---
title: "INSA Recruitment 2026: 8 Contractual Posts (Assistant, Project Associate, System & Network Support Engineer), Apply by Email till 21 November"
url: "https://aijobalert.com/jobs/insa-recruitment-2026"
type: "Government recruitment"
organization: "Indian National Science Academy"
category: "Central Govt"
application_status: "open"
application_last_date: "21 Nov 2026"
total_vacancies: 8
published: "2026-11-09T03:14:37.091Z"
updated: "2026-11-09T03:14:37.091Z"
last_verified: "2026-11-08T18:30:00.000Z"
---

# INSA Recruitment 2026: 8 Contractual Posts (Assistant, Project Associate, System & Network Support Engineer), Apply by Email till 21 November

**Last date to apply:** 21 Nov 2026

## Official Links

- [Notification PDF](https://aijobalert.com/documents/insa/insa-contractual-posts-advertisement-06112026-cba00fa2.pdf)
- [Official Website](https://insaindia.res.in/career/)

## Overview

The Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi, has invited applications for **8 posts on a purely contractual basis for one year**, in an advertisement dated 6 November 2026. The posts are Assistant (Publications), Project Associate-I/Senior Project Associate, System & Network Support Engineer, Assistant (Administration), Project Associate (INSPIRE) and Principal Project Associate.

Applications go **by email to insa.admin@insa.nic.in** in the prescribed form (Annexure-II), with supporting documents, **till 21 November 2026 (Saturday), 6.00 p.m.** Selection is based on qualification, experience and performance in the interview. The upper age limit for every post is 40 years as on the date of the advertisement.

| Item | Details |
| --- | --- |
| Organisation | Indian National Science Academy (INSA), Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110002 |
| Advertisement date | 6 November 2026 |
| Posts | 8 (2 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1; the advertisement lists each post's number, the total is added up by us) |
| Engagement | Purely contractual, for 1 year; can be extended subject to the Academy's requirement on the basis of performance |
| Salary | Fixed remuneration / consolidated salary per month, decided by the selection committee on the basis of qualification and experience; no amount is given in the advertisement |
| Age limit | Not exceeding 40 years as on date of advertisement (6 November 2026) |
| How to apply | By email to insa.admin@insa.nic.in; hard copies may also be sent to INSA, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110002 |
| Last date | 21 November 2026 (Saturday), 6.00 p.m. |
| Selection | Qualification, experience and performance in the interview |

Official advertisement: [INSA advertisement dated 6 November 2026 (PDF, with the application form)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/insa/insa-contractual-posts-advertisement-06112026-cba00fa2.pdf) · the [same advertisement on insaindia.res.in](https://insaindia.res.in/pdf/06112026.pdf) · INSA's [Career page](https://insaindia.res.in/career/).

## Recruitment Details

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Organisation | Indian National Science Academy |
| Total Vacancies | 8 posts |
| Qualification | Bachelor's / Master's degree, B.Tech/BE, BCA/MCA (post-wise; see the table) |
| Age Limit | Maximum 40 years (as on 06 Nov 2026) |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Fixed remuneration/consolidated salary per month, decided by the selection committee (amount not given in the advertisement) |
| Employment Type | Contract (1 year) |

## Important Dates

| Event | Date |
| --- | --- |
| Advertisement date | 06 Nov 2026 |
| Last date to apply by email | 21 Nov 2026 — Saturday, 6.00 p.m. |

## Vacancy Details

| Post | Vacancies | Qualification |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Assistant (Publications) | 2 | Master's (55%) or Bachelor's (60%) in any discipline + experience |
| Project Associate-I/Senior Project Associate | 2 | B.Com (60%) or master's (50%) + Finance & Accounts experience |
| System & Network Support Engineer | 1 | B.Tech/BE (CS, IT, Electronics or related branch), BCA, MCA, M.Sc. (IT), M.Tech or MSc (Computer Science) + minimum 5 years' relevant experience |
| Assistant (Administration) | 1 | Master's (55%) or Bachelor's (60%) in Science + HR/Administration experience |
| Project Associate (INSPIRE) | 1 | Master's (55%) or Bachelor's (60%) + typing 30 wpm, MS Office |
| Principal Project Associate | 1 | Master's in Science + 3 years' experience |

