DIAT Recruitment 2026 — 7 Posts, Apply by Email 30 Sep

Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Pune, has released DIAT Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 25-2026/SRF/JRF/PA/DIAT for 7 project-based posts — 3 Senior Research Fellow (SRF), 3 Junior Research Fellow (JRF), and 1 Project Assistant (PA). Candidates up to 32 years (SRF) or 28 years (JRF/PA), holding a B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. in Physics/Electronics/Applied Physics/Optics/Photonics with NET/GATE, or an M.E./M.Tech with First Division at both graduate and postgraduate level, or a Bachelor's degree in any discipline with computer proficiency (Project Assistant), can apply by email by 30 September 2026. Selected candidates will support defence-related research in Physics, Electronics, Optics or Photonics at DIAT. The selection process is an Interview, conducted in-person or via video conference — there is no written examination, though SRF requires 2 years' research/teaching/industrial experience. Stipend for DIAT Recruitment 2026 is ₹42,000 (SRF, with NET/GATE) or ₹33,000 (without) plus 30% HRA; ₹37,000-₹42,000 (JRF, with NET/GATE, by year) or ₹30,000 (without) plus 30% HRA; and ₹22,000 plus 30% HRA (Project Assistant), with no application fee for any category. Candidates for DIAT Recruitment 2026 must prepare a brief bio-data, a duly signed application form, proof of date of birth, and mark sheets/degree certificates as a single PDF file, clearly mention the post applied for in the email subject line, and send it to the official email address specified in the notification, ensuring it is sent on or before 30 September 2026. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF at diat.ac.in before applying, since age relaxation differs by category (5 years for SC/ST/Women/PwBD, 3 years for OBC-NCL). DIAT was established to build indigenous research capacity in advanced defence technologies, and its research fellowships in Physics, Electronics, Optics and Photonics contribute talent to India's broader effort in sensor, imaging and communication technologies relevant to national security.

SRF/JRF: B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. in Physics/Electronics/Applied Physics/Optics/Photonics with NET/GATE, or M.E./M.Tech with First Division. SRF additionally requires 2 yrs research/teaching/industrial experience. PA: Bachelor's degree in any discipline + computer proficiency.

SRF: maximum 32 years | JRF/PA: maximum 28 years

Senior Research Fellow, SRF (3 posts) — B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. in Physics/Electronics/Applied Physics/Optics/Photonics with First Division and NET/GATE, OR M.E./M.Tech in the same fields with First Division at both graduate and postgraduate level, plus minimum 2 years' research/teaching/industrial experience; stipend ₹42,000/month (with NET/GATE) or ₹33,000/month (without), + 30% HRA Junior Research Fellow, JRF (3 posts) — Same qualification pathway as SRF, without the mandatory prior experience requirement; stipend ₹37,000/month (1st/2nd year) rising to ₹42,000/month (3rd year) with NET/GATE, or ₹30,000/month without, + 30% HRA Project Assistant, PA (1 post) — Bachelor's degree in any discipline, with proficiency in computers and in-depth knowledge of MS Office; prior experience in procurement and office file management preferred; stipend ₹22,000/month + 30% HRA Age Limit — SRF: maximum 32 years; JRF/PA: maximum 28 years; relaxation 5 years (SC/ST, Women, PwBD), 3 years (OBC-NCL) No application fee for any category Job Type — Project-based contractual engagement at DIAT Selection Process — Interview (in-person or via video conference); no written examination DIAT is a Deemed University under the Ministry of Defence, specialising in advanced technology research for defence applications, and this SRF/JRF/PA drive supports ongoing research in Physics, Electronics, Optics or Photonics-related defence projects

Senior Research Fellow: ₹42,000/month (with NET/GATE) or ₹33,000/month (without) + 30% HRA Junior Research Fellow: ₹37,000/month (Yr 1-2) to ₹42,000/month (Yr 3), with NET/GATE, or ₹30,000/month without + 30% HRA Project Assistant: ₹22,000/month + 30% HRA

1. Read the official DIAT notification carefully before applying.
2. Prepare a brief bio-data with personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
3. Fill and sign the prescribed application form, as available in the notification.
4. Compile proof of date of birth, and mark sheets/degree certificates for the relevant qualifications, into a single PDF file.
5. Clearly mention the post applied for (SRF/JRF/PA) in the subject line of the email.
6. Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
7. Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 30 September 2026.
8. Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.