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 and research opportunities in various fields of defence technology.

💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION

• Project Assistant
• Analyst

🎯 Project Details

• Research project titled – “Identification and Analysis of Critical Bottlenecks in Procurement Processes of Defence R&D Projects at DIAT”
• Tenure – The positions are purely temporary for 18 months or Co terminus with the project, whichever is earlier  
•  PI –  Prof. Sumati Sidharth

🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT

• Project Assistant

Essential: MBA (Operations, Finance) Desirable: Knowledge of business development, Statistics and statical software SPSS, Minitab, with a strong emphasis on leveraging these tools for effective data analysis.

• Analyst

Essential: MBA (Logistics & Supply Chain Management) with minimum one year industry experience. Desirable: Knowledge of ERP Systems, Inventory & Stock Control, Logistics planning etc.  

The details of the required qualifications & experience along with other relevant information are available on the Institute Website.

🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹

• Project Assistant – Rs. 20,000/- (consolidated)
• Analyst – Rs. 30,000/- (consolidated)

💺 JOB LOCATION

Pune, Maharashtra, India

📝 HOW TO APPLY

 A Brief bio-data duly signed, Application form (available on the website), Proof of Date of Birth, MBA mark sheets and degree certificates may be sent to the email ID of the Principal Investigator (sumati@diat.ac.in) in PDF form as a single file, with a subject titled “Application for Project Assistant (PA) or Analyst” on or before 30th September, 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. Selected candidate is required to join duty immediately on receipt of the offer letter.

📅 IMPORTANT DATE

The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 30th September 2026

📫 CONTACT INFORMATION

📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION

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

📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE

Defence Institute of Advanced Technology invites applications from eligible candidates for the Project Assistant position.

Project Assistant Recruitment: View Official Notification

Reference: https://diat.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Advertisement-26-2026-PA-Analyst.pdf

In conclusion, the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Project Assistant in the Department of Applied Chemistry. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to contribute to advanced research in defence technology. Interested candidates should ensure their applications are submitted by the deadline.