TISS Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for Latest Vacancies

About TISS Careers:

Organization Overview: The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) is a multi-campus, centrally funded public university established in 1936. Originally founded as the Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work, it was declared a Deemed University in 1964. TISS is renowned globally for its interdisciplinary teaching and research in Social Sciences, Health, Management, and Habitat Studies.

Headquartered in Mumbai (Deonar), the institute has expanded its reach with vibrant off-campuses in Tuljapur, Hyderabad, and Guwahati. Its mission is to create a people-centered, ecologically sustainable, and just society. Working at TISS means engaging with high-quality scholars and practitioners to address India's most critical social and economic challenges.

• Key Job Profiles:
  • Assistant Professor: Academic roles in specialized schools like Social Work or HRM.
  • Registrar / Deputy Registrar: Senior administrative leadership and institutional governance.
  • Administrative Officer: Managing human resources and general administration.
  • Social Worker / Legal Fellow: Field-based roles within various Field Action Projects (FAPs).
  • Research Assistant: Supporting large-scale research projects and policy drafting.
  • Technical Assistant (IT/Systems): Maintaining the institute’s digital and network infrastructure.
• Salary & Benefits: TISS offers remuneration as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix for regular positions and competitive consolidated salaries for contractual and project-based roles.
  • Faculty Scales: Academic Level-10 (₹57,700 - ₹1,82,400) to Level-14 (₹1,44,200 - ₹2,18,200).
  • Administrative Scales: Level-2 (₹19,900) to Level-12 (₹78,800 - ₹2,09,200).
  • Unique Perks: Benefits include CPDA (Cumulative Professional Development Allowance) for faculty, residential quarters (subject to availability), health insurance, and opportunities for international research collaborations.
• Selection Process:
  1. Online/Offline Application: Submission via the TISS career portal or specific project emails.
  2. Shortlisting: Evaluation based on Academic Performance Indicators (API) or relevant project experience.
  3. Written/Skill Test: Conducted for non-teaching and technical posts to evaluate functional knowledge.
  4. Personal Interview: Final evaluation by a selection committee, often including a seminar or presentation for faculty roles.

How to Crack TISS Exams

• Align with Social Values: For project and faculty roles, demonstrate a clear understanding of social justice and marginalized community issues, as TISS emphasizes "social sensitivity" in all its hires.
• Master Administrative Rules: For Officer roles, focus on GFR (General Financial Rules) and UGC Regulations, which form the backbone of the written screening tests.
• Field Work Documentation: For Social Worker roles, keep a detailed portfolio of your previous fieldwork; the interviewers often focus on practical problem-solving skills in real-world scenarios.