INSA Recruitment 2026: 8 Assistant & Project Associate Posts – Apply Online @ insaindia.res.in

Notice information

• Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

• The notification does not specify a category-wise break-up of posts. No specific salary figures are published; remuneration is finalised by the selection committee based on qualification and experience. Selected candidates receive a fixed consolidated salary per month with no additional allowances or benefits.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• All posts are open to candidates up to 40 years of age as on 6 November 2026. No age relaxation is mentioned in the notification.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• INSA will select candidates based on the following criteria:
• Qualification Screening: Initial screening of educational qualifications and percentage marks against post-specific requirements
• Experience Verification: Assessment of post-qualification experience duration, relevance, and organisation type
• Interview: Personal interview conducted by the selection committee to evaluate overall suitability and performance
• Document Verification: Original documents verified before final appointment
• No written test or screening examination is specified in the notification. The interview date and venue will be communicated separately by the Academy.
• No TA/DA will be paid to candidates appearing for the interview, as the notification does not provide any provision for travel or daily allowance reimbursement.

How to Apply for INSA Recruitment 2026

• Download the application form from Annexure-II of the official notification or visit www.insaindia.res.in under the 'Career' section
• Write the post name and advertisement number (INSA/Admin/2026-27/758) and date on the form
• Complete all sections: name in block letters, father's/husband's name, date of birth, mobile number, email address, communication & permanent address, present age (yy/mm), educational/technical qualification, experience, and computer knowledge details
• Affix a self-attested recent passport-size photograph on the form
• Sign the declaration confirming truthfulness of information, acceptance of terms in Annexure-I, and no pending disciplinary/criminal proceedings
• Email the completed application form with all supporting documents to the email address specified in the official notification by 21 November 2026 (Saturday), 6:00 PM
• Optionally, send a hard copy to: The Deputy Executive Director-I (F & A), Indian National Science Academy, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110002
• Note: Candidates must have a valid active email ID and mobile number. INSA will not be responsible for bounced emails.

• www.insaindia.res.in ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Application Form (Annexure-II) duly filled, signed with declaration, advertisement number and date
• Self-attested recent passport-size photograph affixed on the application form
• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets (Relevant Qualifications)
• Experience Certificates on Official Letterhead (Mandatory for all posts — 1 to 5 years as applicable)
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable)
• Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
• Additional sheet(s) for CV if experience/qualification details exceed the form space

Important Dates