Overview
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor (9 vacancies). Eligible candidates with Ph.D. in relevant discipline, Master's Degree with 55% marks, NET/SLET/SET can apply online before 24 October 2026 (30 days from the date of advertisement).
Key Details
- Organization
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
- Qualification
- Ph.D. in relevant discipline, Master's Degree with 55% marks, NET/SLET/SET
- Vacancies
- 9
- Advertisement No
- TISS/TEACHING/2026/01
- Posted
- 24 September 2026
- Last date to apply
- 24 October 2026 (30 days from the date of advertisement)
Important Dates
| Last Date | 24 October 2026 (30 days from the date of advertisement) |
| Notification Date | 24 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 24 October 2026 (30 days from the date of advertisement) |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Professor (Social Work) - Tuljapur Campus | 1 |
| Professor (Statistics) - Hyderabad Campus | 1 |
| Associate Professor (Social Work) - Tuljapur Campus | 1 |
| Associate Professor (Development Studies/Social Science) - Tuljapur Campus | 1 |
| Associate Professor (School of Social Sciences) - Guwahati Campus | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Social Sciences) - Tuljapur Campus | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Sociology) - Tuljapur Campus | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Centre for Under Graduate Studies) - Guwahati Campus | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (School of Social Work) - Guwahati Campus | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
A total of 9 vacancies are available - 1 for Professor (Social Work) - Tuljapur Campus, 1 for Professor (Statistics) - Hyderabad Campus, 1 for Associate Professor (Social Work) - Tuljapur Campus, 1 for Associate Professor (Development Studies/Social Science) - Tuljapur Campus, 1 for Associate Professor (School of Social Sciences) - Guwahati Campus, 1 for Assistant Professor (Social Sciences) - Tuljapur Campus, 1 for Assistant Professor (Sociology) - Tuljapur Campus, 1 for Assistant Professor (Centre for Under Graduate Studies) - Guwahati Campus, and 1 for Assistant Professor (School of Social Work) - Guwahati Campus. Post Name: Total Posts Professor (Social Work) - Tuljapur Campus: 1 Professor (Statistics) - Hyderabad Campus: 1 Associate Professor (Social Work) - Tuljapur Campus: 1 Associate Professor (Development Studies/Social Science) - Tuljapur Campus: 1 Associate Professor (School of Social Sciences) - Guwahati Campus: 1 Assistant Professor (Social Sciences) - Tuljapur Campus: 1 Assistant Professor (Sociology) - Tuljapur Campus: 1 Assistant Professor (Centre for Under Graduate Studies) - Guwahati Campus: 1 Assistant Professor (School of Social Work) - Guwahati Campus: 1 Total: 9
Eligibility
• Professor (Social Work) - Tuljapur Campus: Ph.D. in Social Work with 10 years teaching/research experience and 10 research publications. • Professor (Statistics) - Hyderabad Campus: Ph.D. in Statistics or closely related discipline with 10 years teaching/research experience and 10 research publications. • Associate Professor (Social Work) - Tuljapur Campus: Ph.D. in Social Work with Master's 55% and 8 years experience, 7 publications, research score 75. • Associate Professor (Development Studies/Social Science) - Tuljapur Campus: Ph.D. in Social Science with Master's 55% and 8 years experience, 7 publications, research score 75. • Associate Professor (School of Social Sciences) - Guwahati Campus: Ph.D. in Economics/Geography/Environmental Science/Political Science/Development Studies with Master's 55% and 8 years experience, 7 publications, research score 75. • Assistant Professor (Social Sciences) - Tuljapur Campus: Master's 55% in Social Sciences with NET/Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations 2018. • Assistant Professor (Sociology) - Tuljapur Campus: Master's 55% in Sociology with NET/Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations 2018. • Assistant Professor (Centre for Under Graduate Studies) - Guwahati Campus: Master's 55% in Political Science/Sociology/Psychology with NET/Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations 2018. • Assistant Professor (School of Social Work) - Guwahati Campus: Master's 55% in Social Work with NET/Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations 2018.
Salary
• Professor: Academic Pay Level 14 • Associate Professor: Academic Pay Level 13A • Assistant Professor: Academic Pay Level 10
Application Fee
Category: Fee General/OBC: Rs. 2000 SC/ST: Rs. 1000 PwBD: Rs. 500 Women: Rs. 1500
Selection Process
• Interview
How to Apply
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for the TISS Various Posts Recruitment 2026. • Applications must be submitted online on or before 24-10-2026. • To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section. • Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of TISS to complete the application. • Fill out the application form carefully with correct 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 Teaching Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Professor, Assistant Professor and More Posts?
Last Date: 24 October 2026 (30 days from the date of advertisement); Notification Date: 24 September 2026; Last Date for Online Application: 24 October 2026 (30 days from the date of advertisement)
What is the application fee?
Category: Fee General/OBC: Rs. 2000 SC/ST: Rs. 1000 PwBD: Rs. 500 Women: Rs. 1500
What is the selection process?
• Interview