Tata Institute of Social Sciences, a Deemed to be University based in Mumbai, has announced recruitment for the post of Consultant – Secretary (VC Office) to be filled on a contract basis. The number of vacancies has not been stated in the notice. The role involves providing confidential secretarial, administrative and executive support to the Vice-Chancellor's office, including meeting coordination, correspondence management and record keeping, and retired Central Government servants with secretarial experience may be preferred.
TISS Consultant Secretary Recruitment 2026
Posted 15 Oct 2026Updated 15 Oct 2026ADVT/TISS/ADMIN/Consultant/October/2026
Total Vacancies
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Last Date
30 Oct
12 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Contract
Status
Apply Now
Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 30 Oct 2026 · 12 days left
- Notification15 Oct
- Applications Opentill 30 Oct
About TISS Consultant Secretary Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences
- Advertisement No.
- ADVT/TISS/ADMIN/Consultant/October/2026
- Post Name
- Consultant – Secretary (VC Office)
- Job Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Applications invited from Retired Central Government Servants; no domicile restriction stated)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 65 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Minimum of 10 years of secretarial work experience, of which at least 5 years in Office / Secretariat Management for an officer of Pay Level 12 (as per 7 CPC) or more
- Tenure
- Initially for a period of one year, extendable based on performance of the candidate and requirement of the Institute
Vacancy Breakdown
Consultant – Secretary (VC Office)
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Consultant – Secretary (VC Office) |
Eligibility Details
Consultant – Secretary (VC Office) - Qualification and Experience
Master's Degree in any discipline with minimum 55% of aggregate marks from a recognized University / Institution. Shorthand Speed with minimum 80 words per minute in English. Minimum of 10 years of secretarial work experience of which at least 5 years of experience of Office / Secretariat Management for the officer of the Pay Level 12 (as per 7 CPC) or more.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Consultant – Secretary (VC Office) - Qualification and Experience | Master's Degree in any discipline with minimum 55% of aggregate marks from a recognized University / Institution. Shorthand Speed with minimum 80 words per minute in English. Minimum of 10 years of secretarial work experience of which at least 5 years of experience of Office / Secretariat Management for the officer of the Pay Level 12 (as per 7 CPC) or more. |
Age Limit
Below 65 years
Application Fee
General / Unreserved
Rs. 500
SC / ST / PWD
Rs. 125 (on attaching the required certificate)
Women Applicants
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Applications received will be shortlisted by the Institute; possessing the minimum qualifications does not entitle a candidate to be called for personal interaction.
- 2Personal Interaction
Shortlisted candidates are informed by e-mail to appear for an offline personal interaction at TISS, Mumbai; requests for online interaction will not be entertained.
Salary Structure
A fixed monthly amount arrived at by deducting the basic pension from the pay drawn at the time of retirement
How to Apply
- 1Visit the Institute's website at www.tiss.edu and open the Apply Now link given with the advertisement
- 2Fill the online application form and provide your Gmail ID
- 3Pay the applicable application fee online
- 4Submit the online application on or before 30 October 2026
- 5Take a print of the acknowledgement of the online application and keep it for future reference
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Scanned copies of coloured passport-size photograph
•Self-attested photocopies of relevant certificates in support of essential qualification and experience
•Original certificates verified at the time of appointment for the selected candidate
Important Details
- The engagement is open to Retired Central Government Servants.
- The post is unreserved, but candidates belonging to reserved categories are encouraged to apply.
- The selected candidate must join within 15 days of selection.
- No TA/DA is payable for appearing in the personal interaction if it is held at the Institute's premises.
- The Institute reserves the right to relax qualifications based on work experience and to invite persons for personal interaction who may not have applied.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Executive and Secretarial Support
- Meeting Coordination
- Correspondence Management
- Office Administration
- Liaison and Coordination
- Confidentiality and Compliance
- Record Keeping and Reporting
- Use of Technology to manage office Systems
Desired Competencies
- Excellent drafting and communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently while maintaining confidentiality
- Retired Govt. employees having the secretarial work experience may be preferred
Frequently Asked Questions
Can retired government employees apply for this post?
Yes. TISS invites applications from retired Central Government servants, and retired government employees with secretarial work experience may be preferred.
Can a shortlisted candidate request an online personal interaction?
No. The personal interaction is conducted at TISS, Mumbai, and requests for an online interaction will not be entertained.
Is the post reserved for any category?
No, the post is unreserved, though candidates belonging to reserved categories are encouraged to apply.
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