Senior Research Fellow – DIAT
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 3
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Temporary
- Qualification
- Qualification: M.E./M.Tech in Physics, Electronics, Applied Physics, Optics, or Photonics with First Division; OR B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. in the same fields with First Division plus NET/GATE qualification.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of research, teaching, or industrial experience in the relevant fields is mandatory.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 32 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Offline
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Senior Research Fellow (SRF) position at the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology offers an exceptional opportunity for young scientists to engage in cutting-edge DRDO-sponsored research focusing on advanced Photonics Multi-band Microwave Receiver Systems. This temporary contractual role is ideal for candidates with research experience who wish to contribute to critical defense technology projects while working in a high-caliber academic environment in Pune. Successful fellows are encouraged to register for a Ph.D. at DIAT, providing a clear pathway for academic and professional advancement in electronics and applied physics. Candidates looking to apply for this 2026 recruitment should ensure their bio-data and certifications are ready for submission via the official email channel.
- The fellowship provides a consolidated stipend of up to ‣42,000 per month for qualified candidates plus 30% HRA.
- Candidates must hold a relevant Master's or Bachelor's degree with a mandatory minimum of two years of research or industrial experience.
- The position is purely temporary for a duration of three years or until the project concludes, whichever comes first.
- Age relaxation of up to 5 years is applicable for SC/ST and women candidates, ensuring diverse participation in research.
- Interested applicants must submit their application in a single PDF file to the designated project director via email.
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Additional Salary Information
Stipend of ‣42,000 + 30% HRA for NET/GATE qualified candidates, or ‣33,000 + 30% HRA for candidates without NET/GATE qualification.
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
Refer official detailed notification
Reservation
Standard GoI reservation norms apply: SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Women candidates receive age relaxation as per rules.
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 stipend for Senior Research Fellow is ‣42,000 plus 30% HRA per month for those with GATE/NET, and ‣33,000 plus 30% HRA for those without.
Candidates require a B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. with First Division and NET/GATE, or an M.E./M.Tech with First Division, plus 2 years of experience.
The upper age limit for the Senior Research Fellow position is 32 years as of October 31, 2026.