Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Pune, Maharashtra, has invited applications for 7 posts in 6 roles under Advt No. DIAT/RC/01-FP-2026. The posts include Professor, Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor (Joint appointment, Electronics Engineering with School of Defence Technology & Management), Assistant Professor (Joint appointment, School of Defence Technology & Management with Aerospace Engineering & Autonomous Systems) and 2 more. The online application is open from 25 October 2026 to 24 November 2026.
The posts are for Pune. Qualification required: Ph.D. with first class Master's/Bachelor's in the relevant discipline plus 2 years' experience for Assistant Professor; Ph.D. with 10 years' experience for Professor; Bachelor's/Master's with 15 years' experience for Professor of Practice. The pay is Professor Level-14, Assistant Professor Level-10 (7th CPC); Professor of Practice Rs. 1.50-2 Lakh per month consolidated. The application fee is Rs. 1000 for General/OBC/EWS. Selection is by shortlisting based on academic score and qualifications, presentation on domain knowledge and research area (regular positions only) and interview. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.
Key Points
- Last date: 24 November 2026
- Vacancies: 7, in 6 roles
- How to apply: Online
- Fee: General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 1000; SC/ST/PwBD/Woman: Exempted
- Pay: Professor Level-14, Assistant Professor Level-10 (7th CPC); Professor of Practice Rs. 1.50-2 Lakh per month consolidated
- Age limit: Varies by post - see the table below
- Place: Pune
DIAT Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Organisation | Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Pune, Maharashtra |
| Post Name | Professor, Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor (Joint appointment, Electronics Engineering with School of Defence Technology & Management) and 3 more |
| No of Posts | 7 |
| Advt No | DIAT/RC/01-FP-2026 |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Pay | Professor Level-14, Assistant Professor Level-10 (7th CPC); Professor of Practice Rs. 1.50-2 Lakh per month consolidated |
| Place of Posting | Pune |
| Qualification | Ph.D. with first class Master's/Bachelor's in the relevant discipline plus 2 years' experience for Assistant Professor; Ph.D. with 10 years' experience for Professor; Bachelor's/Master's with 15 years' experience for Professor of Practice |
| Age Limit | Varies by post - see the table below |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 25 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 24 November 2026 |
DIAT Notification PDF 2026
Advt No. DIAT/RC/01-FP-2026 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.
Download DIAT notification PDF
Vacancy Details, Age Limit and Pay
| Post | Posts | Age Limit | Pay | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | 1 | Maximum 50 years | Academic Level-14 with admissible allowances as per 7th CPC | Minimum 10 years' teaching/research experience |
| Assistant Professor | 2 | Maximum 40 years | Academic Level-10 with admissible allowances as per 7th CPC | 2 years' teaching, research and/or industry experience at lecturer or equivalent level |
| Assistant Professor (Joint appointment, Electronics Engineering with School of Defence Technology & Management) | 1 | Maximum 40 years | Academic Level-10 with admissible allowances as per 7th CPC | Not specified |
| Assistant Professor (Joint appointment, School of Defence Technology & Management with Aerospace Engineering & Autonomous Systems) | 1 | Maximum 40 years | Academic Level-10 with admissible allowances as per 7th CPC | Not specified |
| Professor of Practice (Aerospace Engineering and Autonomous Systems) | 1 | Maximum 65 years | Consolidated Rs. 1.50 Lakh to Rs. 2 Lakh per month | Not specified |
| Professor of Practice (Electronics Engineering) | 1 | Maximum 65 years | Consolidated Rs. 1.50 Lakh to Rs. 2 Lakh per month | Not specified |
| Total | 7 |
Category-wise Vacancies
| Post | UR | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Assistant Professor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Assistant Professor (Joint appointment, Electronics Engineering with School of Defence Technology & Management) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Joint appointment, School of Defence Technology & Management with Aerospace Engineering & Autonomous Systems) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Professor of Practice (Aerospace Engineering and Autonomous Systems) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Professor of Practice (Electronics Engineering) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Who Can Apply for DIAT Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Ph.D. in the concerned/allied discipline with Master's degree at least 55% marks, 10 research publications and research score of 120 (UGC 2018), or an outstanding professional with Ph.D. | Minimum 10 years' teaching/research experience |
| Assistant Professor | Ph.D. in the specific area of specialization with First Class Master's or Bachelor's degree in the relevant engineering discipline | 2 years' teaching, research and/or industry experience at lecturer or equivalent level |
| Assistant Professor (Joint appointment, Electronics Engineering with School of Defence Technology & Management) | Ph.D. with First Class Master's or Bachelor's in E&CE, E&TC, Electronics Engineering or related; 2 years' experience | Not specified |
| Assistant Professor (Joint appointment, School of Defence Technology & Management with Aerospace Engineering & Autonomous Systems) | Ph.D. with First Class Master's or Bachelor's in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering; 2 years' experience | Not specified |
| Professor of Practice (Aerospace Engineering and Autonomous Systems) | Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering; minimum 15 years' professional experience | Not specified |
| Professor of Practice (Electronics Engineering) | Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics & Telecommunication, Electrical Engineering, VLSI or related; minimum 15 years' professional experience | Not specified |
Other conditions:
- Applicants must be Indian nationals.
