The Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi, has invited applications for Assistant, Project Associate and other posts. The recruitment is notified under Advertisement No. INSA/Admin/2026-27/758 dated 6 November 2026, for a total of 8 posts. All posts are purely on a contract basis for one year. Eligible candidates can apply by email by 6:00 PM on 21 November 2026 (Saturday).
Key Details
| Organisation | Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi |
| Post names | Assistant, Project Associate and more |
| Total vacancies | 8 |
| Advertisement No. | INSA/Admin/2026-27/758 |
| Notification date | 6 November 2026 |
| Job location | New Delhi |
| Nature of engagement | Contract (1 year, extendable) |
| Mode of application | By email |
| Last date to apply | 21 November 2026 (Saturday, by 6:00 PM) |
Vacancy Details
| Assistant (Publications) | 2 |
| Project Associate-I / Senior Project Associate | 2 |
| System & Network Support Engineer | 1 |
| Assistant (Administration) | 1 |
| Project Associate (INSPIRE) | 1 |
| Principal Project Associate | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
Eligibility
- Educational qualification (overall): Graduate, Post Graduate, BCA, B.Tech/B.E, MCA, M.E/M.Tech or M.Sc — the required qualification varies by post.
- Project Associate (INSPIRE): A Master’s degree in any branch with a minimum of 55% marks, or a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 60% marks, along with English/Hindi typing speed of 30 wpm and good knowledge of MS Office.
- System & Network Support Engineer: A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in office system and network maintenance, server/storage/device support and online/hybrid meeting arrangements.
- For the other posts, please read the official notification for the detailed post-wise qualifications — the sources read for this article do not carry the full qualification for every post.
Age Limit
- Maximum age: 40 years for all posts, as on the date of the advertisement (6 November 2026).
- Age relaxation: Applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.
Salary
The pay will be a fixed consolidated monthly salary, decided by the selection committee on the basis of the candidate’s qualification and experience. No other allowances or benefits will be paid. The notification does not state any fixed salary figure for any post, so no salary figure is claimed in this article.
Important Dates
| Notification issued | 6 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 21 November 2026 (Saturday, by 6:00 PM) |
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the sources read for this article. Please check the official notification for the fee details before applying.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on the candidate’s qualification, experience and performance in the interview. The engagement is purely contractual for one year, extendable based on the Academy’s requirement and the candidate’s performance. It carries no right to absorption or regularisation.
How to Apply
- Visit the INSA Career page (insaindia.res.in/hindi/career/) and open the official notification PDF, “Advertisement for various contractual posts Dated 06-11-2026”.
- Fill in the prescribed application form (Annexure-II) and keep the supporting documents ready.
- Email the filled form with the supporting documents to the email address given in the official notification, by 6:00 PM on 21 November 2026. (The application email address is given in the official notification itself — no email address is printed in this article.)
- A hard copy may also be sent to: Indian National Science Academy, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110002.
Important Links
| INSA Career page (official notification) | insaindia.res.in/hindi/career/ |
| Official notification PDF | insaindia.res.in/hindi/pdf/06112026.pdf |
| Official website | www.insaindia.res.in |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many vacancies are there in INSA Recruitment 2026?
There are 8 posts — 2 Assistant (Publications), 2 Project Associate-I / Senior Project Associate, and 1 each of System & Network Support Engineer, Assistant (Administration), Project Associate (INSPIRE) and Principal Project Associate.
2. What is the last date to apply for INSA Recruitment 2026?
Applications must be emailed by 6:00 PM on 21 November 2026 (Saturday).
3. What is the age limit for INSA Recruitment 2026?
The maximum age is 40 years for all posts, as on 6 November 2026. Relaxation applies for reserved categories as per government rules.
4. What salary will INSA pay for these posts?
The notification does not state any fixed salary figure. The selection committee will decide a fixed consolidated monthly salary on the basis of qualification and experience; no other allowances will be paid.
5. How will candidates be selected?
Selection will be based on qualification, experience and performance in the interview.
6. How can I apply?
Fill in the Annexure-II form and email it with supporting documents to the email address given in the official notification, by 6:00 PM on 21 November 2026. The email address is printed in the official notification PDF on INSA’s Career page.
7. Is this a permanent job?
No. It is a one-year contract engagement, extendable based on the Academy’s requirement and the candidate’s performance, with no right to regularisation.
Next Action
Read the official notification on the INSA Career page and email your application before 6:00 PM on 21 November 2026.
Read the official notification before applying.
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