Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for the following Positions. Interested Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria may submit their applications in the prescribed format along with the detailed CV / As per the Norms.

🏢 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION

DEFENCE INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION

The Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) is a premier educational institution under the Department of Defence Research & Development, Ministry of Defence, Government of India. It is dedicated to the development of advanced technologies and offers a range of academic programs in the field of defence technology.

💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION

• Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

🎯 Project Details

• Research project titled – “Automatic Characterization and identification of various water species from underwater video using Deep Learning Models”.
• Tenure – The position is purely temporary for 14 months or Co terminus with the project, whichever is earlier 

🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT

  Essential: B.E./ B.Tech/ M.Sc. in CSE/IT/ECE or related domain in First Division with NET/GATE 

 OR 

 M.E./M.Tech. in CSE/IT/ECE or related domain with First Division both at Graduate & Post Graduate level.  

🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹

Rs. 37,000/- + HRA (as applicable) per month

💺 JOB LOCATION

The position is based at the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

📝 HOW TO APPLY

A Brief bio-data duly signed, Application form (available on the website), Proof of Date of Birth, BE./B.Tech M.E/M.Tech mark sheets and degree certificates may be sent to the email ID of the Principal Investigator (upasnasingh@diat.ac.in) in PDF form as a single file, with a subject titled “Application for JRF” on or before 20th August, 2026. 3. Based on the suitability for the project, the applicants will be called for an interview (in person or via video conference). The shortlisted (for the interview) candidate will be individually informed via email. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. 4. Candidates must bring their original application with all necessary educational and other supporting documents/project reports/publications etc., along with 1 (one) set of self-attested copies of each, at the time of the interview.

📅 IMPORTANT DATE

The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 20th August, 2026

📫 CONTACT INFORMATION

📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION

Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Girinagar, Pune – 411025, Maharashtra, India.

📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE

The Defence Institute of Advanced Technology invites applications from eligible candidates for the Junior Research Fellow position.

Junior Research Fellow Recruitment: View Official Notification

Reference: https://diat.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Advt-No.-17-2026-JRF.pdf

In conclusion, the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology offers a prestigious opportunity for aspiring researchers to contribute to advanced defence technologies. Interested candidates should ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and submit their applications before the deadline.