Assistant Professor Recruitment at Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai 2026
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹57,700 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Master's degree with 55% marks in Management, Psychology, Sociology, or related disciplines plus NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. as per UGC norms.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible; however, two years of prior teaching or field practice experience is preferred.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai is recruiting for 1 Assistant Professor position on a contract basis at the Centre for Social and Organisational Leadership. The role offers a competitive entry pay of ₹57,700 per month in Academic Pay Level 10 for candidates holding a Master's degree with 55% marks and NET/SLET/SET or a Ph.D. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a Grade I Deemed University and contribute to high-impact teaching and research in management and social sciences. The position involves coordinating fieldwork and mentoring students within the prestigious School of Management and Labour Studies.
- The application deadline for this contractual academic role is 20 August 2026.
- Candidates must be prepared to join the Mumbai campus within 15 days of selection intimation.
- The selection process consists of shortlisting followed by an interview for eligible candidates.
- Women applicants are fully exempted from the application fee to encourage diverse participation.
- The contract is initially for one year and is extendable based on performance and institutional needs.
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Additional Salary Information
Entry Pay of ₹57,700 in the Academic Pay Level 10 as per 7th CPC plus applicable allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting of applications Interview Document Verification
Application Fees
General/OBC: ₹1000 SC/ST/PWD: ₹250 Women: No application fee
Reservation
The post is unreserved, but candidates belonging to reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) are eligible to apply.
How to Apply
- Visit the official TISS website at www.tiss.edu.
- Navigate to the recruitment section and locate the 'Apply Now' link for the Assistant Professor post.
- Complete the online application form with all required personal and academic details.
- Pay the applicable fee (₹1000 for General, ₹250 for SC/ST/PWD) through the online payment gateway.
- Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photograph and self-attested certificates.
- Submit the form and download the acknowledgement receipt for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Assistant Professor position offers an entry pay of ₹57,700 per month in Academic Pay Level 10 as per the 7th CPC.
Candidates need a Master's degree with 55% marks in relevant fields like Management, Psychology, or Sociology, plus a cleared NET/SLET/SET or a Ph.D. as per UGC regulations.
While freshers with the required academic qualifications can apply, two years of prior teaching or field practice experience is preferred.