The Department of Applied Mathematics at the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Girinagar, Pune, has one Senior Research Fellow (SRF) post and one Junior Research Fellow (JRF) post. Both are for a DRDO-sponsored research project. The monthly stipend is ₹42,000 for the SRF and ₹37,000 for the JRF, plus 30% HRA. Each post is purely temporary for 06 months or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier. The posts are for young Scientists/Engineers with a first-division engineering or science qualification in data science and related fields. Applications go by email to the Principal Investigator on or before 9 November 2026.
DIAT Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Pune |
| Advertisement No. | 32-2026/SRF/JRF/DIAT |
| Department | Department of Applied Mathematics |
| Project | A Data Science Perspective for IVHM of Aircraft Engines Design and Development of Intelligent Prognostics |
| Funding Agency | DRDO (DRDO sponsored research project) |
| Tenure | Purely temporary for 06 months or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier |
| Post Name(s) | Senior Research Fellow (SRF) OR Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| Vacancies | 2 (01 SRF, 01 JRF) |
| Pay | SRF: ₹42,000/- + 30% HRA per month; JRF: ₹37,000/- + 30% HRA per month |
| Age Limit | Varies by post |
| Job Location | DIAT (DU), Girinagar, Pune - 411 025 |
| Application Mode | Email (single PDF file) |
| Last Date to Apply | 9th November, 2026 |
The official notification does not specify the application fee.
About DIAT
The Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) is a Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. It is in Girinagar, Pune, under the Department of Defence Research & Development, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India. These posts are in its Department of Applied Mathematics, on a DRDO-sponsored project on IVHM of aircraft engines and intelligent prognostics.
Vacancy Details
The notice prints 2 vacancies, one for each post. It advertises them as "SRF OR JRF" and says that if an SRF is not recruited, a JRF may be recruited.
| Post | Vacancies | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | 01 | ₹42,000/- + 30% HRA per month |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | 01 | ₹37,000/- + 30% HRA per month |
| Total | 2 |
Who Can Apply
The disciplines are the same for both posts: Data Science/AI/Machine Learning/Modelling & Simulation/CSE/IT/Electronics/Electronics & Communication Engg.
| Post | Essential Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. in First Division with NET/GATE, OR BS-MS/M.E./M.Tech. with First Division both at Graduate & Post Graduate level | A minimum of 02 years of research/teaching/industrial experience in the relevant fields (mandatory) |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. in First Division with NET/GATE, OR M.E./M.Tech. with First Division both at Graduate & Post Graduate level | — |
Senior Research Fellow (SRF) – Desirable
- Knowledge of Deep Learning, Data Mining, times Series Analysis, Digital Signal Processing/Machine Learning/Python programming/Thermal Image Processing/Deep Learning.
- Knowledge of python libraries scikit-learn, pytorch, transformers, keras, tensorflow, tkinter etc. and ML algorithms.
Qualifications and experience must come from recognised Universities/Institutions/Industries. The prescribed educational qualification is the bare minimum. Having it does not mean a candidate will be considered at every stage of selection. For the discipline-specific eligibility of each post, candidates should check the official notification.
Age Limit
The crucial date for the upper age limit is 9 November 2026.
| Post | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | Not to exceed 32 years |
| Junior Research Fellow (JRF) | Not to exceed 28 years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST, Women & PwBD | Up to 05 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 03 years |
Pay and Tenure
- Besides the monthly stipend, fellows get medical facilities, limited to MI Room facilities.
- Fellows who are recruited will be encouraged to register for a Ph.D. at DIAT through proper channels, as per DIAT norms.
- Being offered the SRF or JRF position gives no right to absorption in DIAT (DU), Pune.
How to Apply for DIAT Recruitment 2026
Applications go by email to the Principal Investigator. The documents listed below must be sent together as one PDF file, on or before 9 November 2026.
- Get the application form, which the notice says is "available on the website".
- Put the documents named in the notice (listed below) into a single PDF file.
- Email the file to the Principal Investigator at [email protected].
- Use this subject line: "Application for SRF or JRF".
Documents named in the notice
- A brief bio-data, duly signed
- Application form
- Proof of Date of Birth
- BE./B.Tech M.E/M.Tech mark sheets and degree certificates
Mention all your qualifications and experience clearly in the application, with supporting documents. Shortlisting may depend on qualifications and experience above the minimum.
Selection and Interview
Applicants will be called for an interview based on their suitability for the project.
- Shortlisting: If there are many applications, the Principal Investigator may limit the number of candidates called for interview to a reasonable number. This is done on the Screening Committee's recommendations and considers qualifications and experience above the minimum prescribed in the advertisement.
- Intimation: Each shortlisted candidate will be informed individually by email.
- Interview mode: In person or by video conference, whichever suits DIAT. Shortlisted candidates will be told which mode applies.
- What to bring: The original application with all necessary educational and other supporting documents, project reports and publications, plus 1 (one) set of self-attested copies of each.
- TA/DA: No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Important Instructions
- The selected candidate must join duty immediately on receiving the offer letter.
- For further details or clarification, contact Dr. Yogeshwar Singh Dadwhal, PI, Department of Applied Mathematics, on Telephone No. (020) 2460 4472/4588 or Mob.: +917696615848.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| DIAT Advt. No. 32-2026/SRF/JRF/DIAT Notification PDF | Official notification |
| DIAT Official Website | Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Pune |