## Eligibility

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Age limit | Not exceeding 40 years as on date of advertisement (6 November 2026) — Same for every post |
| Qualification | Post-wise: see the post-wise table |
| Application email | insa.admin@insa.nic.in — A valid active email ID and mobile number must be filled in the form correctly and legibly; the Academy is not responsible for bouncing of any email sent to candidates |

## Selection Process

1. **Interview** — Based on qualification, experience and performance in the interview, the candidate will be selected.

## How to Apply

1. **Get the form** — Download the advertisement PDF; the application form (Annexure-II) is on pages 6 and 7. The Academy says the form is available on www.insaindia.res.in under 'Career'.
2. **Fill the form** — Fill the form, including the advertisement number and date (printed at the top of page 1 of the advertisement; the last part of the number is handwritten) and the post applied for, and affix a self-attested recent passport size photograph.
3. **Email the application** — Send the form with the supporting documents to insa.admin@insa.nic.in till 21 November 2026 (Saturday), 6.00 p.m.
4. **Hard copy (optional)** — The hard copies may also be sent to Indian National Science Academy, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110002.

## Post-wise Vacancies and Eligibility

| Post | Posts | Educational qualification | Work experience / other requirement |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Assistant (Publications) | 2 | Master's degree in any discipline with minimum 55% marks from a recognized University, or a Bachelor's degree in any branch with minimum 60% marks from a recognized university | Minimum 3 years' experience (Bachelor's) or 1 year (Master's) in editing, proof reading and publishing science journals/science magazines/science books in Central/State Governments/Autonomous organization/Universities/Reputed organization, with working knowledge of computer applications |
| Project Associate-I/Senior Project Associate | 2 | A Bachelor's degree in Commerce with minimum 60% marks, or master's degree from a recognized University with 50% marks | Minimum 4 years' experience in Finance and Accounts Section in Central/State Govt./Autonomous Organization/Universities/Reputed Organizations (Bachelor's), or minimum 2 years' experience in Finance and Accounts Section in Central/State Govt./Autonomous Organization/Universities/Reputed Organizations for a person holding a Postgraduate Degree in Commerce/MBA (Finance). Internship in Finance & Accounts / CA articleship will also be considered as experience. Desirable: Diploma in Computer Applications |
| System & Network Support Engineer | 1 | B.Tech / BE in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or related branch, or BCA / MCA / M.Sc. (IT) / M.Tech, MSc (Computer Science) | Minimum 5 years of relevant experience (details below) |
| Assistant (Administration) | 1 | Master's degree in Science with minimum 55% marks from a recognized University, or a Bachelor's degree in Science with minimum 60% marks from a recognized University | Minimum 3 years' experience (Bachelor's) or 1 year (Master's) in HR/Administration/Establishment in Central/State Governments/Autonomous organization/Universities/Reputed organization, with working knowledge of computer applications |
| Project Associate (INSPIRE) | 1 | Master's degree in any branch with minimum 55% marks from a recognized University, or a Bachelor's degree with minimum 60% marks from a recognized university | Proficiency: English/Hindi typing speed (30 wpm), good knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word) etc. |
| Principal Project Associate | 1 | Master's degree in Science | Three years' experience in Government organization/reputed organization |

Age limit for every post: not exceeding 40 years as on date of advertisement. For Project Associate-I/Senior Project Associate the advertisement does not say which qualification or experience leads to which of the two levels.

## System & Network Support Engineer: Experience and Skills

**Work experience: minimum 5 years of relevant experience in**

- Office system & network maintenance and troubleshooting, managing and coordinating with AMC engineers and handling open resolution calls, antivirus/endpoint protection updates and system patching, Internet and LAN/WAN connectivity support.
- Server/storage/device support, network cabling, switch configuration, and structured network upgrade work (preferred), e-Office implementation/support (preferred).
- Online / hybrid meeting arrangements on tools like Webex, Zoom, Google Meet etc.

