Senior Research Fellow & Junior Research Fellow at DIAT 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 6
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹30,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Candidates should possess a B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. or M.E./M.Tech degree in Electronics, Physics, Applied Physics, Optics, Photonics of Science, or Engineering with a First Division. NET/GATE qualification is preferred. A minimum of 2 years of research/teaching/industrial experience is mandatory for SRF positions.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: This recruitment is suitable for both freshers and experienced candidates, with some posts asking for relevant work experience of up to 2 years. Check the role-wise criteria in the official notification before applying.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 32 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Vacancies under this Notification
This list may not include all posts.
The Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) invites applications for Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions in 2026. These roles are part of a DRDO-sponsored research project focused on developing a Photonics Multi-band Electronic Warfare Microwave Receiver System. This recruitment offers a valuable opportunity for young scientists and engineers to contribute to cutting-edge defence research. Eligible candidates with a background in Electronics, Physics, or related fields are encouraged to review the official notification for detailed eligibility criteria and application procedures.
- Candidates will work on a DRDO-sponsored research project, gaining valuable experience in defence technology.
- The positions are temporary for three years or until the project concludes, offering focused research engagement.
- Selected fellows are encouraged to pursue a Ph.D. at DIAT, aligning research work with academic growth.
- Applicants should prepare a brief bio-data, application form, and relevant certificates for email submission.
- Interviews will be conducted either in-person or via video conferencing, with shortlisted candidates informed individually.
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Additional Salary Information
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Important Dates
Selection Process
Based on suitability for the project, applicants will be called for an interview (in person or via video conference).
Shortlisted candidates will be individually informed via email.
Candidates must bring original applications and supporting documents at the time of the interview.
Application Fees
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Reservation
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How to Apply
- A Brief bio-data duly signed, Application form (available on the website), Proof of Date of Birth, BE./B.Tech M.E/M.Tech mark sheets and degree certificates may be sent to the email ID of the Deputy Project Director (rajesh_singh@diat.ac.in) in PDF form as a single file, with a subject titled “Application for SRF/JRF”.
Frequently Asked Questions
The positions of Senior Research Fellow (SRF) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) are purely temporary for a period of 03 years or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier.
The mode of interview shall be "in-person" or "via video conferencing," whichever is suitable to DIAT and shall be intimated to the shortlisted candidates.
Yes, recruited Fellows shall be encouraged to register for a Ph.D. at this institute through proper channels as per DIAT norms.