[Audio] C-DAC, Chennai Employees Induction Session.
[Audio] DG, C-DAC Message As you are aware, the nation is going through digital transformation revolution and the technological progression has redefined the way we live and realise our aspirations. And it was India's dire need for a High-Performance Computing Technology that led to the creation of C-DAC and since then C-DAC has been at the forefront in responding to critical National Missions such as National Supercomputing Mission, Microprocessor Development Programme, Strategic Electronics, Artificial Intelligence, NLP, Cyber Security and Cyber Forensics, Quantum Computing, Unified Blockchain Framework, National Digital Health Mission, Smart City Solutions, development of next generation applications for Agri and education etc with C-DAC playing a key role towards the implementation of the DLI Scheme as Nodal Agency for MeitY. C-DAC with its focus in Advanced Computing is uniquely positioned to establish dependable and secure Exascale Ecosystem offering services in various domains. C-DAC has crafted its strategic practical roadmap keeping in perspective the paradigm shift in the global technological ecosystem and ever-dynamic area of national ICT scenario. C-DAC also continues to resonate with Government of India's vision of Atma Nirbhar Bharat and Digital India, while preserving India's competence and capability in the advanced High-Performance Computing technologies & solutions to ensure human advancement. Being an Applied R&D lab, C-DAC will be the catalyst in transforming distinctive innovative outcome from “Lab to Land” by collaborating with industry partners conforming to our aspirations to evolve models for “Research to Revenue” initiatives and thereby shifting our focus on our goal to make India move from Service Economy to Knowledge Economy. We look forward to help you do the finest effort of your life with us. Let us commit ourselves for achieving C-DAC's moto of “One Vision, One Goal- Advanced Computing for Human Advancement” Welcome aboard and all the very best! E. Magesh, Director General, C-DAC Message from Director General, C-DAC Congratulations on making it to our team and choosing C-DAC for achieving your ambitions! Our whole team is enthusiastically looking forward to working with you. I believe, with your creative acumen, we would endeavour to carry on our vigour and vitality towards realisation of our goals thereby taking our nation to a newer heights in the global technology map...
[Audio] Important Contact No About C-DAC HR Policies Overview List of Centre Travel Policy Over All Organization Chart Committee Members Chennai Organization Chart Compensation and Benefits Operation Organization Chart Employee Engagement and Development HR and Admin Organization Chart Work Place Guidelines Finance and Purchase Organization Chart Grievance Mechanism.
[Audio] 1. About the C-DAC: History and Background The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) is a leading research and development organization under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. It was established in 1988 to develop India's own supercomputers. C-DAC created the PARAM supercomputer and has played an important role in making India stronger in technology. Today, it works in areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cyber Security, Quantum Computing, Cloud Computing, Indian Language Technology, Health Informatics, and Electronics. C-DAC also provides training programmes and develops technology solutions for government, industry, and society, helping India grow in digital innovation. Vision: To emerge as the premier R&D institution for the design, development and deployment of world class electronic and IT solutions for economic and human advancement. Mission: To develop advanced Electronics and Information Technology solutions for India's important needs and improve people's lives through innovation. It also aims to spread knowledge, build skilled professionals, remove language barriers using technology, and turn innovations into valuable business opportunities. OUR CORE VALUES: C-DAC believes in innovation, teamwork, honesty, transparency, and quality in all its work. It focuses on user-centred solutions, continuous improvement, and shared leadership to serve society better..
[Audio] 2. List of Centres : List of Centres S.No C-DAC Centre Established No. of Years as on 2026 1 C-DAC Pune 1988 38 Years 2 C-DAC Bengaluru 1989 37 Years 3 C-DAC Delhi 1989 37 Years 4 C-DAC Mohali 1989 37 Years 5 C-DAC Kolkata 1991 35 Years 6 C-DAC Noida 1994 32 Years 7 C-DAC Silchar 1996 30 Years 8 C-DAC Hyderabad 1999 27 Years 9 C-DAC Chennai 2002 24 Years 10 C-DAC Mumbai 1985 (as NCST; became C-DAC in 2003) 41 Years* 11 C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram 1974 – ER&DC (Joined C-DAC after ER&DCI merger in 2003) 52 Years* 12 C-DAC Patna March 2020 (12th R&D Centre) 6 Years.
[Audio] 3. C-DAC Organization Chart:. 3. C-DAC Organization Chart:.
[Audio] 4. Organization Chart (C-DAC, Chennai):-.
[Audio] 5. Operations OC (C-DAC, Chennai):. [image] • 101, Quir ban Cript Bassas C-DAC, Chennai(Oberations Org Chart).
[Audio] 6. HR & Admin OC (C-DAC, Chennai):. [image] C-DAC, Chennai (HR and Admin Department) Shri E. Magesh, Director General, CDAC Shri Dr. D. Ethirajan, Scientist-F, Centre Head, CDAC, Chennal HRD Departm Mic Saliha, Mr.Vignesh Jr. Assistant (Admin) Ir Assistant (Admin) Mr Ga ku.
