TISS Recruitment 2026 – 9 Professor & Faculty Posts

Table of Contents

1. TISS 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 Recruitment 2026
9. Important Links
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. Disclaimer
12. Other Recent Jobs

✓ Last verified on 13 October 2026 from official notification

TISS Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai for 9 teaching posts at its Tuljapur, Guwahati and Hyderabad off-campuses. The vacancies are for Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor, and applications are accepted online only. The last date to apply is 3 November 2026, so eligible candidates should read the details below and submit their form on time.

TISS Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai
Post Name	Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
Advertisement / Notification Number	TISS/TEACHING/2026/01
Total Vacancies	9 (2 Professor, 3 Associate Professor, 4 Assistant Professor)
Job Location	Tuljapur, Guwahati and Hyderabad off-campuses
Application Mode	Online only
Official Website	www.tiss.ac.in
Apply Start Date	Not Mentioned in Official Notification
Last Date to Apply	3 November 2026

Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Scale / Salary
Professor, Statistics (Hyderabad)	1 (SC, backlog)	Pay Level 14 (7th CPC)
Professor, Social Work (Tuljapur)	1 (OBC, backlog)	Pay Level 14 (7th CPC)
Associate Professor, Social Work (Tuljapur)	1 (ST)	Pay Level 13A (7th CPC)
Associate Professor, Development Studies / Social Science (Tuljapur)	1 (SC, backlog)	Pay Level 13A (7th CPC)
Associate Professor, School of Social Sciences (Guwahati)	1 (OBC, backlog)	Pay Level 13A (7th CPC)
Assistant Professor, Social Sciences (Tuljapur)	1 (UR)	Pay Level 10 (7th CPC)
Assistant Professor, Sociology (Tuljapur)	1 (OBC)	Pay Level 10 (7th CPC)
Assistant Professor, Political Science / Sociology / Psychology, Centre for Undergraduate Studies (Guwahati)	1 (UR)	Pay Level 10 (7th CPC)
Assistant Professor, Social Work, School of Social Work (Guwahati)	1 (UR)	Pay Level 10 (7th CPC)

Educational Qualification

Post Name	Required Qualification	Additional Requirement / Experience
Professor	Ph.D. in the relevant field, with at least 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per UGC Regulations 2018. OR an outstanding professional with a Ph.D. in the field.	At least 10 years of teaching or equivalent research experience, including guiding doctoral candidates. For Hyderabad, the Ph.D. must be in Statistics or a closely related discipline.
Associate Professor	Ph.D. in the relevant field and a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent.	At least 8 years of teaching and/or research experience at Assistant Professor level or above, with at least 7 publications and a research score of 75.
Assistant Professor	Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in the relevant subject, with qualifying NET/CSIR/SLET/SET or a Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations. OR a Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in the top 500 by QS, THE or ARWU.	Subject requirements differ by campus and school, such as Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work and Social Sciences. Desirable qualifications are listed post-wise in the notification.

Age Limit

The age limit is Not Mentioned in Official Notification. Eligibility is determined as on the closing date for applications, and the minimum standards follow UGC Regulations, 2018 and amendments.

Application Fee

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

The fee is non-refundable, and applications without payment or with short payment will not be considered.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Last Date for Online Application	3 November 2026

The notice states that this date may be extended depending on the date of publication in Employment News.

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting by a Screening Committee based on academic score.
2. Interview, in online or offline mode.
3. Multi-stage document verification.
4. Final selection in order of merit.

Call letters are sent by email only to shortlisted candidates, and no TA/DA is paid for attending the interview. For Assistant Professor candidates holding a foreign Ph.D., the academic score is used only for shortlisting and selection is based on interview performance.

How to Apply for TISS Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official TISS website at www.tiss.ac.in and open the teaching positions notification.
2. Read the full advertisement and confirm that you meet the eligibility conditions for the post.
3. Click the Apply Online link given below and register on the TISS recruitment portal.
4. Submit a separate application for each post you want to apply for.
5. Upload the certificates, marksheets, photograph and signature in the required sizes, along with the category certificate if applicable.
6. Pay the application fee online and submit the form.
7. Keep a printout of the filled application and the email acknowledgement.

Important Links

Link	URL
Official Notification PDF	Download Notification
Apply Online Link	Apply Online
Official Website	www.tiss.ac.in

Looking for more openings? See our latest Sainik School Goalpara recruitment post and other government job updates on JobsDigger.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many posts are there in TISS Recruitment 2026?

There are 9 posts in total: 2 Professor, 3 Associate Professor and 4 Assistant Professor.

What is the last date to apply for TISS Recruitment 2026?

The last date for online application is 3 November 2026, which may be extended as per the notice.

Where are the TISS teaching posts located?

The posts are at the Tuljapur, Guwahati and Hyderabad off-campuses of TISS.

What is the application fee?

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

What is the minimum qualification for Assistant Professor?

A Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in the relevant subject, with NET/CSIR/SLET/SET or a Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations, or a Ph.D. from a top-500 ranked foreign university.

Is there an age limit for these posts?

The age limit is Not Mentioned in Official Notification.

How are candidates selected?

Selection is through screening based on academic score, followed by an interview and document verification.

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.

Other Recent Jobs