The Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Pune, Maharashtra, a Deemed to be University, has announced this Teaching Positions Recruitment for Professor, Assistant Professor and Professor of Practice. A total of 7 positions are available, including 1 Professor in the School of Quantum Technology, 4 Assistant Professors in Aerospace Engineering & Autonomous Systems, Electronics Engineering and joint appointments, and 2 Professors of Practice. Applications are invited online from eligible Indian nationals. The online application closes on 24 November 2026 (11:55 PM), and the signed hard copy must reach the Institute by 1 December 2026 (5:30 PM).
Date Posted: 27th October 2026
Institution Name: Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (Deemed to be University), Pune
Advertisement/Notification No.: ADVT. NO. DIAT/RC/01-FP-2026, Dated 23 October 2026
Institution Profile: The Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), a Deemed to be University, is a premier educational institution significantly contributing in the sphere of Human Resource Development for the Defence Forces by way of imparting education, research and training on Defence Technologies to the officers of Armed Forces, Scientists of the DRDO, Technical officers of the Ordnance Factory Board, Directorate of Quality Assurance, Defence Public Sector Undertakings, friendly foreign countries in addition to regular civilian students. The Institute is also active in carrying out result oriented research as required for defence and national security.
Employment Type: Regular positions (Professor and Assistant Professor) on probation of 01 year. Professor of Practice is an other-than-regular position, with an initial engagement of up to one year and a maximum duration of three years, extendable by one year in exceptional cases, with a total not exceeding four years.
Post Name/Designation:
| Post Code | Department/School | Designation | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | School of Quantum Technology | Professor | 1 (UR) |
| 2 | Aerospace Engineering & Autonomous Systems | Assistant Professor | 1 (UR) |
| 3 | Electronics Engineering | Assistant Professor | 1 (EWS) |
| 4 | Electronics Engineering jointly with School of Defence Technology & Management | Assistant Professor (Joint appointment) | 1 (ST) |
| 5 | School of Defence Technology & Management jointly with Aerospace Engineering & Autonomous Systems | Assistant Professor (Joint appointment) | 1 (SC) |
| 6 | Aerospace Engineering and Autonomous Systems | Professor of Practice | 1 (UR) |
| 7 | Electronics Engineering | Professor of Practice | 1 (UR) |
| Total | 7 |
Total Vacancies: 7. The Institute may increase or decrease the number of posts at the time of selection.
Category-wise Vacancy Break-up:
| Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 4 |
| SC | 1 |
| ST | 1 |
| EWS | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
Required Educational Qualifications for Professor (Post Code 1):
- Option A – An eminent scholar having a Ph.D. in the concerned/allied/relevant discipline, with published work of high quality, a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulations 2018
- A Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) in the department specific area of specialization
- Option B – An outstanding professional with a Ph.D. in the relevant/allied/applied disciplines from any academic institution or industry, who has made a significant contribution to knowledge in the discipline, supported by documentary evidence, and has ten years’ experience
- Specialization: expertise in high sensitivity quantum sensing of magnetic fields, rotation and gravity; quantum optics and quantum technologies platforms; quantum sensing and metrology with atomic vapours and laser-cooled atoms; weak measurements; precision optical and interferometric measurements
Required Educational Qualifications for Assistant Professor (Post Codes 2 to 5):
- Ph.D. in the specific area of specialization, with First Class at Master’s or Bachelor’s degree, from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university
- Post Code 2: Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering; specialization in UAV/Aircraft/Missile Design, Multidisciplinary Design Optimization
- Post Code 3: E&CE, E&TC, Electronics Engineering, Communication Systems, VLSI & ES, Hardware Security, Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Embedded Systems or other relevant electronics specialization; specialization in VLSI & Embedded Systems/Semiconductor IC Design/Hardware Security
- Post Code 4: the same electronics disciplines; specialization in Communication (Digital/Wireless/Mobile/Satellite), Electronic Warfare, Advanced Modulation and Coding
- Post Code 5: Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering; specialization in advanced UAV design and integration, counter UAV technologies, simulation and autonomous navigation, SIL/HIL simulation, autonomous flight control algorithms, prognostics and health management for UAVs
