- Recruitment for Senior Research Fellow (SRF), Junior Research Fellow (JRF), and Project Assistant (PA) positions under a DRDO-sponsored project titled Development of a Photonics Multi-band (0.5-30 GHz) Electronic Warfare (EW) Microwave Receiver System (PMEWRS).
- Positions are temporary for a duration of 3 years or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier.
- The recruitment drive is under the Department of Applied Physics at DIAT, Pune.
- Selected candidates will work on photonics, microwave receiver systems, ultrafast fiber lasers, nonlinear optics, and RF/antenna technologies.
- Recruited Fellows will be encouraged to register for a Ph.D. at DIAT through proper channels.
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SRF/JRF/Project Assistant Recruitment for Photonics EW Microwave Receiver System
Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956)
Total Vacancies
7
Job Location
Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Girinagar, Pune - 411 025, Maharashtra
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (Deemed to be University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956) (DIAT) |
| Job Category | Defense |
| Eligibility Qualification | B.Sc. (bsc), B.Tech (btech), B.E. (b.e.), M.Sc. (msc), M.Tech (mtech), M.E. (m.e.), Any Post Graduate (any-post-graduate) |
| Number of Vacancies | 7 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹22,000 - ₹42,000 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 32 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - **SRF and JRF:** Minimum **2 years of research/teaching/industrial experience** in relevant fields. - **PA:** No specific experience required, but **prior experience in procurement and office management** is preferred. |
| Application Fee | No application fee mentioned in the notification. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Senior Research Fellow (SRF) (3 vacancies):
- Essential Qualifications:
- B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. in Physics/Electronics/Applied Physics/Optics/Photonics with First Division and NET/GATE qualification, OR
- M.E./M.Tech in Physics/Electronics/Applied Physics/Optics/Photonics with First Division at both Graduate and Post-Graduate levels.
- Minimum 2 years of research/teaching/industrial experience in relevant fields.
- Desirable:
- Understanding of Optical Phenomena, Ultrafast Fiber Lasers, Nonlinear Optics, Photonics Applications.
- Strong knowledge of RF, antennas, digital signal processing (VHDL/IP, high-speed ADC/DAC, communication protocols).
- Proficiency in simulation software (MATLAB, Python, COMSOL Multiphysics, Ansys Lumerical).
- Fluency in written and spoken English and strong computer skills.
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (3 vacancies):
- Essential Qualifications: Same as SRF (B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. or M.E./M.Tech with NET/GATE or First Division at both levels).
- Desirable: Same as SRF.
- Project Assistant (PA) (1 vacancy):
- Essential Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with proficiency in computers and in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Desirable: Prior experience in procurement and office file management.
- Essential Qualifications:
- B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. in Physics/Electronics/Applied Physics/Optics/Photonics with First Division and NET/GATE qualification, OR
- M.E./M.Tech in Physics/Electronics/Applied Physics/Optics/Photonics with First Division at both Graduate and Post-Graduate levels.
- Minimum 2 years of research/teaching/industrial experience in relevant fields.
- Desirable:
- Understanding of Optical Phenomena, Ultrafast Fiber Lasers, Nonlinear Optics, Photonics Applications.
- Strong knowledge of RF, antennas, digital signal processing (VHDL/IP, high-speed ADC/DAC, communication protocols).
- Proficiency in simulation software (MATLAB, Python, COMSOL Multiphysics, Ansys Lumerical).
- Fluency in written and spoken English and strong computer skills.
- Junior Research Fellow (JRF) (3 vacancies):
- Essential Qualifications: Same as SRF (B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. or M.E./M.Tech with NET/GATE or First Division at both levels).
- Desirable: Same as SRF.
- Project Assistant (PA) (1 vacancy):
- Essential Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with proficiency in computers and in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Desirable: Prior experience in procurement and office file management.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on suitability for the project and submitted documents.
- Interview mode: In-person or via video conferencing, as decided by DIAT.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
- Original documents and supporting materials (mark sheets, certificates, project reports, publications) must be presented at the time of the interview.
- Interview mode: In-person or via video conferencing, as decided by DIAT.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
- Original documents and supporting materials (mark sheets, certificates, project reports, publications) must be presented at the time of the interview.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All (General, OBC, SC, ST, Women, PwBD)
📂 Required Documents
- Duly signed brief bio-data (PDF format).
- Application form (available on the DIAT website).
- Proof of Date of Birth (certificate/mark sheet).
- BE/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech mark sheets and degree certificates (as applicable).
- Project reports/publications (if any).
- Application form (available on the DIAT website).
- Proof of Date of Birth (certificate/mark sheet).
- BE/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech mark sheets and degree certificates (as applicable).
- Project reports/publications (if any).
💳 Application Fee Details
No application fee mentioned in the notification.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the maximum age limit for the Senior Research Fellow (SRF) position at DIAT?
The maximum age limit for the SRF position is 32 years as of 30th September 2026, with relaxations of up to 5 years for SC/ST, Women, and PwBD, and 3 years for OBC (NCL) candidates.
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What is the stipend for the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) during the first two years?
The stipend for JRF during the first two years is ₹37,000/- per month plus 30% HRA if GATE/NET qualified, or ₹30,000/- per month plus 30% HRA if not qualified.
Q.
Is there an application fee for this recruitment?
No, the notification does not mention any application fee for this recruitment.
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What is the duration of the Project Assistant (PA) position?
The PA position is temporary for 3 years or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier.
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How should I apply for these positions?
Submit a duly signed bio-data, application form (from the website), proof of date of birth, and relevant mark sheets/degrees as a single PDF file to the email addresses avrmurthy@diat.ac.in or brazilraj.a@diat.ac.in, with the subject titled ‘Application for SRF/JRF/PA’.