Overview
TISS has announced recruitment for 3 posts – 1 Research Assistant and 2 Field Investigators for 2026. Applications are to be sent via email by 31 March 2026. The selection will be based on an interview. Salary ranges from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 37,000 per month. Eligibility requires a Master’s in social sciences with 55% marks and relevant experience. No application fee is charged.
Key Details
- Organization
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
- Qualification
- Master degree in any social science discipline with 55% marks, Ph.D. or M.Phil. or NET, 1 year research experience. Desirable: expertise in writing, editing, SPSS, proof‑reading of research reports and/or manuscripts. Field Investigator: Master degree in any social science discipline with 55% marks, preference for those acquainted with fieldwork and trained in Anthropology, Sociology or allied disciplines. Desirable: experience of fieldwork‑based data collection in Imphal and tribal areas, knowledge of local Manipuri and Kuki’s tribal language/dialect.
- Vacancies
- 3
- Posted
- 11 March 2026
- Last date to apply
- 31 March 2026
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 11 March 2026 |
| Last Date of Application | 31 March 2026 |
| Shortlisted Candidates Informed | 05 April 2026 |
| Date of Interview | 13 April 2026 |
| Declaration of Final Result | 17 April 2026 |
| Joining Date | 01 May 2026 |
Important Links
- notificationOpen Link
Vacancy Details
Research Assistant: 1; Field Investigator: 2
Selection Process
Interview
How to Apply
Read the official notification carefully before applying., Prepare your application with complete bio‑data including personal details, educational qualifications, and experience., Attach self‑attested copies of all required documents such as educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof, and recent passport‑size photographs., Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email., Send the complete application to the official email address mentioned in the notification., Ensure the email is sent before the last date: 31‑03‑2026., Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for TISS Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Research Assistant, Field Investigator Posts?
Notification Date: 11 March 2026; Last Date of Application: 31 March 2026; Shortlisted Candidates Informed: 05 April 2026; Date of Interview: 13 April 2026; Declaration of Final Result: 17 April 2026; Joining Date: 01 May 2026
What is the application fee?
General/OBC: Nil; SC/ST: Nil
What is the selection process?
Interview