The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Chennai, has officially announced a major recruitment drive for 2025. This recruitment is one of the largest in recent years from C-DAC, offering a golden opportunity for both freshers and experienced professionals to join India’s premier research and development organization under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.
With a total of 105 vacancies across various technical and managerial roles, this recruitment opens doors for talented individuals to contribute to cutting-edge projects in Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Cyber Security, High Performance Computing, Cloud Technologies, IoT, Embedded Systems, and more. The positions are available at different levels, ranging from entry-level Project Associates to senior managerial roles, spread across multiple locations in India.
In this article, we provide a detailed overview of the recruitment, including important dates, vacancy details, eligibility criteria, salary scale, application process, and other crucial information every candidate needs to know before applying.
Important Dates
Applicants must carefully note the following dates, as the application process is completely online and strictly time-bound:
- Opening Date of Online Applications: October 1, 2025 (00:00 hrs)
- Closing Date of Online Applications: October 20, 2025 (23:59 hrs)
- Interview Date: Will be informed later through email to shortlisted candidates
Total Vacancies
C-DAC has announced a total of 105 vacancies, distributed across five different roles. The vacancies are as follows:
- Project Technician: 50
- Project Engineer / PS&O Executive (Experienced): 25
- Project Associate (Fresher): 15
- Senior Project Engineer / Module Lead / Project Leader: 10
- Project Manager / Program Manager / Program Delivery Manager: 05
Grand Total: 105 Posts
This wide variety of roles makes it a unique opportunity for candidates with diverse educational backgrounds and work experience.
Application Fees
Good news for applicants: No application fee is required for any of the positions. Candidates can apply online free of cost.
Post-Wise Eligibility Criteria
Below is the detailed eligibility, age limit, qualifications, and salary scale for each role.
1. Project Associate (Fresher)
- Number of Vacancies: 15
- Domains: AI, ML, Data Science, HPC, Quantum Computing, Cyber Security, IoT, Cloud Computing, Full Stack Development, Web Technologies, Network Administration, UI/UX Design, Embedded Systems, and more.
- Locations: Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kochi, Goa, Bhopal, Karwar, Port Blair, Lakshadweep, or anywhere in India.
- Age Limit: Up to 30 years
- Educational Qualification:
- BE/B.Tech or equivalent degree, OR
- ME/M.Tech or equivalent degree, OR
- Postgraduate degree in Science/Computer Applications or relevant domain
- Experience: Not required (Freshers can apply)
This is a perfect opportunity for fresh graduates who wish to kickstart their careers in advanced technology domains.
2. Project Engineer / PS&O Executive (Experienced)
- Number of Vacancies: 25
- Domains: AI/ML, Cyber Security, Quantum Computing, VLSI Design, DevOps, Cloud Architecture, and more.
- Locations: Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Bhopal, Karwar, Port Blair, Lakshadweep, or anywhere in India.
- Age Limit: Up to 45 years
- Educational Qualification:
- BE/B.Tech or equivalent degree with 60% marks/CGPA, OR
- ME/M.Tech or equivalent degree, OR
- Postgraduate degree in Science/Computer Applications with 60% marks/CGPA, OR
- PhD in a relevant discipline
- Experience: 1 to 4 years of relevant experience
- Salary: Minimum CTC of ₹4.49 LPA (higher salary offered depending on experience)
This role suits professionals with a solid foundation and some industry experience.
3. Senior Project Engineer / Module Lead / Project Leader
- Number of Vacancies: 10
- Domains: AI, Quantum Technology, Cyber Security, Solution Architecture, IoT, Software Development, etc.
- Location: Chennai
- Age Limit: Up to 40 years
- Educational Qualification: BE/B.Tech, ME/M.Tech, PG in Science/Computer Applications, or PhD in a relevant field
- Experience: Minimum 4 years of post-qualification experience
This role is ideal for mid-level professionals aiming to take up leadership responsibilities.
4. Project Manager / Program Manager / Program Delivery Manager / Knowledge Partner
- Number of Vacancies: 05
- Domains: High-level project/program management across multiple technology domains
- Location: Chennai
- Age Limit: Up to 56 years
- Educational Qualification: Same as Project Engineer/Senior Project Engineer
- Experience: At least 9 years of relevant post-qualification experience
This is a senior leadership role with a strong focus on program delivery and strategic project management.
5. Project Technician
- Number of Vacancies: 50
- Domains: IT Operations, Technical Helpdesk, Network Security, Linux Administration, System Administration, and Server Support.
- Locations: Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mohali, Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram, Patna, Silchar.
- Age Limit: Up to 30 years
- Educational Qualification (any one of the following):
- ITI in a relevant trade, OR
- Diploma in Engineering in a relevant area, OR
- Graduate degree in Computer Science/IT/Electronics/Computer Applications
- Experience Required:
- ITI holders: 3 years
- Diploma holders: 1 year
- B.Sc. graduates: 1 year
This is a great opportunity for diploma holders, ITI candidates, and graduates seeking stable technical roles.
Salary scale
- Project Associate (Fresher): ₹30,000 per month
- Project Engineer / PS&O Executive (Experienced): ₹37,400 per month (minimum, higher based on experience)
- Senior Project Engineer / Module Lead / Project Leader: ₹70,750 – ₹1,16,700 per month
- Project Manager / Program Manager / Program Delivery Manager / Knowledge Partner: ₹1,05,250 – ₹1,90,800 per month
- Project Technician: ₹26,600 per month
General Instructions & Conditions
- Nature of Employment: All positions are on a contract basis for up to 3 years or until project completion. Extension depends on performance and organizational needs.
- Transfer Policy: Selected candidates may be transferred anywhere in India as per project requirements.
- Age Relaxation: Applicable for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/PwD/Ex-servicemen as per Government norms.
- Selection Process: Initial screening of applications followed by written test, skill test, and/or personal interview. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email.
- Document Verification: Original documents must be produced during the interview or at any later stage. False information will result in disqualification.
How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted online only within the given dates.
- No hard copy or offline submission is required.
- Candidates must keep ready:
- Valid email ID and mobile number
- Scanned passport-size photo (JPG, under 400 KB)
- Resume in PDF format (under 500 KB)
- Government/PSU/Autonomous Body employees must submit their applications online and forward through the proper channel or bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of the interview.
