DRDO DIAT Post Doctoral Fellowship Recruitment 2026 - Offline Application

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 35 years as of 27 Jan 2026.
• Relaxation: Up to 5 years for SC/ST/Physically Disabled and Women; 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer).

Eligibility Details

Educational Qualifications

• Ph.D. holders within three years of award, or candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis.
• Applicants who are about to submit their thesis are eligible, provided submission is before the award expiry.
• Publications in high-impact SCI journals.

Nationality

• Open to Indian nationals, Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), and up to 20 foreign nationals.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 19-11-2025
• Start Date to Apply: 19-11-2025
• Last Date to Apply: 27-01-2026

Note: Some dates in the source were not fully resolvable in the standard format.

Application Fees

• No application fee is mentioned.

How to Apply

• Download and fill the application form from the official DIAT website.
• Attach CV, publications, research plan, Ph.D./provisional certificate, and other relevant documents.
• Send the completed application in a sealed envelope to the Joint Registrar (Academics), DIAT, Girinagar, Pune 411025. Applications should reach DIAT by 27 Jan 2026.
• For queries, use the official channels provided on the website.

Notes

• Selected candidates must join within 2 months of appointment and undertake full-time research at DIAT.
• Annual progress evaluation for possible fellowship extension.
• Accommodation may be provided, subject to availability; medical benefits as per DIAT rules.
• Acknowledgement of DIAT support should be included in all publications, patents, and reports.
• DIAT alumni are not eligible for this PDF scheme under the stated conditions.