Faculty recruitment • Pune, India
DIAT Faculty Recruitment 2026: Seven Teaching Positions
Defence Institute of Advanced Technology invites Indian nationals to apply for Professor, Assistant Professor and Professor of Practice positions. Match your qualifications to the individual post code before applying.
Recruitment overview
DIAT is a deemed-to-be university in Girinagar, Pune. This article covers its teaching advertisement dated 23 October 2026. It is a DIAT recruitment, separate from ARCI careers.
Online applications commence on 25 October 2026. The five Professor and Assistant Professor vacancies are regular positions. The two Professor of Practice posts are separately classified as other than regular positions.
Vacancies, categories and specialisations
There is one vacancy under each code. The descriptions below summarise the advertised areas; consult the complete notice for the precise requirements.
| Code | Position | Department or school | Category | Research or practice focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Professor | School of Quantum Technology | UR | Quantum sensing and metrology; atomic and optical experimental platforms; precision optical and interferometric measurements. |
| 02 | Assistant Professor | Aerospace Engineering & Autonomous Systems | UR | UAV, aircraft and missile design; configuration, systems and multidisciplinary design optimisation. |
| 03 | Assistant Professor | Electronics Engineering | EWS | VLSI and embedded systems; semiconductor IC design; hardware security. |
| 04 | Assistant Professor | Electronics Engineering jointly with School of Defence Technology & Management | ST | Digital, wireless, mobile and satellite communication; electronic warfare; modulation and coding. |
| 05 | Assistant Professor | School of Defence Technology & Management jointly with Aerospace Engineering & Autonomous Systems | SC | UAV integration, counter-UAV technology, autonomous navigation and control, simulation and UAV health management. |
| 06 | Professor of Practice | Aerospace Engineering & Autonomous Systems | UR | Missile guidance, aircraft control and robotic control. |
| 07 | Professor of Practice | Electronics Engineering | UR | SONAR, radar, signal processing, communications, EMI/EMC, hardware security, VLSI and related electronics areas. |
UR means unreserved; EWS means Economically Weaker Section; SC and ST mean Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe. The joint appointments carry responsibilities across both participating units.
Eligibility by position
Professor: code 01
The academic route requires a relevant PhD, at least 10 peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journal publications, research score 120 under the cited UGC criteria, a relevant master’s degree with at least 55% or equivalent, and at least 10 years of specified teaching or equivalent research experience with successful doctoral guidance.
An alternative route is available for an outstanding professional with a relevant PhD, documented significant contribution and 10 years of experience. Read both routes in full before assessing eligibility.
Assistant Professor: codes 02–05
These posts require a PhD in the specified area and first class at bachelor’s or master’s level in the listed relevant discipline. Codes 02 and 05 specify aerospace or aeronautical engineering. Codes 03 and 04 list electronics and related specialisations.
Two years of experience at lecturer or equivalent level is required. Codes 02–04 refer to teaching, research or industry; code 05 specifically refers to teaching, postdoctoral research or industry. PhD acquisition time does not count as teaching or research experience.
Desirable criteria differ by code, including publications, technical experience and relevant design or development work. Do not substitute broad subject similarity for the required specialisation.
Professor of Practice: codes 06–07
Applicants need the relevant bachelor’s or master’s qualification, demonstrated expertise and at least 15 years of relevant professional experience. A PhD and postdoctoral experience are desirable.
Code 06 specifies aerospace or aeronautical engineering qualifications. Code 07 lists electronics, electrical and related qualifications. The notice encourages experienced professionals and scientists from defence organisations, industry, the Armed Forces and equivalent organisations.
Preferred age and category documents
The preferred upper ages are 50 for Professor, 40 for Assistant Professor and 65 for Professor of Practice. The notice provides for relaxation in exceptionally deserving cases.
Use prescribed Government of India category certificates where applicable. The EWS certificate must be issued on or after 1 April 2026. Check the notice’s marks-relaxation provisions against your category.
