CDAC Thiruvananthapuram Project Engineer, Project Associate and More – 60 Posts Recruitment 2026 – 60 Vacancies | Apply Online
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🏢 Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Thiruvananthapuram (A Scientific Society under MeitY, Govt. of India)
Project Manager (PM), Senior Project Engineer (SPE), Project Engineer – Experienced (PE-Exp), Project Engineer – Fresher (PE-Fresher), Project Associate – Fresher (PA-Fresher)
Recruitment Notification 2026 | Andhra Pradesh
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Thiruvananthapuram (A Scientific Society under MeitY, Govt. of India) has released an official recruitment notification for the post of Project Manager (PM), Senior Project Engineer (SPE), Project Engineer – Experienced (PE-Exp), Project Engineer – Fresher (PE-Fresher), Project Associate – Fresher (PA-Fresher). A total of 60 (across all post codes) vacancies have been announced for this state government recruitment 2026. Candidates who have completed B.Tech/B.E, M.Sc, MCA from a recognized university or institution are eligible to apply. The last date to submit the online application is 26-05-2026. Read below for complete details on eligibility criteria, application fee, selection process, salary, and how to apply for this Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Thiruvananthapuram (A Scientific Society under MeitY, Govt. of India) recruitment.
📋 Recruitment Overview
OrganizationCentre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Thiruvananthapuram (A Scientific Society under MeitY, Govt. of India)
Post NameProject Manager (PM), Senior Project Engineer (SPE), Project Engineer – Experienced (PE-Exp), Project Engineer – Fresher (PE-Fresher), Project Associate – Fresher (PA-Fresher)
Advertisement No.CDACT/RCT/01/2026
Total Vacancies60 (across all post codes)
Salary5 years relaxation (in addition to other applicable relaxations)
Apply Start DateTo Be Announced
Last Date to Apply26-05-2026
Employment TypeRegular / As Per Notification
CategoryState Government
Apply ModeOnline
LocationAndhra Pradesh
👥 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| CDACT/PMR/01 | 01 |
| CDACT/PMR/02 | 01 |
| CDACT/PMR/03 | 01 |
| CDACT/PMD/04 | 03 |
| CDACT/PMP/05 | 01 |
| CDACT/PMB/06 | 01 |
| CDACT/SPR/01 | 01 |
| CDACT/SPR/02 | 01 |
| CDACT/SPR/03 | 01 |
| CDACT/SPR/04 | 01 |
| CDACT/SPD/05 | 04 |
| CDACT/SPT/06 | 13 |
| CDACT/SPT/07 | 01 |
| CDACT/SPB/08 | 01 |
| CDACT/PET/01 | 09 |
| CDACT/PET/02 | 02 |
| CDACT/PET/03 | 02 |
| CDACT/PFT/01 | 03 |
| CDACT/PAR/01 | 10 |
| CDACT/PAT/02 | 03 |
| B.E./B.Tech (60% or equivalent CGPA) in CS/IT/Electronics & Communication/Electrical & Electronics OR Post Graduate Degree in Computer Applications (60% or equivalent CGPA) | Minimum 9 years |
| B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/EC/EEE OR PG Degree in Computer Applications (60%) | Minimum 9 years |
| B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/EC/EEE OR PG Degree in Computer Applications (60%) | Minimum 9 years |
| B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/EC/EEE OR PG Degree in Computer Applications (60%) | Minimum 9 years |
| B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/EC/EEE | Minimum 9 years |
| B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/EC/EEE | Minimum 9 years |
| B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/EC/EEE OR PG Degree in Computer Applications (60%) | Minimum 4 years |
| B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/EC/EEE OR PG Degree in Computer Applications (60%) | Minimum 4 years |
| B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/EC/EEE OR PG Degree in Computer Applications (60%) | Minimum 4 years |
| B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/EC/EEE | Minimum 4 years |
| B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/EC/EEE/Instrumentation & Control OR PG Degree in Computer Applications (60%) | Minimum 4 years |
| B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/EC/EEE/Instrumentation & Control OR PG Degree in Computer Applications (60%) | Minimum 4 years |
