The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Chennai has issued a recruitment notification for 59 contractual Project Staff vacancies. Eligible engineering and technology professionals can register online up to 22 September 2026, 5:00 PM, after which shortlisted candidates will be invited for a walk-in interview.
C-DAC Chennai released the notification under Advertisement No. C-DAC/CHN/02/RCT/2026, dated 4 September 2026. The vacancies include Project Associate, Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, and Project Manager positions. These are project-based contractual roles, initially for up to two years or until the project concludes, with possible extension depending on performance and project requirements.
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Chennai |
| Advertisement No. | C-DAC/CHN/02/RCT/2026 |
| Notification date | 4 September 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 59 |
| Posts | Project Associate, Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Project Manager |
| Job nature | Contractual/project-based |
| Application method | Online registration through Google Form |
| Registration start | 4 September 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Last date | 22 September 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Selection process | Registration followed by walk-in interview |
| Interview schedule | Tentatively in the fourth week of September 2026 |
| Job location | Chennai; Project Manager posts may be transferable to Delhi or other locations in India |
| Official website | C-DAC Current Job Opportunities |
| Notification PDF | C-DAC Recruitment 2026 Notification |
| Apply Online | https://forms.gle/TSX7P5BMPy6abJCK6 |
The official C-DAC careers page lists the Chennai project-staff recruitment under the stated advertisement number and confirms that the selection will be through a walk-in interview.
C-DAC Chennai Vacancy Details
The recruitment is being conducted for the following four categories of project positions:
| Post | Post code | Vacancies | Nature of candidate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Associate | CDACC/PA/CHN/01 | 14 | Freshers |
| Project Engineer | CDACC/PE/CHN/02 | 27 | Experienced candidates |
| Senior Project Engineer | CDACC/SPE/CHN/03 | 10 | Experienced candidates |
| Project Manager | CDACC/PM/CHN/04 | 8 | Experienced candidates |
| Total | — | 59 | — |
For Project Associate posts, the category-wise distribution is UR-8, SC-1, ST-1, OBC-3 and EWS-1. The Project Engineer vacancies include UR-14, SC-3, ST-1, OBC-7 and EWS-2. Senior Project Engineer has UR-6, SC-1, OBC-2 and EWS-1 positions, while Project Manager has UR-5, SC-1 and OBC-2 vacancies.
An applicant should register for only one post. Multiple registrations for different posts may lead to cancellation of candidature, so candidates should carefully assess their qualification, work experience and preferred role before submitting the form.
Eligibility and Salary
The Project Associate role is suitable for eligible fresh B.E./B.Tech graduates in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication, or Electrical and Electronics disciplines. No prior post-qualification experience is required for this post. The upper age limit is 30 years, subject to applicable relaxations.
Project Engineer applicants should hold B.E./B.Tech qualifications with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA in relevant disciplines and have a minimum of one year of relevant post-qualification experience. The upper age limit for Project Engineer is 45 years. The exact qualification and experience conditions for Senior Project Engineer and Project Manager should be checked in the detailed advertisement/application instructions before registration.
| Post | Monthly consolidated remuneration | Indicative minimum annual CTC |
|---|---|---|
| Project Associate | ₹34,000 | ₹5.06 lakh |
| Project Engineer | ₹40,000 | ₹5.89 lakh |
| Senior Project Engineer | ₹60,000 | ₹8.65 lakh |
| Project Manager | ₹90,000 | ₹12.80 lakh |
Candidates with skills in Java, .NET, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, Angular, Node.js, React, REST/SOAP web services, microservices and RDBMS may find the Project Associate profile particularly relevant. Good communication ability is also indicated as desirable.
How to Apply
Candidates do not need to submit a conventional postal application. They must first complete the prescribed online registration process through the Google Form made available with the recruitment notification.
- Visit the official C-DAC job-opportunities page and locate the Chennai Project Staff recruitment advertisement.
- Read the eligibility conditions, post codes, experience requirements and document instructions in full.
- Submit online registration through the official Google Form by 22 September 2026, 5:00 PM.
- Download and complete the prescribed application form.
- Experienced applicants should also prepare the required one-page write-up and carry six copies, where applicable.
- Wait for the confirmation email from C-DAC. Eligible candidates are expected to receive interview communication in the fourth week of September 2026.
- Attend the walk-in interview only on the date, venue and reporting time communicated through email.
Only candidates who register successfully and report within the prescribed time—reported as 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM—will be considered for the interview. The interview venue will be separately communicated to eligible candidates.
Documents to Carry
Candidates called for the interview should keep originals as well as self-attested photocopies of all essential documents ready. This typically includes:
- Completed application form with recent passport-size photograph.
- Online registration/confirmation details.
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets.
- Date-of-birth proof.
- Government-issued photo identity proof.
- Experience certificates for experienced posts.
- Updated resume or CV.
- Category certificate, EWS certificate or PwBD certificate, if applicable.
- One-page write-up in the prescribed quantity for applicable experienced positions.
- Any other certificates specifically requested in the C-DAC recruitment notice.
Applicants should not rely only on third-party job portals. The official C-DAC Current Job Opportunities page should be checked immediately before registration and before attending the interview, as C-DAC may issue updates, instructions or changes through its website.
This recruitment offers a strong opportunity for fresh engineering graduates and experienced technology professionals seeking project-based roles in software development, web technologies, enterprise applications and related domains at C-DAC Chennai.