TISS Faculty Recruitment 2026: Professor, Associate & Assistant Professor – 9 Posts

Table of Contents

1. TISS Faculty Recruitment 2026 Overview
2. Vacancy Details
3. Educational Qualification
4. Age Limit
5. Application Fee
6. Important Dates
7. Selection Process
8. How to Apply for TISS Faculty Recruitment 2026
9. Important Links
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. Disclaimer
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✓ Last verified on 14 October 2026 from official notification

TISS Faculty Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) for 9 faculty positions of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at its Hyderabad, Tuljapur and Guwahati off-campuses. Online applications are invited till 3 November 2026.

TISS Faculty Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
Post Name	Professor, Associate Professor & Assistant Professor
Advertisement / Notification Number	TISS/TEACHING/2026/01
Total Vacancies	9
Job Location	Hyderabad, Tuljapur and Guwahati Campuses
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	www.tiss.ac.in
Apply Start Date	Not Mentioned in Official Notification
Last Date to Apply	3 November 2026 (may be extended as per the Employment News date)

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Scale / Salary
Professor	2 Social Work, Tuljapur (OBC) Statistics, Hyderabad (SC)	Academic Pay Level 14 (7th CPC)
Associate Professor	3 Social Work, Tuljapur (ST) Development Studies/Social Science, Tuljapur (SC) School of Social Sciences, Guwahati (OBC)	Academic Pay Level 13A (7th CPC)
Assistant Professor	4 Social Sciences, Tuljapur (UR) Sociology, Tuljapur (OBC) Undergraduate Studies, Guwahati (UR) School of Social Work, Guwahati (UR)	Academic Pay Level 10 (7th CPC)

Educational Qualification

Post Name	Required Qualification	Additional Requirement / Experience
Professor	Ph.D. in the concerned subject (Social Work / Statistics or closely related discipline)	At least 10 years teaching or research experience with 10 research publications and a research score of 120 as per UGC Regulations 2018, or an outstanding professional with Ph.D. and 10 years experience
Associate Professor	Ph.D. in the concerned subject plus Master’s degree with at least 55% marks	At least 8 years teaching and/or research experience, 7 publications and a research score of 75 as per UGC Regulations 2018
Assistant Professor	Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in the concerned subject plus UGC/CSIR NET/SLET/SET (or Ph.D. as per UGC rules), OR Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in the top 500	Desirable: Ph.D. and relevant teaching/research contribution as per notification

Age Limit

Minimum Age: Not Mentioned in Official Notification. Maximum Age: Not Mentioned in Official Notification. Age Calculation Date: Not Mentioned in Official Notification. Age Relaxation: Not Mentioned in Official Notification. Minimum qualifications and pay are as per UGC Regulations, 2018 and amendments.

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee	Payment Mode
UR	Rs. 2,000/-	Online
OBC / EWS / Women	Rs. 1,500/-	Online
SC / ST	Rs. 1,000/-	Online
PwBD	Rs. 500/-	Online

Important Dates

Event	Date
Last Date of Online Application	3 November 2026

Selection Process

• Candidates are shortlisted for interview based on academic score and screening committee criteria, which may be higher than the minimum prescribed.
• Selection is based on performance in the interview.
• Call letters are sent by e-mail only to shortlisted candidates. No TA/DA is paid.

How to Apply for TISS Faculty Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the TISS website and open the online application portal for academic positions.
2. Submit a separate application for each post.
3. Upload certificates, photograph and signature in the prescribed size, and pay the fee online.
4. Submit the form and keep a printout and e-mail acknowledgement.

Important Links

Particulars	Link
Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Apply Online Link	Click Here
Official Website	tiss.ac.in

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date for TISS Faculty Recruitment 2026?

The last date is 3 November 2026.

2. How many vacancies are there?

There are 9 vacancies: 2 Professor, 3 Associate Professor and 4 Assistant Professor.

3. Which campuses are the posts at?

Hyderabad, Tuljapur and Guwahati off-campuses.

4. What is the application fee?

Rs. 2,000 for UR, Rs. 1,500 for OBC/EWS/Women, Rs. 1,000 for SC/ST and Rs. 500 for PwBD.

5. Is there a written test?

The notification mentions shortlisting and interview-based selection.

Disclaimer

Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. The information in this article is prepared for quick reference only. For complete and updated details, including eligibility conditions, reservation rules, and application instructions, please visit the official website or read the official notification.

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