative posts across its centres in India.

The online application process started on February 2, 2026, and eligible candidates can apply through the official website, cdac.in. According to the notification, the last date to submit the application form is February 20, 2026.

CDAC rcruitment 2026: Vacancy overview

Under this recruitment exercise, C-DAC aims to fill 805 posts in different project-based roles. The main posts include Project Engineer, Project Technician, and other technical and administrative project staff.

These vacancies are spread across multiple C-DAC centres in India. Recruitment is being done for areas such as software development, electronics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, high performance computing, embedded systems, electronics design, and project support.

Most of the positions are project-based and may be offered on a contractual basis, depending on organisational needs.

Eligibility criteria and age limit

Eligibility conditions vary from post to 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 posts, candidates must have a diploma or other qualifications as specified in the notification.
• Candidates must also meet the age limit mentioned for each post. Age relaxation will be applicable for reserved category candidates as per Government rules. Some posts may also require relevant work experience.

Applicants are advised to carefully read the post-wise eligibility details before applying.

Application process for CDAC recruitment 2026

Candidates can apply only through online mode. No offline applications will be accepted.

Steps to apply:

1. Visit the official website cdac.in
2. Go to the careers or recruitment section
3. Open the CDAC Recruitment 2026 notification
4. Register and fill out the online application form
5. Upload required documents and submit the form
6. Candidates should ensure that all details entered in the application form are correct.

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Selection process

The selection process may include shortlisting based on qualifications and experience. Written test and/or interview, depending on the post is also included.

Final selection will be done based on performance in the selection stages and document verification.
Important: Applicants should keep all necessary documents ready while applying and regularly check the official C-DAC website for updates related to the recruitment process.

The application window closes on February 20, 2026, so eligible candidates are advised to apply without delay.
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