Deputy General Manager – Application Development (Innovation Challenges) – IndiaAI
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Qualification
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, AI, Management, or Statistics; Master's degree (MBA, M.Tech, MCA, M.Sc.) preferred.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 12 years of professional experience, with at least 6 years in designing, managing, or leading innovation programs, hackathons, or accelerators.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
IndiaAI is seeking a dynamic Deputy General Manager – Application Development (Innovation Challenges) for a single vacancy to lead the end-to-end lifecycle of national AI Hackathons and Grant Programmes. This senior role involves sourcing high-potential AI solutions from startups and academia, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or Management. Offering a consolidated monthly pay, the position is based in New Delhi and provides a unique platform to shape India's AI innovation ecosystem. It is a high-impact opportunity for leaders with 12+ years of experience in managing innovation programs and ecosystem engagement.
- The deadline for online application submission is June 1, 2026.
- Requires 12+ years of experience with 6+ years in managing innovation programs or accelerators.
- The role involves coordinating with Ministries and regulatory bodies to curate problem statements.
- Selection is based on academic record, relevant experience, and a personal interview.
- The position is contractual and temporary, specifically for the IndiaAI Mission projects.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated monthly pay on a contract basis; refer official detailed notification for specific salary figures.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening of applications based on qualifications and relevant experience Shortlisting of candidates Personal Interview
Application Fees
Refer official detailed notification
Reservation
1 vacancy (Unreserved/General) as per standard recruitment norms for single-post contractual positions.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Digital India Corporation recruitment portal at https://ora.digitalindiacorporation.in/ Select the specific post you wish to apply for from the list of active advertisements.
- Fill in the online application form with accurate personal and professional details.
- Upload required documents including educational certificates and experience letters.
- Submit the application before the deadline of June 01, 2026.
- Retain a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
There is 1 vacancy available for the Deputy General Manager – Application Development (Innovation Challenges) position.
A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, AI, Management, or Statistics is required; a Master's degree (MBA, M.Tech, MCA) is preferred.
Candidates need 12+ years of professional experience, including 6+ years in designing or leading innovation programs, hackathons, or accelerators.