Overview
Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Senior Research Fellow, Junior Research Fellow, Project Assistant (7 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply email before 30 September 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT)
- Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. in Physics/ Electronics/ Applied Physics/ Optics/ Photonics with NET/GATE or M.E./M.Tech with First Division at Graduate & Post Graduate level for SRF/JRF. Bachelor's degree in any discipline with computer proficiency for Project Assistant.
- Vacancies
- 7
- Advertisement No
- 25-2026/SRF/JRF/PA/DIAT
- Last date to apply
- 30-09-2026
Important Dates
| Last Date | 30-09-2026 |
| Crucial date for determining upper age limit | 30 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 September 2026 |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | 3 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 3 |
| Project Assistant (PA) | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
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Vacancy Details
Post Name: Total Posts Senior Research Fellow (SRF): 3 Junior Research Fellow (JRF): 3 Project Assistant (PA): 1 Total: 7
Eligibility
• Senior Research Fellow (SRF): B.E./ B.Tech/M.Sc. in Physics/ Electronics/ Applied Physics/ Optics/ Photonics of Science/ Engineering with First Division with NET/GATE OR M.E./M.Tech in Physics/ Electronics/ Applied Physics/ Optics/ Photonics of Science/ Engineering with First Division both at Graduate & Post Graduate level. A minimum 02 years of research/teaching/industrial experience in the relevant fields is mandatory. • Junior Research Fellow (JRF): B.E./ B.Tech/M.Sc. in Physics/ Electronics/ Applied Physics/ Optics/ Photonics of Science/ Engineering with First Division with NET/GATE OR M.E./M.Tech in Physics/ Electronics/ Applied Physics/ Optics/ Photonics of Science/ Engineering with First Division both at Graduate & Post Graduate level. • Project Assistant (PA): Bachelor's degree in any discipline. Proficiency in computers and in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office suits. Candidate with prior experience in procurement and office file management will be preferred.
Age Limit
• Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Maximum age limit is 32 years. Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST (05 years), Women & PwBD (05 years), OBC (NCL) (03 years). • Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Maximum age limit is 28 years. Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST (05 years), Women & PwBD (05 years), OBC (NCL) (03 years). • Project Assistant (PA): Maximum age limit is 28 years. Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST (05 years), Women & PwBD (05 years), OBC (NCL) (03 years).
Salary
• Senior Research Fellow (SRF): ₹42,000/- + 30% HRA (with NET/GATE) or ₹33,000/- + 30% HRA (without NET/GATE). • Junior Research Fellow (JRF): ₹37,000/- + 30% HRA (For 1st & 2nd year), ₹42,000/- + 30% HRA (For 3rd year) (with NET/GATE) or ₹30,000/- + 30% HRA (without NET/GATE). • Project Assistant (PA): ₹22,000/- + 30% HRA.
Application Fee
Category: Fee All: No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
Selection Process
• Interview (in-person or via video conference)
How to Apply
Candidates who wish to apply for DIAT Various Posts Recruitment 2026 via email should follow the steps below. • Read the official notification carefully before applying. • Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience. • Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs. • Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email. • Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification. • Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 30-09-2026. • Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for DIAT Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Junior Research Fellow, Project Assistant and More posts?
Last Date: 30-09-2026; Crucial date for determining upper age limit: 30 September 2026; Last Date to Apply: 30 September 2026
What is the application fee?
Category: Fee All: No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.
What is the age limit?
SRF: Max 32 years. JRF/PA: Max 28 years. Age relaxation applicable.
What is the selection process?
• Interview (in-person or via video conference)