Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) Senior Research Fellow, Junior Research Fellow, Project Assistant Notification 2026 has been released on the official website of Defence Institute of Advanced Technology. A total of 7 vacancies have been announced through the DIAT Senior Research Fellow, Junior Research Fellow, Project Assistant Recruitment 2026.
Candidates up to 32 years of age for Senior Research Fellow and up to 28 years of age for Junior Research Fellow/Project Assistant posts, with applicable age relaxation, who have the required qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. in Physics, Electronics, Applied Physics, Optics, Photonics with NET/GATE, M.E./M.Tech with First Division, or a Bachelor's degree in any discipline with computer proficiency for Project Assistant are eligible to apply for these vacancies. The application process for DIAT Senior Research Fellow, Junior Research Fellow, Project Assistant Recruitment 2026 is through Email mode and will remain open until 30 September 2026.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply through the direct links provided below in this article.
DIAT Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Company Name | Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) |
| Post Name | Senior Research Fellow, Junior Research Fellow, Project Assistant |
| No of Posts | 7 |
| Advt No | 25-2026/SRF/JRF/PA/DIAT |
| Salary | SRF: ₹42,000/- + 30% HRA (with NET/GATE) or ₹33,000/- + 30% HRA (without NET/GATE). JRF: ₹37,000/- + 30% HRA (1st & 2nd year), ₹42,000/- + 30% HRA (3rd year) (with NET/GATE) or ₹30,000/- + 30% HRA (without NET/GATE). PA: ₹22,000/- + 30% HRA. |
| Qualification | B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. in Physics/ Electronics/ Applied Physics/ Optics/ Photonics with NET/GATE or M.E./M.Tech with First Division at Graduate & Post Graduate level for SRF/JRF. Bachelor's degree in any discipline with computer proficiency for Project Assistant. |
| Age Limit | SRF: Max 32 years. JRF/PA: Max 28 years. Age relaxation applicable. |
| Last Date | 30-09-2026 |
| Apply Mode | |
| Job Type | Project-based |
DIAT Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates should download and read the DIAT Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below.
Download DIAT Job 2026 Notification PDF
DIAT Vacancy Details 2026
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | 3 |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 3 |
| Project Assistant (PA) | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
DIAT Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
- Senior Research Fellow (SRF): B.E./ B.Tech/M.Sc. in Physics/ Electronics/ Applied Physics/ Optics/ Photonics of Science/ Engineering with First Division with NET/GATE OR M.E./M.Tech in Physics/ Electronics/ Applied Physics/ Optics/ Photonics of Science/ Engineering with First Division both at Graduate & Post Graduate level. A 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 Physics/ Electronics/ Applied Physics/ Optics/ Photonics of Science/ Engineering with First Division with NET/GATE OR M.E./M.Tech in Physics/ Electronics/ Applied Physics/ Optics/ Photonics of Science/ Engineering with First Division both at Graduate & Post Graduate level.
- Project Assistant (PA): Bachelor's degree in any discipline. Proficiency in computers and in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office suits. Candidate with prior experience in procurement and office file management will be preferred.
DIAT Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| All | No application fee is mentioned in the official notification. |
DIAT Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- Senior Research Fellow (SRF): Maximum age limit is 32 years. Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST (05 years), Women & PwBD (05 years), OBC (NCL) (03 years).
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF): Maximum age limit is 28 years. Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST (05 years), Women & PwBD (05 years), OBC (NCL) (03 years).
- Project Assistant (PA): Maximum age limit is 28 years. Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST (05 years), Women & PwBD (05 years), OBC (NCL) (03 years).
DIAT Recruitment 2026 - Salary / Stipend
- Senior Research Fellow (SRF): ₹42,000/- + 30% HRA (with NET/GATE) or ₹33,000/- + 30% HRA (without NET/GATE).
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF): ₹37,000/- + 30% HRA (For 1st & 2nd year), ₹42,000/- + 30% HRA (For 3rd year) (with NET/GATE) or ₹30,000/- + 30% HRA (without NET/GATE).
- Project Assistant (PA): ₹22,000/- + 30% HRA.
DIAT Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Crucial date for determining upper age limit | 30 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 September 2026 |
DIAT Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- Interview (in-person or via video conference)
How to Apply
Candidates who wish to apply for DIAT Various Posts Recruitment 2026 via email should follow the steps below.
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Prepare your application with complete bio-data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport-size photographs.
- Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email.
- Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification.
- Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 30-09-2026.
- Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
DIAT Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
