TISS Recruitment 2026 for 2 Assistant Professor Posts – Apply Online @ tiss.ac.in

TISS Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026: Golden Opportunity for Academic Professionals

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has released the TISS Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 notification for 2 contractual Assistant Professor posts under Advt No. ADVT/TISS/AP/SMCS/APRIL/2026. This is a golden opportunity for candidates in Humanities, Social Sciences, Media, Film Making, Design, and allied fields looking for teaching and academic careers in a reputed institution. This Sarkari Naukri notification is a Latest Government Job 2026 for academic professionals.

Table of Contents

• Vacancy Details
• Eligibility Criteria
• Salary & Application Fee
• How to Apply
• Selection Process
• Frequently Asked Questions

Why Apply for TISS Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026?

Working at TISS offers job security (even for contractual roles in a prestigious institute), a competitive pay scale aligned with 7th CPC, and immense career growth in academia. This is a prime chance to join a leading government-recognized institution.

Vacancy Details for TISS Recruitment 2026

Eligibility Criteria for TISS Assistant Professor 2026

Candidates must possess a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in the relevant discipline along with NET/SLET/SET qualification or a Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016. Preference will be given to candidates having a Ph.D. and relevant teaching or research experience.

Qualification Details

• Master's Degree: With 55% marks in Humanities and Social Sciences or Media and Cultural Studies, Film Making, Design, Fine Arts, and allied fields from a recognized university.
• Additional Qualification: Cleared NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016.
• Desirable: Ph.D. and 2 years of teaching/research experience.

Salary & Application Fee

Salary Structure

Selected candidates will receive a monthly salary of ₹86,088/-, making it a competitive academic opportunity.

Application Fee

How to Apply for TISS Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

Interested and eligible applicants can apply online through the official website before the last date 30 April 2026. Follow these steps to apply:

1. Visit the official website of TISS or use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
2. Register and fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
3. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
4. Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
5. Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
6. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Ensure all required documents and details are submitted correctly to avoid rejection.

Selection Process for TISS Recruitment 2026

The selection process will be based on an online interview followed by document verification.

• Online Interview
• Document Verification

Important Dates

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The last date to apply online is 30 April 2026.

There are 2 vacancies for Assistant Professor (Contractual).

The monthly salary is ₹86,088/-.

Candidates must have a Master’s degree with 55% marks in relevant fields and NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations.

Yes, the application fee for SC/ST candidates is ₹250/-.

The selection process includes an online interview followed by document verification.

No, applications must be submitted online only.

You can download the official notification PDF from the Important Links section above.