INSA Recruitment 2026: The Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi, a professional body of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, has officially released a recruitment notice for various posts on a purely contractual basis for a period of one year. Under Advt. No. INSA/Admin/2026-27/758, a total of 08 vacancies have been announced for the posts of Assistant (Publications), Project Associate-I / Senior Project Associate, System & Network Support Engineer, Assistant (Administration), Project Associate (INSPIRE) and Principal Project Associate. The INSA New Delhi Contractual Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 06 November 2026, and the last date to apply through email is 21 November 2026 (6:00 PM).
Graduates and postgraduates with relevant experience and age up to 40 years can apply for these posts. There is no written exam, and the selection will be made on the basis of qualifications, experience, and performance in the interview. Candidates have to send the filled application form along with supporting documents to insa.admin@insa.nic.in.
INSA Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi |
| Department Name | Department of Science & Technology, Government of India |
| Post Name | Assistant, Project Associate, System & Network Support Engineer & Other Posts |
| Advt. No. | INSA/Admin/2026-27/758 |
| Total Vacancy | 08 |
| Pay Scale | Consolidated Salary (Decided by the Selection Committee) |
| Job Type | Contractual (1 Year, Extendable) |
| Notification Date | 06.11.2026 |
| Category | INSA New Delhi Contractual Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | insaindia.res.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 06.11.2026 |
| Application Start Date | 06.11.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (Email) | 21.11.2026 (06:00 PM) |
| Interview Date | Notify Soon |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | Nil (No Fee) |
| Mode of Payment | Not Applicable |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for INSA Recruitment 2026 is Maximum 40 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 06.11.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant (Publications) | 02 | Master’s Degree (55%) + 1 Year Exp OR Bachelor’s Degree (60%) + 3 Years Exp in Editing, Proof Reading & Publishing Science Journals / Books |
| Project Associate-I / Senior Project Associate | 02 | B.Com (60%) + 4 Years Exp OR Master’s Degree (50%) / M.Com / MBA (Finance) + 2 Years Exp in Finance & Accounts |
| System & Network Support Engineer | 01 | B.Tech / BE (CS, IT, Electronics) / BCA / MCA / M.Sc (IT) / M.Tech / M.Sc (CS) + 5 Years Exp in System & Network Maintenance |
| Assistant (Administration) | 01 | Master’s in Science (55%) + 1 Year Exp OR Bachelor’s in Science (60%) + 3 Years Exp in HR / Administration / Establishment |
| Project Associate (INSPIRE) | 01 | Master’s Degree (55%) OR Bachelor’s Degree (60%) + English / Hindi Typing 30 w.p.m. + Knowledge of MS Office |
| Principal Project Associate | 01 | Master’s Degree in Science + 3 Years Exp in Government / Reputed Organization |
| Total | 08 | – |
INSA Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for INSA Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Shortlisting on the Basis of Qualification and Experience
- Interview
- Document Verification
How to Apply for INSA Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for INSA Recruitment 2026:
- Download the notification and application form (Annexure-II) from the link given below or from insaindia.res.in under the head “Career”.
- Fill in the post name, advertisement number and all your details in the application form, and affix a self-attested passport size photograph.
- Attach self-attested copies of your educational certificates, experience certificates and other supporting documents.
- Send the scanned application form with all documents to insa.admin@insa.nic.in on or before 21.11.2026 (6:00 PM).
- Optionally, the hard copy may also be sent to the Deputy Executive Director-I (F & A), Indian National Science Academy, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi – 110002.
Important Links
| INSA Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| INSA Recruitment 2026 Application Form PDF | Application Form |
| INSA Recruitment 2026 Apply via Email | insa.admin@insa.nic.in |
| Indian National Science Academy Official Website | INSA |