ARIA CoE-AI Recruitment 2026 for CEO, Engineer and Other Posts

• CEO: Master's degree in Engineering, Management or a related discipline, with at least 5 years of relevant experience in management, innovation, incubation or R&D.
• Finance / Admin / Incubation Management Staff: Master's degree in Commerce, Management or Finance, or a bachelor's degree with relevant experience; at least 3 years of experience in accounts, administration or management.
• AI / Network Engineer: B.Tech. in CSE or ECE, M.Tech. in CSE, AI&DS, ECE or a related field, or M.Sc. in a relevant area. At least 1 year of industry or project experience in applied AI/ML is desirable.
• Lab Technician: Diploma, B.Sc. or B.Tech. in Computer Science, Electronics or IT. At least 2 years of experience in lab operations or equipment maintenance is desirable.
• Degrees must be from a recognized university or institute. Experience is counted as on the application deadline.

• Open the official IIIT Raichur careers page and access the ARIA online application.
• Complete a separate online application for each post you wish to apply for.
• Provide a correct, active email address and mobile number, and submit the required supporting documents and applicable reservation certificates.
• Submit the application by 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM. Only online applications will be considered.
• If you work in a government organization or autonomous institution, apply through the proper channel or provide an employer NOC at the interview if shortlisted.

About the recruitment

AI Research & Innovation Arena (ARIA), a Section 8 company hosted at IIIT Raichur, is recruiting for the Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence. The centre is funded by the Government of Karnataka. Advertisement ARIA/CoE-AI/01/2026 lists six tentative positions at IIIT Raichur, with field visits where a role requires them.

The openings comprise a CEO, Finance / Admin / Incubation Management Staff, AI / Network Engineers and a Lab Technician. Indicative consolidated monthly remuneration ranges from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 1,20,000, depending on the post. It carries no other allowances, and statutory deductions apply.

Eligibility and engagement

The CEO and management roles require relevant qualifications and experience, while the engineering and technician roles specify desirable experience. All degrees must be from a recognized university or institute, and experience is counted up to the last date for applications. Good communication skills and commitment to the centre's objectives are also expected. The shortlisting committee may set additional criteria.

These are temporary project posts, not regular ARIA or IIIT Raichur appointments. Initial engagement is for six months, extendable subject to an annual performance review and availability of project funds. Selected candidates have no claim to regular appointment, absorption or service benefits.

Application and selection

Apply online by 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM, using a separate application for each post. Provide an active email address and mobile number; correspondence will be by email. Include supporting documents and, where applicable, reservation certificates. Incomplete applications or those without supporting documents will be rejected.

Government or autonomous institution employees must apply through the proper channel or provide an employer NOC at interview if shortlisted. ARIA may conduct a written test, practical test and/or interview online or offline. No dates, venue or marks for these stages are specified. The number of vacancies may be increased or decreased.