| B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/Electronics & Communication | Minimum 4 years |
| B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/EC/EEE OR PG Degree in Computer Applications (60%) | Minimum 4 years |
| B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/EC/EEE | Minimum 1 year |
| B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/EC/EEE | Minimum 1 year |
| B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/EC/EEE | Minimum 1 year |
| Rs. 1,10,000/- | Rs. 15,41,400/- |
| Rs. 1,10,000/- | Rs. 15,41,400/- |
| Rs. 1,10,000/- | Rs. 15,41,400/- |
| Rs. 1,10,000/- | Rs. 15,41,400/- |
| Rs. 1,10,000/- | Rs. 15,41,400/- |
| Rs. 1,10,000/- | Rs. 15,41,400/- |
| Rs. 60,000/- | Rs. 8,51,400/- |
| Rs. 60,000/- | Rs. 8,51,400/- |
| Rs. 60,000/- | Rs. 8,51,400/- |
| Rs. 60,000/- | Rs. 8,51,400/- |
| Rs. 60,000/- | Rs. 8,51,400/- |
| Rs. 60,000/- | Rs. 8,51,400/- |
| Rs. 60,000/- | Rs. 8,51,400/- |
| Rs. 60,000/- | Rs. 8,51,400/- |
| Rs. 37,500/- | Rs. 5,40,900/- |
| Rs. 37,500/- | Rs. 5,40,900/- |
| Rs. 37,500/- | Rs. 5,40,900/- |
| Rs. 37,500/- | Rs. 5,40,900/- |
| Rs. 25,000/- | Rs. 3,68,400/- |
| Rs. 25,000/- | Rs. 3,68,400/- |
| Network, application and data security expertise; firewall, IDS/IPS, VPN, endpoint protection; vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, threat analysis, incident response; ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR or HIPAA compliance frameworks; security monitoring, risk management, encryption and access controls | Protecting applications and data from security threats and vulnerabilities; implementing and managing firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, and endpoint protection; risk assessment, vulnerability testing, incident response; ensuring data privacy and regulatory compliance; establishing security policies; monitoring for potential breaches; maintaining 24/7 secure emergency response environment |
| Contact Centre Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) application experience; implementing, configuring and managing CAD systems in emergency response/dispatch environments; call intake, incident management and dispatch workflow knowledge; integration of CAD with GIS, telephony and radio communication; system monitoring, troubleshooting, high availability assurance | Implement, configure and maintain CAD systems managing emergency call intake, incident logging and real-time dispatch of resources; integrate CAD with telephony, GIS, radio communication and mobile data systems; monitor system performance; troubleshoot; ensure data accuracy; train users on system functionality; maintain 24/7 uninterrupted emergency operations |
| Network design/solution experience; LAN, WAN, WLAN and VPN environments; routers, switches, firewalls and load balancers; network protocols, IP addressing and routing; performance monitoring; access control and intrusion prevention; high availability and disaster recovery; cloud networking, SDN and network automation tools | Design, configure and maintain network infrastructure supporting critical emergency communication and call center operations; manage LAN, WAN, VPN and wireless networks; ensure high availability, security and performance of connectivity between call center applications, CAD, GIS, telephony and field units; monitor network status; implement security controls; ensure 24/7 uninterrupted services |
| Networking concepts; hardware and software installation; call centre support operations; database; virtual machines; Linux operating systems | Technical support at Emergency Response Support System (ERSS Dial 112) 24/7 call centre operations |
| Total | 60 (across all post codes) |
🎓 Eligibility & Requirements
Educational Qualification
B.Tech/B.E, M.Sc, MCA
💰 Fees & Salary
Salary / Pay Scale
5 years relaxation (in addition to other applicable relaxations)
📅 Important Dates & Deadlines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 26-05-2026 |
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official website of the recruiting organization.
