Tata Institute of Social Sciences, a deemed university based in Mumbai with campuses in Tuljapur, Guwahati and Hyderabad, has announced recruitment for 16 non-teaching positions. The vacancies cover administrative, library, technical and support roles such as Deputy Registrar, Assistant Registrar, Section Officer, Counsellor and Health Officer across its campuses, offering regular full-time appointments in a government-aided institute under the Ministry of Education.
TISS Section Officer, Assistant Registrar and More Recruitment 2026
- Notification05 Oct
- Applications Opentill 09 Nov
About TISS Various Non-Teaching Posts Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences
- Advertisement No.
- TISS/NON-TEACHING POSITIONS/2026/02
- Post Name
- Deputy Registrar, Deputy Librarian and 9 more
- Job Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (The Institute invites Online applications for following Non Teaching positions from eligible candidates of Indian Nationality)
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Age Limit
- Up to 50 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- MCI / State Medical Council registration for Health Officer; NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. for Assistant Librarian; valid driving license (LMV/Motor Cycle) for Section Officer (Security)
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | UR | OBC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Registrar | 2 | — | 2 |
| Deputy Librarian | 1 | — | 1 |
| Assistant Librarian | 1 | — | 1 |
| Assistant Registrar | 1 | — | 1 |
| Assistant Registrar | 1 | — | 1 |
| Assistant Registrar | — | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Manager (Publication) | 1 | — | 1 |
| System Analyst-cum-Programmer | 1 | — | 1 |
| Health Officer | 1 | — | 1 |
| Field Work Coordinator | 1 | — | 1 |
| Counsellor | 1 | — | 1 |
| Section Officer | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Section Officer (Security) | 1 | — | 1 |
| Grand Total | 14 | 2 | 16 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Deputy Registrar2 posts
- Qualification
- Master's Degree with at least 55% of the marks or its equivalent grade of 'B' in the UGC seven-point scale. Nine years of experience as Assistant Professor in the Academic Level 10 and above with experience in educational administration, or comparable experience in research establishment and/or other institutions of higher education, or 5 years of administrative experience as Assistant Registrar in Pay Level 11 or in an equivalent post. Desirable: experience in Establishment/Purchase/Finance & Accounts/Academic/Legal matters in an Educational/Research Institute/Government/Autonomous body and knowledge of computer applications.
- Experience
- Nine years as Assistant Professor in Academic Level 10 and above with educational administration experience, or comparable research establishment experience, or 5 years of administrative experience as Assistant Registrar in Pay Level 11 or equivalent
- Age Limit
- 50 Years
- Note
- One of the two posts is on Deputation, initially for one year, with absorption subject to administrative requirements and availability of the post. For the deputation post, officers holding analogous posts on a regular basis or with five years regular service in Pay Level 11 in Central/State Government, Universities and other autonomous organisations are eligible. One Deputy Registrar with specialization in Finance/Accounts, Audit and related fields.
- Campus
- Mumbai
- Classification
- Group A
Deputy Librarian1 post
- Qualification
- Master's Degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation Science with at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade in the point scale. Eight years experience as an Assistant University Librarian/College Librarian. Evidence of innovative library services including integration of ICT in library. A Ph.D. Degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation Science/Archives and Manuscript Keeping/Computerization of Library.
- Experience
- Eight years experience as an Assistant University Librarian/College Librarian
- Age Limit
- 50 Years
- Campus
- Hyderabad
- Classification
- Group A
Assistant Librarian1 post
- Qualification
- Master's Degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% marks and a consistently good academic record with knowledge of computerization of library. Must have cleared the National Entrance Test (NET) conducted by UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by UGC like SLET/SET, or hold a Ph.D. Degree under the 2009 or 2016 regulations. Desirable: PG Diploma in Library Automation and Networking or PGDCA.
- Age Limit
- 40 Years
- Note
- Reserved for PwBD category (b), deaf and hard of hearing.
- Campus
- Mumbai
- Classification
- Group A
Assistant Registrar3 posts
- Qualification
- Master's Degree with at least 55% of marks or its equivalent grade of 'B' in the UGC seven point scale. Desirable: five years of experience in supervisory level in Pay Level 7 in areas related to Administration/Establishment/Finance/Academic matters in a university or other institutions of higher education/research establishment/PSU/Government organisations; knowledge of computer applications; degree in Law/Management.