- Post Codes 4 and 5 are joint appointments across two Departments, and the selected candidate reports to the Head of Electronics Engineering (Code 4) or the Director, SDT&M (Code 5)
Required Educational Qualifications for Professor of Practice (Post Codes 6 and 7):
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering (Code 6), or in Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics/Electrical Engineering, VLSI & Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Semiconductor chip design, Electronics & Computer Engineering or any relevant electronics specialization (Code 7), from a recognized university/institution
- Desirable: Ph.D. and post-doctoral experience in the relevant area
- Code 6 areas: Missile Guidance and Control, Aircraft Control and Control of Robotic Systems
- Code 7 areas: SONAR and Radar systems, signal processing, underwater acoustic communication, array signal processing, communication systems, EMI/EMC, hardware security and cryptology, VLSI & embedded systems, semiconductor IC design, electronic warfare, detection and estimation theory
Age Limit:
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Professor | Preferably not more than 50 years |
| Assistant Professor | Preferably not more than 40 years |
| Professor of Practice | Preferably not more than 65 years |
The Institute may relax qualification, experience or age in exceptionally deserving cases.
Candidate Profile:
- Indian nationals
- Senior professionals/scientists from DRDO, Defence PSUs, Armed Forces, aerospace and defence industries, or equivalent national/international organizations are encouraged to apply as Professor of Practice
- Women, PwBD and EWS candidates are encouraged to apply
- Persons serving in Government/Semi-Government/PSUs/HEIs must apply through proper channel or furnish an NOC with supporting documents at the time of selection
- Selected candidates are required to stay in suitable accommodation provided inside the DIAT campus, subject to availability
Required Experience:
- Professor: a minimum of ten years of teaching experience in a university/college as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor, and/or research experience at equivalent level, with evidence of having successfully guided a doctoral candidate (Option A)
- Assistant Professor: two years’ experience in teaching, research and/or industry at the level of lecturer or equivalent grade; for Post Code 5, teaching, post-doctoral research and/or industry
- Professor of Practice: minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience in the respective areas
- The time taken to acquire a Ph.D. is not counted as teaching/research experience
Pay Scale/Pay Level: As per the 7th CPC, as given below.
| Post | Pay Level/Remuneration |
|---|---|
| Professor | Academic Level-14 with admissible allowances |
| Assistant Professor | Academic Level-10 with admissible allowances |
| Professor of Practice | Consolidated Rs. 1.50 Lakh to Rs. 2 Lakh per month, depending on the expertise level; no other allowances or benefits |
Application Fee:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs. 1,000 (non-refundable) |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women | Exempted |
| Payment Mode | Online through SBI Collect, as per the process in Annexure-I of the advertisement |
Selection Process:
- Shortlisting of candidates on the academic score as per UGC Regulations 2018 (Appendix II, Table 2), used for shortlisting only, with selection based only on interview performance
- Presentation of about 30 minutes on domain knowledge and research area, one day before the interview, for shortlisted candidates of regular positions
- Interview, with verification of original documents and one set of self-attested copies
- Waitlist valid for one year; subject to medical fitness and probation as per Institute norms
Job Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Important Dates:
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 23 October 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 25 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 24 November 2026 (till 11:55 PM) |
| Last Date for Submission of Hard Copy | 1 December 2026 (till 5:30 PM) |
| Walk-in/Interview Date | Not Applicable – Details will be sent to the communication channel mentioned in the notification for shortlisted candidates |
Apply Mode: Online Application Link, followed by a hard copy sent by speed post or registered post. Applications sent by email or by hand are not accepted.
How to Apply for this Position? Candidates need to register on the Institute’s recruitment portal, read the advertisement and apply online for the post code they want. They must then print the filled application, sign it, and send it with self-attested documents and payment receipt to the Registrar so that it reaches by 1 December 2026.
