Director – IndiaAI Safety Institute Recruitment 2026 at Digital India Corporation
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Qualification
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics; Master's or Ph.D. in AI/ML or Public Policy is preferred.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 20 years of post-qualification experience in AI research, AI safety, or technology policy, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 65 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
Digital India Corporation is seeking a visionary leader for the position of Director at the IndiaAI Safety Institute to spearhead the Safe & Trusted AI pillar of the national IndiaAI Mission. This high-impact role involves managing a single vacancy and offers a competitive consolidated salary for overseeing indigenous AI safety research and global standard-setting. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science with 20 years of relevant experience to qualify. This is a unique opportunity to shape the ethical and secure deployment of artificial intelligence across India's technological landscape.
- The appointment is purely on a contract or consolidated basis for the IndiaAI project.
- Candidates must have a minimum of 20 years post-qualification experience with 5 years in senior leadership.
- The role is based in New Delhi but remains transferable to other IndiaAI project locations.
- Selection involves screening based on academic records followed by a personal interview for shortlisted applicants.
- The maximum age limit is determined as of the last date of application receipt on June 02, 2026.
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Additional Salary Information
Salary is on a consolidated basis as per the project policy of DIC/IndiaAI. Refer official detailed notification.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Initial screening of applications based on qualifications and academic record.
Shortlisting of candidates based on experience thresholds.
Personal Interview.
Application Fees
No application fee mentioned; refer to official online portal for details.
Reservation
Reservation norms as per Government of India guidelines for contractual appointments.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Digital India Corporation recruitment portal at https://ora.digitalindiacorporation.in/ Select the advertisement for Director - IndiaAI Safety Institute.
- Register and fill in the online application form with professional details.
- Upload scanned copies of educational certificates and experience documents.
- Submit the application form before the deadline of 02.06.2026.
- Candidates in government service must provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) during the interview.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics is required, while a Master's or Ph.D. in AI/ML or Public Policy is preferred.
A minimum of 20 years of post-qualification experience in AI research, safety, or technology policy is mandatory, including 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Eligible candidates must apply online through the official Digital India Corporation portal at https://ora.digitalindiacorporation.in/ by June 02, 2026.