This post outlines the essential details and provides the necessary format for applying to the Senior Research Fellow (SRF) or Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position at the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Pune.
The recruitment is for a single position (SRF or JRF) in the Department of Applied Mathematics under a DRDO-sponsored research project.
ADVT. No. 28-2025/SRF/JRF/DIAT
Last Date to Apply: 16 December, 2025
1. 📋 Application Submission Requirements (How to Apply)
The application package must be compiled into a single PDF file and submitted via email.
Email Submission Details:
To: Yogeshwar_singh@diat.ac.in
Subject Title (Mandatory): "Application for SRF or JRF"
Deadline: On or before 16 December, 2025
Documents to Include in the Single PDF File:
A Brief Bio-data (duly signed).
Application form (available on the DIAT website).
Proof of Date of Birth.
B.E./B.Tech mark sheets and degree certificates.
M.E./M.Tech mark sheets and degree certificates.
2. 📝 Mandatory Bio-Data/Application Content
While the official application form must be used, your supplementary Bio-data must clearly highlight the following information, especially qualifications and experience over and above the minimum prescribed, as this will be used by the Screening Committee for shortlisting.
A. Personal and Contact Information
Name of Applicant
Post Applied For: Senior Research Fellow (SRF) OR Junior Research Fellow (JRF)
Advertisement Number: 28-2025/SRF/JRF/DIAT
Date of Birth: (DD/MM/YYYY)
Age as on 16 December 2025: (Crucial date for age calculation)
Category: (General/SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD/Women) (for age relaxation)
Mailing Address and Permanent Address
Mobile Number
Email ID: (This will be used for all communication/shortlisting)
B. Educational Qualifications (From 10 onwards)
| Qualification | Specialization | Institution/University | Year of Passing | Division / Grade | Valid NET/GATE Score/Year (If applicable) |
| B.E./B.Tech/B.S.-M.S./M.Sc. | Data Science/AI/ML/CSE/IT/etc. | ||||
| M.E./M.Tech/M.Sc. | Data Science/AI/ML/CSE/IT/etc. | ||||
| Any Other |
Note: Essential requirement is First Division in relevant degrees AND NET/GATE OR First Division in both Graduate & Post Graduate levels.
C. Relevant Experience (Mandatory for SRF)
Required for SRF: A minimum of 02 years of research/teaching/industrial experience in the relevant fields.
| Role / Designation | Organization | From (DD/MM/YYYY) | To (DD/MM/YYYY) | Total Duration | Details of Work (Relevant to Data Science/IVHM) |
D. Desirable Skills and Knowledge
Explicitly list proficiency in the desirable areas:
Deep Learning, Data Mining
Time Series Analysis, Digital Signal Processing
Machine Learning
Python programming
Thermal Image Processing
List any relevant Publications, Project Reports, or other supporting documents.
3. 💼 SRF/JRF Position Details
| Feature | Senior Research Fellow (SRF) | Junior Research Fellow (JRF) |
| No. of Post | 01 (or JRF if SRF fails to recruit) | |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹42,000/- + 30% HRA | ₹37,000/- + 30% HRA |
| Upper Age Limit | 32 Years | 28 Years |
| Tenure | Purely temporary for 18 months or Co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier. |
Project Title: "A Data Science Perspective for IVHM of Aircraft Engines Design and Development of Intelligent Prognostics".
Important Notes:
Age relaxation is available: 05 years for SC/ST, Women & PwBD, and 03 years for OBC (NCL) candidates.
Selected Fellows may be encouraged to register for a Ph.D. at DIAT.
The selection will be based on an interview (in-person or via video conferencing).
4. 📞 Contact Information for Principal Investigator
For further details or clarification, you may contact the Principal Investigator:
Dr. Yogeshwar Singh Dadwhal, PI, Department of Applied Mathematics
Telephone No.: (020) 2460 4472/4588
Mobile No.: +917696615848
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