- Recruitment drive for 1 Assistant Professor position at Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS).
- Contract-based appointment with a monthly salary of Rs. 57,700.
- Applications accepted online via the official TISS website.
- Selection based on interview performance.
- Open to candidates with relevant academic qualifications and UGC-compliant eligibility.
TIS
Active Listing
đ Master's Degree
đ Ph.D.
Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
All India
Apply Deadline
20 Aug 2026
đ Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) |
| Job Category | Teaching |
| Eligibility Qualification | Master's Degree (masters-degree), Ph.D. (phd) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | âš57,700 - âš57,700 Per Month |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - Desirable: 2 years of teaching/field practice experience. - Experience in Organizational Development, Change Management, or Leadership is preferred. |
| Application Fee | - General/OBC candidates: Rs. 1000/- - SC/ST candidates: Rs. 250/- - Women candidates: No application fee |
đ Details & Description
đ Eligibility Criteria
- Master's degree in relevant disciplines (Management, Psychology, Economics, Sociology, etc.) with a minimum of 55% marks.
- Must have cleared NET/SLET/SET or possess a Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016.
- Pre-2009 candidates meeting specified conditions are exempt from Ph.D. requirement.
- Desirable: Postgraduate degree from a premium management institute, Ph.D., 2 years of teaching/field practice experience, or experience in Organizational Development/Change Management/Leadership.
- Must have cleared NET/SLET/SET or possess a Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016.
- Pre-2009 candidates meeting specified conditions are exempt from Ph.D. requirement.
- Desirable: Postgraduate degree from a premium management institute, Ph.D., 2 years of teaching/field practice experience, or experience in Organizational Development/Change Management/Leadership.
âī¸ Selection Process
- Selection will be based on an interview conducted by TISS.
- Candidates will be shortlisted based on eligibility and academic qualifications.
- Final selection will depend on interview performance and document verification.
- Candidates will be shortlisted based on eligibility and academic qualifications.
- Final selection will depend on interview performance and document verification.
đˇī¸ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS)
đ Required Documents
- Scanned copy of Master's degree certificate with 55% marks.
- NET/SLET/SET certificate or Ph.D. degree certificate.
- Caste certificate (if applicable) for SC/ST candidates.
- Disability certificate (if applicable) for PwD candidates.
- Recent passport-sized photograph and signature in prescribed format.
- Any other documents as specified in the official notification.
- NET/SLET/SET certificate or Ph.D. degree certificate.
- Caste certificate (if applicable) for SC/ST candidates.
- Disability certificate (if applicable) for PwD candidates.
- Recent passport-sized photograph and signature in prescribed format.
- Any other documents as specified in the official notification.
đŗ Application Fee Details
- General/OBC candidates: Rs. 1000/-
- SC/ST candidates: Rs. 250/-
- Women candidates: No application fee
- SC/ST candidates: Rs. 250/-
- Women candidates: No application fee
â Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the TISS Assistant Professor recruitment?
The last date to apply online for the TISS Assistant Professor positions is 20 August 2026. Candidates are advised to submit their applications well before this deadline.
Q.
What is the educational qualification required for the Assistant Professor post?
A Master's degree with 55% marks in relevant disciplines is required, along with clearing NET/SLET/SET or possessing a Ph.D. as per UGC regulations.
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Assistant Professor post?
There is one vacancy available for the Assistant Professor post in the TISS recruitment.
Q.
What is the application fee for the TISS Assistant Professor recruitment?
The application fee is Rs. 1000/- for General/OBC candidates and Rs. 250/- for SC/ST candidates. Women candidates are exempt from paying the fee.
Q.
What is the salary offered for the Assistant Professor position?
The selected candidate will receive a salary of Rs. 57,700/- per month.