- Selected candidates must stay in institute accommodation inside the DIAT campus, subject to availability.
- All qualifications must be from UGC/AICTE recognized universities or institutions.
- EWS certificate must be issued on or after 01-04-2026.
- Time taken to acquire the PhD is not counted as teaching/research experience.
Desirable:
- Teaching, research, industrial or professional experience in a reputed organization.
- Published work: at least 2 papers in Scopus indexed journals, patents, books or technical reports (Assistant Professor posts).
- Ph.D. and post-doctoral experience in the relevant area (Professor of Practice).
- Experience in DRDO, defence PSUs, aerospace/defence industries or Armed Forces (Professor of Practice).
DIAT Job Description
Selected candidates are required to perform specific roles according to their departments and specializations:
- Post Code 01 (Professor - School of Quantum Technology): Expertise in developing methods and devices for high sensitivity quantum sensing of magnetic fields, rotation, and gravity; design and development of advanced experimental platforms for quantum optics and quantum technologies, and advanced training based on them; expertise in quantum sensing and metrology with atomic vapours and laser-cooled atoms; quantum sensing with non-invasive quantum measurements and weak measurements; experience in precision optical and interferometric measurements.
- Post Code 02 (Assistant Professor - Aerospace Engineering & Autonomous Systems): UAV Design / Aircraft Design / Missile Design : UAV/Drone Design and Development, Aircraft Conceptual and preliminary Design, Missile configuration and System Design, Multidisciplinary Design Optimization.
- Post Code 03 (Assistant Professor - Electronics Engineering): VLSI & Embedded System / Semiconductor IC Design/Hardware Security.
- Post Code 04 (Assistant Professor - Joint appointment, Electronics Engineering jointly with School of Defence Technology & Management): Communication (Digital / Wireless / Mobile / Satellite) Electronic Warfare/ Advanced Modulation and Coding.
- Post Code 05 (Assistant Professor - Joint appointment, School of Defence Technology & Management jointly with Aerospace Engineering & Autonomous Systems): Advanced UAV design & integration, counter UAV technologies, simulation & autonomous navigation, Proficiency in software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop simulation, Autonomous flight control algorithms, Prognostics and Health management for UAVs.
- Post Code 06 (Professor of Practice - Aerospace Engineering and Autonomous Systems): Area of Specialization: Missile Guidance and Control, Aircraft Control and Control of Robotic Systems. Essential Expertise: Working and research experience in the areas of missile, aircraft and robotic control.
- Post Code 07 (Professor of Practice - Electronics Engineering): Area of Specialization: SONAR system design, Radar systems, SONAR / Radar signal processing, Underwater acoustic communication, Array signal processing, Communication systems, EMI/EMC, Hardware security & cryptology, VLSI & Embedded systems, Semiconductor IC design, Electronic warfare, Detection and estimation theory. Essential Expertise: Working, research and hands-on experience in any of the above areas.
Post-wise Details
Professor (1 post)
Qualification required: Ph.D. in the concerned/allied discipline with Master's degree at least 55% marks, 10 research publications and research score of 120 (UGC 2018), or an outstanding professional with Ph.D. Experience required: Minimum 10 years' teaching/research experience. Age limit: Maximum 50 years. Pay: Academic Level-14 with admissible allowances as per 7th CPC.
