TISS Female Social Worker Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has 1 contract position for a Female Social Worker at Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar Central Prison in Maharashtra. Only women can apply, because the job involves working in a women's prison where prison rules do not permit male staff. Candidates need an MSW and at least three years of social work experience in criminal justice. Applications close on 15 November 2026.

TISS Female Social Worker Recruitment 2026 Overview

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

About TISS

TISS is located at V.N. Purav Marg, Deonar, Mumbai, and is declared a Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. Prayas, the project behind this recruitment, is a field action project of its Centre for Criminology and Justice, initiated in 1990. It responds to the needs of disadvantaged groups who come in contact with the Criminal Justice System. It aims to facilitate the socio-legal and economic rehabilitation of persons at risk of criminalisation, exploitation in commercial sex, and those living in destitute conditions.

TISS Female Social Worker Vacancy Details 2026

The post is unreserved, but candidates from reserved categories can also apply.

TISS Female Social Worker Eligibility 2026

• Gender: Female candidates only.
• Age limit: The upper age limit is 40 years.
• Qualification: Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Experience: Minimum three years of experience in social work practice in the field of criminal justice.

Skills and Requirements

• Fluency in Marathi, Hindi and English.
• Good written communication skills in English, Marathi and Hindi.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with MS Office, email and Internet applications.
• Knowledge of government schemes, rules and regulations, and the ability to establish relevant institutional linkages.

Relaxation

The Institute reserves the right to relax qualification and working conditions based on a candidate's work experience. It may also relax age for persons already holding comparable positions in a University/Research Institution of repute.

The official notification (PDF) has the discipline-specific eligibility details for this post.

Important Dates

Selection Process

1. Applications may be shortlisted.
2. Shortlisted candidates are informed over e-mail and/or phone.
3. They then appear for the Written Test/Interview, which may be offline or online.

Holding the prescribed qualifications and experience does not by itself entitle a person to an interview call. The Institute also reserves the right to invite persons who may not have applied through this procedure, and it may choose not to fill the vacancy.

Service Conditions

• Nature of appointment: On contract basis, initially for a period of 01 year.
• Place of posting: Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar Central Prison, Aurangabad District, Maharashtra.
• Joining: The selected candidate has to join within 15 days of intimation of selection.

Other Conditions

• No queries or correspondence about interview call letters or selection will be entertained at any stage.
• Canvassing in any form is strictly prohibited and will lead to the candidate being debarred from consideration.
• If an inadvertent error in the advertisement or recruitment process is detected at any stage, even after the appointment order, the Institute may modify, withdraw or cancel any communication made to candidates.

How to Apply for TISS Female Social Worker Recruitment 2026

1. Prepare your updated resume and copies of your educational qualification and experience certificates.
2. Email them to [email protected].
3. Fill out the TISS Prayas Google Form as well.

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