
CDAC CINE Guwahati Recruitment 2026: The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) is a Scientific Society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. Its North East centre (CINE) is hiring on consolidated pay for Project Associate, Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Project Manager and other posts. Most posts are based in Guwahati.
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CDAC CINE Guwahati Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Associate | 12 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Project Engineer | 47 | 21 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Senior Project Engineer | 19 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Project Officer | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project Support Staff | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project Technician | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project Manager | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 88 | 48 | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 |
Payment scale
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should read the eligibility details given against each post in the official advertisement before applying to CDAC CINE Guwahati Recruitment 2026.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have qualified from an AICTE/ UGC-approved college/ institute or a recognised university.
- Where a university follows CGPA/ DGPA/ OGPA or letter grades, candidates must submit proof of percentage issued by the institution, along with the awarded class and the degree certificate.
Experience
- Only candidates with the relevant post-qualification experience sought for the CDAC CINE Guwahati Recruitment 2026 need to apply.
- Teaching, academic or research work, experience in non-profit organisations, and internships or project placements that are part of the curriculum will not be counted as experience unless specified.
- Experience must be supported by certificates from the previous and present employers showing the period of employment, salary drawn and post held.
- The pay bracket for each post is the starting pay for the minimum experience required. Candidates with higher experience may be offered additional increments as per C-DAC policy.
- C-DAC internal candidates must have completed at least 2 years of service in C-DAC as on the date of notification.
Age Limit
- The upper age limit of CDAC CINE Guwahati Recruitment 2026 is specified against each post in the official advertisement.
- The cut-off date for age and experience is the last date for submission of applications.
- Government employees on a pay scale are eligible for a relaxation of 5 years, in addition to other applicable relaxations.
- Candidates from reserved categories (SC/ ST/ OBC), physically challenged candidates and ex-servicemen are entitled to age relaxation as per Government of India norms. Check the official notification for the complete breakdown.
- SSLC/ SSC/ ISC mark sheet or certificate, or any other valid document, will be accepted as proof of date of birth.
Terms of Engagement
- The posts are purely on a contract basis on consolidated emoluments, initially for up to 3 years or completion of the project, whichever is earlier.
- The contract may be extended based on the employee’s performance, requirements and project duration.
- Selected candidates will have no right or claim to a regular post in C-DAC.
- Selected candidates may be deputed or transferred from one project to another, at any project location across India, as per organisational requirements.
- Finally selected internal candidates will have to resign from their current service and join as fresh employees.
Selection Process
- There will be an initial screening based on the academic records and other parameters declared in the online application. Only screened-in candidates will be considered further.
- Selection will be based on academic credentials, experience profile, written test marks (if any), interview performance and any other parameters adopted by the management.
- Meeting the minimum qualification and experience does not entitle a candidate to be called for the written test, skill test or interview. C-DAC may limit the number of candidates called.
- The management may raise the minimum eligibility criteria or cut-off limits if the number of applicants is high.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the respective C-DAC centre.
- The date of the written test/ interview of CDAC CINE Guwahati Recruitment 2026 will be communicated by email only.
Documents Required
- Passport-size photograph in .jpg format (not more than 400 KB)
- Resume in PDF format (not more than 500 KB)
- Educational qualification certificates, with proof of percentage where CGPA/ grades are awarded
- Experience certificates from previous and present employers
- SSLC/ SSC/ ISC mark sheet or certificate, or another valid proof of date of birth
- Caste certificate, for candidates seeking age relaxation
- EWS certificate in the format prescribed by DoPT
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate in the prescribed format
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer, for candidates working in Government/ PSUs/ autonomous bodies who do not apply through proper channel
How to Apply for CDAC CINE Guwahati Recruitment 2026
- Visit the application portal by clicking on the link given below in the “Important Links” section.
- Read the General Terms and Conditions and the eligibility details carefully before starting the application.
- Click on the “Apply” button against the position you wish to apply for.
- Log in with your mobile number and enter the OTP received on it.
- Fill in the application form. Candidates who applied in a previous advertisement will get a prefilled, editable form.
- Check the details, add the additional information required, upload the photograph and resume, and click on “Submit”.
- Note down the unique application number generated by the system and take a print of the form for your records.
- Submit a separate application for each post if you are applying for more than one.
- Candidates working in Government/ PSUs/ autonomous bodies should also send the signed printout through proper channel to the HRD of C-DAC CINE.
No hard copy of the application should be sent to C-DAC. Incomplete or defective online forms will be rejected.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | Nil |
Key Dates
| Events | Important dates |
|---|---|
| Commencement of online registration (CDAC CINE Guwahati Recruitment 2026) | 5th October 2026 |
| Last date for online registration | 26th October 2026 |
| Written test/ Interview date | To be communicated by email only |
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for CDAC CINE Guwahati Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online registration is 26th October 2026. The application process began on 5th October 2026.
How many vacancies are there in CDAC CINE Guwahati Recruitment 2026?
A total of 88 posts have been notified. These include 12 Project Associate, 47 Project Engineer, 19 Senior Project Engineer, 3 Project Manager, 3 Project Officer, 2 Project Support Staff and 2 Project Technician posts.
Is there any application fee for CDAC CINE Guwahati Recruitment 2026?
No. C-DAC does not charge any application fee for this advertisement.
Are the CDAC CINE posts permanent?
No. The posts are purely on contract on consolidated pay, initially for up to 3 years or completion of the project, whichever is earlier. The contract may be extended based on performance, requirements and project duration.
Can a candidate apply for more than one post?
Yes. Candidates applying for multiple posts must submit a separate application for each post.
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