Advertisement No: 4(05)/2021-HR/135
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), is a Scientific Society of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. C-DAC has today emerged as a premier R&D organization in ICT&E (Information, Communications Technologies and Electronics) in the country, working on strengthening national technological capabilities in the context of global developments in the field and responding to change in the market need in selected foundation areas. C-DAC represents a unique facet working in close junction with MeitY to implement nation's policy and pragmatic interventions and initiatives in Information Technology. As an institution for high-end Research and Development (R&D), C-DAC has been at the forefront of the Information, Communications Technologies and Electronics (ICT&E) revolution, constantly building capacities in emerging/enabling technologies and innovating and leveraging its expertise, caliber and skill sets to develop and deploy products and solutions for different sectors of the economy. C-DAC's areas of expertise range from R&D work in ICT&E Technologies to Product Development, IP Generation, Technology Transfer and Deployment of Solutions. Primary Thematic or Thrust Areas addressed by C-DAC are:

1. High Performance Computing and Grid & Cloud Computing
2. Multilingual Computing & Heritage Computing
3. Professional Electronics, VLSI & Embedded Systems
4. Software Technologies including FOSS
5. Cyber Security & Cyber Forensics
6. Health Informatics
7. Education & Training

C-DAC, Mohali is looking for bright & result oriented candidates and inviting applications for the following positions in various projects for appointment purely on contract basis on consolidated salary:

1. Project Manager - 05 (Five)
2. Project Engineer - 28 (Twenty eight)
3. Project Associate - 03 (three)
4. Project Officer – 01 (one)

Note: CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO READ CAREFULLY, THE DETAILED ADVERTISEMENT BEFORE FILLING THE ONLINE APPLICATION.

How to apply

• Before filling the online application form, Candidates are advised to read the instructions carefully and ensure that he/she meet all eligibility criteria for the post before starting to apply online..
• Candidate should have a valid email id and mobile no. which should remain valid & active till the completion of selection process.
• Candidates can click on the ‘Apply’ button provided against each position for which he/she wishes to apply.
• Fill all the details in the application form at the appropriate places.
• After filling all the details in online application form click on ‘Submit’ button.
• Candidates should scan their photograph in .jpg format (not more than 20 KB) and keep it ready for uploading before starting to apply online.
• A unique application number will be generated by the system, please note this application number for future reference and use. Candidates can take a print of the application form and keep it with them for their own records and you should carry signed application at the time of written test/ Interview.
• No hard copy/ printed applications should be sent to C-DAC, Mohali. Incomplete and wrongly filled forms shall be rejected straightway and no subsequent correspondences will be entertained in this regard.
• Candidates those who are applying for multiple posts should submit separate applications for each post, along with separate application fees.
• Candidate working in Government of India/ State Government (Department/ Undertaking/ PSUs/ Autonomous bodies) are required to produce 'No objection certificate (NOC)' from their current employer at the time of interview, if called for, falling which they will not be permitted to attend the interview.

Application Fees:

• A non-refundable application fees of Rs.500/-for male candidates is payable for applying for the posts, which is to be paid by the candidates through online payment system.
• No fees shall be payable by female candidates & candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwD, EWS categories.
• No cheque, DD or cash will be accepted towards payment of application fees.
• Application Fee once paid, will not be refundable under any circumstances.

IMPORTANT DATES:

A	Commencement of on-line Registration of application by candidates	September 09, 2021
B	Last date for on-line registration of application by candidates	October 29, 2021, 18:00 Hrs.
C	The last date to pay online fee	November 01, 2021, 18:00 Hrs.
D	Written Test / Interview date	Will be communicated by email only

Please Note: The candidates are advised to visit C-DAC website regularly for notices/ information Corrigendum/Extension /updates etc., if any, shall be published in our website www.cdac.in only.

Relaxation/ Age Limit:

• Applicants belonging to the reserved category (SC/ST/OBC) / PWD/ Ex-servicemen would be eligible for relaxations according to the Government of India norms.
• Government employees will be eligible for relaxation in age by 5 years including other age relaxations.
• C-DAC internal candidates also will be eligible for an age relaxation of 5 years including other age relaxations.
• The cut-off date for ascertaining the age and experience will be September 09, 2021.
• Reservation for EWSs shall be applicable as per the DOPT OM No. 36039/1/2019-Estt (Res) Dated January 19, 2019
• The candidates applying under EWSs category are required to submit the Economically Weaker Sections Certificate in the format prescribed by Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance & Pension Department of Personnel and Training vide OM No.36039/1/2019-Estt (Res) dated 31.01.2019.The format is available at the website www.persmin.nic.in

Mode of Selection:
Short listed/ applicants meeting the eligibility criteria will be informed by e-mail, to appear for a "written test/Interview". The test will be of objective type covering English, Logical Reasoning, and Numerical Ability, Domain Knowledge or specific functions/disciplines. The list of successful/shortlisted candidates on the basis of "written test" would be uploaded on C-DAC website. Final selection will be based on multi-level interviews to be conducted at C-DAC, Mohali. Management reserves the right to change/modify the selection process at any time, during the process, at its discretion. The decision of the management will be final and binding.