- Navigate to the Recruitment / Career section on the homepage.
- Find and click on the “Apply Online” link for Project Manager (PM), Senior Project Engineer (SPE), Project Engineer – Experienced (PE-Exp), Project Engineer – Fresher (PE-Fresher), Project Associate – Fresher (PA-Fresher).
- If you are a new user, click on New Registration to create your account with a valid email and mobile number.
- Log in with your credentials and fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and other required details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed online payment mode.
- Review all the details carefully, submit the application, and take a printout for future reference.
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📑 Additional Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Nature Of Engagement | Purely on Contract Basis at Consolidated Remuneration |
| Contract Duration | Initially 3 years or co-terminus with project, whichever is earlier (extendable based on performance and project requirement) |
| Interview Mode | Walk-in / Online Interview |
| Walk-In Venue | CDAC, Vellayambalam, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Official Website | https://www.cdac.in |
| Event | Date & Time |
| Start Of Registration (Google Form) | 13-05-2026 from 10:00 hrs |
| Last Date For Registration | 26-05-2026 by 17:00 hrs |
| Tentative Interview Date | June 2026 (exact schedule to be communicated to eligible candidates) |
| Age And Experience Cut-Off Date | Date of application submission |
| Post | Post Code |
| Project Manager (Call Centre Operations) | CDACT/PMR/01 |
| Project Manager (Server Admin) | CDACT/PMR/02 |
| Project Manager (Network Expert) | CDACT/PMR/03 |
| Project Manager | CDACT/PMD/04 |
| Senior Project Engineer (Database Admin) | CDACT/SPR/01 |
| Senior Project Engineer (Contact Center Expert) | CDACT/SPR/02 |
| Senior Project Engineer (Cad Expert) | CDACT/SPR/03 |
| Senior Project Engineer (It Security Expert) | CDACT/SPR/04 |
| Senior Project Engineer | CDACT/SPD/05 |
| Senior Project Engineer (Application Security) | CDACT/SPT/07 |
| Project Engineer – Experienced | CDACT/PET/01 |
| Project Engineer – Experienced (Application Security Testing) | CDACT/PET/02 |
| Project Engineer – Experienced (Soc Analyst – Siem Monitoring & Threat Analysis) | CDACT/PET/03 |
| Project Engineer – Fresher | CDACT/PFT/01 |
| Project Associate – Fresher (Support Engineer) | CDACT/PAR/01 |
| Post / Post Code | Educational Qualification |
| Project Manager – Call Centre Operations (Cdact/Pmr/01) | B.E./B.Tech (60% or equivalent CGPA) in CS/IT/Electronics & Communication/Electrical & Electronics OR Post Graduate Degree in Computer Applications (60% or equivalent CGPA) |
| Project Manager – Server Admin (Cdact/Pmr/02) | B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/EC/EEE OR PG Degree in Computer Applications (60%) |
| Project Manager – Network Expert (Cdact/Pmr/03) | B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/EC/EEE OR PG Degree in Computer Applications (60%) |
| Project Manager – Delhi (Cdact/Pmd/04) | B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/EC/EEE OR PG Degree in Computer Applications (60%) |
| Project Manager – Patna (Cdact/Pmp/05) | B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/EC/EEE |
| Project Manager – Bengaluru (Cdact/Pmb/06) | B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/EC/EEE |
| Senior Project Engineer – Database Admin (Cdact/Spr/01) | B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/EC/EEE OR PG Degree in Computer Applications (60%) |
| Senior Project Engineer – Contact Center Expert (Cdact/Spr/02) | B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/EC/EEE OR PG Degree in Computer Applications (60%) |
| Senior Project Engineer – Cad Expert (Cdact/Spr/03) | B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/EC/EEE OR PG Degree in Computer Applications (60%) |
| Senior Project Engineer – It Security Expert (Cdact/Spr/04) | B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/EC/EEE |
| Senior Project Engineer – Delhi (Cdact/Spd/05) | B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/EC/EEE/Instrumentation & Control OR PG Degree in Computer Applications (60%) |
| Senior Project Engineer – Thiruvananthapuram (Cdact/Spt/06) | B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/EC/EEE/Instrumentation & Control OR PG Degree in Computer Applications (60%) |
| Senior Project Engineer – Application Security (Cdact/Spt/07) | B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/Electronics & Communication |
| Senior Project Engineer – Bengaluru (Cdact/Spb/08) | B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/EC/EEE OR PG Degree in Computer Applications (60%) |
| Project Engineer – Experienced (Cdact/Pet/01) | B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/EC/EEE |
| Project Engineer – Experienced, Application Security Testing (Cdact/Pet/02) | B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/EC/EEE |
| Project Engineer – Experienced, Soc Analyst – Siem Monitoring & Threat Analysis (Cdact/Pet/03) | B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/EC/EEE |
| Project Engineer – Fresher (Cdact/Pft/01) | B.E./B.Tech (60%) in CS/IT/EC/EEE |
| Project Associate – Fresher, Support Engineer – Raipur (Cdact/Par/01) | B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/EC/EEE OR PG Degree in Computer Applications |
| Project Associate – Fresher, Support Engineer – Thiruvananthapuram (Cdact/Pat/02) | B.E./B.Tech in CS/IT/EC/EEE |
| Post Category | Maximum Age Limit |
| Project Manager (Pm) – All Post Codes | 56 years (relaxation as per rules) |
| Senior Project Engineer (Spe) – All Post Codes | 40 years (relaxation as per rules) |
| Project Engineer – Experienced (Pe-Exp) – All Post Codes | 45 years (relaxation as per rules) |
| Project Engineer – Fresher (Pe-Fresher) | 30 years (relaxation as per rules) |
| Project Associate – Fresher (Pa-Fresher) – All Post Codes | 30 years (relaxation as per rules) |
| Sc / St / Obc / Pwd / Ex-Servicemen | Relaxation as per Government of India rules |
| Category | Application Fee |
| All Categories | Not Mentioned / Nil (refer official notification) |
| Ta/Da For Interview | Not payable |
| Stage | Process |
| Stage 1 | Registration via Google Form |
| Stage 2 | Initial Screening of Applications |
| Stage 3 | Walk-in / Online Interview |
| Stage 4 | Certificate Verification |
| Stage 5 | Provisional Offer Letter |
| Pm – Call Centre Operations (Cdact/Pmr/01) | IT system integration project management; large-scale IT and call center project expertise; knowledge of emergency response operations, CAD systems, telephony, GIS integration; IT infrastructure, networking, databases; workforce management, SLA/KPI monitoring; regulatory compliance, data privacy and security standards |
| Pm – Server Admin (Cdact/Pmr/02) | Data center solutions; installing, configuring and maintaining servers; Windows/Linux/UNIX OS expertise; performance monitoring, patch management, user access management; backup and disaster recovery; server security practices; documentation and collaboration |
| Pm – Network Expert (Cdact/Pmr/03) | Network, application and data security expertise; firewall, IDS/IPS, VPN, endpoint protection; vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, threat analysis, incident response; ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR or HIPAA compliance frameworks; security monitoring, risk management, encryption and access controls |
| Pm – Delhi/Patna/Bengaluru (Cdact/Pmd/04, Pmp/05, Pmb/06) | Backend and Java ecosystem (Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, Maven, Git, RESTful web services, microservices); OR Frontend and web technologies (HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, Node.js, PHP, React, jQuery, GIS libraries); OR Databases (PostgreSQL, PostGIS, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Cassandra); OR Networking (Data center/Corporate/Campus network management, BGP/VLAN/VPN/IPv6, CCNA/CCNP); OR AI/Data Science (AI, ML, Deep Learning, image/video analysis, TensorFlow, Keras, CUDA DNN, MATLAB); OR Other skills (Apache Kafka, Agile, Cloud-based development, RDBMS/NoSQL) |
