DRDO DIAT Post Doctoral Fellowship Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline

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• Updated November 20, 2025 11:48 AM
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• Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DRDO DIAT) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Not Mentioned Post Doctoral Fellowship Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official DRDO DIAT website. The last date to submit the application form is 27-01-2026. In this article, you’ll find the DRDO DIAT Post Doctoral Fellowship Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Offline application form.

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DIAT Post-Doctoral Fellowship Recruitment 2026 Overview

DIAT Post-Doctoral Fellowship Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Ph.D. degree holders within three years of the award of the Ph.D. degree, or those who have submitted a Ph.D. thesis.
• Applicants about to submit their thesis are also eligible, subject to submission before award expiry.
• Research publications in high-impact-factor SCI journals.
• Open to Indian nationals, Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), and up to 20 foreign nationals.

Salary/Stipend

• Fellowship: Rs. 55,000/- per month for awardees.
• Rs. 35,000/- per month for candidates with thesis submitted but not yet awarded.
• Research Grant: Rs. 2,00,000/- per annum.
• Overheads: Rs. 1,00,000/- per annum.

Age Limit (as on 01-27-2026)

• Maximum Age: 35 years as on 27 Jan 2026.
• Relaxation: Up to 5 years for SC/ST/Physically Disabled & Women; 3 years for OBC Non-Creamy Layer.

Application Fee

• No Application Fee Mentioned.

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Candidates may apply at any time, selection twice a year (June & December).
• Shortlisting based on applications received two months prior to interview.
• Selection based on presentation of research proposal and interview by committee.
• Foreign nationals can be considered in absentia.
• Selection for foreign nationals subject to clearance by DIAT/DRDO HQ.

How To Apply

• Download and fill application form from DIAT website www.diat.ac.in.
• Attach CV, publications, research plan, Ph.D./provisional certificate, and any relevant documents.
• Send filled application in a sealed envelope titled "Application for Admission to Post Doctoral Programme in the Department/School of ______" to Joint Registrar (Academics), DIAT, Girinagar, Pune 411025.
• Application should reach DIAT on or before January 27, 2026.
• Email for queries: [email protected]

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Instructions

• Selected candidates should join within 2 months of appointment.
• Must undertake full-time research at DIAT.
• Annual progress evaluation for fellowship extension.
• DIAT alumni not eligible for PDF at DIAT under this scheme.
• Acknowledge DIAT support in all publications, patents, reports.
• Assist department with PG/PhD student support and labs/conference duties.
• Accommodation provided if available; medical benefits as per DIAT rules.

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