• The qualification and experience prescribed are the minimum requirements and possession of the same does not automatically make the candidates entitled to be called for interview and selection processes.
• Initial screening will be based on academic records and experience. Centre reserves the right to fix a higher percentage of marks in the initial screening, if sufficient number of candidates with higher percentage of marks is available.
• The management reserves the right to increase the minimum eligibility criteria/cut off limits, in the event of the number of applicants is more, for any post(s) at its discretion. Candidates will be selected on the basis of their academic credentials, experience profile, performance in the interview and such other selection processes/parameters, as deemed fit by management.
• The number of vacancies indicated in the notification is tentative. C-DAC reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of advertised posts at the time of selection. Further, C-DAC also reserves the right NOT to fill any of the posts advertised. Also the posts are time bound and are purely contractual in nature for specified duration. The persons engaged on contract will not derive any right or claim to have a regular post in C-DAC.

Qualification:

• All the qualifying educational qualifications should be regular course(s) from AICTE/UGC approved/recognized University/Deemed University/Institutes. The courses offered by autonomous institutions should be recognized as equivalent to the relevant courses approved/recognized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU)/UGC/AICTE.
• Wherever CGPA/OGPA or letter grade in a qualifying degree is awarded, equivalent percentage of marks should be indicated in the application form as per norms adopted by the respective University/Institute. Please also obtain a certificate to this effect from University / Institute, which shall be required at the time of interview.
• Candidates awaiting final year examination results are not eligible to apply. Only passed-out candidates can apply.

Experience:

• The period of experience rendered by a candidate on part time basis, daily wages, visiting/ guest faculty will not be counted while calculating the valid experience for short listing the candidates for written test/interview.
• Only those experiences which are relevant and acquired after the passing date of the qualifying qualification will be considered. The decision of C-DAC in this regard will be final and binding.

Important Notes::

• In case of any ambiguity/dispute arises on account of interpretation in version other than English, English version will prevail.
• Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification for selection.
• Written test/ Interview Call Letters, other correspondences (if any) etc. will be send to candidates through email at the email id provided in their application form. No hard copy will be sent.
• Mere issue of Interview call letter will not imply acceptance of candidature or selection for the post.
• In case of internal candidates, please note that the finally selected candidates will have to resign from the services and join the post as fresh employees.
• All queries pertaining to recruitment including selection process should be addressed to our Recruitment Team Email id:- recruitment-portal@cdac.in, Contact Number:- 0172-6619062,6619008 Kindly note that we have not authorized any agent/ agency for representing C-DAC for anything related to recruitment or its processes.
• Number of vacancies may increase/decrease based on the final assessment and such changes will be made by C-DAC without any notice.
• If a candidate is not found suitable for the position applied for she/he may be considered for lower position on receipt of willingness of the candidate.
• C-DAC reserves the right to cancel or introduce any examination/Personal Interview/Other selection process. C-DAC also reserves the right to cancel/restrict/curtail/enlarge the recruitment process and/or the selection process without any notice and without assigning any reasons.
• All the posts will be filled as per the Recruitment Rules of C-DAC.
• It is the responsibility of the candidates to assess his/her own eligibility for the post for which he/she is applying in accordance with the advertisement. In case, it is found at any point of time in future during process of selection or even after appointment that candidate was not eligible as per prescribed qualification, experience etc, which could not be found at the time of selection due to whatever circumstances, his/her candidature/appointment shall be liable to be cancelled/terminated as case may be.
• The selected candidates will be eligible to apply for different/higher posts, on contract on consolidated pay basis, against internal notifications issued from time to time.
• Revision of the salary for the posts advertised in this advertisement has been done.
• Choosing a particular department /project does not entitle the candidate to be appointed in the same department itself. If selected, management reserves the right to post the candidate in any department, right to assign duties in any location where C-DAC has its centre or project site.
• No TA /DA will be provided for attending the written test / interview.

Manager (HRD) & Head of Administration
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
A-34, Industrial Area, Phase-8
Mohali, Punjab - 160071