Looking for a tech or management job in Karnataka? AI Research & Innovation Arena (ARIA), a Section 8 company hosted at IIIT Raichur, has invited applications for 6 contractual posts in its Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence (CoE-AI). The posts are Chief Executive Officer, Finance/Admin/Incubation Management Staff, AI/Network Engineer and Lab Technician. The Centre is funded by the Government of Karnataka, and the consolidated pay goes from ₹15,000 to ₹1,20,000 per month, depending on the post.
The last date to apply online is 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM. Candidates with a Diploma, B.Sc., B.Tech, M.Tech or a Master’s degree can check the posts below. Read this full article carefully so you do not miss any detail, and keep GovtJobsAlert.in open for more updates on Karnataka government jobs.
ARIA is a registered Section 8 company hosted at the Indian Institute of Information Technology Raichur, which the Government of India set up in 2019 under the PPP model. These are project jobs for the new CoE-AI, not regular posts of ARIA or IIIT Raichur.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | AI Research & Innovation Arena (ARIA), IIIT Raichur |
| Advertisement No. | ARIA/CoE-AI/01/2026 (dated 12 November 2026) |
| Posts | CEO, Finance/Admin/Incubation Management Staff, AI/Network Engineer, Lab Technician |
| Total Vacancies | 6 (tentative) |
| Job Type | Full-time, contractual |
| Job Location | IIIT Raichur, Raichur, Karnataka |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Last Date | 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Post Name | Vacancies | Consolidated Pay (per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | 1 | ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
| Finance / Admin / Incubation Management Staff | 1 | ₹80,000 – ₹1,00,000 |
| AI / Network Engineer | 3 | ₹60,000 – ₹80,000 |
| Lab Technician | 1 | ₹15,000 – ₹25,000 |
| Total | 6 | – |
The vacancies are tentative. ARIA may increase or decrease the number of posts, and may also withdraw any advertised post. The notification gives no category-wise split of the seats.
All degrees must be from a recognized university or institute. Experience is counted as on the last date of application, 30 November 2026.
| Post | Essential Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| CEO | Master’s degree in Engineering / Management or a related discipline | At least 5 years in management, innovation, incubation or R&D in academia, industry or government |
| Finance / Admin / Incubation Management Staff | Master’s in Commerce / Management / Finance, or a Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience | At least 3 years in accounts, administration or management, preferably in a government institution |
| AI / Network Engineer | B.Tech in CSE/ECE, or M.Tech in CSE / AI&DS / ECE or a related field (M.Sc. in a relevant area is also eligible) | At least 1 year of applied AI/ML experience is desirable, not mandatory |
| Lab Technician | Diploma / B.Sc. / B.Tech in Computer Science, Electronics or IT | At least 2 years in lab operations or equipment maintenance is desirable, not mandatory |
These are only the minimum criteria. The shortlisting committee may add more criteria if it thinks they are needed. If you are a post graduate looking for government jobs, the CEO and Finance posts suit you. Engineering graduates and computer and IT candidates can look at the engineer and lab posts.
Which post suits you? The CEO post is for senior people with at least five years in management, innovation, incubation or R&D. The Finance/Admin/Incubation post fits someone from accounts or administration who can handle project bills, procurement and utilization certificates. The AI/Network Engineer post (3 seats, the most) is open to fresh B.Tech or M.Tech candidates too, because experience is only desirable. The Lab Technician post is the easiest to enter, as even a Diploma holder can apply.
Desirable skills are listed too. For the CEO post, these are startup ecosystem building, fundraising and government liaison. For the AI/Network Engineer, they are deep learning, NLP, computer vision, Generative AI and cloud deployment.
The notification does not state any age limit and does not mention age relaxation. We have not added any figure here. Please read the official PDF (link in Essential Links) before you apply.
The pay is consolidated and indicative, based on the approved CoE-AI project budget, as the table above shows. The Selection Committee may fix the final amount within the budget, and experienced or meritorious candidates may be offered higher pay.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Shortlisting | The committee may add criteria and may limit how many candidates are called for interview |
| Written test, practical test and/or interview | In online or offline mode, as decided by ARIA |
The notification gives no exam pattern, syllabus or marking scheme. A written test, a practical test or an interview may be held, as ARIA decides. Being called for an interview does not give any right to selection.
Keep your degree certificates, experience proof and category certificates (where reservation applies) ready, because incomplete applications or those without supporting documents will be rejected.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open https://iiitr.ac.in/careers (apply link in Essential Links below) or https://aria.iiitr.ac.in/careers |
| 2 | Fill in the online application form with a correct, active e-mail address and mobile number, because all correspondence is by e-mail only |
| 3 | Upload the supporting documents the form asks for |
| 4 | Submit by 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| 5 | To apply for more than one post, submit a separate application for each post |
Government or autonomous-body employees must apply through proper channel, or give a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer at the time of the interview, if shortlisted. For help with submitting the form, write to aria@iiitr.ac.in. Queries about eligibility or interpretation of rules will not be entertained. Reservation, where applicable, is as per Government of India rules.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 12 November 2026 |
| Application Start Date | Not stated in the notification |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Test / Interview Date | Not stated in the notification |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Not stated in the notification |
The notification does not mention any application fee or payment mode. Check the official PDF and the online form before you submit.
If you fit one of these four posts, do not wait for the last day. Check the minimum criteria, collect your documents and submit your application by 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM. Remember that these are contractual jobs, so read the terms once more. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more government job updates.
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