Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Pune, is hiring for 3 Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions. Eligible candidates with relevant qualifications can attend the walk-in interview on 4 November 2026. The positions are temporary and offer a salary of up to ₹42,000 + HRA.
🎓 Eligibility
Post
Qualification
Experience
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. in Electronics Engg, Electronics and Telecommunication, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Physics/Electronics Science/Applied Physics/Optics/Photonics or equivalent in First Division with NET/GATE OR M.E./M. Tech in First Division both at Graduate and Post graduate level, plus 02 years of research/teaching/industrial experience.
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 Electronics Engg, Electronics and Telecommunication, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Physics/Electronics Science/Applied Physics/Optics/Photonics or equivalent in First Division with NET/GATE OR M.E./M. Tech in First Division both at Graduate and Post graduate level
Not specified
👥 Vacancy details
Post
Posts
Age Limit
Pay
Experience
Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
1
Maximum 32 years
42,000 + 30% HRA
Minimum 02 years of research / teaching. Industrial experience in the relevant fields is mandatory.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
2
Maximum 28 years
37,000 or 30,000 + 30% HRA
Not specified
Total
3
🗓️Key dates
Walk-in Date4 November 2026
Walk-in date4 November 2026, reporting at 11:00 AM
Walk-in Date4 November 2026
Walk-in-Interview Date4 November 2026
Last Date for Online Interview Application2 November 2026
Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) has released Notification No. 34-2026/SRF/JRF/DIAT for 3 vacancies, including Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) posts, to be filled through a Walk-in Interview. The interview will be held on 04 November 2026 at Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Girinagar, Pune. Candidates should report at 11:00 AM.
Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Pune, Maharashtra, has invited applications for 3 posts in 2 roles under Advt No. 34-2026/SRF/JRF/DIAT. The posts include Senior Research Fellow (SRF), Junior Research Fellow (JRF). Selection is through a walk-in interview on 4 November 2026.
The posts are for Pune. Qualification required: B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc in relevant engineering or science disciplines with NET/GATE or M.E./M.Tech. The pay is Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 42,000 + 30% HRA per month. Selection is by walk-in-Interview or online interview. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
DIAT Walk-in Interview Date, Time and Venue
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Key Points
Walk-in date: 4 November 2026, reporting at 11:00 AM
Vacancies: 3, in 2 roles
How to apply: Attend the walk-in interview
Pay: Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 42,000 + 30% HRA per month
Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
Age limit: Varies by post - see the table below
Place: Pune
DIAT Recruitment 2026 - Overview
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
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DIAT Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. 34-2026/SRF/JRF/DIAT gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.
Age relaxation for all posts: SC/ST 5, Women 5, PwBD 5, OBC (NCL) 3.
Who Can Apply for DIAT Recruitment 2026?
Other conditions:
No TA will be paid for attending the Walk-in-Interview.
Desirable:
Good knowledge of Signal Processing or Optical System Design using Zemax software or Optics (for JRF).
Post-wise Details
Senior Research Fellow (SRF) (1 post)
Qualification required: B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. in Electronics Engg, Electronics and Telecommunication, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Physics/Electronics Science/Applied Physics/Optics/Photonics or equivalent in First Division with NET/GATE OR M.E./M. Tech in First Division both at Graduate and Post graduate level, plus 02 years of research/teaching/industrial experience. Experience required: Minimum 02 years of research / teaching. Industrial experience in the relevant fields is mandatory. Age limit: Maximum 32 years. Pay: 42,000 + 30% HRA.
Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (2 posts)
Qualification required: B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc in Electronics Engg, Electronics and Telecommunication, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Physics/Electronics Science/Applied Physics/Optics/Photonics or equivalent in First Division with NET/GATE OR M.E./M. Tech in First Division both at Graduate and Post graduate level. Age limit: Maximum 28 years. Pay: 37,000 or 30,000 + 30% HRA.
Pay and Terms of Engagement
Purely temporary till 31st March 2027 or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier.
May be terminated at any time on one month's notice.
Important Dates
How Will DIAT Select Candidates?
Walk-in-Interview or online interview
Detailed scrutiny of original documents during walk-in-interview
Online interview option available
Documents to Enclose
Original Certificates
Testimonials
Attested copies of certificates
Signed brief bio-data and application form
No Objection Certificate (for employed candidates)
How to Apply for DIAT Recruitment 2026
Attend the Walk-in-Interview on 4th November, 2026 at 1100 Hrs with original Certificates/Testimonials and attested copies.
Alternatively, send a signed brief bio-data and scanned application form in PDF with documents to [email protected] with subject 'Application for JRF or SRF' on or before 2nd Nov. 2026 for online interview.
Other Points to Note
The offer does not confer any right for absorption in DIAT, Pune.
Medical facilities limited to MI Room facilities shall be extended.
DIAT Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Advertisement No. 34-2026/SRF/JRF/DIAT. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.
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DIAT Recruitment 2026 - FAQs
Q1. When is the walk-in interview for DIAT Recruitment 2026?
The walk-in interview is on 4 November 2026, and candidates report at 11:00 AM.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in DIAT Recruitment 2026?
There are 3 vacancies: 1 Senior Research Fellow (SRF), 2 Junior Research Fellow (JRF).
Q3. How do I apply for DIAT Recruitment 2026?
Attend the walk-in interview on 4 November 2026 at 11:00 AM. The steps and the documents to bring are under How to Apply above.
Q4. Where is the walk-in interview for this recruitment?
Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Girinagar, Pune.
Q5. What is the age limit for this recruitment?
It depends on the post - Senior Research Fellow (SRF): maximum 32 years; Junior Research Fellow (JRF): maximum 28 years. Relaxation: SC/ST 5, Women 5, PwBD 5, OBC (NCL) 3.
Q6. What is the salary for this recruitment?
It depends on the post: 42,000 + 30% HRA for Senior Research Fellow (SRF), 37,000 or 30,000 + 30% HRA for Junior Research Fellow (JRF).
Q7. What qualification is needed for this recruitment?
B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc in relevant engineering or science disciplines with NET/GATE or M.E./M.Tech. The requirement for each post is in the eligibility table above.
Q8. Are there other conditions for this recruitment besides qualification and age?
Yes. No TA will be paid for attending the Walk-in-Interview.
Q9. How will candidates be selected for this recruitment?
Walk-in-Interview or online interview. Detailed scrutiny of original documents during walk-in-interview. Online interview option available.
Q10. What are the terms of engagement for this recruitment?
Purely temporary till 31st March 2027 or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier. May be terminated at any time on one month's notice.
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