TISS Recruitment 2026 for 1 Assistant Professor Post – Apply Online @ tiss.ac.in

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• Overview
• Vacancy Details
• Eligibility Criteria
• Salary & Benefits
• How to Apply
• FAQs

Golden Opportunity: TISS Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 – Apply Now for 1 Sociology Vacancy

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has released the official Assistant Professor Recruitment Notification 2026 on its official website tiss.ac.in. This is a golden opportunity for candidates holding a Master’s degree in Sociology with NET/SLET/SET or PhD to secure a prestigious Sarkari Naukri in a top central university. The latest notification 2026 announces a single vacancy for Assistant Professor in Sociology at the TISS Guwahati Campus. Eligible candidates can apply online before 16 September 2026. Read the full article below for official PDF, eligibility, salary, and step-by-step application process.

Why Apply for TISS Assistant Professor Job?

• Prestigious Institution: TISS is a premier central university under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
• Attractive Salary: Entry pay of Rs. 57,700/- in Academic Level 10 as per 7th Pay Commission.
• Career Growth: Opportunity to work in a top-ranked research and teaching environment.
• Job Security: Though initially contract, it offers a pathway to permanent positions in the academic sector.

Detailed Vacancy Breakdown for TISS Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

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Eligibility Criteria – TISS Assistant Professor 2026

A. Educational Qualification

• Master’s degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in Sociology from an Indian University or accredited foreign university.
• AND must have cleared NET/SLET/SET OR have been awarded a PhD as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016 (with published papers and presentations).
• OR PhD from a foreign university ranked among top 500 in QS, THE, or ARWU.

B. Experience (Preferred)

Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD in the relevant field and two or more years of teaching experience.

Application Fee

Age Limit

No specific age limit mentioned, but relaxation of qualifications and age is applicable for persons already holding comparable positions in a University/Research Institution.

Salary – TISS Assistant Professor 2026

Selected candidates will receive an entry pay of Rs. 57,700/- per month in the Academic Pay Level 10 as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC). Additional allowances like HRA, DA, and other benefits as per TISS norms may apply.

How to Apply for TISS Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps to submit your application online:

1. Visit the official TISS website: https://tiss.ac.in or use the direct Apply Online link below.
2. Read the official notification PDF carefully (download link provided).
3. Fill in the online application form with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
4. Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and required certificates (PDF, max 200 KB each).
5. Pay the application fee online via credit/debit card or net banking (if applicable).
6. Review all entries and submit the form before 16 September 2026.
7. Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.

Selection Process

• Presentation and Interview (offline at TISS Guwahati Campus)
• Verification of Documents

Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview in the third week of September 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – TISS Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026