Assistant Professor (2 posts)
Qualification required: Ph.D. in the specific area of specialization with First Class Master's or Bachelor's degree in the relevant engineering discipline. Experience required: 2 years' teaching, research and/or industry experience at lecturer or equivalent level. Age limit: Maximum 40 years. Pay: Academic Level-10 with admissible allowances as per 7th CPC.
Assistant Professor (Joint appointment, Electronics Engineering with School of Defence Technology & Management) (1 post)
Qualification required: Ph.D. with First Class Master's or Bachelor's in E&CE, E&TC, Electronics Engineering or related; 2 years' experience. Age limit: Maximum 40 years. Pay: Academic Level-10 with admissible allowances as per 7th CPC.
Assistant Professor (Joint appointment, School of Defence Technology & Management with Aerospace Engineering & Autonomous Systems) (1 post)
Qualification required: Ph.D. with First Class Master's or Bachelor's in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering; 2 years' experience. Age limit: Maximum 40 years. Pay: Academic Level-10 with admissible allowances as per 7th CPC.
Professor of Practice (Aerospace Engineering and Autonomous Systems) (1 post)
Qualification required: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering; minimum 15 years' professional experience. Age limit: Maximum 65 years. Pay: Consolidated Rs. 1.50 Lakh to Rs. 2 Lakh per month.
Professor of Practice (Electronics Engineering) (1 post)
Qualification required: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics & Telecommunication, Electrical Engineering, VLSI or related; minimum 15 years' professional experience. Age limit: Maximum 65 years. Pay: Consolidated Rs. 1.50 Lakh to Rs. 2 Lakh per month.
Pay and Terms of Engagement
- Regular positions: probation of 1 year.
- Professor of Practice: initial engagement up to 1 year, extendable after assessment.
- Professor of Practice: maximum 3 years, extendable by 1 year in exceptional cases; total not more than 4 years.
- A waitlist is valid for 1 year.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs. 1000 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Woman | Exempted |
Payment mode: Online through SBI Collect (https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 23 October 2026 |
| Start of Online Application | 25 October 2026 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 24 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy of Application | 24 November 2026 |
How Will DIAT Select Candidates?
- Shortlisting based on academic score and qualifications
- Presentation on domain knowledge and research area (regular positions only)
- Interview
- The academic score (UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix II, Table 2) is used only to shortlist candidates for interview; selection is based only on interview performance.
- Shortlisted candidates for regular positions may make a presentation of about 30 minutes, one day before the interview.
- Original documents with one set of self-attested copies must be produced at the interview.
DIAT Exam Pattern 2026
- A 5% relaxation in academic score is allowed for SC/ST/Differently-abled candidates.
Documents to Enclose
- Signed printed copy of the online application
- Self-attested relevant testimonials and certificates
- Fee payment receipt
- No Objection Certificate or application through proper channel (for government/PSU/HEI employees)
- Category/PwBD certificates
How to Apply for DIAT Recruitment 2026 Online
- Visit https://diatrec.samarth.edu.in, register, and read the Important Information and Advertisement.
- Submit the online application for the specific post by 24-11-2026, 11:55 pm.
- Pay the fee through SBI Collect if applicable, following Annexure-I.
- Send the signed printed application with self-attested documents by speed/registered post to The Registrar, DIAT (DU), Girinagar, Pune 411025.
- Mark the envelope 'Application for the position of ______'.
- Hard copy must reach by 01-12-2026, 5:30 pm. Email or hand delivery is not accepted.
Other Points to Note
- Candidates applying for more than one post must apply separately for each post online.
- Fee is non-refundable.
- The institute is not responsible for postal delay; late applications may be rejected.
- Candidates must check the DIAT website for updates; no interim correspondence will be entertained.
DIAT Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download DIAT notification PDF |
| Apply Online | Apply online for DIAT Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | Visit DIAT official website |
Official Source
This article is based on the official notification of Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Advertisement No. DIAT/RC/01-FP-2026, dated 23 October 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.