DIAT Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026

The Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Pune, has invited applications for 1 Senior Project Associate (SPA) post. This is the DIAT Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026 notice, Advt. No. 22-2026/SPA/DIAT. Pay is ₹42,000 plus 30% HRA. Send your application by e-mail by 21 October 2026.

DIAT Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026 Job Overview

DIAT Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Application Fee

DIAT Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

Eligibility: Qualification and Age Limit

Senior Project Associate (SPA)

• M.E. or M.Tech in Polymer Engineering, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience: 3 years of research and one publication in an SCI journal.
• Desirable: work experience on polyurethane foams.
• Age: up to 40 years. SC, ST, women and PwBD get 5 years of relaxation. OBC (NCL) get 3 years.

Salary Details

Selection Process

1. The Principal Investigator screens the applications.
2. Suitable candidates get an interview call by e-mail.
3. The interview is in person or by video conference.

Documents Required

• Brief signed biodata and the application form from the DIAT website.
• Proof of date of birth.
• B.E. or B.Tech and M.E. or M.Tech mark sheets and degree certificates.
• Originals and one set of self-attested copies at the interview.

How to Apply: Step by Step

1. Download the application form from the DIAT website.
2. Combine the form, biodata and documents into one PDF file.
3. E-mail it to umasankarp@diat.ac.in.
4. Use the subject line: Application for Senior Project Associate (SPA).
5. Send it on or before 21 October 2026.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• The post is purely temporary and gives no right to absorption.
• No TA or DA is paid for the interview.
• Selected candidates should join at once on receiving the offer letter.
• The Principal Investigator may limit the number of candidates called.
• Mention all your qualifications and experience clearly.

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FAQs: DIAT Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026

Q1. What is the last date for DIAT Senior Project Associate Recruitment 2026?

The last date is 21 October 2026.

Q2. How many posts are there?

There is 1 Senior Project Associate post.

Q3. What is the pay?

The stipend is ₹42,000 plus 30% HRA per month.

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Q4. What is the qualification required?

You need an M.E. or M.Tech in a listed engineering field, 3 years of research and one SCI publication.

Q5. What is the age limit?

The upper age limit is 40 years as on 21 October 2026.

Q6. How do I apply?

E-mail your documents as one PDF to umasankarp@diat.ac.in.

Q7. How long is the project?

The post is for 1 year or the end of the project, whichever is earlier.

Q8. Is there an application fee?

The notification does not mention any application fee.

Q9. Is the interview online?

It may be in person or by video conference. Shortlisted candidates are told by e-mail.

Q10. Does this post give a permanent job?

No. It gives no right to absorption in DIAT.