Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC, Chennai) has released an official recruitment notification for Walk-in Interviews for 59 Project-based Positions on a contract basis. The available vacancies include Project Associate (Fresher), Project Engineer (Experienced), Senior Project Engineer (Experienced), and Project Manager (Experienced). Interested and eligible candidates must register online via Google Form on or before 22 September 2026 (5:00 PM) and attend the Walk-in Interview tentatively scheduled in the 4th week of September 2026.
Important Dates
| Online Registration Start | 04 September 2026 (06:00 PM) |
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| Last Date for Online Registration | 22 September 2026 (05:00 PM) |
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| Confirmation Email to Eligible Candidates | 4th Week of September 2026 |
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| Walk-in Interview Date | 4th Week of September 2026 (Exact date notified via email) |
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| Reporting Time on Interview Day | 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
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Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹0/- (No Fee) |
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| SC / ST / PwD / Female | ₹0/- (No Fee) |
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| No application fee is required to register or attend the walk-in interview. |
Age Limit Details
| Project Associate (Fresher) | Max 30 Years |
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| Project Engineer (Experienced) | Max 45 Years |
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| Senior Project Engineer | Max 40 Years |
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| Project Manager | Max 56 Years |
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| Age Relaxation Applicable as per Government of India / C-DAC Rules for SC / ST / OBC / PwD categories. |
Tenure & Job Location
| Tenure | Purely on Contract basis for up to 02 Years (extendable based on performance and project requirement). |
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| Job Location | Chennai / Delhi (Transferable) |
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| Total Vacancies | 59 Posts |
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C-DAC Chennai Recruitment 2026: Post-Wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Post Code | Category Wise Distribution | Total Posts |
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| Project Associate (Fresher) | CDACC/PA/CHN/01 | UR: 08 | SC: 01 | ST: 01 | OBC: 03 | EWS: 01 | 14 |
| Project Engineer (Experienced) | CDACC/PE/CHN/02 | UR: 14 | SC: 03 | ST: 01 | OBC: 07 | EWS: 02 | 27 |
| Senior Project Engineer | CDACC/SPE/CHN/03 | UR: 06 | SC: 01 | OBC: 02 | EWS: 01 | 10 |
| Project Manager (Experienced) | CDACC/PM/CHN/04 | UR: 05 | SC: 01 | OBC: 02 | 08 |
| Total Number of Vacancies | 59 Posts |
C-DAC Chennai Recruitment 2026: Post-Wise Educational Qualification & Experience
| Post Name | Required Educational Qualification | Experience Required | Desirable Technical Skills |
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| Project Associate (Fresher) | B.E / B.Tech in Computer Science (CS) / Information Technology (IT) / Electronics & Communication (ECE) / Electrical & Electronics (EEE). | Nil (Fresher) | Java (J2SE, J2EE),.NET, CSS, HTML, jQuery, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Angular / Node.js / ReactJS, RESTful Web Services, Micro-Services, RDBMS, and good communication skills. |
| Project Engineer (Experienced) | B.E / B.Tech with minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in CS / IT / ECE / EEE. | Minimum 1 Year post-qualification experience | Backend/Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate, Maven, Git, Microservices), Frontend/Web (Node.js, React, GIS), Databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra), AI/ML (TensorFlow, Keras, CUDA), Networking (BGP/VLAN/VPN/IPv6), or Hardware Security & Cryptography. |
| Senior Project Engineer (Experienced) | B.E / B.Tech with 60% marks in CS / IT / ECE / EEE OR Master’s Degree in Computer Application (MCA) with minimum 60% marks. | Minimum 4 Years post-qualification experience | Backend, Frontend, Networking, Cloud, or Hardware Security & Cryptography (PQC testing, validation and certification, team leadership). |
| Project Manager (Experienced) | B.E / B.Tech / M.E / M.Tech / MCA / M.Sc / Ph.D. with minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in relevant discipline. | Minimum 9 Years post-qualification experience | Cyber Security (ICS/SCADA/OT systems, NIST/ISO27001/IEC62443, SIEM/EDR, CEH/CISA/CISSP preferred), Project Management (JIRA/Asana/MS Project), PQC hardware evaluation infrastructure. |
C-DAC Chennai Recruitment 2026: Monthly Consolidated Salary & Annual CTC
| Post Name | Monthly Consolidated Salary | Minimum CTC / Annual Pay Package |
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| Project Associate (Fresher) | ₹34,000/- per month | ₹5.06 LPA |
| Project Engineer (Experienced) | ₹40,000/- per month | ₹5.89 LPA |
| Senior Project Engineer (Experienced) | ₹60,000/- per month | ₹8.65 LPA |
| Project Manager (Experienced) | ₹90,000/- per month | ₹12.80 LPA |
How to Apply & Attend C-DAC Chennai Walk-in Interview 2026
- Step 1 (Mandatory Online Registration): Candidates must register online by filling out the official Google Form link on or before 22 September 2026 (05:00 PM).
- Step 2 (Download Forms): Download and fill the official Application Form and the One-Page Write-up (required only for experienced positions). Affix a recent passport-sized photograph.
- Step 3 (Email Confirmation): Eligible shortlisted candidates will receive confirmation and venue details via email in the 4th week of September 2026.
- Step 4 (Documents to Carry on Interview Day): Candidates must carry the original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies: Duly filled Application Form with affixed photograph. 6 sets of One-Page Write-up (for experienced posts only). Valid Photo ID proof containing Date of Birth (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Passport / Driving Licence). Educational Marksheets and Certificates (10th, 12th, Graduation, Post-Graduation / Engineering degree). Relevant Experience Certificates for the period claimed in the application. Caste / Category Certificate (SC / ST / OBC Non-Creamy Layer / EWS / PwD Certificate, if applicable). No Objection Certificate (NOC) for candidates working in Central/State Government/Autonomous Bodies/PSUs.
- Step 5 (Reporting Time): Report at the designated venue strictly between 09:30 AM and 10:30 AM on the scheduled interview date. Only registered candidates reporting during this window will be allowed to attend.
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