- Applicants must be Ph.D degree holders within three years of the award of the degree, or have submitted their Ph.D thesis.
- Candidates who are about to submit their thesis are also eligible, provided the thesis is submitted before the award offer's validity expires.
- A proven research record with publications in high-impact-factor SCI journals is required.
- The fellowship is open to Indian nationals, PIOs, and OCIs. Up to 20% of fellowships may be offered to foreign nationals.
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Defence Institute of Advanced Technology
Jan. 27, 2026
DIAT Recruitment 2026 – Various Post-doctoral Fellowship Posts
Post-doctoral Fellowship
Vacancies
Various Posts
Pay Scale
Rs. 55,000/- per month + HRA
Age Limit
Up to 35 years
Job Location
Important Dates
Published
Nov. 25, 2025
2
Starts
Nov. 25, 2025
3
Deadline
Jan. 27, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
DI
Defence Institute of Advanced Technology
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Age Limit Details
The maximum age limit is 35 years. Age relaxation is applicable as follows:
- 5 years for SC/ST, Physically disabled, and women candidates.
- 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.
The crucial date for calculating the age limit is the last date of application.
Salary & Pay Scale
| Sr. No | Budget Head | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fellowship | Rs. 55,000/- P.M+HRA Rs. 35,000/- P.M+HRA for candidates who have submitted the thesis, but the degree has not yet been awarded |
| 2 | Research Grant | Rs. 2,00,000/- Per Annum |
| 3 | Overheads | Rs. 1,00,000/- Per Annum |
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply in the prescribed format, which is available on the institute's website. The application process is as follows:
- The application form can be downloaded from the official website http://www.diat.ac.in.
- The following documents must be submitted along with the application:
- Dually filled Application form
- Curriculum Vitae with a complete list of publications
- PDF files of at least two (and up to five) important publications
- A proposed research plan (up to 500 words)
- Copy of PhD degree certificate, provisional certificate, or thesis submission certificate
- The filled application form must be sent in a sealed envelope, superscribed 'Application for Admission to Post Doctoral Programme in the Department / School of __________' to the following address:
- Address: The Joint Registrar (Academics), Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Girinagar, Pune 411025.
- The application must reach DIAT by January 27, 2026.
- Foreign applicants have the option to submit their application form via email to [email protected].
Note: Applications can be submitted at any time of the year. Selections are made twice a year, in June and December.
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