DIAT SRF and JRF Recruitment 2026 for 2 PostsOut

• Eligible disciplines for both posts are Data Science, AI, Machine Learning, Modelling & Simulation, CSE, IT, Electronics, and Electronics & Communication Engineering.
• SRF: First-division B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc. with NET/GATE, or BS-MS/M.E./M.Tech. with first division at both graduate and postgraduate levels. At least 02 years of relevant research, teaching or industrial experience is mandatory.
• JRF: First-division B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc. with NET/GATE, or M.E./M.Tech. with first division at both graduate and postgraduate levels.
• Qualifications and experience must be from recognised universities, institutions or industries.
• Desirable for SRF: Knowledge of deep learning, data mining, time series analysis, digital signal processing, machine learning, Python programming, thermal image processing, ML algorithms and Python libraries such as scikit-learn, PyTorch, transformers, Keras, TensorFlow and tkinter.

• Read Advertisement No. 32-2026/SRF/JRF/DIAT and obtain the application form from the official website.
• Complete the form and clearly describe your qualifications and relevant experience.
• Combine the signed brief bio-data, application form, date-of-birth proof, specified marksheets and degree certificates, and supporting documents into one PDF.
• Use the Principal Investigator's email address given in the official notification to send the PDF by 9 November 2026.
• Enter the email subject exactly as "Application for SRF or JRF".
• If shortlisted, follow the interview instructions sent individually by email.

Project and appointment terms

DIAT's Department of Applied Mathematics is recruiting research fellows for the DRDO-sponsored project titled “A Data Science Perspective for IVHM of Aircraft Engines Design and Development of Intelligent Prognostics”. The work is based at DIAT, Girinagar, Pune, under Advertisement No. 32-2026/SRF/JRF/DIAT.

The notice lists 2 vacancies, comprising 01 SRF and 01 JRF, but also uses the wording “SRF OR JRF”. It provides for recruitment of a JRF if an SRF is not recruited. Candidates should read this condition alongside the vacancy figures.

Eligibility and fellowship benefits

The eligible fields include data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, modelling and simulation, computer science, information technology, electronics and electronics and communication engineering. Applicants must meet the post-specific first-division qualification requirements, including NET/GATE where applicable. SRF candidates additionally need at least 02 years of relevant research, teaching or industrial experience.

The SRF stipend is ₹42,000 per month, while JRF receives ₹37,000 per month; both include an additional 30% HRA. Appointments last 06 months or until project completion, whichever is earlier. Medical support is limited to MI Room facilities. Fellows may be encouraged to register for a Ph.D. through the prescribed DIAT channels, but the fellowship does not create a right to absorption.

Application and interview steps

• Obtain the application form from the official website and check the discipline-specific conditions in the notification.
• Prepare the signed bio-data, completed form, date-of-birth proof, specified educational records and documents supporting qualifications and experience.
• Send everything as a single PDF to the Principal Investigator's email address in the notification by 9 November 2026, using the subject “Application for SRF or JRF”.
• Watch for an individual shortlisting email specifying whether the interview will be in person or by video conference.

For the interview, the notice requires the original application, educational and other supporting records, project reports and publications, along with one set of self-attested copies. No TA/DA is payable. The selected candidate must join immediately after receiving the offer letter.