DEFENCE INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY (DIAT), PUNE
(Deemed to be University u/s 3 of UGC Act, 1956)
Department of Defence Research & Development (DRDO)
Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India
Girinagar, Pune – 411 025

ADVT. No. 23-2026/PA/DIAT
WALK-IN-INTERVIEW

A Walk-in-Interview will be held at this Institute on 3rd September, 2026 at 1100 Hrs for selection of a suitable candidate for the position of Project Associate (PA) to work under the Institute level research project titled "Development of a Portable Organophosphorus molecule Detection Prototype device for Chemical Threat Assessment" in the Dept of Applied Physics.

DETAILS OF POST:

PROJECT ASSOCIATE (PA) – 01 Post
Essential: B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc. in Applied Physics/Electronic Science/Industrial Engg./E&TC/Data Science/Sensor Technology/Electronics Engg./Instrumentation Engg in First Division.
OR
M.E./M.Tech in Applied Physics/Electronic Science/Industrial Engg./E&TC/Data Science/Sensor Technology/Electronics Engg./Instrumentation Engg with First Division both at Graduate and Post Graduate level.

Upper Age Limit: Not to exceed 28 years.
Monthly Stipend: Rs. 28,000/- (Consolidated)

TENURE: The position is purely temporary for 01 year or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier.

DESIRABLE: Knowledge of microcontrollers, Python programming and circuit design is preferable.

NOTES:
(i) The crucial date for determining the upper age limit is 3rd September, 2026. Upper age-limit is relaxable up to 05 years for SC/ST, Women & PwBD and 03 years for OBC (NCL) candidates.
(ii) In addition to the monthly stipend, medical facilities limited to MI Room facilities shall be extended.
(iii) Recruited Fellows shall be encouraged to register for a Ph.D at this institute through the proper channel as per DIAT norms.

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates fulfilling the eligibility conditions for Project Associate (PA) may attend the Walk-in-Interview at this Institute on 3rd September, 2026 at 1100 Hrs, along with their original Certificates/Testimonials etc. (together with a set of attested copies of each) for detailed scrutiny.

Candidates working in Government/Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous Bodies should produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the present employer. No TA will be paid for attending the Walk-in-Interview.

NOTE: The above offer does not confer any right for absorption in DIAT, Pune. It may be terminated at any time on one month's notice.

FOR FURTHER DETAILS:
Prof. Sangeeta Kale, Principal Investigator
Dept. of Applied Physics, DIAT Pune
Telephone: (020) 2460 4494 | Mobile: +91 9850497712