TISS Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 9 Teaching 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
9. Important Links
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. Disclaimer
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✓ Last verified on 15 October 2026 from official notification

TISS Recruitment 2026: The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has invited online applications under Advt. Ref. No. TISS/TEACHING/2026/01 for 9 teaching faculty posts of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at its Hyderabad, Tuljapur and Guwahati off-campuses. Eligible Indian citizens can apply online on or before 3 November 2026 (the date may be extended as per the date of the advertisement in Employment News).

TISS 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 off-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

Vacancy Details

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

Campus-wise: Hyderabad 1, Tuljapur 5 and Guwahati 3 posts.

Educational Qualification

Post Name	Required Qualification	Additional Requirement / Experience
Professor	PhD in the concerned subject (Social Work / Statistics or closely related discipline) with published work of high quality	Minimum 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a research score of 120 as per UGC Regulations 2018, and 10 years of teaching/research experience. An outstanding professional with PhD and 10 years’ experience may also be eligible
Associate Professor	PhD in the concerned subject and a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks	8 years of teaching/research experience, minimum 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	NET/SLET/SET qualified, or PhD as per UGC Regulations (exempted from NET), or PhD from a top-500 ranked foreign university

Subjects and desirable qualifications differ by school/campus. Please read the official notification for post-wise details.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: Not Mentioned in Official Notification
• Maximum Age: Not Mentioned in Official Notification
• Age Calculation Date: Not Mentioned in Official Notification (the cut-off date for eligibility is the closing date for online applications)
• Age Relaxation: Not Mentioned in Official Notification

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

Fee once paid will not be refunded. Applications without fee or with short payment will not be considered.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Last Date for Online Application	3 November 2026 (may be extended)
Apply Start Date	Not Mentioned in Official Notification

Selection Process

1. Candidates are shortlisted by the Institute Screening Committee, which may restrict the number called for interview on the basis of academic score.
2. For Assistant Professor posts, the academic score is used only for shortlisting and selection is based only on interview performance.
3. Call letters are sent by e-mail only to shortlisted candidates, and original documents are verified.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website https://tiss.ac.in and open the online application for teaching positions.
2. Submit a separate application for each post applied for.
3. Fill in the details, and upload certificates, photograph and signature in the prescribed size, along with reservation certificates (if applicable).
4. Pay the application fee online and keep a printout of the application and the e-mail acknowledgement.

For technical support, email recruitment@tiss.ac.in or call 022-25525252. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Important Links

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many posts are there in TISS Recruitment 2026?

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

What is the last date to apply?

The last date to apply online is 3 November 2026, and it may be extended as per the Employment News date.

Which campuses have the vacancies?

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

What is the application fee?

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

Is NET required for Assistant Professor?

NET/SLET/SET is required, unless the candidate holds a PhD as per UGC Regulations or a PhD from a top-500 ranked foreign university.

Can I apply for more than one post?

Yes, but a separate application must be submitted for each post.

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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