| Board | DIAT Vacancy 2026 - 1 Senior Project Associate PostsDIAT Senior Project Associate Vacancy 2026 |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Qualification | 1 Posts |
| Salary | ₹42,000/- + 30% HRA per month |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 21 Oct 2026 |
All details on this page come from the official recruitment notification published by DIAT Vacancy 2026 - 1 Senior Project Associate PostsDIAT Senior Project Associate Vacancy 2026 (advertisement no. M.E/M.Tech) — posted . You can check the original notification PDF here. Where a detail is not mentioned in that notification, it is clearly marked as not specified.
The Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Pune, a Deemed University under the Ministry of Defence, has announced recruitment for the position of Senior Project Associate (SPA). This is a temporary role for a project titled "Development of Open-Cell Polyurethane Foams for Enhanced Acoustic Absorption: Experimental Characterization and Computational Modelling" within the Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering. The application deadline is 21st October 2026. Candidates with a Master's degree in relevant engineering fields and research experience are encouraged to apply. The selection process involves an interview, which may be conducted in-person or via video conferencing. All details regarding eligibility, application procedure, and other terms are available in the official notification. The official notification holds the final and authoritative details for this recruitment.
The Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Pune, is seeking applications for the post of Senior Project Associate (SPA). This recruitment is for a temporary position under a research project.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 21st October 2026 |
| Crucial Date for Age Limit Determination | 21st October 2026 |
| Sr. No. | Name of Post | No. of Post |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Senior Project Associate (SPA) | 01 |
Candidates must meet the essential educational qualifications and experience requirements as specified in the official notification.
Essential: M.E./M. Tech in Polymer Engg./ Nanoscience & Nanotechnology/ Metallurgical Engg./ Materials Science/ Mechanical Engg. or equivalent with 03 years of research experience and one publication in a SCI journal.
Desirable: Work experience on polyurethane foams.
Upper age limit should not exceed 40 years as on 21st October 2026.
Age Relaxation: Upper age limit is relaxable up to 05 years for SC/ST, Women & PwBD candidates and 03 years for OBC (NCL) candidates.
As per the official notification.
₹42,000/- + 30% HRA per month.
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their applications and called for an interview. The interview will be conducted either in-person or via video conferencing, as decided by DIAT. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
As per the official notification, there is no written examination mentioned. Selection is based on an interview.
Interested and eligible candidates should send a brief bio-data, duly signed, along with the application form (available on the DIAT website), proof of Date of Birth, BE/B.Tech and M.E/M.Tech mark sheets and degree certificates. These documents should be sent in PDF format as a single file to the email ID of the Principal Investigator. The subject of the email should be titled “Application for Senior Project Associate (SPA)". The application must be submitted on or before 21st October 2026.
Candidates must bring their original application with all necessary educational and other supporting documents, project reports, publications, etc., along with one set of self-attested copies of each, at the time of the interview.
Q1: What is the last date to apply for the Senior Project Associate post at DIAT?
A1: The last date to apply is 21st October 2026.
Q2: What is the educational qualification required for the SPA position?
A2: Essential qualification is M.E./M. Tech in specific engineering fields with 3 years of research experience and one SCI journal publication.
Q3: What is the age limit for the Senior Project Associate post?
A3: The upper age limit is 40 years as on 21st October 2026, with relaxations applicable for reserved categories.
Q4: How will candidates be selected for the Senior Project Associate role?
A4: Selection will be based on an interview, which may be conducted in-person or via video conferencing.
Q5: Is this a permanent job at DIAT?
A5: No, the position is purely temporary for 01 year or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier, and does not confer any right for absorption in DIAT.
For complete details, please refer to the official notification.
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This recruitment information has been compiled from the official advertisement (Advt. No. 22-2026/SPA/DIAT) released by the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Pune. The official notification PDF is the definitive source for all details, and candidates are advised to consult it for accurate and complete information.