| Spe – Database Admin (Cdact/Spr/01) | IT sector experience as database admin; relational, NoSQL and cloud database expertise; SQL and scripting for automation; database design, performance optimization, backup and recovery; OS, networking and security; high availability, replication and compliance standards |
| Spe – Contact Center Expert (Cdact/Spr/02) | Contact Centre implementation experience; ACD, IVR, CTI, CRM and workforce management tools; omnichannel communication platforms (voice, chat, email, video); call flow design and backend integration; performance monitoring, reporting and analytics |
| Spe – Cad Expert (Cdact/Spr/03) | Contact Centre Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) application experience; implementing, configuring and managing CAD systems in emergency response/dispatch environments; call intake, incident management and dispatch workflow knowledge; integration of CAD with GIS, telephony and radio communication; system monitoring, troubleshooting, high availability assurance |
| Spe – It Security Expert (Cdact/Spr/04) | Network design/solution experience; LAN, WAN, WLAN and VPN environments; routers, switches, firewalls and load balancers; network protocols, IP addressing and routing; performance monitoring; access control and intrusion prevention; high availability and disaster recovery; cloud networking, SDN and network automation tools |
| Spe – Thiruvananthapuram (Cdact/Spt/06) & Delhi (Cdact/Spd/05) & Bengaluru (Cdact/Spb/08) | Backend and Java ecosystem; OR Frontend and web technologies (GIS libraries: Leaflet, OpenLayers, React-Leaflet; GeoServer, PostGIS); OR Databases (PostgreSQL, PostGIS, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Cassandra); OR AI/Data Science (AI, ML, Deep Learning, TensorFlow, Keras, CUDA DNN, MATLAB); OR Networking (data center/corporate/campus network management, CCNA/CCNP); OR Hardware design and development (digital/analog circuit design for IoT, PCB design, circuit simulation tools) |
| Spe – Application Security (Cdact/Spt/07) | Strong experience in Application Security/VAPT; Burp Suite, Snyk, Nessus or equivalent tools; OWASP Top 10 and OWASP ASVS knowledge; web application architecture; Java, Node.js or similar backend technologies; CEH, GWAPT, OSCP or equivalent certifications (desirable) |
| Pe-Exp (Cdact/Pet/01) | Backend and Java ecosystem; OR Frontend and web technologies with GIS libraries; OR Databases; OR AI/Data Science; OR Networking; OR Hardware design and development (digital/analog circuit design for IoT, PCB design) |
| Pe-Exp – Application Security Testing (Cdact/Pet/02) | Application Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT); Burp Suite, Snyk, Nessus or equivalent; OWASP Top 10 and OWASP ASVS; web application architecture; Java, Node.js or similar backend; CEH, GWAPT, OSCP or equivalent (desirable) |
| Pe-Exp – Soc Analyst / Siem Monitoring & Threat Analysis (Cdact/Pet/03) | SOC, SIEM Monitoring, Threat Analysis, Log Management and Security Incident Handling; Wazuh, Splunk, ELK Stack, IBM QRadar, ArcSight or equivalent SIEM tools; log analysis from Windows/Linux servers, network devices, firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, web and database servers; security event correlation, alert triage, threat detection, incident investigation; scripting (Shell/Python) for automation and log analysis; CEH, CSA, CompTIA Security+, ISO 27001 or equivalent (desirable) |
| Pe-Fresher (Cdact/Pft/01) | Not Applicable |
| Pa-Fresher – Support Engineer (Cdact/Par/01 & Cdact/Pat/02) | Networking concepts; hardware and software installation; call centre support operations; database; virtual machines; Linux operating systems |
| Job Openings | Last Date |
| Project Manager And Senior Project Engineer Jobs – 15 Posts | 30-05-2026 |
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