Professor of Practice – DIAT
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 2
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹150,000 - ₹200,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering from a recognized university/institution.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience in the areas of missile, aircraft, and robotic control.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 65 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Hybrid
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Professor of Practice position in Aerospace Engineering & Autonomous Systems is designed for seasoned industry or research experts with deep domain knowledge in missile guidance and flight control systems. This post allows senior professionals from DRDO, Defence PSUs, or Armed Forces to contribute practical insight to university training and project development. The engagement provides a platform for translational research and high-level mentoring.
- Non-regular contractual tenure post initially for up to 1 year, extendable up to a maximum total duration of 4 years.
- Requires a minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience in missile, aircraft, and robotic control.
- Senior scientists and professionals from DRDO, Armed Forces, and Defence PSUs are highly encouraged to apply.
- Offers consolidated remuneration ranging between ₹1,50,000 to ₹2,00,000 per month depending on expertise.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated remuneration of ₹1,50,000 to ₹2,00,000 per month depending upon expertise level; no other allowances admissible.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting of candidates based on Academic score as per UGC Regulations 2018 (Appendix II Table 2) Presentation (approx. 30 minutes) on domain knowledge and research area (for regular positions) Personal Interview
Application Fees
General / OBC / EWS Category: Rs. 1000/- SC / ST / PwBD / Woman Candidates: Exempted
Reservation
UR: 1
How to Apply
- Visit the online application portal at https://diatrec.samarth.edu.in and register.
- Fill in all personal, academic, and professional details accurately.
- Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 1000/- (if applicable) through SBI Collect.
- Submit the online application form before 24/11/2026 (11:55 PM).
- Download and print the completed application form.
- Sign the printed application form and attach self-attested copies of testimonials, certificates, and payment receipt.
- Superscript the envelope as 'Application for the position of __________'.
- Send the application by Speed Post or Registered Post to The Registrar, Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (Deemed to be University), Girinagar, Pune (Maharashtra), Pin-411025 to reach by 01/12/2026 (5:30 PM).
Frequently Asked Questions
Consolidated remuneration ranges from ₹1,50,000 to ₹2,00,000 per month depending on expertise level.
The maximum tenure cannot exceed 3 years, extendable to 4 years under exceptional cases.
The upper age limit is preferably not more than 65 years.