- Age Limit
- 45 Years
- Note
- Three posts: 1 Mumbai campus (UR), 1 Tuljapur campus (UR), 1 Guwahati campus (OBC).
- Campus
- Mumbai, Tuljapur and Guwahati
- Classification
- Group A
Assistant Manager (Publication)1 post
- Qualification
- Master's Degree in Social Sciences with at least 55% of the marks or its equivalent grade of 'B' in the UGC seven-point scale with ten years' experience. Minimum seven years' experience in publishing or public relations industry. Proficiency in computerized administrative systems and processes. Good writing and social media skills. Well versed with DTP programs like Corel Ventura, Corel Draw, Adobe InDesign and QuarkXPress and various online platforms. Desirable: excellent writing and academic editing skills in English and understanding of graphic design and designing software.
- Experience
- Ten years' experience, with a minimum of seven years in publishing or public relations industry
- Age Limit
- 45 Years
- Note
- Reserved for PwBD category (d & e): autism, intellectual disability, mental illness and any multiple disabilities from amongst categories a to d.
- Campus
- Mumbai
- Classification
- Group A
System Analyst-cum-Programmer1 post
- Qualification
- First class in M.E./M.Tech. (Computer Science & Technology/Information Technology) with two years of relevant experience, or first class in Master in Computer Applications (MCA) with two years of relevant experience, or first class M.Sc. (Computer Science/Information Technology) from a recognized University/Institute with three years of relevant experience. Desirable: doctorate in any of the subjects mentioned in the essential qualification; formal training in computer programming/system design/analysis with knowledge of Python, Django, JavaScript (ES5/ES6), jQuery, CSS3, HTML5, AJAX, Git, Bootstrap and material design; CISCO Certified Network Associate/Professional or equivalent certification; experience in managing servers in converge systems.
- Experience
- Two years of relevant experience for M.E./M.Tech. or MCA, three years for M.Sc.
- Age Limit
- 45 Years
- Campus
- Mumbai
- Classification
- Group A
Health Officer1 post
- Qualification
- MBBS recognised by Medical Council of India. Registered with MCI/State Medical Council. Three years of working experience in a Hospital attached with a Medical College/Corporate Hospital. Desirable: Post Graduate Medical Qualification recognized by the MCI.
- Experience
- Three years of working experience in a Hospital attached with a Medical College/Corporate Hospital
- Age Limit
- 45 Years
- Campus
- Tuljapur off Campus
- Classification
- Group A
Field Work Coordinator1 post
- Qualification
- Master's Degree in Social Work with at least 55% of marks or its equivalent grade of 'B' in the UGC seven point scale. 15 years' experience in field work. Desirable: strong leadership qualities and administrative skills, written and oral communication skills, ability to coordinate and supervise field work of social work students, identify new organisations for placements and maintain relations with existing organisations, engage in process documentation and develop protocols and manuals relating to field work and write reports; proficiency in English, Hindi and preferably Marathi.
- Experience
- 15 years' experience in field work
- Age Limit
- 45 Years
- Campus
- Mumbai
- Classification
- Group A
Counsellor1 post
- Qualification
- Masters in Social Work / Counselling / Applied Psychology with ten years of experience in Counselling, Adolescent students. Should have strong leadership qualities, administrative skills, written and oral communication skills and ability to plan and conduct training programs.
- Experience
- Ten years of experience in Counselling, Adolescent students
- Age Limit
- 45 Years
- Campus
- Mumbai
- Classification
- Group A
Section Officer3 posts
- Qualification
- A Bachelor's Degree in any stream from any recognised Institute/University. Three years of experience in supervisory level in Pay Level 6 in areas related to Administration/Establishment/Finance/Academic matters in a University or other Institutions of Higher Education/Research Establishment/PSU/Government organizations. Desirable: Post-Graduation in management/law and experience in establishment/finance and accounts/academic/facilities services.
- Experience
- Three years of experience in supervisory level in Pay Level 6 in Administration/Establishment/Finance/Academic matters
- Age Limit
- 40 years
- Note
- Three posts: 2 UR, 1 OBC.
- Campus
- Mumbai
- Classification
- Group B
Section Officer (Security)1 post
- Qualification
- A Bachelor's Degree in any stream from any recognised Institute/University with five years experience as Security Supervisor/Supervisory position in Security in Govt. offices, Educational Institutions, Private organisations of repute with an annual turnover of Rs. 200 crores and above. OR served in the Army or such Uniformed service at JCO level or equivalent or above with 10th standard pass or Army Class I Examination or an equivalent examination. AND holding a valid driving license (LMV/Motor Cycle). Desirable: completion of course in Fire Fighting or unarmed combat course in Army or Para Military Force, knowledge of computer operations, ability to speak English/Hindi and preferably Marathi.