[Audio] 7. Purchase and Finance OC (C-DAC, Chennai):.
[Audio] 8. HR Policies Overview: Attendance and Late Coming: Office Reporting Time: 09:30 Am Employees may avail two 60-minute permissions or one 120-minute short leave are permitted per calendar month. From the 4th instance onwards, excess late coming or early leaving will attract leave deduction as per the prescribed order (CL → EL/PL → other applicable leave). Leave Policy : PL Credit: 12 days every half-year (credited on 1 Jan and 1 Jul). CL Credit: 8 days on 1 Jan each year. PL Validity: Usable within 1 year from the credit date. Annual PL Encashment: Unutilized PL is automatically encashed after one year (with January/July salary). PL Limit: Maximum 15 days at a time (including holidays). CL Limit: Maximum 5 days at a time. PL Encashment : During Service: Unutilized PL may be encashed at the end of the calendar year. On Resignation: 50% of proportionate PL is encashable after 1 year of service and completion of the 45-day notice period. On Contract Expiry: Proportionate PL is encashable if relieved due to contract expiry or non-extension by C-DAC. Extension Declined: Treated as resignation for PL encashment. On Termination: Proportionate PL is encashable if termination is not due to disciplinary action. Inter-C-DAC Movement: PL encashment is allowed only after serving the 45-day notice period. No Dual Benefit: Employees cannot avail both PL encashment and notice period waiver simultaneously. RH – 02 Days per annum. Exit Policy: Resignation: Employee shall submit the resignation to the FLA. The 45-day notice period will commence only after acceptance of the resignation by the FLA. Notice Period: Employee is required to serve the prescribed 45 days’ notice period. PL Adjustment: If the employee wishes to leave before completing the notice period, available PL up to 5 days may be adjusted against the notice period, subject to approval. Balance Notice Period: The remaining notice period shall be served by the employee. Waiver / Payout: If the employee seeks waiver of the remaining notice period, the applicable notice-period pay in lieu shall be paid to C-DAC for the period not served, as per applicable rules. PL Encashment: PL encashment and notice-period waiver cannot be availed simultaneously. Exit Clearance: Before completing the prescribed notice period, the employee shall obtain clearance from all concerned departments and complete the exit formalities before relieving..
[Audio] 9. Travel Policy: Tour and Travel entitlements of employees on contract on Consolidated pay Reimbursement of food charges: Length of absence Amount Payable If absence from Headquarter is 12 hours 100% of Lump sum amount Category Consolidated Position Travel Entitlement Hotel Accommodation Conveyance within the City Food Charges I Misc. Project Staff First Class / AC-III AC Chair Car by train ₹750/day Taxi/Auto/Bus etc. up to ₹113/day ₹500/day Project Technician Project Support Staff Project Assistant Project Associate II Project Engineer Economy Class by Air / AC-II Tier Class by Train ₹2,250/day Taxi/Auto/Bus etc. up to ₹338/day ₹900/day Project Officer Knowledge Associate III Sr. Project Engineer Economy Class by Air / AC-II Tier Class by Train ₹3,500/day Taxi/Auto/Bus etc. up to ₹440/day ₹1,000/day Project Lead / Module Lead (Function) Associate IV Project Manager Economy Class by Air / AC First Class by Train / Executive Class in Shatabdi Trains & AC First Class in Rajdhani Train & Vande Bharat Train ₹4,500/day AC Taxi charges up to 50 km/day ₹1,000/day Programme Manager Project Delivery Manager Knowledge Partner C-DAC Adjunct Engineer / Adjunct Scientist Sr. (Function) Associate The above entitlements are only for the purpose of deciding tour/travel entitlement and not for any other purposes..
[Audio] 10. Committee Members: POSH Committee Members Grievance Committee Member Ms.Vigneshwari Sci-E, (Committee Chairperson) Ms.Deepa Harigovind Advocate (External Member) The above member is hereby appointed as Grievance Redressal Officers for the C-DAC, Chennai as provided under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016. Ms.Irene Sci-E, (Committee Internal Member) Ms.Rekha Sci-E, (Committee Internal Member) Mr J Padmanabhan, Sci-E, (Committee Internal Member).
[Audio] 11. Compensation & Benefits:- S.No Category Project Technician 1 Year Exp Project Associate (Fresher) Project Engineer 0 to 03 Years Senior Project Engineer 4 Years Project Manager 9 Years 1 Monthly Pay 26,910.00 34,000.00 40,000.00 60,000.00 90,000.00 2 Annual Base Pay 322,920.00 408,000.00 480,000.00 720,000.00 1,080,000.00 3 PL Encash 21,528.00 27,200.00 32,000.00 48,000.00 72,000.00 4 Medical 26,910.00 34,000.00 40,000.00 60,000.00 90,000.00 5 Employer PF 21,600.00 21,600.00 21,600.00 21,600.00 21,600.00 6 Canteen 15,840.00 15,840.00 15,840.00 15,840.00 15,840.00 Total CTC 408,798.00 506,640.00 589,440.00 865,440.00 1,279,440.00.
