INSA Assistant and Project Associate Recruitment 2026

• Assistant (Publications): A master's degree in any discipline with at least 55% marks or a bachelor's degree in any branch with at least 60% marks from a recognized university. Bachelor's degree holders need at least 3 years' relevant publishing experience; master's degree holders need 1 year. Working knowledge of computer applications is required.
• Project Associate-I/Senior Project Associate: A bachelor's degree in Commerce with at least 60% marks or a master's degree from a recognized university with 50% marks. Bachelor's degree holders need at least 4 years' finance and accounts experience; candidates with a postgraduate degree in Commerce or MBA in Finance need at least 2 years. Finance and accounts internships and CA articleship are also considered as experience. A diploma in computer applications is desirable.
• System & Network Support Engineer: B.Tech/BE in Computer Science, IT, Electronics or a related branch, or BCA, MCA, M.Sc. (IT), M.Tech or M.Sc. (Computer Science), with at least 5 years' relevant experience. Office network and system maintenance knowledge and the skills specified in the notice are required.
• Assistant (Administration): A master's degree in Science with at least 55% marks or a bachelor's degree in Science with at least 60% marks from a recognized university. Experience must be in HR, administration or establishment in the organizations specified in the notice.
• Project Associate (INSPIRE): A master's degree in any branch with at least 55% marks or a bachelor's degree with at least 60% marks from a recognized university. English/Hindi typing at 30 wpm and good MS Office knowledge are required.
• Principal Project Associate: A master's degree in Science and 3 years' experience in a government or reputed organization.

• Download the prescribed application form in Annexure-II of the notice or obtain it from the Career section of the INSA website.
• Enter the post name, advertisement number and date, and complete the curriculum vitae and other required details. Use an additional sheet if needed.
• Affix a self-attested recent passport-size photograph and sign the declaration.
• Email the completed form with supporting documents to the address given in the notice by 21 November 2026, 6:00 p.m.
• Hard copies may also be sent to the Deputy Executive Director-I (F & A), Indian National Science Academy, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110002.

Recruitment overview

The Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi, has issued advertisement INSA/Admin/2026-27/758 for 8 contractual vacancies. The notice describes INSA as a professional body of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. The positions are based in New Delhi and are initially for one year; an extension depends on the Academy's requirements and the candidate's performance.

Posts and eligibility

The vacancies cover Assistant (Publications), Project Associate-I/Senior Project Associate, System & Network Support Engineer, Assistant (Administration), Project Associate (INSPIRE) and Principal Project Associate. There are two vacancies each for Assistant (Publications) and Project Associate-I/Senior Project Associate, and one for each remaining designation.

The maximum age is 40 years as on the advertisement date, 6 November 2026. Degree, experience and skill requirements differ by position. For example, the engineer post requires a specified technical or computer qualification and at least five years of relevant experience. The INSPIRE post requires English/Hindi typing at 30 wpm and good MS Office knowledge. Applicants should check the detailed requirements for their chosen post in the notice.

Application process

The deadline for emailing the prescribed application with supporting documents is 21 November 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The form is in Annexure-II of the notice and is also available in the Career section of the Academy's website. Enter the post and advertisement details, complete the curriculum vitae fields, affix a self-attested recent passport-size photograph and sign the declaration. Use the email address provided in the notice; hard copies may also be sent to the Academy's New Delhi address.

Candidates must provide an active email address and mobile number in the form. The notice does not specify an application fee or an interview date and venue.

Selection and contract terms

Selection considers qualifications, experience and interview performance. The selection committee will determine the fixed monthly consolidated salary based on qualification and experience; no other allowances or benefits are payable. The engagement does not provide an entitlement to absorption or regularization. Contractual staff must give one month's notice before leaving and cannot take up another assignment during the engagement.