Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has released the official Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor Notification 2026 under Advt. No. TISS/TEACHING/2026/01. A total of 9 vacancies have been announced under the TISS Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates with a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline, Master’s Degree with 55% marks, and NET/SLET/SET or the applicable Ph.D. exemption as per UGC Regulations 2018 can apply online on or before 24 October 2026. The selected candidates will be appointed on a full-time basis with Academic Pay Level 10/13A/14 as per the 7th CPC. The official notification PDF and online application details are available below.
TISS Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Company Name | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) |
| Post Name | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor |
| No of Posts | 9 |
| Advt No | TISS/TEACHING/2026/01 |
| Salary | Academic Pay Level 10/13A/14 (7th CPC) |
| Qualification | Ph.D. in relevant discipline, Master's Degree with 55% marks, NET/SLET/SET |
| Last Date | 24 October 2026 (30 days from the date of advertisement) |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Job Type | Full Time |
TISS Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates who are interested in applying for the TISS Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.
Download TISS Job 2026 Notification PDF
TISS Vacancy Details 2026
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 |
TISS Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
- 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.
TISS Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | Rs. 2000 |
| SC/ST | Rs. 1000 |
| PwBD | Rs. 500 |
| Women | Rs. 1500 |
TISS Recruitment 2026 - Salary / Stipend
- Professor: Academic Pay Level 14
- Associate Professor: Academic Pay Level 13A
- Assistant Professor: Academic Pay Level 10
TISS Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 24 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 24 October 2026 (30 days from the date of advertisement) |
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.
TISS Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Apply Online | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |