C-DAC Project Engineer and Project Associate 2026 Admit Card

C-DAC Project Engineer and Project Associate Admit Card 2026: Overview

The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) has listed admit card download links for the Computer Based Test (CBT) on its recruitment portal, cdac.kspcportal.com. The links cover four post categories: Project Engineer (Fresher) in Computer Science, Electronics, and Electrical & Electronics, and Project Associate (Fresher) in Electrical & Electronics. The admit card is available from 13 November 2026, and the CBT runs on Saturday, 28 November 2026 and Sunday, 29 November 2026.

CBT schedule at a glance

• Project Engineer (Fresher), Computer Science: Saturday, 28 November 2026, test 10:30 am to 12:00 pm, reporting 9:00 am, entry closes 9:45 am. Centres: Ernakulam or Trivandrum, as printed on the admit card.
• Project Engineer (Fresher), Electronics: Saturday, 28 November 2026, test 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm, reporting 1:00 pm, entry closes 1:45 pm. Centres: Ernakulam or Trivandrum, as printed on the admit card.
• Project Engineer (Fresher), Electrical & Electronics: Sunday, 29 November 2026, test 10:30 am to 12:00 pm, reporting 9:00 am, entry closes 9:45 am. Centre: Ernakulam, as printed on the admit card.
• Project Associate (Fresher), Electrical & Electronics: Sunday, 29 November 2026. Check the exact test time, reporting time and venue on your admit card.

How to Download the C-DAC Admit Card

The only official source is the C-DAC recruitment portal at cdac.kspcportal.com. Avoid third-party sites that ask for money or personal data.

• Open cdac.kspcportal.com in your browser.
• Find the admit card or CBT download section on the landing page.
• Select the link for your post category: Project Engineer (Computer Science, Electronics, or Electrical & Electronics) or Project Associate (Electrical & Electronics).
• Log in with your registration number and the other credential the login page asks for.
• Check the details on the screen, then download the admit card as a PDF.
• Print it clearly on A4 paper and keep a digital copy on your phone as a backup.

Download the link for the post you applied for. If you applied for more than one post, download each admit card separately and compare the dates and times, since the posts are tested on different days or sessions.

Details Printed on the Hall Ticket

Your admit card carries the information needed to appear for the CBT. Expect to see the following:

• Candidate name and registration number or roll number
• Post applied for and test date
• Test time, reporting time and entry closing time
• Exam centre name and address (Ernakulam or Trivandrum, as allotted)
• Candidate photograph
• Candidate signature and space for the invigilator's signature
• Exam day instructions

The venue is not fixed by post alone. For Computer Science and Electronics, candidates may be allotted either Ernakulam or Trivandrum, so the printed address on your own admit card is the only one that matters.

Mandatory Documents to Carry

• Printed admit card, with a clear photograph
• A valid original photo identity proof, such as Aadhaar, PAN card, passport, voter ID or driving licence
• Any additional document the admit card instructions ask for

The official notification and the instructions on the admit card list the exact ID types accepted. Read both before the exam day. The name on your ID should match the name on the admit card.

Exam Day Do's and Don'ts

Do

• Carry the printed admit card and original ID in a folder so they do not get creased.
• Report at the time printed for your post, not at the test start time.
• Follow the invigilator's instructions and the lab staff's guidance on logging in to the computer.
• Keep a spare passport-size photograph if the admit card instructions ask for one.
• Read every on-screen instruction in the CBT before you begin.

Don't

• Do not carry mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, earphones or any electronic device unless the admit card instructions say otherwise.
• Do not carry study material, notes or loose paper into the exam hall.
• Do not attempt to copy, talk to other candidates or use unfair means.
• Do not tamper with the computer, browser or system settings.
• Do not leave your seat without permission.

The list of permitted and prohibited items is printed on the admit card. If a point is unclear, the official notification is the final reference.

Admit Card Verification Checklist

Check these fields the moment you download the hall ticket, not on the night before the exam:

• Name spelling matches your ID proof and application form.
• Registration number or roll number is correct.
• Post name is the one you applied for.
• Test date is 28 or 29 November 2026 as per your post.
• Test time, reporting time and entry closing time are printed and readable.
• Exam centre address is complete and in Ernakulam or Trivandrum as allotted.
• Photograph is clear and the face is recognisable.
• Signature is visible and legible.
• Instructions section is printed on the page.

Reaching the Exam Centre

The portal lists reporting and entry closing times for each session. For the morning sessions, reporting is 9:00 am and entry closes at 9:45 am. For the Electronics session on 28 November, reporting is 1:00 pm and entry closes at 1:45 pm. The test itself starts at 10:30 am or 2:30 pm, but you must be inside the centre well before that for verification and seating.

• Locate the venue on a map a day before and, if possible, visit the route.
• Plan to reach before the reporting time, not at the entry closing time.
• Allow extra time for traffic, public transport delays and security checks. If you are travelling from another city, arrive the previous day.
• Keep your admit card and ID in hand at the gate.

The entry closing time is the last point at which candidates are admitted. Candidates arriving after it risk being refused entry. The official notification and the admit card instructions state the rule, so do not plan around a late arrival being tolerated.

Photo Unclear, Name Misspelled or Centre Incorrect

If you spot an error, act the same day. The exam is only days away and the portal does not publish a fixed correction timeline.

1. Take a screenshot or save the PDF showing the error.
2. Collect supporting proof: your ID, the application form copy and the registration confirmation.
3. Open the contact details section on cdac.kspcportal.com. The landing page does not list a helpline number or email in the information we have, so use whatever contact channel the portal itself displays.
4. Write a short message with your name, registration number, post applied for, the field in error and the correct value. Attach your proof.
5. Keep a record of the date and time you sent it, and follow up if you do not hear back.
6. Carry your original ID and the application copy to the centre in case the issue is not resolved before the exam.

A minor photo problem is often accepted if your ID proof and face match the candidate at the centre, but the final decision rests with the centre staff and C-DAC. Do not assume this. Get your query on record early.

Forgot Your Registration Number?

• Search your email inbox and spam folder for the confirmation message sent when you submitted the application.
• Check SMS messages on the mobile number you used while applying.
• Look at your saved or printed application form, which usually carries the number.
• Look for a forgot registration number or recover option on the login page of cdac.kspcportal.com, if one is shown.
• If none of this works, use the contact details on the portal and share your name, date of birth and registered email or mobile number.

Admit Card Delayed or Not Visible?

The download links are listed on the portal for all four post categories. If you cannot see yours, first check that you are looking at the section for your own post. Then try another browser or device, clear the cache, and retry after a few hours in case of heavy traffic.

• Check the official C-DAC recruitment portal at cdac.kspcportal.com for notices.
• Check your registered email and SMS for any communication.
• Re-read the official notification for the stated admit card procedure.
• Return to govtjobsai.com for updates as soon as any change is reported.

Do not rely on social media posts or unverified groups for exam dates or centre changes. Confirm every update on the official portal.

Final Tips

Download early, check every field, print two copies and keep your original ID ready. The exam pattern, number of questions, marking scheme and syllabus are not covered in the admit card listing, so refer to the official C-DAC notification for those details.