The Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), a deemed-to-be university in Girinagar, Pune, has invited applications for the DIAT Post-Doctoral Fellowships (PDFs).

PDFs are available in the Departments/Schools of (i) Applied Physics (ii) School of Defence Technology and Management (iii) Applied Mathematics (iv) Metallurgical and Materials Engg. (v) Electronics Engg. (vi) Aerospace Engg. & Autonomous System (vii) Mechanical Engg. (viii) Computer Science and Engg. (ix) Applied Chemistry, Energy and Environment. Subject Area / Specialization in each Department/School is given in the Notification at https://www.drdo.gov.in/ (Offerings > Vacancies)

Eligibility: The PDF is open to Indian nationals, Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs). A maximum of 20% of fellowships may be offered to foreign nationals.

Applicants should be Ph.D degree holders within three years of the award of the Ph.D degree, or those who have submitted a Ph.D thesis. Those who are about to submit their thesis are also eligible, but their selection will be subject to their submitting their thesis before the expiry of the award offer's validity.

Applicants should have research publications in high-impact-factor SCI journals.

Age Limit will be 35 years, relaxable up to 5 years in case of SC/ST/Physically disabled and women candidates and 3 years in case of OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates. The last date of the application call will be considered for calculating the maximum age limit.

Those who have obtained their PhD from a DIAT will not be eligible for a PDF in the DIAT under this scheme.

Tenure of PDF will be 2 years, extendable for up to one more year based on outstanding performance and approval by the Vice Chancellor.

Remuneration: The fellows will be entitled to receive the grants as follows: (i) Fellowship - Rs. 55,000/- pm + HRA. Fellowship will be Rs. 35,000/- pm + HRA for those who have submitted the thesis, but the degree has not yet been awarded (ii) Research Grant - Rs. 2,00,000/- per annum (iii) Overheads- Rs. 1,00,000/- per annum. Research grant can be used for minor equipment, consumables, contingencies and domestic travel. There is no provision for providing manpower support under this scheme. The Fellow is expected to undertake the research objectives by himself/herself during the entire duration of the fellowship. The fellows must seek the consent of DIAT if they intend to be away from the Institute (except for field work related to the project) continuously for a period of more than eight weeks.

Accommodation may be provided if available. PDFs will be entitled to medical benefits as per DIAT rules.

Selected candidates are expected to join within two months of the award’s effective date. The Post-Doctoral Fellowship will involve full-time research work, which should be of a significantly higher standard than PhD work. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will be evaluated annually for their progress and the Post-Doctoral Fellow should acknowledge DIAT support in all publications/patents/reports resulting from research performed at DIAT. The PDF should also assist the Department at DIAT, such as helping PhD students and PG students, and providing support in the laboratory and at conferences.

Selection: Applications can be submitted in the prescribed format, available at https://www.drdo.gov.in/ and at http://www.diat.ac.in at any time of the year. However, the selections will be made twice a year, in June and December, depending on the posts available. Applications received two months before the scheduled interview date will be considered for shortlisting and a call for an interview. Eligible candidates must route their applications through the sponsoring organisation [Wherever applicable]. The conditions for considering applications of the employed (Permanent/Temporary) candidates from outside DIAT system are given in the Notification.

For the present call, the filled in application form has to be forwarded in a sealed envelope, super scribed ‘Application for Admission to Post-Doctoral Programme in the Department / School of ______’, to the Joint Registrar (Academics), Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Girinagar, Pune- 411025, to reach latest by January 27, 2026.

For any further information applicants may contact at Email, jr@diat.ac.in, Phone No.: 02024604412 / 98