The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has released AIU Recruitment 2026 notification No.AIU/Admn/Rectt./2026/9866 dated 09/07/2026, inviting applications for 5 vacancies on a contractual basis, including 1 Consultant post and 4 Young Professional posts (Sports, Finance, IT, and AI). Eligible candidates can apply offline in the prescribed format within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News. Remuneration ranges from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 70,000 per month depending on the post. Full details on eligibility, age limit, salary, and how to apply are given below.
AIU Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organisation | Association of Indian Universities (AIU) |
|---|---|
| Notification No. | AIU/Admn/Rectt./2026/9866 |
| Notification Date | 09/07/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 5 Posts |
| Post Names | Consultant, Young Professional (Sports), Young Professional (Finance), Young Professional (IT), Young Professional (AI) |
| Nature of Engagement | Contractual (Consultant/Young Professional basis) |
| Job Location | AIU House, New Delhi |
| Apply Mode | Offline (Sealed envelope application) |
| Last Date to Apply | Within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News |
| Official Website | www.aiu.ac.in |
AIU Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
A total of 5 vacancies: 1 Consultant post and 4 Young Professional posts (2 in Sports, 1 each in Finance, IT, and AI).
| S.No. | Post Name | Number of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consultant | 1 |
| 2 | Young Professional (Sports) | 2 |
| 3 | Young Professional (Finance) | 1 |
| 4 | Young Professional (IT) | 1 |
| 5 | Young Professional (AI) | 1 |
Note: The cut-off date for determining eligibility and age shall be the closing date for receipt of applications.
AIU Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility
| Post Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Consultant | Retired from Government sector at the level of Joint Secretary/Deputy Secretary/Under Secretary or equivalent, with relevant experience preferably in Internationalization of Higher Education/Higher Education Administration in Government Departments/Autonomous Bodies/Universities. |
| Young Professional (Sports) | Graduate in any discipline with PG Diploma/Certificate (minimum 6 months, full time) in Sports Management or related field OR experience in Management/Tournaments/Championships/Sports at SAI, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports/Sports University, etc. OR Sportsmen/women who played up to State level/AIU All India Championships/Khelo India, etc. |
| Young Professional (Finance) | Post Graduate in Commerce/Finance/Management OR PG Diploma in Accounts/Finance/Management/Business Administration, with minimum 3 years' relevant experience in accounts, TDS/GST/EPF compliance, payroll, reconciliation or audit support in Government/Semi-Government/Autonomous Bodies/PSUs/Educational Institutes. Working knowledge of Tally required; SAP/ERP exposure and PFMS experience desirable. |
| Young Professional (IT) | B.Tech (Computer Science)/B.Sc. Computer Science/BCA with minimum 3 years' experience in ASP.NET with C# (VS 2022) and SQL Server/PHP development (WordPress customization), Server Management, Financial & ERP Systems. |
| Young Professional (AI) | Postgraduate/technical/professional degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Public Policy, Data Science or related discipline. Knowledge of AI governance, machine learning, data ethics, and emerging technology policy desirable; experience in AI research, technology policy or data analysis preferred. |
AIU Recruitment 2026: Age Limit & Salary
| Post Name | Age Limit | Remuneration |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant | Not exceeding 65 years | Last Pay Drawn (Basic Pay + DA) minus Basic Pension plus DA thereon, subject to ceiling: Rs. 70,000/- p.m. (Joint Secretary level), Rs. 60,000/- p.m. (Deputy Secretary level), Rs. 50,000/- p.m. (Under Secretary level) |
| Young Professional (Sports) | Not exceeding 35 years | Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 50,000/- p.m. |
| Young Professional (Finance) | Not exceeding 35 years | Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 50,000/- p.m. |
| Young Professional (IT) | Not exceeding 35 years | Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 50,000/- p.m. |
| Young Professional (AI) | Not exceeding 35 years | Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 50,000/- p.m. |
AIU Recruitment 2026: Period of Engagement
- Consultant: Initial engagement of six (06) months
- Young Professionals (all categories): Initial engagement of one (01) year
AIU reserves the right to curtail or extend the period of engagement.
How to Apply for AIU Recruitment 2026
Interested and eligible candidates must submit completed applications in the prescribed format, along with the application fee (via Demand Draft in favour of "Association of Indian Universities," payable at New Delhi), in a sealed envelope addressed to the Secretary General, Association of Indian Universities, AIU House, 16, Comrade Indrajit Gupta Marg, New Delhi 110002. The application must be submitted within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News. The application form and further details are available on the official AIU website: www.aiu.ac.in.
AIU Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
Candidates will be shortlisted based on eligibility criteria and called for a written test/interview at AIU's discretion. Mere fulfillment of eligibility criteria does not guarantee a call for test or interview. AIU reserves the right to relax any stipulated conditions and shortlist candidates as it deems appropriate. No TA/DA will be provided to candidates for attending the test or interview.
Important Points to Note
- AIU reserves the right not to fill any advertised post(s) without assigning any reason.
- AIU reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts to be filled, or decide not to fill any post(s), at its discretion. The Association's decision in this regard shall be final.
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