DIAT Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Junior Research Fellow, Project Assistant and More posts — Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT)

Eligibility

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.. 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

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Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

3 vacancies 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.. 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

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Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

3 vacancies 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.. 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

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Project Assistant (PA)

1 vacancies 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.. 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

Important Dates

Application End30-09-2026

Crucial date for determining upper age limit30 September 2026

Last Date to Apply30 September 2026

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Additional Information

Age Limit Raw

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 Text

SRF: Max 32 years. JRF/PA: Max 28 years. Age relaxation applicable.

Eligibility Items

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.

Maximum Age

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).

Salary Details

Event	Date
Crucial Date For Determining Upper Age Limit	30 September 2026
Last Date To Apply	30 September 2026

Eligibility Text

For the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post, candidates need a 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 both Graduate and Post Graduate levels.