Name of Post: TISS Teaching Recruitment 2026 (Advt TISS/TEACHING/2026/01)
Post Date / Update: 25 September 2026, 11:57 PM
Short Information: The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has released Advertisement No. TISS/TEACHING/2026/01 dated 24 September 2026 inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens for 9 full-time teaching positions. The recruitment includes 2 Professor posts, 3 Associate Professor posts and 4 Assistant Professor posts across TISS campuses at Tuljapur, Hyderabad and Guwahati, in disciplines such as Social Work, Statistics, Development Studies, Sociology and Social Sciences. Appointments will be made on the Academic Pay Levels 10, 13A and 14 under the 7th Central Pay Commission. Interested candidates must apply online through the TISS website on or before 24 October 2026. This is a rare opportunity for Ph.D. holders with the UGC-mandated qualifications to join one of India’s premier social science institutions as a regular faculty member.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 24 September 2026 |
| Starting Date of Online Application | 24 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 24 October 2026 |
| Interview Date | To be notified later |
Application Fee
- General / OBC: Rs. 2000
- SC / ST: Rs. 1000
- Women candidates: Rs. 1500
- PwBD: Rs. 500
- Payment Mode: Online only (through the online application portal)
Age Limit (as on 24 October 2026)
- Minimum Age: as per official notification
- Maximum Age: as per official notification
- Age Relaxation: as per official notification (applicable to reserved categories as per Government of India rules)
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Department / School | Campus | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | Social Work | Tuljapur | 1 |
| Professor | Statistics | Hyderabad | 1 |
| Associate Professor | Social Work | Tuljapur | 1 |
| Associate Professor | Development Studies / Social Science | Tuljapur | 1 |
| Associate Professor | School of Social Sciences | Guwahati | 1 |
| Assistant Professor | Social Sciences | Tuljapur | 1 |
| Assistant Professor | Sociology | Tuljapur | 1 |
| Assistant Professor | UG Studies | Guwahati | 1 |
| Assistant Professor | Social Work | Guwahati | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
Pay scales: Professor – Academic Level 14; Associate Professor – Academic Level 13A; Assistant Professor – Academic Level 10 (7th CPC). All posts are full-time and on the Institute’s establishment.
Eligibility
- Assistant Professor: Ph.D. degree in the relevant/allied/relevant discipline with a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in the concerned subject. Must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC/CSIR or SLET/SET, or have been awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with the UGC Regulations, 2018 (as amended from time to time).
- Associate Professor: Ph.D. degree in the relevant discipline with the requisite teaching/research experience and a minimum number of research publications as prescribed under the UGC Regulations, 2018. Consolidated API score and other criteria as per UGC norms will apply.
- Professor: Ph.D. degree in the relevant discipline with the higher academic and research experience requirements and publications as prescribed under the UGC Regulations, 2018.
- Reservation and relaxation benefits for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD candidates will be as per Government of India rules.
- Candidates should read the official advertisement PDF for the detailed, post-wise eligibility conditions before applying.
Selection Process
Selection for all the teaching posts under Advertisement No. TISS/TEACHING/2026/01 will be made on the basis of an interview. Only shortlisted candidates who fulfil the prescribed eligibility criteria will be called for the interview. The schedule and venue of the interview will be intimated to shortlisted candidates in due course.
- Negative marking: Not applicable — selection is through interview only; no written examination is held.
- Question type: Interview-based selection; no objective-type written test is conducted.
How to Apply
- Visit the official TISS website at tiss.ac.in and open the Careers / Faculty Positions section.
- Find and open Advertisement No. TISS/TEACHING/2026/01 (Faculty Positions, dated 24 September 2026) and read the detailed notification carefully.
- Click on the online application link and complete the one-time registration with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form with personal details, educational qualifications, teaching/research experience and publications.
- Upload the scanned photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee online as per your category (General/OBC Rs. 2000, SC/ST Rs. 1000, Women Rs. 1500, PwBD Rs. 500).
- Submit the application form and take a printout of the submitted application for future reference. Applications must be submitted on or before 24 October 2026; applications in any other mode will not be accepted.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification (Advt No. TISS/TEACHING/2026/01) | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| TISS Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ
Q1. How many posts are announced under TISS Teaching Recruitment 2026?
A total of 9 full-time teaching posts – 2 Professor, 3 Associate Professor and 4 Assistant Professor posts across the Tuljapur, Hyderabad and Guwahati campuses.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for TISS Teaching Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 24 October 2026.
Q3. What is the application fee for TISS Teaching Recruitment 2026?
The fee is Rs. 2000 for General/OBC, Rs. 1000 for SC/ST, Rs. 1500 for women candidates and Rs. 500 for PwBD candidates, payable online.
Q4. What is the eligibility for the TISS Assistant Professor posts?
A Ph.D. degree in the relevant discipline with a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks and NET/SLET/SET qualification (or Ph.D. exemption) as per UGC Regulations, 2018.
Q5. What is the selection process for TISS Teaching Recruitment 2026?
Selection will be made on the basis of an interview of shortlisted candidates.
Q6. How do I apply for the TISS faculty posts?
Applications are accepted through online mode only – apply via the official TISS website (tiss.ac.in) before 24 October 2026.