Mizoram University invites applications for 1 post of Director at the DRDO-Industry Academia Centre of Excellence (DIA-CoE), Mizoram University. The Director is the administrative and executive head of DIA-CoE and will be appointed on a full-time contract basis. The position involves overseeing strategic guidance, management, project execution, and securing industrial collaborations for advanced technology research aligned with DRDO requirements.
Eligibility
- Essential: PhD/ME/MTech or equivalent in Engineering, Technology or Science from a recognized university with at least 25 years of experience in technology or defense technical domains.
- Desirable: PhD degree, experience in collaborative projects, strategic research planning, technology transfer, multi-sector exposure, defense domain research/technology development, and academic-industry research coordination.
- Age: Below 62 years as on last date of application receipt.
Pay Scale
Remuneration varies based on employment background:
- Retired Central/State Govt. employees with pension schemes will be paid as per last drawn salary or pension norms.
- Non-government employees: Rs. 1,72,200 to Rs. 1,99,600 per month plus applicable allowances.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for application submission | 26 November 2026 |
Application Fee
Not specified.
Selection Process
Candidates are required to submit a detailed CV along with a brief statement of suitability. Reference contacts will be checked during the selection process. Government servants must provide a No Objection Certificate from their employer.
How to Apply
- Prepare a single PDF file containing CV, cover statement, date of birth, and references.
- Include contact details of at least two referees.
- If employed in a government organization, obtain and attach a No Objection Certificate.
- Email the complete PDF to vc_director.drdo@mzu.edu.in with a copy to registrar@mzu.edu.in.
- Submit before 26 November 2026.
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Director DIA-CoE | 1 |
| Total | 1 post |
Non-teaching pay structure (7th CPC)
Standard 7th CPC pay matrix for non-teaching posts in Central Universities (reference)
| Post | Group | Pay level | Basic pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registrar | Group A | Level 14 | Rs.1,44,200 |
| Deputy Registrar | Group A | Level 12 | Rs.78,800 |
| Assistant Registrar | Group A | Level 10 | Rs.56,100 |
| Section Officer | Group B | Level 7 | Rs.44,900 |
| Private Secretary | Group B | Level 7 | Rs.44,900 |
| Assistant | Group B | Level 6 | Rs.35,400 |
| UDC | Group C | Level 4 | Rs.25,500 |
| Stenographer | Group C | Level 4 | Rs.25,500 |
| LDC | Group C | Level 2 | Rs.19,900 |
| MTS | Group C | Level 1 | Rs.18,000 |
Age relaxation and reservation
Standard reservation and age relaxation rules for Central Government posts (reference)
| Category | Reservation | Age relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | Open Merit | None |
| OBC (NCL) | 27% | 3 years |
| SC | 15% | 5 years |
| ST | 7.5% | 5 years |
| EWS | 10% | As per rules |
| PwD (UR) | 5% horizontal | 10 years |
| PwD (OBC) | 5% horizontal | 13 years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 5% horizontal | 15 years |