- Experience
- Five years experience as Security Supervisor/Supervisory position in Security, or Army or uniformed service at JCO level or equivalent or above
- Age Limit
- 40 years
- Note
- Holding a valid driving license (LMV/Motor Cycle) is mandatory.
- Campus
- Mumbai
- Classification
- Group B
Age Limit
Maximum 40 to 50 years depending on the post: 50 years for Deputy Registrar and Deputy Librarian, 45 years for Assistant Registrar, Assistant Manager (Publication), System Analyst-cum-Programmer, Health Officer, Field Work Coordinator and Counsellor, 40 years for Assistant Librarian, Section Officer and Section Officer (Security)
Application Fee
Selection Process
- 1Online Application
Only online applications are accepted; a separate application is required for each post.
- 2Screening Committee shortlisting
The Screening Committee shortlists candidates on the basis of qualifications and experience; the Institute may restrict the number called for the test or interview.
- 3Written Test / Interview
Written test or interview depending on the post; call letters are sent by email only to shortlisted candidates.
- 4Document Verification
Multi-stage verification of original documents in online or offline mode before final selection.
Salary Structure
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Deputy Registrar | Level-12 |
| Deputy Librarian | Academic Level-12 |
| Assistant Librarian | Academic Level-10 |
| Assistant Registrar | Level-10 |
| Assistant Manager (Publication) | Level-10 |
| System Analyst-cum-Programmer | Level-10 |
| Health Officer | Level-10 |
| Field Work Coordinator | Level-10 |
| Counsellor | Level-10 |
| Section Officer | Level-7 |
| Section Officer (Security) | Level-7 |
How to Apply
- 1Visit the TISS online application portal and register with your personal, educational and contact details
- 2Fill the application form for the post you are applying for
- 3Upload photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format and size limits
- 4Pay the application fee online as applicable to your category
- 5Review all details and submit the application
- 6Save or print a copy of the submitted application and the acknowledgement email for reference
Documents to Carry / Upload
Important Details
- Candidates must submit a separate application and pay the fee for each post applied for, and only online applications will be accepted.
- Applicants already in service with any Central Government, State Government, centrally funded autonomous body, university or PSU must submit a Vigilance Clearance Certificate and No Objection Certificate at the time of the written test or interview if not uploaded with the application.
- The cut-off date for determining eligibility is the closing date for submission of the online application.
- The advertised posts are tentative and the Institute may increase or decrease the number of posts.
- No TA/DA is paid to candidates for attending the interview.
- SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates who apply for unreserved vacancies are not eligible for any relaxation.
PwBD Reservation
Assistant Librarian is reserved for PwBD category (b), deaf and hard of hearing. Assistant Manager (Publication) is reserved for PwBD categories d and e: autism, intellectual disability, mental illness and any multiple disabilities from amongst categories a to d. The disability should not be less than 40% and a valid disability certificate must be uploaded with the application.
Deputation Post
One Deputy Registrar (UR) post at Mumbai is on deputation, initially for one year, with consideration for absorption subject to administrative requirements and availability of the post. Officers holding analogous posts on a regular basis, or with five years regular service in Pay Level 11 in Central/State Government, Universities and other autonomous organisations, are eligible.
Shortlisting and Communication
The prescribed qualifications and experience are minimum and do not entitle a candidate to be called for interview. The Institute may restrict the number of candidates called for the written test or interview on the basis of criteria decided by the Screening Committee. Call letters are sent only to shortlisted candidates by email, and all correspondence goes to the email address given in the application form.
Reservation Certificates
Candidates claiming SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer), EWS or PwBD reservation must upload certificates in the prescribed Union Government format that are digitally verifiable. OBC (non-creamy layer) and EWS certificates must be for the current financial year and issued by a competent authority.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 022-25525252
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a candidate apply for more than one post in this recruitment?
Yes, but a separate online application and the applicable application fee must be submitted for each post applied for.
Do candidates already working in government service need any extra certificate?
Yes. Candidates already in service with Central or State Government, centrally funded autonomous bodies, universities or PSUs must submit a Vigilance Clearance Certificate and a No Objection Certificate at the time of the written test or interview if these were not uploaded with the application.
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