DIAT JRF and Research Intern Recruitment 2026

About This Job

DIAT is hiring 3 project research staff in the Department of Electronics Engineering at Pune. The openings are for 1 Junior Research Fellow and 2 Research Interns under the institute project on Development of X-Band MIMO Radar System. You need an Electronics or related branch degree to apply by email. The last date is 18 June 2026, and monthly stipend is Rs. 18,500 to Rs. 37,000 based on the post.

Defence Institute of Advanced Technology JRF and Research Intern Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), a deemed university under the Department of Defence Research and Development, Ministry of Defence, has released Advertisement No. 10-2026/JRF/INTERN/DIAT. The recruitment is for young scientists and engineers who can work on an institute-level radar research project. The engagement is purely temporary for 16 months or until the project ends, whichever happens earlier.

This notice combines both roles in one selection process. If DIAT does not fill the JRF position, it may recruit Research Interns instead. Selected fellows may also be encouraged to register for a Ph.D. at DIAT through the proper channel, subject to institute rules. That makes this useful for candidates who want short-term project exposure as well as a possible research path at the institute.

The project title is Development of X-Band MIMO Radar System. The notification is therefore most relevant for Electronics candidates who are comfortable with research work, lab coordination, technical documentation and project-based timelines. Since the notice asks for all documents in a single PDF, keep your application neat and easy to verify.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Research Intern: 2 posts
• Junior Research Fellow: 1 post

The JRF post has a higher stipend and stricter qualification rule. The Research Intern posts are also Electronics-focused, but the notice does not ask for NET/GATE for those posts. Both roles are attached to the same DIAT project and are temporary.

Who Can Apply?

Junior Research Fellow

• Qualification option 1: B.E. / B.Tech / M.Sc. in Electronics or related branches with First Division and NET/GATE.
• Qualification option 2: M.E. / M.Tech. in Electronics or related branches with First Division at both graduate and postgraduate levels.
• What to check: Your branch should be clearly connected to Electronics or related areas, because the work is for an electronics engineering project.

Research Intern

• Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech / M.Sc. in Electronics or related branches.
• Project area: The work is connected to X-Band MIMO radar system development.
• Academic proof: Keep degree certificates and mark sheets ready because DIAT specifically asks for them with the application.

Age Limit

• You should be below 28 years as on 18 June 2026.
• SC/ST, Women and PwBD: Upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years.
• OBC (NCL): Upper age limit is relaxed by 3 years.
• The same crucial date, 18 June 2026, is used for checking the upper age limit.

Salary

• Junior Research Fellow: Rs. 37,000 per month consolidated stipend.
• Research Intern: Rs. 18,500 per month consolidated stipend.
• Medical facility: Limited MI Room medical facility will be extended as mentioned in the notice.
• Tenure: The position is temporary for 16 months or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier.
• The notice does not mention separate DA, HRA, TA or other allowances.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

DIAT will select candidates through shortlisting and interview. The interview may be held in person or through video conferencing, depending on what DIAT decides.

1. Application Screening: DIAT will check the application, qualification, branch, marks, NET/GATE status where needed, and project suitability.
2. Shortlisting: Shortlisted candidates will be informed individually by email.
3. Interview: The interview mode will be shared with shortlisted candidates. No TA/DA will be paid for attending it.
4. Document Verification: You must bring the original application, educational documents, project reports, publications and one self-attested copy set at the time of interview.

Mere possession of the minimum qualification does not guarantee an interview call. If many candidates apply, DIAT may restrict the interview list after considering higher qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form from the DIAT website at diat.ac.in.
2. Prepare a brief signed bio-data and fill the application form.
3. Attach proof of date of birth, B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc. mark sheets, degree certificates and supporting documents.
4. Include project reports, publications or experience proof if they support your research suitability.
5. Merge the documents into one PDF file.
6. Email the PDF to the Principal Investigator at rajesh_singh@diat.ac.in.
7. Use the subject line Application for JRF or Research Intern.
8. Send the email on or before 18 June 2026.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Number: 10-2026/JRF/INTERN/DIAT
• Last Date to Apply by Email: 18 June 2026
• Age Cut-off Date: 18 June 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced to shortlisted candidates by email
• Joining: Selected candidate must join immediately after receiving the offer letter

• Work on the Development of X-Band MIMO Radar System project
• Assist with electronics, radar and signal-related research tasks
• Prepare experimental records, reports and project documentation
• Support testing, analysis and validation work assigned by the project team
• Follow DIAT laboratory, data and safety rules during project work
• Present progress updates to the Principal Investigator and research team