ARIA Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 6 Lab Technician, Chief Executive Officer and More Posts

The Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence (CoE-AI), funded by the Government of Karnataka, is hiring on a full-time contractual basis through AI Research & Innovation Arena (ARIA), a registered Section 8 company hosted in IIIT Raichur. There are 6 tentative posts across four positions, with consolidated remuneration of Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 1,20,000 per month depending on the post. Applications are online only, and the last date is 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM. These are project posts of ARIA, not regular posts.

ARIA Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.

About ARIA

AI Research & Innovation Arena (ARIA) is a registered Section 8 company hosted at the Indian Institute of Information Technology Raichur (IIIT Raichur). The Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence is being set up for innovation and entrepreneurship for regional development. Its stated aims include AI model development and prototyping, experimentation, training programs, incubation support, regional outreach, and partnerships with government, industry and academia.

Vacancy Details

The notice lists 6 positions in total. It states that vacancies are tentative, and that remuneration is consolidated and indicative, as per the approved CoE-AI project budget.

Who Can Apply

The notice calls the criteria below the minimum eligibility. The shortlisting committee may impose additional criteria as deemed necessary. Experience is counted as on the last date of application. All degrees should be from a recognized University / Institute.

Desirable Requirements

• Chief Executive Officer (CEO): experience in stakeholder engagement, fundraising, startup ecosystem building, technology commercialization and government liaison.
• Finance / Admin / Incubation Management Staff: knowledge of project accounting, utilization certificates, procurement and startup incubation processes.
• AI / Network Engineer: hands-on experience with deep learning, NLP, computer vision or Generative AI, and with cloud deployment.
• Lab Technician: knowledge of computing hardware, networking, GPU servers and lab safety.

Other Conditions

• Candidates should have good communication skills and a commitment to the objectives of the Centre.
• Candidates working in Government organizations or autonomous institutions should either have their application forwarded through proper channel or submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of the interview, if shortlisted.
• Reservation, where applicable, will be as per Government of India rules, and necessary certificates must be enclosed with the application.

Candidates should check the official notification for any additional criteria the shortlisting committee may apply to each post.

Pay and Tenure

The remuneration in the vacancy table is consolidated, with no other allowances, and statutory deductions apply as per rules. The final amount may be fixed by the Selection Committee within the approved budget. Experienced and meritorious candidates may be offered a higher remuneration on the Committee's recommendation, within the approved project budget.

• All positions are purely temporary and contractual, co-terminus with the CoE-AI project, and are not regular posts of ARIA or IIIT Raichur.
• The initial engagement is for six months (a shorter term for Research Interns), extendable subject to an annual performance review and the availability of project funds.
• Selected candidates shall have no claim to regular appointment, absorption or any service benefits.
• The place of work is IIIT Raichur (Raichur, Karnataka), including field visits wherever the role requires.

ARIA Recruitment 2026 Job Description

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

• Provide overall leadership to the CoE-AI and execute its vision, strategy, annual plans and milestones.
• Manage key stakeholders, including government departments, industry, academia, startups and the public, and act as the primary liaison between the Centre and IIIT Raichur.
• Foster the innovation and startup ecosystem, and promote incubation and technology commercialization in the region.
• Raise funds, develop partnerships, and ensure financial and administrative compliance.
• Lead and mentor the Centre's team, and report periodically to the directors/governing body.

Finance / Admin / Incubation Management Staff

• Manage project finances, budgets, bills, procurement and utilization certificates.
• Handle administration, records, recruitment formalities and day-to-day office management.
• Support incubation activities, including onboarding, mentoring schedules and documentation of incubatees.

AI / Network Engineer

• Design, develop, test and deploy AI/ML solutions and prototypes for the Centre's programs and projects.
• Build and maintain data pipelines, models and applications, following sound software engineering practices (code quality, security, CI/CD).
• Provide technical support for training programs, workshops and projects.
• Guide project interns and incubatees whenever required.
• Document all work and function under the guidance of the Directors/CEO.
• Operate and maintain the Centre's laboratory, computing hardware, GPU servers and networking equipment.

Lab Technician

• Operate and maintain the Centre's laboratory, computing hardware, GPU servers and networking equipment under the guidance of the AI/ network engineer.
• Provide technical support to staff, interns and trainees; maintain inventory and ensure lab safety.

How to Apply for ARIA Recruitment 2026

1. Apply online through the website at the ARIA online application. The notice gives iiitr.ac.in/careers, aria.iiitr.ac.in/careers and a Direct Apply Link as the places to apply.
2. Apply on or before 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM. Only online applications will be considered.
3. To apply for more than one post, submit a separate application for each post.
4. Give a correct and active e-mail address and mobile number, as all correspondence will be made through e-mail only.
5. Send queries about submitting the online application to [email protected]. Enquiries about eligibility or interpretation of rules will not be entertained.

Documents named in the notice

• Supporting documents with the application. Incomplete applications, or applications submitted without supporting documents, will be rejected.
• Necessary certificates, where reservation applies.
• A No Objection Certificate from the employer at the time of the interview, if shortlisted, for candidates working in Government organizations or autonomous institutions (unless the application is forwarded through proper channel).

Selection and Interview

Candidates may be required to appear for a written test, a practical test and/or an interview, in online or offline mode, as decided by ARIA. The notice does not give dates, a venue or marks for any stage.

• Submission of an application does not confer the right to be called for an interview, and being called for an interview does not confer any right to selection or appointment.
• ARIA reserves the right to limit the number of candidates called for interview, considering the number of positions, specialization requirements, etc.
• The decision of ARIA in all matters will be final.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• ARIA reserves the right to withdraw any advertised post at any time without assigning any reason, to fill or not fill any of the posts, and to increase or decrease the number of posts advertised.
• Selected candidates shall be ready to take on responsibilities beyond their primary role as required by the Centre.
• Any legal dispute arising out of this advertisement is subject to the jurisdiction of the courts at Raichur.

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