Professor, Assistant Professor, Joint-Appointment Assistant Professor, Professor of Practice
Job Details
| Designation | Professor, Assistant Professor, Joint-Appointment Assistant Professor, Professor of Practice |
| Organization | Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) |
| Job Category | Defence / Higher Education / Faculty Recruitment |
| Location | PUNE, MAHARASHTRA |
| Total Vacancies | 7 |
| Age Limit |
MAX-65 YEARS |
| Application Fee |
General/OBC/EWS: ₹1,000. SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Exempted. |
| Application Start Date | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Application End Date | 24 Nov 2026 |
About This Recruitment
DIAT Recruitment 2026 – 7 Professor, Assistant Professor and Professor of Practice Posts
- Post Date / Last Update
Notification Date: 23 October 2026
Last Update: 23 October 2026
Advertisement Number: DIAT/RC/01-FP-2026
- Short Information
The Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Pune, Maharashtra, has invited online applications for 7 faculty and professional positions across seven post codes. The recruitment includes Professor, Assistant Professor, joint-appointment Assistant Professor positions, and Professor of Practice posts in Aerospace Engineering and Autonomous Systems, Electronics Engineering, and related specialized fields.
Eligible Indian nationals can apply online from 25 October 2026 to 24 November 2026. Regular faculty positions carry pay under the 7th Central Pay Commission, while Professor of Practice positions offer consolidated remuneration of ₹1.50 lakh to ₹2 lakh per month. The selection process includes shortlisting, an interview, and a domain-knowledge and research presentation for regular positions.
- DIAT Recruitment 2026 – Key Details
Recruiting Organization: Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT)
Job Category: Defence / Higher Education / Faculty Recruitment
Job Designations: Professor, Assistant Professor, Joint-Appointment Assistant Professor, Professor of Practice
Total Vacancies: 7
Advertisement Number: DIAT/RC/01-FP-2026
Application Mode: Online, followed by submission of a signed hard copy
Job Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Online Application Start Date: 25 October 2026
Online Application Last Date: 24 November 2026, 11:55 PM
Hard Copy Deadline: 1 December 2026, 5:30 PM, according to the detailed application instructions
Application Fee: ₹1,000 for General/OBC/EWS; exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Women
Maximum Age: Varies by post, up to 65 years
Official Website: https://www.diat.ac.in/
Online Application Portal: https://diatrec.samarth.edu.in/
- Vacancy Details
DIAT has announced seven vacancies across the following positions:
Professor – School of Quantum Technology: 1 post; Post Code 01; maximum age 50 years; Academic Level 14.
Assistant Professor – Aerospace Engineering and Autonomous Systems: 1 of the two regular Assistant Professor posts; Post Code 02; maximum age 40 years; Academic Level 10.
Assistant Professor – Electronics Engineering: 1 of the two regular Assistant Professor posts; Post Code 03; maximum age 40 years; Academic Level 10.
Assistant Professor – Joint Appointment, Electronics Engineering and School of Defence Technology & Management: 1 post; Post Code 04; maximum age 40 years; Academic Level 10.
Assistant Professor – Joint Appointment, School of Defence Technology & Management and Aerospace Engineering & Autonomous Systems: 1 post; Post Code 05; maximum age 40 years; Academic Level 10.
Professor of Practice – Aerospace Engineering and Autonomous Systems: 1 post; Post Code 06; maximum age 65 years; ₹1.50 lakh–₹2 lakh per month.
Professor of Practice – Electronics Engineering: 1 post; Post Code 07; maximum age 65 years; ₹1.50 lakh–₹2 lakh per month.
Total: 7 posts.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
Professor: 1 UR vacancy.
Assistant Professor: 2 vacancies — 1 UR and 1 EWS.
Joint-Appointment Assistant Professor, Electronics Engineering with School of Defence Technology & Management: 1 ST vacancy.
Joint-Appointment Assistant Professor, School of Defence Technology & Management with Aerospace Engineering & Autonomous Systems: 1 SC vacancy.