**Essential skills**

- Good working knowledge of network and system maintenance in an office environment.
- Basic understanding of L3 switches, structured cabling, LAN management, Wi-fi management, firewall/antivirus, and system updates.
- Strong noting, drafting, documentation, and email communication skills.
- Ability to prepare technical notes, call logs, status reports, and coordinate with vendors.

**Desirable qualifications**

- CCNA / Network+ / equivalent networking certification.
- Experience in a government office IT environment.
- Exposure to e-Office, digital workflows, and user migration support.

## Application Form (Annexure-II)

- The form is Annexure-II, on pages 6 and 7 of the advertisement PDF; the Academy says it is available on www.insaindia.res.in under the head 'Career'.
- It is addressed to the Deputy Executive Director-I (F & A), Indian National Science Academy, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110002.
- Fill in the advertisement number and date (top of page 1 of the advertisement), and the post applied for.
- Fields: name (in BLOCK letters), father's/husband's name, date of birth, telephone/mobile number, email, address for communication, permanent address, present age (yy/mm), educational/technical qualification, experience, and details of computer knowledge. Attach an additional sheet if required.
- Affix a self-attested recent passport size photograph.
- Sign the declaration (information true, Annexure-I terms read, no disciplinary/criminal proceedings pending) with place and date.

## General Terms and Conditions (Annexure-I)

- **Period:** 1 year, which can be extended further subject to the requirement of the Academy on the basis of the candidate's performance.
- **Pay:** fixed remuneration / consolidated salary per month; no other allowances and benefits will be paid.
- **Leave:** as per Academy guidelines. No remuneration for absence beyond the admissible leave; un-availed leave cannot be carried forward or encashed.
- **Confidentiality:** intellectual property rights of all information/data collected and deliverables produced remain with the Academy; no matter of the assignment may be revealed without the Academy's express written consent; no opinion or advice adverse to the Academy's interest; no other assignment may be taken up during the engagement.
- **No regularisation:** the engagement is purely temporary; contractual staff are not entitled to any benefit, compensation, absorption or regularization of service in the Academy.
- **Termination:** the Academy may end the engagement if the assigned work is not delivered, the quality of work is not satisfactory, milestones are not achieved on time, or the person is found lacking in honesty and integrity. It may also end the engagement at any time without assigning any reason and without prior notice. The contractual staff member gives one month's notice before leaving.
- **Handover:** all documents, keys and official equipment are handed over, and a 'No dues Certificate' is submitted before the final payment is released.
- The Academy may cancel the advertisement and not engage anyone at any stage, and may accept or reject any or all applications without giving reasons. It may review these guidelines with the approval of the Competent Authority.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How many posts are in the INSA advertisement of 6 November 2026?

8 posts: Assistant (Publications) 2, Project Associate-I/Senior Project Associate 2, System & Network Support Engineer 1, Assistant (Administration) 1, Project Associate (INSPIRE) 1 and Principal Project Associate 1. The advertisement gives each post's number; the total of 8 is our addition.

### What is the last date to apply?

21 November 2026 (Saturday), 6.00 p.m., by email to insa.admin@insa.nic.in.

### How do I apply for INSA contractual posts?

Fill the prescribed form (Annexure-II) and send it with the supporting documents by email to insa.admin@insa.nic.in. The hard copies may also be sent to Indian National Science Academy, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110002.

### What is the salary?

The advertisement gives no amount. The salary will be decided by the selection committee on the basis of the candidate's qualification and experience, as a fixed remuneration/consolidated salary per month, with no other allowances and benefits.

### What is the age limit?

Not exceeding 40 years as on date of advertisement (6 November 2026), for every post. The advertisement does not mention any age relaxation.

### How will candidates be selected?

Based on qualification, experience and performance in the interview. The advertisement does not give the interview date or venue.

### Are these permanent jobs?

The engagement is purely contractual and temporary, for 1 year, which can be extended subject to the Academy's requirement on the basis of performance. Contractual staff are not entitled to any benefit, compensation, absorption or regularization of service in the Academy.

### Is there an application fee?

The advertisement does not mention any application fee.

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