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DIAT Pune Teaching Faculty Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 23, 2026
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
7 Posts (5 Regular + 2 PoP)
Pay Scale
Academic Level 10 (₹57,700 - ₹1,77,500) to Level 14 (₹1,44,200 - ₹2,18,200)
Age Limit
Up to 40 Years (Assistant Professor), 50 Years (Professor), 65 Years (PoP)
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 23, 2026

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Starts

Oct 25, 2026

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Deadline

Nov 24, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window25 Oct – 24 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Detailed educational qualifications and experience as per UGC Regulations 2018 and DIAT Faculty Recruitment rules:

  • Professor (School of Quantum Technology): Ph.D. degree in concerned/allied discipline; minimum 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals with minimum total research score of 120 (Appendix II Table 2 of UGC Regulations 2018); Master's degree with at least 55% marks in department-specific area (quantum sensing, quantum optics, metrology); and minimum 10 years of teaching/research experience at university/national institutions with evidence of successfully guided Ph.D. candidates.
  • Assistant Professor (Aerospace / Electronics / Defence Technology): Ph.D. degree in specific area of specialization with First Class at Master's or Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering or Electronics & Communication / VLSI / Embedded Systems / Communication from a recognized Indian/foreign university, plus minimum 2 years' teaching, research, or industrial experience at the lecturer or equivalent level.
  • Professor of Practice (Aerospace / Electronics): Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant engineering discipline with minimum 15 years of distinguished professional experience in missile control, robotic control, radar/sonar, EW, or semiconductor design in DRDO, Defence PSUs, Armed Forces, or defence industries. Ph.D. is desirable.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Preferable maximum age limits as on closing date: Assistant Professor: up to 40 years; Professor: up to 50 years; Professor of Practice: up to 65 years. Relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen as per Government of India guidelines.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application Screening & UGC Academic/Research Score Shortlisting

OnlineQualifying Only

Domain Knowledge & Research Presentation (30 Minutes)

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview before Selection Committee

OfflineMerit Scored

Shortlisting of candidates is based on the Academic and Research Score criteria given in Appendix II [Table 2] of UGC Regulations 2018. Shortlisted candidates for regular positions must report one day prior to the scheduled interview to make a 30-minute presentation on their domain knowledge and research area before the department, followed by a Personal Interview before the Statutory Selection Committee.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Academic Record, Research Publications & Citation Metrics (UGC Score)50 Marks
Departmental Seminar & Research Presentation (30 Minutes)25 Marks
Personal Interview before Statutory Selection Board25 Marks

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.

DIAT is a premier autonomous Deemed University under the Department of Defence Research & Development (DRDO), Ministry of Defence. Faculty members train officers from the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, DRDO Scientists, Coast Guard, DPSUs, and foreign allied militaries. The academic environment emphasizes defence-oriented sponsored R&D projects, classified technology development (drones, EW, quantum sensing, hypersonic missiles), high-impact SCI journal publications, and advanced lab creation.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at the DIAT campus in Girinagar, Pune, Maharashtra overlooking Khadakwasla Lake. Selected faculty are provided residential quarters on campus subject to availability. Regular faculty undergo a 1-year probation period before confirmation.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Regular faculty promotions follow the UGC Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) and DRDO/DIAT cadre rules: Assistant Professor (Level 10 to 11 to 12) to Associate Professor (Level 13A) to Professor (Level 14) based on cumulative research output, sponsored project grants, and guided Ph.D. scholars.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Both online submission on Samarth portal (by 24/11/2026) AND receipt of hard copy with all enclosures at DIAT Pune (by 01/12/2026 5:30 PM) are mandatory; online-only applications will be rejected.
  • Candidates in government/PSU/HEI service must submit their application through proper channel or provide an official No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of presentation/interview.
  • Post Code 04 and 05 are joint appointments requiring selected faculty to discharge academic and research duties in both assigned departments/schools.

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

  • UR4
  • SC1
  • ST1
  • EWS1
Total Vacancies7 Posts (5 Regular + 2 PoP)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Central 7th CPC Academic Pay Matrix: Assistant Professor at Academic Level 10 (Entry Pay ₹57,700/-); Professor at Academic Level 14 (Entry Pay ₹1,44,200/-) with DA, HRA, and medical benefits. Professor of Practice receives consolidated ₹1,50,000/- to ₹2,00,000/- per month without other allowances.

Professor: Academic Level-14 (Entry Pay ₹1,44,200/-); Assistant Professor: Academic Level-10 (Entry Pay ₹57,700/-) plus central DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and benefits under 7th CPC. Professor of Practice: Consolidated remuneration of ₹1.50 Lakh to ₹2.00 Lakh per month.

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the Samarth recruitment portal at https://diatrec.samarth.edu.in and register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
  2. Carefully fill out the online application form with personal, educational, research score (UGC Appendix II Table 2), publications, patents, and experience details.
  3. Pay the non-refundable application fee of ₹1,000/- (if applicable) through SBI Collect (SBI Collect) under Educational Institutions > Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, and save the payment transaction receipt.
  4. Submit the completed online application on or before 24/11/2026 (11:55 PM).
  5. Download and print the submitted application form, sign it, attach self-attested copies of all degrees, transcripts, experience certificates, research publications, category certificates, and SBI Collect fee receipt.
  6. Send the hard-copy dossier via Speed Post / Registered Post in an envelope superscribed with "Application for the position of [Post Name & Code]" to: The Registrar, Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (Deemed to be University), Girinagar, Pune, Maharashtra – 411025 so as to reach on or before 01/12/2026 (5:30 PM).

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Non-refundable application fee is ₹1,000/- for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. Fee is exempted for SC, ST, PwBD, and Woman candidates. Remittance must be made online through SBI Collect under Educational Institutions > Defence Institute of Advanced Technology.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The online application deadline on the Samarth portal is 24 November 2026 (11:55 PM). Duly signed hard copies of the application form along with enclosures must reach the Registrar, DIAT Pune by 1 December 2026 (5:30 PM).

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