Professor of Practice – Aerospace Engineering and Autonomous Systems: 1 UR vacancy.
Professor of Practice – Electronics Engineering: 1 UR vacancy.
- Educational Qualification and Experience
Applicants must be Indian nationals and hold qualifications from UGC/AICTE-recognized universities or institutions. The qualification and experience requirements vary by post.
A. Professor – School of Quantum Technology
Essential qualifications:
Ph.D. in the concerned or allied discipline.
Master's degree with at least 55% marks.
At least 10 research publications and a research score of 120 under UGC Regulations 2018, as specified in the recruitment information; or eligibility under the stated outstanding-professional route with a Ph.D.
Essential experience:
Minimum 10 years of teaching and/or research experience.
Specialized expertise:
Quantum sensing and metrology involving atomic vapours and laser-cooled atoms.
High-sensitivity quantum sensing of magnetic fields, rotation, and gravity.
Quantum optics and advanced experimental platforms for quantum technologies.
Non-invasive quantum measurements and weak measurements.
Precision optical and interferometric measurements.
B. Assistant Professor – Aerospace Engineering and Autonomous Systems
Essential qualifications:
Ph.D. in the specific area of specialization.
First-class Master's or Bachelor's degree in the relevant engineering discipline.
Experience:
Two years of teaching, research, and/or industry experience at lecturer or equivalent level.
Area of specialization:
UAV/drone design and development.
Aircraft conceptual and preliminary design.
Missile configuration and system design.
Multidisciplinary design optimization.
C. Assistant Professor – Electronics Engineering
Essential qualifications:
Ph.D. in the relevant specialization.
First-class Master's or Bachelor's degree in the relevant engineering discipline.
Experience:
Two years of teaching, research, and/or industry experience at lecturer or equivalent level.
Area of specialization:
VLSI and embedded systems.
Semiconductor integrated circuit design.
Hardware security.
D. Assistant Professor – Joint Appointment, Electronics Engineering with School of Defence Technology & Management
Essential qualifications:
Ph.D. in the relevant area.
First-class Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
Two years of relevant experience, as specified in the supplied recruitment summary.
Area of specialization:
Digital, wireless, mobile, and satellite communication.
Electronic warfare.
Advanced modulation and coding.
E. Assistant Professor – Joint Appointment, School of Defence Technology & Management with Aerospace Engineering & Autonomous Systems
Essential qualifications:
Ph.D. in the relevant specialization.
First-class Master's or Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering.
Two years of relevant experience, as specified in the supplied recruitment summary.
Area of specialization:
Advanced UAV design and integration.
Counter-UAV technologies.
Simulation and autonomous navigation.
Software-in-the-Loop and Hardware-in-the-Loop simulation.
Autonomous flight-control algorithms.
Prognostics and health management for UAVs.
F. Professor of Practice – Aerospace Engineering and Autonomous Systems
Essential qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering.
Minimum 15 years of professional experience.
Area of specialization:
Missile guidance and control.
Aircraft control.
Control of robotic systems.
Working, research, and hands-on experience in missile, aircraft, and robotic control is required as described in the recruitment information.
G. Professor of Practice – Electronics Engineering
Essential qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics and Telecommunication, Electrical Engineering, VLSI, or a related field.
Minimum 15 years of professional experience.
Areas of specialization include:
SONAR system design and radar systems.
SONAR/radar signal processing.
Underwater acoustic communication.
Array signal processing and communication systems.
EMI/EMC.
Hardware security and cryptology.
VLSI and embedded systems.
Semiconductor integrated circuit design.
Electronic warfare.
Detection and estimation theory.
Candidates should demonstrate relevant working, research, and hands-on experience in one or more of the specified areas.
Additional Eligibility Conditions
Teaching, research, industrial, or professional experience in a reputed organization is desirable.
For Assistant Professor positions, at least two papers in Scopus-indexed journals, patents, books, or technical reports are listed as desirable.
For Professor of Practice positions, a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience in the relevant area are desirable.
