Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT Pune) invites online applications for 5 contractual posts including Research Associate, Senior Research Fellow, Junior Research Fellow, and Project Assistant. Candidates must meet specified educational qualifications and age limits. Selection will be through interviews. There is no application fee. Applications must be submitted via email by 31-10-2025 to Shyamal.kgec@gmail.com with the position name in the subject line and relevant documents attached.
Vacancy Details
- Research Associate (RA): 1 vacancies
Qualification: PhD or equivalent OR 3 years research/teaching/design experience after M.S./M.Sc./ME/M.Tech with research paper in SCI Journal in relevant fields - Senior Research Fellow (SRF): 2 vacancies
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. in First Division with NET/GATE OR M.E./M.Tech. with First Division both at Graduate & Post Graduate level in relevant fields with 2 years experience - Junior Research Fellow (JRF): 1 vacancies
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. in First Division with NET/GATE OR M.E./M.Tech. with First Division both at Graduate & Post Graduate level in relevant fields - Project Assistant (PA): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with proficiency in computers and Microsoft Office suites
Qualification Requirements
PhD or equivalent OR 3 years of research, teaching, or design and development experience after M.S./M.Sc./ME/M.Tech or equivalent with at least one research paper in SCI Journal in Physics/Electronics/Applied Physics/Optics/Photonics with project experience in optics and/or nonlinear optics and/or fiber optics for Research Associate; B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. in First Division with NET/GATE OR M.E./M.Tech. with First Division both at Graduate & Post Graduate level in Physics/Electronics/Applied Physics/Optics/Photonics with 2 years experience for Senior Research Fellow; B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. in First Division with NET/GATE OR M.E./M.Tech. with First Division both at Graduate & Post Graduate level in Physics/Electronics/Applied Physics/Optics/Photonics for Junior Research Fellow; Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with proficiency in computers and Microsoft Office suites for Project Assistant.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 28 years
- Maximum Age: 35 years
Selection Process
- 1: Candidates will be selected based on performance in interviews.
- 2: A list of shortlisted candidates will be prepared.
- 3: Candidates must carry all required documents during interviews.
How to Apply
- Check eligibility for the posts at DIAT Pune.
- Prepare application in the approved format.
- Send application via email to Shyamal.kgec@gmail.com.
- Mention the position name in the email subject line.
- Attach all relevant documents.
- Submit before 31-10-2025.
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Important Dates
- Posted on: 24-10-2025
- Last date to apply: 31-10-2025





