Name of Post: Post-Doctoral Fellowship | Total Posts: Multiple | Application Mode: Offline
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) – DIAT has released the official notification for the recruitment of Post-Doctoral Fellowship posts. Eligible Ph.D. candidates can apply offline from 19 November 2025 to 27 January 2026 through the official website drdo.gov.in.
Important Dates
- Start Date to Apply Offline: 19 November 2025
- Last Date to Apply Offline: 27 January 2026
Application Fee
- No Application Fee Mentioned.
Age Limit (as on 27-01-2026)
- Maximum Age: 35 Years
- Relaxation: 5 Years for SC/ST/Physically Disabled & Women; 3 Years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
Eligibility
- Ph.D. degree holders within 3 years of the award of the degree.
- Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis may also apply.
- Research publications in high-impact-factor SCI journals.
- Open to Indian Nationals, PIOs, OCIs, and up to 20 foreign nationals.
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Pay Scale
- Fellowship (Awarded Ph.D.): Rs. 55,000/- per month
- Thesis Submitted Candidates: Rs. 35,000/- per month
- Research Grant: Rs. 2,00,000/- per annum
- Overheads: Rs. 1,00,000/- per annum
DRDO DIAT Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2026: Vacancy Details
How to Apply for DRDO DIAT Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2026
- Visit the official website – diat.ac.in
- Download the Post-Doctoral Fellowship application form.
- Fill the form and attach CV, publications, research plan, Ph.D./provisional certificate, etc.
- Send the application in a sealed envelope titled “Application for Admission to Post Doctoral Programme in the Department/School of _____” to: Joint Registrar (Academics), DIAT, Girinagar, Pune – 411025
- Application must reach DIAT on or before 27 January 2026.