DIAT Recruitment 2026 is an active advertisement for Senior Research Fellow, Junior Research Fellow and Project Assistant posts under the Department of Applied Physics. The recruitment has 7 post-wise vacancies, and applications must be sent by email as a single PDF containing the signed brief bio-data, application form and required supporting documents. The application last date is 30 September 2026, and the age calculation date is also 30 September 2026.
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DIAT Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Eligibility
SRF and JRF
- B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc. in Physics, Electronics, Applied Physics, Optics or Photonics of Science/Engineering with First Division and NET/GATE.
- Alternatively, M.E./M.Tech in Physics, Electronics, Applied Physics, Optics or Photonics of Science/Engineering with First Division at both graduate and postgraduate levels.
- SRF applicants must have at least 2 years of relevant research, teaching or industrial experience.
Project Assistant
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
- Proficiency in computers and in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office suites.
- PA candidates with prior experience in procurement and office file management will be preferred.
Age Relaxation
- Upper age limit relaxable by up to 5 years for SC/ST, women and PwBD candidates.
- Upper age limit relaxable by 3 years for OBC (NCL) candidates.
How to Apply
- Complete and sign the brief bio-data and application form.
- Combine the application form and required supporting documents into one PDF file.
- Email the PDF with the subject: Application for SRF/JRF/PA.
Send the single PDF file by email to avrmurthy@diat.ac.in or brazilraj.a@diat.ac.in.
Application Documents and PDF Requirement
The confirmed application documents are:
- Signed brief bio-data
- Application form
- Proof of date of birth
- B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech mark sheets and degree certificates
All application documents must be sent as a single PDF file by email.
Selection Process
- Screening based on suitability for the project, where required.
- Interview for shortlisted candidates.
- The interview may be conducted in person or through video conferencing.
Salary and Job Details
- SRF: Monthly stipend of Rs. 42,000 plus 30% HRA with NET/GATE; Rs. 33,000 plus 30% HRA without GATE/NET.
- JRF: Rs. 37,000 plus 30% HRA for the first and second years and Rs. 42,000 plus 30% HRA for the third year with NET/GATE; Rs. 30,000 plus 30% HRA without GATE/NET.
- PA: Rs. 22,000 plus 30% HRA.
- The work is under the DRDO-sponsored project titled Development of a Photonics Multi-band (0.5-30 GHz) Electronic Warfare (EW) Microwave Receiver System (PMEWRS).
- Posting is at Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Girinagar, Pune, Maharashtra.
- The engagement is purely temporary for 3 years or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier.
Documents for Interview
- Original application and all necessary educational and other supporting documents at the interview.
- Project reports and publications, where applicable.
Additional Conditions
- Medical facilities limited to MI Room facilities will be provided in addition to the monthly stipend.
- Selected fellows will be encouraged to register for a Ph.D. at DIAT through proper channels as per DIAT norms.
- The positions do not confer any right to absorption in DIAT, Pune.
- The selected candidate must join duty immediately on receipt of the offer letter.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
FAQs
What is the last date for DIAT Recruitment 2026?
The application last date is 30 September 2026.
How many vacancies are available?
There are 7 vacancies: 3 for Senior Research Fellow (SRF), 3 for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and 1 for Project Assistant (PA).
How should candidates submit the application?
Candidates must email the signed brief bio-data, application form and required supporting documents as a single PDF file to avrmurthy@diat.ac.in or brazilraj.a@diat.ac.in, using the subject “Application for SRF/JRF/PA.”
What is the selection process?
Selection includes screening based on suitability for the project, where required, followed by an interview for shortlisted candidates. The interview may be conducted in person or through video conferencing.
Where is the posting location?
The posting is at Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Girinagar, Pune, Maharashtra.
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