[Audio] 12. Employee Engagement & Development :- Training and learning opportunities Corp L&D Portal: https://corplnd.cdac.in – (Training Calendar) C-PRAM: https://cpram.cdac.in (Skill Matrix) CAKEs: https://cakes.cdac.in (Online Training) iGoT: https://igotkarmayogi.gov.in/ (Online Training) Contract Extension: The HRD Department shall process contract extensions based on the employee's performance assessment and the availability and duration of the project. Accordingly, contract extensions may be granted to existing employees who meet the organization's performance requirements and whose services are required for the project. Employees whose performance does not meet the organization's prescribed standards shall not be considered for further contract extension. Performance Appraisal System: Appraisal Period: July–June for July Increment Cycle; January–December for January Increment Cycle. Methodology: Management by Objectives (MBO) based on assigned goals, objectives and KPIs. Evaluation: FLA assesses performance, quality of work, behavioral competencies and overall contribution; the Appraisal Committee reviews the assessment. Increment: Annual increment is based on combined FLA and Committee ratings, subject to approved guidelines, budget and Competent Authority approval. Career Growth Paths: Employees who have completed two years of continuous service with C-DAC may apply for any internal or external recruitment process conducted by the organization, subject to fulfilling the prescribed eligibility criteria and complying with the applicable terms and conditions of the recruitment notification..
[Audio] 13. Workplace Guidelines:- Dress code: Accepted Attire (Formal – Monday to Thurdsay): Men: Formal pants and collared shirts, formal shoes or traditional formal wear. Women: Sarees, Salwar-Kameez/Kurta / Churidhar with Dupatta or formal western shirts and pants. Accepted Attire (Semi Formal – Firday & Saturday): Men and Women: Collared T-shirts with formal/semi-formal pants, or any of the above-mentioned formal attire Prohibited Attire: Many administrative orders explicitly advise against wearing jeans, round-neck T-shirts, sleeveless tops, track pants and shorts to the office. IT and internet usage policy : DO’s: Use C-DAC IT resources primarily for official work. Keep passwords confidential and use strong passwords. Lock your system when away from your workstation. Store official data only in approved systems/drives. Report suspicious emails, malware, or security incidents to IT. Install software only with IT approval. Keep security updates, antivirus and firewall enabled. Follow data security and confidentiality requirements. DON’Ts Do not share login credentials or passwords. Do not access unauthorized, illegal, or inappropriate websites. Do not download/install unauthorized software or applications. Do not connect personal storage devices without IT approval. Do not misuse official email or disclose confidential information. Do not disable antivirus, firewall, or other security controls. Do not use C-DAC IT resources for activities violating policies or applicable laws.
[Audio] 14. Grievance Mechanism:- Grievance Mechanism C-DAC is committed to providing a fair, transparent, and timely mechanism for addressing employee grievances. Employees may raise concerns related to service matters, workplace issues, or other employment-related matters without fear of retaliation. Procedure: First Step: Discuss directly with the immediate Reporting Officer / FLA. Escalation to HRD: If unresolved, submit the grievance in writing to HRD. Examination: HRD reviews the case in consultation with the relevant department. Final Decision: Escalated to the Competent Authority if necessary. Requirement: Employees must provide relevant documents and cooperate throughout. Key Timelines: Acknowledgement: Within 3 working days. Preliminary Review: Within 7 working days. Final Resolution / Status: Within 30 working days (approx., depending on issue type). Important Conditions: Confidentiality: All proceedings remain strictly confidential. Special Case: Sexual harassment complaints are excluded from this process and handled independently under the POSH Policy via the Internal Committee..
[Audio] 15. Important Contact Numbers:- S.No Committee / Department Name Designation Contact Number 1. POSH Committee Ms S Vigneswari Chairperson / Scientist – E 9442957007 Ms N Rekha Internal Member / Scientist – E 9443061429 Ms S Irene Internal Member / Scientist – E 9940320384 Mr J Padmanabhan Internal Member / Scientist – E 9884597706 Ms Deepa Harigovind External Member / Advocate -- 2. Grievance Officer (Public & PWD employees) Ms. G Dhivya Scientist F / Grievance Officer 9789944905 3. HR Department Mr. S Rambalaji Senior HRD Officer 7667764435 Mr. K Sathish HR Associate 9884179009 4. Admin Department Mr P Karthikeyan Senior Admin Officer 9894237373 Ms G Rekha Scientist E / Admin (i/c) 9840972062 5. Finance Department Mr K Arun Kumar Senior Finance Officer 9840227274 Mr T Jones Senior Assistant 9841400669.
[Audio] Welcome once again to C-DAC, Chennai We look forward to your contributions HR is here to support you Let’s grow together!.