Defence Institute of Advanced Technology
Contractual / Regular

DIAT Pune Project Associate & JRF Walk-in 2026

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Oct. 28, 2026
Senior Project Associate (SPA)Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

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Vacancies
2 Posts
Pay Scale
₹48,100/- to ₹54,600/- per month (Stipend + 30% HRA)
Age Limit
SPA: Up to 40 Years; JRF: Up to 28 Years (as on 04.11.2026)
Job Location
Maharashtra28Pune4

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 28, 2026

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Starts

Oct 28, 2026

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Deadline

Nov 4, 2026

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Exam Date

Nov 4, 2026

Application Window28 Oct – 4 Nov 2026
Exam / Test Date4 Nov 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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Educational Qualification

Senior Project Associate (1 Post): Essential: BE / B.Tech / M.Tech in CSE / IT / ECE or related domain from a recognized University or equivalent AND 4 years of experience in Research and Development, Industrial, Academic Institution or Science & Technology Organizations and Scientific activities and services.
Junior Research Fellow (1 Post): Essential: B.E. / B.Tech / M.Sc. in CSE / IT / ECE or related domain from a recognized University / Institution in First Division with NET / GATE; OR M.E. / M.Tech in First Division both at Graduate and Post-Graduate level.
Project Title: MeitY sponsored research project titled 'Enabling Explainable and Privacy Preserving AI for Security and Surveillance' in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Crucial date for determining upper age limit is 04 November 2026. SPA: Maximum 40 years; JRF: Maximum 28 years. Relaxable up to 5 years for SC/ST, Women & PwBD candidates, and 3 years for OBC (NCL) candidates.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Spot Registration & Document Scrutiny (11:00 AM on 04/11/2026)

OfflineQualifying Only

Walk-in Personal Interview by Selection Committee

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Offer of Temporary Engagement (4 Months / Project Co-terminus)

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection is through a direct Walk-in-Interview conducted on 04 November 2026 at 11:00 AM at DIAT Pune. Candidates will undergo spot verification of original credentials, followed by personal interaction before the technical selection committee in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering. Selected candidates will be appointed for an initial term of 4 months (or co-terminus with the project).

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Credentials & GATE / NET Merit35%First class B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech/M.Sc. in CSE/IT/ECE with valid GATE/NET score for JRF, or M.Tech with strong academic record for SPA
Research & Industry Experience in Artificial Intelligence35%4 years R&D experience for SPA; documented project work in deep learning, explainability (XAI), and privacy preservation
Interview Technical Performance20%Understanding of explainable AI frameworks, privacy-preserving machine learning (differential privacy, federated learning), and defense surveillance applications
Publications & Implementation Skills10%Research publications in peer-reviewed journals/conferences and proficiency in Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Linux environments

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Girinagar, Pune is an autonomous premier deemed-to-be-university functioning under the Department of Defence Research & Development (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, Government of India. The project, sponsored by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), addresses cutting-edge problems in 'Explainable and Privacy Preserving AI for Security and Surveillance' within the Department of Computer Science & Engineering. Fellows collaborate on defense-grade AI models, secure surveillance feeds, federated edge learning, and interpretability frameworks. The campus is high-security, academically rigorous, and equipped with state-of-the-art GPU computing clusters overlooking the Khadakwasla backwaters in Pune.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The positions are purely temporary for an initial tenure of 4 months or co-terminus with the MeitY sponsored research project, whichever is earlier. Appointees receive monthly stipends plus 30% HRA. Either party may terminate the contractual engagement at any time by giving one month's notice. The appointment does not confer any right of absorption or regularization in DIAT Pune or DRDO.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

While these are project appointments with no departmental cadre promotion, working on a MeitY-sponsored defense AI project at DIAT Pune offers top-tier research credentials, high-impact publication opportunities, and direct networking with DRDO scientists, serving as a powerful stepping stone toward Ph.D. admissions at premier institutions (IISc, IITs) or Scientist positions in DRDO, ISRO, and defense tech industries.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • This is a direct walk-in interview on 04 November 2026 at 11:00 AM at DIAT Girinagar, Pune; there is no prior online registration portal.
  • Candidates currently working in Government, PSUs, or Autonomous Bodies must present an original 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) from their employer at the interview.
  • Crucial age determination date is 04 November 2026 (Max 40 years for SPA, 28 years for JRF, with 5-year relaxation for SC/ST/Women/PwBD and 3-year for OBC-NCL).
  • The project duration is initially 4 months or co-terminus with the project; it carries no entitlement for absorption into DIAT Pune.
  • No TA/DA or accommodation will be provided for attending the walk-in interview in Pune.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Senior Project Associate (SPA)1
  • Junior Research Fellow (JRF)1
Total Vacancies2 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed monthly stipend: Senior Project Associate receives ₹42,000/- plus 30% HRA (₹54,600/- p.m.). Junior Research Fellow receives ₹37,000/- plus 30% HRA (₹48,100/- p.m.).

Senior Project Associate: ₹42,000/- + 30% HRA (= ₹54,600/- per month); Junior Research Fellow: ₹37,000/- + 30% HRA (= ₹48,100/- per month). Medical facilities limited to MI Room facilities shall be extended.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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Application Procedure

  1. Review the eligibility conditions and requirements detailed in Advertisement No. 33-2026/SPA/JRF/DIAT on diat.ac.in.
  2. Prepare a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) emphasizing academic qualifications (B.Tech/M.Tech/M.Sc. in CSE/IT/ECE), NET/GATE scores, research publications, and relevant software/R&D experience in AI, machine learning, and computer vision.
  3. Assemble all original certificates, marksheets, proof of date of birth, category certificates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD), GATE/NET scorecards, and experience letters along with one set of self-attested photocopies.
  4. Candidates currently employed in Government, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), or Autonomous Bodies must bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their present employer.
  5. Attend the Walk-in-Interview on 04 November 2026 at 11:00 AM (1100 Hrs) at: Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Girinagar, Pune – 411 025, Maharashtra.
  6. Note: No TA will be paid for attending the interview. For clarifications, contact Dr. Upasna Singh, PI, Dept. of CSE (Tel: 020-24604533 / Mob: +91 9420213114).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is payable (Nil / Free for all candidates).

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The walk-in interview will take place on 04 November 2026 at 11:00 AM (1100 Hrs) at the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Girinagar, Pune – 411 025.

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