C-DAC Chennai Recruitment 2026: 59 Project Staff Vacancies

C-DAC Chennai Recruitment 2026: Project Staff Vacancies Announced

The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Chennai, has released a recruitment notification for various project staff positions. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 59 vacancies. These positions are purely on a contract basis, with the contract duration being up to 2 years or co-terminus with the project, and may be extendable based on performance and project needs.

Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can register online and appear for a walk-in or online interview. The registration period begins on 4th September 2026 and concludes on 22nd September 2026.

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

The interview venue will be communicated through a separate email to eligible candidates.

Vacancy Details

C-DAC Chennai has announced 59 vacancies across four different posts. Candidates are permitted to apply for or appear for only one post. Applying for multiple posts may lead to the cancellation of candidature.

Note: C-DAC reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts or not fill any post notified in this advertisement without prior notice.

Eligibility Criteria

• Upper Age Limit: 30 Years (relaxation as per rules)
• Post-Qualification Relevant Experience: Nil
• Educational Qualification: B.E/B.Tech in Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics & Communication / Electrical & Electronics
• Desirable Skills: Java (J2SE, J2EE), Dot Net, CSS, HTML, jQuery, JavaScript, Bootstrap, AngularJS/Angular2/NodeJS/ReactJS, RESTful Web Services, Micro-Services, RDBMS, basic knowledge of Web services (REST, SOAP), basic JavaScript, and good communication skills in English and Hindi.
• Consolidated Salary: ₹34,000/- per month; Minimum CTC/Annual Pay Package shall be ₹5.06 LPA

• Upper Age Limit: 45 Years (relaxation as per rules)
• Post-Qualification Relevant Experience: Minimum 1 Year
• Educational Qualification: B.E/B.Tech with 60% or equivalent CGPA in Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics & Communication / Electrical & Electronics
• Desirable Skills: Technology tracks depending on the project – Backend/Java Ecosystem (Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, Maven, Git, Microservices), or Frontend/Web Technologies (HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, Node.js, React, jQuery, GIS libraries), or Databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, Cassandra), or AI/Data Science (TensorFlow, Keras, CUDA DNN, Matlab), or Networking (BGP/VLAN/VPN/IPv6, CCNA/CCNP preferred), or Other software/cloud skills, or Hardware Security & Cryptography (post-quantum cryptography, secure coding, C/C++/Python/Java/Rust).
• Consolidated Salary: ₹40,000/- per month (salary offer shall commensurate to qualification & relevant experience as per C-DAC policy); Minimum CTC/Annual Pay Package will be ₹5.89 LPA

• Upper Age Limit: 40 Years (relaxation as per rules)
• Post-Qualification Relevant Experience: Minimum 4 Years
• Educational Qualification: B.E/B.Tech with 60% or equivalent CGPA in Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics & Communication / Electrical & Electronics, OR Master’s degree in Computer Application with 60% or equivalent CGPA
• Desired Skills: Similar technology tracks as Project Engineer – Backend/Java Ecosystem, Frontend/Web Technologies, Networking, Other software/cloud skills, or Hardware Security & Cryptography, depending on the project requirement.
• Work Profile: Managing a small team; designing and developing systems and applications; collaborating with other teams; gathering requirements and evaluating alternatives; determining operational feasibility; identifying and analysing user needs; or leading software-based PQC testing, validation and certification activities.
• Consolidated Salary: ₹60,000/- per month (salary offer shall commensurate to qualification & relevant experience as per C-DAC policy); Minimum CTC/Annual Pay Package will be ₹8.65 LPA

• Upper Age Limit: 56 Years (relaxation as per rules)
• Post-Qualification Relevant Experience: Minimum 9 Years
• Educational Qualification: B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech/MCA/M.Sc/PhD with 60% or equivalent CGPA in Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics & Communication / Electrical & Electronics, OR Post Graduate degree in Computer Application, OR PhD in relevant subject, each with 60% or equivalent CGPA
• Desired Skills: Cyber Security Knowledge (ICS/SCADA/OT systems, NIST/ISO27001/IEC62443, SIEM/EDR/Firewalls, CEH/CompTIA+/CISA/GICSP/OSCP certifications preferred) and Project Management (technical project leadership, JIRA/Asana/MS Project proficiency), along with technology tracks such as Backend/Java Ecosystem, Frontend/Web Technologies, Networking, AI and Data Science, or Hardware Security & Cryptography, depending on the project.
• Work Profile: Project management; leading software-based PQC testing, validation, and certification activities; designing test suites and methodologies for hardware security assessment; establishing and maintaining PQC hardware evaluation infrastructure.
• Consolidated Salary: Not specified in the official notification.

Selection Process

The selection process for all posts will be through a walk-in interview. The interview venue will be communicated via email to eligible candidates.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must register online using the provided Google Form. After registration, eligible candidates will be informed about the interview details via email. The mode of interview for all posts is Walk-in.

Registration Start Date: 04.09.2026, 18:00 hrs

Last Date of Registration: 22.09.2026, 17:00 hrs

Important Instructions

• Candidates are allowed to apply for only one post. Multiple registrations may lead to cancellation.
• C-DAC reserves the right to modify the number of vacancies or cancel the recruitment process.
• Age relaxation will be provided as per government rules.
• The interview venue and exact date will be communicated via email to shortlisted candidates.

FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for C-DAC Chennai Recruitment 2026?
A1: The last date for online registration is 22nd September 2026, 17:00 hrs.

Q2: How many vacancies are available in this recruitment?
A2: There are a total of 59 vacancies announced for Project Associate, Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, and Project Manager posts.

Q3: What is the mode of selection?
A3: Selection will be based on a walk-in/online interview.

Q4: Can I apply for more than one post?
A4: No, candidates are allowed to apply for only one post. Applying for multiple posts may lead to cancellation of candidature.

Q5: What is the nature of the appointment?
A5: The appointment is purely on a contract basis for up to 2 years or co-terminus with the project.

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