ARIA Recruitment 2026 — 6 Posts (CEO, Finance, AI/Network Engineer, Lab Technician)
AI Research & Innovation Arena (ARIA), IIIT Raichur
By JobAlertCentral Editorial TeamPublished Updated
AI Research & Innovation Arena (ARIA), a Section 8 company hosted at IIIT Raichur, invites online applications for 6 temporary contractual posts — Chief Executive Officer, Finance/Admin/Incubation Management Staff, AI/Network Engineer (3) and Lab Technician — for its Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence. Last date to apply is 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM. Consolidated pay ranges from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 1,20,000 per month by post. These are not regular posts of ARIA or IIIT Raichur.
- Total posts
- 6
- Last date
- 30 Nov 2026
- Qualification
- Diploma / Graduate / Post Graduate
- Salary
- ₹15,000–1,20,000/mo
01Important dates
- Last Date to Apply
- 30 Nov 2026
04How to Apply
- 01Read Advt ARIA/CoE-AI/01/2026 dated 12 November 2026 on the IIIT Raichur website and check the qualification and experience required for the post you want.
- 02Apply online through the careers page at iiitr.ac.in or aria.iiitr.ac.in. Submit a separate application for each post you apply for.
- 03Apply on or before 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM. Experience is counted as on the last date of application.
- 04Watch for the written test, practical test or interview schedule, which ARIA will announce later. For queries, write to aria@iiitr.ac.in.
Vacancy details
6 posts| Post & eligibility | Posts |
|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer (CEO)Master's degree in Engineering / Management or related discipline; 5+ years in management, innovation, incubation or R&D | 1 |
| Finance / Admin / Incubation Management StaffMaster's degree in Commerce / Management / Finance, or Bachelor's degree with relevant experience; 3+ years in accounts, administration or management | 1 |
| AI / Network EngineerB.Tech in CSE/ECE or M.Tech in CSE / AI&DS / ECE or related field (M.Sc in relevant area also eligible); 1+ year industry/project experience in applied AI/ML desirable | 3 |
| Lab TechnicianDiploma / B.Sc. / B.Tech. in Computer Science, Electronics or IT; 2+ years in lab operations or equipment maintenance desirable | 1 |
Full details
About ARIA and the posts
The AI Research & Innovation Arena (ARIA) is a registered Section 8 company hosted at the Indian Institute of Information Technology Raichur (IIIT Raichur). ARIA invites online applications for six posts for its Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence (CoE-AI), which is funded by the Government of Karnataka. The posts are Chief Executive Officer (1), Finance / Admin / Incubation Management Staff (1), AI / Network Engineer (3) and Lab Technician (1). The vacancy figures are tentative, as stated in the notification.
Important — these are temporary contractual posts, not regular posts
All positions are purely temporary and contractual, co-terminus with the CoE-AI project. They are not regular posts of ARIA or of IIIT Raichur. The initial engagement is six months (shorter for Research Interns), extendable on annual performance review and availability of project funds. The place of work is IIIT Raichur, Raichur, Karnataka, including field visits.
Vacancies and pay
The pay shown is indicative consolidated remuneration per month, with no other allowances; statutory deductions apply. Chief Executive Officer: Rs. 1,00,000 to Rs. 1,20,000 per month. Finance / Admin / Incubation Management Staff: Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 per month. AI / Network Engineer: Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 80,000 per month. Lab Technician: Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 25,000 per month.
Eligibility
Chief Executive Officer: a Master's degree in Engineering, Management or a related discipline, with five or more years of experience in management, innovation, incubation or research and development. Finance / Admin / Incubation Management Staff: a Master's degree in Commerce, Management or Finance, or a Bachelor's degree with relevant experience, with three or more years in accounts, administration or management. AI / Network Engineer: a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering or Electronics and Communication Engineering, or an M.Tech in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Electronics and Communication Engineering or a related field (M.Sc in a relevant area is also eligible); one or more years of industry or project experience in applied AI or ML is desirable. Lab Technician: a Diploma, B.Sc. or B.Tech in Computer Science, Electronics or Information Technology, with two or more years in lab operations or equipment maintenance desirable.
Age limit
No age limit is stated in the notification.
Application fee
No application fee is stated in the notification.
How to apply
Apply online through the careers page at iiitr.ac.in or aria.iiitr.ac.in. Submit a separate application for each post you apply for. The last date for online applications is 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM. Experience is counted as on the last date of application.
Selection
Selection is through a written test, a practical test and/or an interview, conducted online or offline as decided by ARIA. No test or interview dates have been announced yet.
Important links
- Apply Online — IIIT Raichur CareersOfficial site
- Apply Online — ARIA CareersOfficial site
- Official Notification PDF — Advt ARIA/CoE-AI/01/2026Official site
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ARIA Recruitment 2026 — 6 Posts (CEO, Finance, AI/Network Engineer, Lab Technician): FAQs
What is the last date to apply for ARIA Recruitment 2026?
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30 November 2026, 11:59 PM. Applications are online only, through the careers page at iiitr.ac.in or aria.iiitr.ac.in.
Are these regular IIIT Raichur posts?
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No. ARIA is a registered Section 8 company hosted at IIIT Raichur, and all positions are purely temporary and contractual, co-terminus with the Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence project. They are not regular posts of ARIA or IIIT Raichur. The initial engagement is six months, extendable on annual performance review and availability of project funds.
Is there an application fee?
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No application fee is stated in the notification.
What is the age limit?
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No age limit is stated in the notification.
What is the pay for each post?
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Chief Executive Officer: Rs. 1,00,000 to Rs. 1,20,000 per month. Finance / Admin / Incubation Management Staff: Rs. 80,000 to Rs. 1,00,000 per month. AI / Network Engineer: Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 80,000 per month. Lab Technician: Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 25,000 per month. The pay is indicative and consolidated, with no other allowances; statutory deductions apply.
Can I apply for more than one post?
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Yes — submit a separate application for each post you apply for.
Where is the place of work?
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IIIT Raichur, Raichur, Karnataka, including field visits.
What is the selection process?
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Selection is through a written test, a practical test and/or an interview, conducted online or offline as decided by ARIA. No dates have been announced yet.
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