CDAC Chennai Recruitment 2026 59 Project Engineer Posts | Apply Now!

CDAC Chennai Recruitment 2026: The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) has officially announced a massive 2026 recruitment Notification to fill 59 Project Associate (Fresher), Project Engineer (Experienced), Senior Project Engineer (Experienced), Project Manager (Experienced) vacancies. The applicants satisfying the requisite qualification may apply through ONLINE MODE only, Apply Online on the official Web-site of this Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) i.e. https://www.cdac.in/. The online application portal will be opened on 04.09.2026 for filling online applications and the date for closing the online application interface is 22.09.2026.

Eligible candidates with qualifications B.E/ B.Tech, M.E / M.Tech,  MCA, M.Sc, PhD can apply online. Candidates should note that the primary Job locations for these posts are Chennai. Registered Applicants will receive a link to download their exam hall tickets via email approximately 4 to 8 days prior to the examination date.

CDAC Chennai Recruitment 2026 Advertisement Download Link 

CDAC Chennai Recruitment 2026 Online Application Form Link 

CDAC Chennai Current Notification 2026 [Key Highlights]

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Current CDAC Chennai Job Openings:

1. Project Associate (Fresher) – 14 Posts
2. Project Engineer (Experienced) – 27 Posts
3. Senior Project Engineer (Experienced) – 10 Posts
4. Project Manager (Experienced) – 08 Posts

CDAC Chennai Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualification:

• Project Associate (Fresher) – 
  • Qualification: B.E/ B. Tech Specialization: CS/ IT/ Electronics & Communication/ Electrical & Electronics
  • Experience: Nil
• Project Engineer (Experienced) – 
  • Qualification: B.E/ B. Tech with 60% or equivalent CGPA Specialization: CS/ IT/ Electronics & Communication/ Electrical & Electronics
  • Experience: Min 1 Year
• Senior Project Engineer (Experienced) – 
  • Qualification: B.E/ B. Tech with 60% or equivalent CGPA Specialization: CS/IT/ Electronics & Communication/ Electrical & Electronics OR Post Graduate degree in Computer Application with 60% or equivalent CGPA
  • Experience: Min 4 years
• Project Manager (Experienced) – 
  • Qualification: B.E/ B. Tech / M.E / M.Tech / MCA / Msc / PhD with 60% or equivalent CGPA Specialization : CS/ IT/ Electronics & Communication/ Electrical & Electronics OR Post Graduate degree in Computer Application with OR Ph.D in relevant discipline 60% or equivalent CGPA
  • Experience: Min 9 years

Age Limit: (As on 22.09.2026)

1. Project Associate (Fresher) – 30 Years
2. Project Engineer (Experienced) – 45 Years
3. Senior Project Engineer (Experienced) – 40 Years
4. Project Manager (Experienced) – 56 Years

Relaxation of Upper age limit: 

• +5 Years for ST/SC  
• +3 Years for OBC (NCL)  
• Persons with Disabilities candidate:
  • +10 Years for UR  
  • +13 Years for OBC (NCL)  
  • +15 Years for ST/SC
• For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy

Pay Scale:

1. Project Associate (Fresher) – Rs. 34,000/- per month
2. Project Engineer (Experienced) – Rs. 40,000/- per month
3. Senior Project Engineer (Experienced) – Rs. 60,000/- per month
4. Project Manager (Experienced) – 

Method of Selection:

• Short Listing 
• Walk-in/ Online interview 

How to Submit an Application:

Eligible candidates shall apply online between 04.09.2026 and 22.09.2026 (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) website https://www.cdac.in/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification. 

Crucial Dates:

• Opening Date of online application portal: 04.09.2026 
• Closing Date of online application portal: 22.09.2026 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): 

• Is CDAC Chennai positions a permanent job?
  • No, its a Contract Basis Job. 
• What is the last date to apply for Project Engineer recruitment 2026? 
  • The last date to submit your online application for the CDAC Chennai positions is 22.09.2026. The online application portal opened on 04.09.2026. 
• Where will the selected candidates be posted? 
  • The official place of posting for all the 59 positions will be Chennai. 
• What is the selection process for CDAC Chennai positions? 
  • The method of selection depends on the specific job profile but generally includes the following stages: Short Listing, Walk-in/ Online interview 
• What is the crucial date for reckoning age for this Project Engineer?
  • The crucial date for reckoning age is 22.09.2026.