Experience in DRDO, defence PSUs, aerospace or defence industries, or the Armed Forces is desirable for Professor of Practice positions.
Time spent acquiring a Ph.D. is not counted as teaching or research experience.
EWS certificates must be issued on or after 1 April 2026, as stated in the supplied information.
Selected candidates must reside in institute accommodation on the DIAT campus, subject to availability.
- Age Limit
The maximum age varies by position:
Professor: 50 years.
Assistant Professor: 40 years.
Joint-Appointment Assistant Professor positions: 40 years.
Professor of Practice – Aerospace Engineering and Autonomous Systems: 65 years.
Professor of Practice – Electronics Engineering: 65 years.
Any applicable age relaxation should be checked in the official notification. The supplied information does not provide a complete category-wise age-relaxation table.
- Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS: ₹1,000.
SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Exempted.
Payment Mode: Online through SBI Collect.
Payment Portal: https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/
Refund Policy: The application fee is non-refundable.
Candidates should follow the payment instructions in the official advertisement and retain the payment receipt.
- Salary / Pay Scale
The remuneration depends on the position.
Professor: Academic Level 14 under the 7th CPC, with admissible allowances.
Assistant Professor: Academic Level 10 under the 7th CPC, with admissible allowances.
Joint-Appointment Assistant Professor positions: Academic Level 10 under the 7th CPC, with admissible allowances.
Professor of Practice – Aerospace Engineering and Autonomous Systems: ₹1.50 lakh to ₹2 lakh per month, consolidated.
Professor of Practice – Electronics Engineering: ₹1.50 lakh to ₹2 lakh per month, consolidated.
Tenure and Service Conditions
Regular faculty positions have an initial probation period of one year.
Professor of Practice appointments are initially for up to one year and may be extended after assessment.
The maximum Professor of Practice engagement is three years, with a possible one-year extension in exceptional cases, subject to a total maximum of four years.
The waitlist is valid for one year.
- Selection Process
The selection process includes shortlisting, a presentation for regular positions, and an interview.
Shortlisting: Based on academic score, qualifications, and other criteria specified by DIAT.
Presentation: Candidates shortlisted for regular positions may be required to deliver a presentation of approximately 30 minutes on domain knowledge and their research area, generally one day before the interview.
Interview: Final selection is based on interview performance.
The academic score under UGC Regulations 2018, Appendix II, Table 2, is used for shortlisting. According to the supplied information, final selection is based only on interview performance.
A 5% relaxation in academic score is allowed for SC/ST/differently-abled candidates, as stated in the recruitment information.
Candidates must bring original documents and one set of self-attested copies to the interview.
- Important Dates
Notification Date: 23 October 2026.
Online Application Start Date: 25 October 2026.
Last Date for Online Application: 24 November 2026, 11:55 PM.
Hard Copy Deadline: The supplied information gives two different deadlines: 24 November 2026, 5:00 PM, in the dates table, and 1 December 2026, 5:30 PM, in the detailed application instructions.
Important: Confirm the correct hard-copy deadline in the official DIAT advertisement before dispatching the application. Do not rely on the conflicting dates without checking.
- How to Apply
Eligible candidates must apply online and send a signed printed application with supporting documents.
Visit the official DIAT recruitment portal: https://diatrec.samarth.edu.in/.
Register and create an account.
Read the important instructions and Advertisement No. DIAT/RC/01-FP-2026 carefully.
Complete the online application for the specific post.
Upload the required information and supporting documents.
Pay the applicable application fee through SBI Collect, following the instructions in the advertisement.
Submit the application online by 24 November 2026, 11:55 PM.
Print and sign the submitted application.
Attach self-attested copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials, and fee payment receipt, where applicable.
Place the documents in an envelope marked “Application for the position of ______”.
Send the envelope by Speed Post or Registered Post to the address below.
Ensure the hard copy reaches DIAT within the deadline confirmed in the official notification.
