Overview
TISS has announced two contractual posts—Assistant Professor in Law and Public Policy and Post Doctoral Fellow—for 2026. The vacancies require a Master’s with NET/SLET or Ph.D. for the professor post and a Ph.D. in law-related disciplines for the fellow post. Applications are due by 30 June 2026, with a Rs. 1,000 fee for General/OBC/EWS candidates and waivers for SC/ST/PWD and Women. Salary details are Rs. 57,700 for the professor and Rs. 80,000 for the fellow. The selection process involves presentation and interview.
Key Details
- Organization
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
- Qualification
- Assistant Professor: Master’s degree in Law with NET/SLET or Ph.D.; Post Doctoral Fellow: Ph.D. in Law/Law and Economics/Law and Public Policy
- Vacancies
- 2
- Posted
- 16 June 2026
- Last date to apply
- 30 June 2026
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 16 June 2026 |
| Last date of Receipt of Application | 30 June 2026 |
Important Links
- notificationOpen Link
Vacancy Details
Assistant Professor in Law and Public Policy: 1; Post Doctoral Fellow: 1
Selection Process
Presentation and Interview
How to Apply
Submit online application on or before 30 June 2026, Use the Apply Online link, Fill out the application form with accurate personal, educational, and contact details, Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format, Pay the application fee online if applicable, Review all details carefully before submitting the form, Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for TISS Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Assistant Professor and Post Doctoral Fellow Posts?
Notification Date: 16 June 2026; Last date of Receipt of Application: 30 June 2026
What is the application fee?
General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 1000/-; SC/ST/PWD: Waived; Women: Waived
What is the age limit?
Post Doctoral Fellow: 35 years (5 years relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PWD)
What is the selection process?
Presentation and Interview