Tata Institute of Social Sciences, a Deemed to be University and a grant-in-aid institute under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has announced faculty recruitment for Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor positions. A total of 9 posts are on offer across its off-campuses at Tuljapur, Hyderabad and Guwahati, in disciplines such as Social Work, Statistics, Development Studies, Sociology and other social sciences. The roles are full-time teaching positions in socially relevant interdisciplinary fields.
TISS Recruitment 2026 - Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026TISS/TEACHING/2026/01
Total Vacancies
9
Last Date
03 Nov
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Last date 03 Nov 2026 · 16 days left
- Notification24 Sept
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About TISS Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences
- Advertisement No.
- TISS/TEACHING/2026/01
- Post Name
- Professor (Social Work) - Tuljapur Campus, Professor (Statistics) - Hyderabad Campus and 7 more
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Candidates from any location meeting the eligibility criteria can apply for the respective campus positions)
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- UGC NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. awarded as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016/2019 for Assistant Professor posts
Vacancy Breakdown
Professor (Social Work) - Tuljapur Campus
1
OBC 1
Professor (Statistics) - Hyderabad Campus
1
SC 1
Associate Professor (Social Work) - Tuljapur Campus
1
ST 1
Associate Professor (Development Studies/Social Science) - Tuljapur Campus
1
SC 1
Associate Professor (School of Social Sciences) - Guwahati Campus
1
OBC 1
Assistant Professor (Social Sciences) - Tuljapur Campus
1
UR 1
Assistant Professor (Sociology) - Tuljapur Campus
1
OBC 1
Assistant Professor (Centre for Under Graduate Studies) - Guwahati Campus
1
UR 1
Assistant Professor (School of Social Work) - Guwahati Campus
1
UR 1
Total9
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor (Social Work) - Tuljapur Campus | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Professor (Statistics) - Hyderabad Campus | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| Associate Professor (Social Work) - Tuljapur Campus | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Associate Professor (Development Studies/Social Science) - Tuljapur Campus | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| Associate Professor (School of Social Sciences) - Guwahati Campus | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Social Sciences) - Tuljapur Campus | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Sociology) - Tuljapur Campus | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (Centre for Under Graduate Studies) - Guwahati Campus | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| Assistant Professor (School of Social Work) - Guwahati Campus | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
| Grand Total | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Professor (Statistics) - Hyderabad Campus1 post
- Qualification
- An eminent scholar having Ph.D. degree in Statistics or a closely related discipline (Mathematical Statistics, Applied Statistics, Statistical Science, or Data Science with a strong statistical foundation) and published work of high quality, actively engaged in research with a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 120 as per Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulations 2018. Or an outstanding professional with a Ph.D. in Statistics or a closely related discipline from an academic institution or industry with significant contribution to knowledge in Statistics and research, supported by documentary evidence, with 10 years experience.
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years of teaching experience in Statistics or a closely related discipline in a University/College as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor, or research experience at equivalent level at University/National Level Institutions with evidence of having successfully guided doctoral candidates.
- Note
- Reserved for SC (backlog vacancy).
- Desirable
- Academic leadership in building Statistics and Data Science teaching programmes, curriculum development across foundational to advanced courses, familiarity with NEP 2020 instruments, research-active profile with publications, externally funded research and doctoral supervision.
Assistant Professor (Sociology) - Tuljapur Campus1 post
- Qualification
- A Master's Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in point-scale) in Sociology from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University, along with NET/SLET/SET cleared or a Ph.D. awarded as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016/2019 giving exemption from NET/SLET/SET. Alternatively, a Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked among the top 500 in QS, THE or ARWU world rankings.
- Note
- Reserved for OBC (backlog vacancy).
- Desirable
- Ph.D. degree in Sociology and demonstrated engagement and considerable contribution in teaching, practice and research in Sociology.
Assistant Professor (Centre for Under Graduate Studies) - Guwahati Campus1 post
- Qualification
- A Master's Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in point-scale) in Political Science/Sociology/Psychology and/or related subjects from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University, along with NET/SLET/SET cleared or a Ph.D. awarded as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016/2019 giving exemption from NET/SLET/SET. Alternatively, a Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked among the top 500 in QS, THE or ARWU world rankings.
- Note
- Unreserved (UR) post.
- Desirable
- Ph.D. in Political Science/Economics/Sociology/Psychology and/or related subjects; specialisation in public policy, development studies, tribal studies, policy research or impact evaluation; experience of research on Northeast India; ability to supervise dissertations.