Application Procedure:
- Visit https://diatrec.samarth.edu.in and register, then read the “Important Information” and the advertisement carefully
- Apply online separately for each post, selecting the correct post code
- Pay the application fee through SBI Collect at https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/, unless exempt, and download the payment receipt
- Fill in all details carefully, including age, qualifications, specializations, category/PwBD certificate details and experience, since changes are not entertained later
- Submit the application on or before 24 November 2026, 11:55 PM
- Print the filled application, sign it, and attach self-attested testimonials, certificates and payment receipts
- Put it in an envelope marked “Application for the position of ____” and send it by speed/registered post to the Registrar at the address below so that it reaches by 1 December 2026, 5:30 PM
Documents Required:
Candidates should keep the following documents ready (Kindly Read the Notification)
- Signed printout of the online application
- Self-attested copies of relevant testimonials and certificates
- Fee payment receipt, where applicable
- Valid SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD certificate in the format prescribed by the Govt. of India; the EWS certificate must be issued on or after 1 April 2026
- No Objection Certificate (NOC), for serving candidates
- All original documents with one set of self-attested copies, at the interview
Important Links:
| Link Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | DIAT Pune Teaching Positions Recruitment Notification (This link is taken from the institution official website) |
| Institution Official Website | diat.ac.in/careers-at-diat |
| Application Link | diatrec.samarth.edu.in |
Disclaimer for Candidates: Candidates are requested to carefully read and review the official notification before applying, as the information above is presented for general reference only and the official advertisement shall be treated as final and authoritative in case of any discrepancy.
Institution address:
The Registrar,
Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (Deemed to be University),
Girinagar,
Pune – 411025,
Maharashtra, India.
Benefits of Joining DIAT Pune:
- Positions at a premier Deemed to be University for defence technologies
- Pay as per Academic Level-14 or Level-10 with admissible allowances, and Rs. 1.5 to 2 lakh consolidated for Professor of Practice
- Research opportunities in quantum technology, UAVs, VLSI, electronic warfare and communication systems
- Campus accommodation, subject to availability, on the banks of Khadakwasla Lake
- Chance to work with the Armed Forces, DRDO and defence industries
Frequently Asked Questions for Teaching Positions Recruitment
- What is the last date to apply?
The online application closes on 24 November 2026 (11:55 PM), and the hard copy must reach the Institute by 1 December 2026 (5:30 PM). - How many vacancies are available?
There are 7 positions: 1 Professor, 4 Assistant Professors and 2 Professors of Practice. - How can candidates apply?
Online through https://diatrec.samarth.edu.in, followed by a signed hard copy by speed/registered post. Email or hand submissions are not accepted. - Can a candidate apply for more than one post?
Yes, but a separate online application is needed for each post. - What is the application fee, and is it refundable?
Rs. 1,000 for General/OBC/EWS. SC/ST/PwBD and women are exempt. The fee is non-refundable. - What is the age limit?
Preferably not more than 50 years for Professor, 40 for Assistant Professor and 65 for Professor of Practice. The Institute may relax it in exceptionally deserving cases. - What is the pay?
Level-14 for Professor, Level-10 for Assistant Professor, and Rs. 1.5 to 2 lakh per month consolidated for Professor of Practice. - What is the selection process?
Shortlisting, a presentation for regular positions, and an interview. Selection is based only on interview performance. - What is the probation or tenure?
One year of probation for regular positions. Professor of Practice is engaged for up to one year at first, with a maximum of three years, extendable by one year in exceptional cases. - Is TA/DA paid for the interview?
The notice does not mention TA/DA, so candidates should check the advertisement before attending.
This recruitment offers academics and defence professionals a chance to join DIAT Pune in quantum technology, aerospace and electronics. Eligible candidates should read the advertisement carefully, apply online before 24 November 2026, and make sure the signed hard copy reaches the Registrar on time.
