⚠️ Early notice: Applications are expected to open on 25-10-2026. This page will be updated automatically once full details are released.
Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Pune, invites online applications from 25-10-2026 to 24-11-2026 for seven posts across professorial and assistant professorial roles (Advt No. DIAT/RC/01-FP-2026). Posts include Professor, Assistant Professor (including joint appointments) and two Professor of Practice positions. Required qualifications range from Ph.D. for regular faculty to Bachelors/Masters with extensive professional experience for Professors of Practice. Pay follows 7th CPC Academic Levels for regular posts and consolidated Rs.1.50-2.00 lakh/month for Professors of Practice. Selection involves shortlisting, presentation (for regular posts) and interview. Application fee is Rs.1000 for General/OBC/EWS; others exempt.
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Vacancy Details
- Professor (School of Quantum Technology): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Ph.D. in the concerned/allied discipline with Master’s degree at least 55% marks, 10 research publications and research score of 120 (UGC 2018) or an outstanding professional with Ph.D.; Minimum 10 years’ teaching/research experience.- UR: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- EWS: 0
- Assistant Professor (Aerospace Engineering & Autonomous Systems): 2 vacancies
Qualification: Ph.D. in the specific area of specialization with First Class Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in the relevant engineering discipline; 2 years’ teaching/research and/or industry experience at lecturer or equivalent level.- UR: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- EWS: 1
- Assistant Professor (Joint appointment, Electronics Engineering with School of Defence Technology & Management): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Ph.D. with First Class Master’s or Bachelor’s in E&CE, E&TC, Electronics Engineering or related; experience noted in post details.- UR: 0
- SC: 0
- ST: 1
- EWS: 0
- Assistant Professor (Joint appointment, School of Defence Technology & Management with Aerospace Engineering & Autonomous Systems): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Ph.D. with First Class Master’s or Bachelor’s in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering; experience noted in post details.- UR: 0
- SC: 1
- ST: 0
- EWS: 0
- Professor of Practice (Aerospace Engineering and Autonomous Systems): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering with minimum 15 years’ professional experience.- UR: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- EWS: 0
- Professor of Practice (Electronics Engineering): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics & Telecommunication, Electrical Engineering, VLSI or related with minimum 15 years’ professional experience.- UR: 1
- SC: 0
- ST: 0
- EWS: 0
Qualification Requirements
Professor: Ph.D. in the concerned/allied discipline with Master’s degree (at least 55% marks), 10 research publications and research score of 120 (UGC 2018) or an outstanding professional with Ph.D.; Assistant Professor: Ph.D. in the specific area of specialization with First Class Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in the relevant engineering discipline; Assistant Professor (joint): Ph.D. with First Class Master’s or Bachelor’s in relevant engineering fields; Professor of Practice: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the relevant engineering discipline with minimum 15 years’ professional experience. All qualifications must be from UGC/AICTE recognized institutions.
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 65 years
Application Fees
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹1000
- SC/ST/PwBD/Woman: ₹0
Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted based on academic score and qualifications (UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix II, Table 2).
- Presentation: For regular positions, shortlisted candidates may be asked to give a presentation on their domain knowledge and research area (about 30 minutes), usually one day before the interview.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates are interviewed; final selection is based on interview performance.
- Document Verification: Original documents with one set of self-attested copies must be produced at the interview for verification.
How to Apply
- Visit https://diatrec.samarth.edu.in, register, and read the Important Information and Advertisement.
- Submit the online application for the specific post by 24-11-2026, 11:55 pm.
- Pay the fee through SBI Collect if applicable, following Annexure-I.
- Send the signed printed application with self-attested documents by speed/registered post to The Registrar, DIAT (DU), Girinagar, Pune 411025.
- Mark the envelope ‘Application for the position of ______’.
- Ensure the hard copy reaches by 01-12-2026, 5:30 pm. Email or hand delivery is not accepted.
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Important Dates
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- Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy of Application:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum qualification requirements for these posts?
Qualifications vary by post. Regular faculty posts require a Ph.D. in the relevant area with first-class Master’s/Bachelor’s as specified; Professors of Practice require a Bachelor’s or Master’s with minimum 15 years’ professional experience.
How do I apply for these DIAT positions?
Apply online at https://diatrec.samarth.edu.in by submitting the specific post application and paying the fee if applicable. Then send a signed printed copy with self-attested documents by speed/registered post to The Registrar, DIAT (DU), Girinagar, Pune 411025.
What is the last date to apply online?
The last date to submit the online application is 24-11-2026 (applications must be submitted by 11:55 pm).
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection involves shortlisting based on academic score and qualifications, a presentation on domain knowledge and research area for regular positions, and an interview; final selection is based on interview performance.
What are the pay and application fee details?
Regular posts follow Academic Level-14 (Professor) and Level-10 (Assistant Professor) under 7th CPC; Professors of Practice are paid consolidated Rs. 1.50-2.00 lakh per month. The application fee is Rs.1000 for General/OBC/EWS; SC/ST/PwBD/Woman are exempted.