Pay, probation and Professor of Practice tenure
| Position | Advertised pay | Appointment detail |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Academic Level 14, with admissible allowances under the 7th CPC | Regular position; one-year probation |
| Assistant Professor | Academic Level 10, with admissible allowances under the 7th CPC | Regular position; one-year probation |
| Professor of Practice | ₹1.50–2 lakh per month consolidated, decided according to expertise; no other allowances or benefits | Initially up to one year, with assessment-based extensions |
Professor of Practice service is normally limited to three years. An exceptional one-year extension is possible, with an absolute total of four years.
How to apply: online submission and postal delivery
- Open the official advertisement below. Follow its Samarth recruitment portal instructions, register and select the correct post code.
- Complete the online application. Enter qualifications, experience, specialisation and category details carefully. Separate applications are required for separate posts.
- Pay the applicable fee. Follow Annexure-I for SBI Collect and retain the receipt.
- Submit online by 24 November 2026, 11:55 pm. Download and sign the completed application.
- Send the printed application and self-attested enclosures. Use speed or registered post and ensure delivery by 1 December 2026, 5:30 pm.
Postal address: The Registrar, Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (Deemed to be University), Girinagar, Pune, Maharashtra – 411025. Mark the envelope “Application for the position of” followed by the position name.
The advertisement states these clock times without an explicit timezone label. Plan submission and delivery well ahead of them. Applications by email or hand delivery are not accepted. DIAT does not take responsibility for postal delay.
Application fee
The non-refundable fee is ₹1,000 for General, OBC and EWS applicants. SC, ST, PwBD and women applicants are exempt.
Documents and selection preparation
Check that the signed printout includes the relevant testimonials, certificates and fee receipt where applicable. Government, semi-government, PSU and higher-education employees must follow the proper-channel or NOC provisions.
Shortlisted applicants for regular posts may be asked to attend a domain and research presentation of approximately 30 minutes on the day before interview. The institute will communicate this separately.
CareerAidHub guidance: Organise your evidence by post code. Explain your role in publications, prototypes, technical leadership and teaching. For practice roles, describe specific systems or programmes you helped deliver without disclosing confidential information.
Career Accelerator Program support
CareerAidHub offers profile review, opportunity mapping, tailored CV and cover-letter feedback, research and teaching statement guidance, outreach planning and one-to-one mentorship.
For this recruitment, a review can focus on specialisation fit, documented experience and a clear presentation of academic or industrial contributions.
CareerAidHub is independent of DIAT. Application support does not guarantee shortlisting or appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an ARCI recruitment?
No. Advertisement DIAT/RC/01-FP-2026 is issued by the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology in Pune.
How many positions are advertised?
Seven: one Professor, four Assistant Professors and two Professors of Practice. Each post code represents one vacancy.
Is online submission enough?
No. Complete the online submission and send the signed printed form with self-attested enclosures by speed or registered post. Both deadlines apply.
Is a PhD compulsory for Professor of Practice?
For codes 06 and 07, a PhD is desirable. The stated essential degree, expertise and minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience still apply.
Can PhD study count towards experience?
The notice excludes time spent acquiring the PhD from teaching or research experience for appointment.
Can I apply for more than one post?
Yes. Submit a separate online application for each post and follow the relevant instructions.
Are the age figures absolute limits?
The notice describes the ages as preferred. Read its relaxation provisions rather than treating them as unconditional eligibility waivers.
Does meeting eligibility guarantee an interview?
No. DIAT may shortlist using criteria above the minimum requirements and the advertised specialisation.
Official DIAT recruitment advertisement
Last reviewed: 26 October 2026. Based on DIAT/RC/01-FP-2026, dated 23 October 2026, and the DIAT careers listing. The advertisement’s eligibility clauses and subsequent official amendments govern recruitment. The application portal could not be independently inspected during this review.
Official DIAT faculty recruitment advertisement, application route and fee instructions (PDF)