Hard-Copy Submission Address:
The Registrar Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT DU) Girinagar, Pune – 411025 Maharashtra, India.
Email submission and hand delivery are not accepted, according to the supplied instructions.
Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate online application for each post.
- Documents Required
Applicants should prepare the following documents, as applicable:
Signed printed copy of the online application.
Self-attested educational certificates and mark sheets.
Ph.D. certificate and supporting documents, where applicable.
Experience certificates.
Research publications and other evidence of academic or professional work.
Application fee payment receipt, where applicable.
Category certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates, as relevant.
PwBD certificate, where applicable.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) or application through the proper channel for candidates employed in government, PSUs, or higher education institutions.
Any additional testimonials and certificates required by the official notification.
Candidates should carry original documents and one set of self-attested copies when attending the interview.
- Important Instructions
Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
Candidates must apply separately for each post they wish to be considered for.
The application fee is non-refundable.
Ensure that the online application is submitted before the deadline.
The signed hard copy and supporting documents must reach DIAT within the applicable deadline.
DIAT is not responsible for postal delays, and late applications may be rejected.
Candidates must check the official DIAT website for recruitment updates.
No interim correspondence will be entertained, according to the supplied information.
Selected candidates must stay in institute accommodation on the DIAT campus, subject to availability.
The institute reserves the right to shortlist candidates and apply the selection criteria described in the official advertisement.
Verify the conflicting hard-copy deadlines before sending the printed application.
- Official Website / Apply Link
Official DIAT Website: https://www.diat.ac.in/
Online Application Portal: https://diatrec.samarth.edu.in/
Application Fee Payment: SBI Collect
Advertisement Number: DIAT/RC/01-FP-2026
Direct Notification PDF: The direct official PDF URL is not provided in the supplied information. Visit the DIAT website and locate the relevant recruitment advertisement.
- Conclusion
DIAT Recruitment 2026 offers 7 faculty and professional vacancies in quantum technology, aerospace engineering, autonomous systems, electronics engineering, and defence technology management. Candidates with the required academic qualifications, research background, or extensive professional experience should apply online between 25 October and 24 November 2026.
Before submitting the application, review the official notification for post-specific eligibility, selection requirements, and the correct hard-copy submission deadline.
Important Dates
Notification Date: 23 October 2026.
Online Application Start Date: 25 October 2026.
Last Date for Online Application: 24 November 2026, 11:55 PM.
Hard Copy Deadline: The supplied information gives two different deadlines: 24 November 2026, 5:00 PM, in the dates table, and 1 December 2026, 5:30 PM, in the detailed application i
Documents Required
Signed printed copy of the online application.
Self-attested educational certificates and mark sheets.
Ph.D. certificate and supporting documents, where applicable.
Experience certificates.
Research publications and other evidence of academic or professional work.
Application fee payment receipt, where applicable.
Category certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates, as relevant.
PwBD certificate, where applicable.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) or application through the proper channel for candidates employed in government, PSUs, or higher education institutions.
Any additional testimonials and certificates required by the official notification.
Candidates should carry original documents and one set of self-attested copies when attending the interview.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must apply online and send a signed printed application with supporting documents.
Visit the official DIAT recruitment portal: https://diatrec.samarth.edu.in/.
Register and create an account.
Read the important instructions and Advertisement No. DIAT/RC/01-FP-2026 carefully.
Complete the online application for the specific post.
Upload the required information and supporting documents.
Pay the applicable application fee through SBI Collect, following the instructions in the advertisement.
Submit the application online by 24 November 2026, 11:55 PM.
Print and sign the submitted application.
Attach self-attested copies of the relevant certificates, testimonials, and fee payment receipt, where applicable.
Place the documents in an envelope marked “Application for the position of ______”.
Send the envelope by Speed Post or Registered Post to the address below.
Ensure the hard copy reaches DIAT within the deadline confirmed in the official notification.
Hard-Copy Submission Address:
The Registrar Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT DU) Girinagar, Pune – 411025 Maharashtra, India.
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