Application Fee
UR
Rs. 2000
OBC / EWS / Women
Rs. 1500
SC / ST
Rs. 1000
PwBD
Rs. 500
Selection Process
- 1Interview
Candidates are shortlisted on academic score as per UGC Regulations 2018 Appendix II (Table 3A for universities, Table 3B for colleges) and selection is based only on performance in the interview.
Salary Structure
Professor (Social Work) - Tuljapur Campus
Pay: Academic Pay Level 14 (7th CPC)
Professor (Statistics) - Hyderabad Campus
Pay: Academic Pay Level 14 (7th CPC)
Associate Professor (Social Work) - Tuljapur Campus
Pay: Academic Pay Level 13A (7th CPC)
Associate Professor (Development Studies/Social Science) - Tuljapur Campus
Pay: Academic Pay Level 13A (7th CPC)
Associate Professor (School of Social Sciences) - Guwahati Campus
Pay: Academic Pay Level 13A (7th CPC)
Assistant Professor (Social Sciences) - Tuljapur Campus
Pay: Academic Pay Level 10 (7th CPC)
Assistant Professor (Sociology) - Tuljapur Campus
Pay: Academic Pay Level 10 (7th CPC)
Assistant Professor (Centre for Under Graduate Studies) - Guwahati Campus
Pay: Academic Pay Level 10 (7th CPC)
Assistant Professor (School of Social Work) - Guwahati Campus
Pay: Academic Pay Level 10 (7th CPC)
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Professor (Social Work) - Tuljapur Campus | Academic Pay Level 14 (7th CPC) |
| Professor (Statistics) - Hyderabad Campus | Academic Pay Level 14 (7th CPC) |
| Associate Professor (Social Work) - Tuljapur Campus | Academic Pay Level 13A (7th CPC) |
| Associate Professor (Development Studies/Social Science) - Tuljapur Campus | Academic Pay Level 13A (7th CPC) |
| Associate Professor (School of Social Sciences) - Guwahati Campus | Academic Pay Level 13A (7th CPC) |
| Assistant Professor (Social Sciences) - Tuljapur Campus | Academic Pay Level 10 (7th CPC) |
| Assistant Professor (Sociology) - Tuljapur Campus | Academic Pay Level 10 (7th CPC) |
| Assistant Professor (Centre for Under Graduate Studies) - Guwahati Campus | Academic Pay Level 10 (7th CPC) |
| Assistant Professor (School of Social Work) - Guwahati Campus | Academic Pay Level 10 (7th CPC) |
How to Apply
- 1Open the online application on the official TISS website
- 2Fill in the application form with correct personal, educational and contact details
- 3Upload photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format and file size
- 4Pay the application fee online
- 5Review all details and submit the form
- 6Save a printout of the submitted application and the acknowledgement email
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Photograph
•Signature
•Certificates and marksheets of all educational qualifications
•Reservation category certificate
•PwBD disability certificate
•Vigilance Clearance Certificate and No Objection Certificate for in-service candidates
Important Details
- Candidates already in service with any Central Government, State Government, centrally funded autonomous body, university or public sector undertaking must submit a Vigilance Clearance Certificate and No Objection Certificate at the time of interview if not uploaded with the application; otherwise they are treated as fresh candidates.
- A separate application must be submitted for each post applied for and only online applications are accepted.
- The cut-off date for determining the eligibility of all candidates is the closing date for submission of the online application.
- No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview.
- The Institute will retain application data for three months after completion of the recruitment process.
- Professor (Social Work) - Tuljapur Campus: Ph.D. degree in Social Work with published work of high quality, minimum 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and total research score of 120 as per UGC Regulations 2018 Appendix II, Table 2.
- Minimum 10 years of teaching experience in Social Work in a University/College as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor or equivalent research experience with evidence of guiding doctoral candidates.
- Alternatively, an outstanding professional with a Ph.D. in Social Work and 10 years experience.
- Professor (Statistics) - Hyderabad Campus: Ph.D. degree in Statistics or a closely related discipline (Mathematical Statistics, Applied Statistics, Statistical Science, or Data Science with a strong statistical foundation) with minimum 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and total research score of 120 as per UGC Regulations 2018 Appendix II, Table 2.
- Minimum 10 years of teaching experience in Statistics or a closely related discipline in a University/College or equivalent research experience with evidence of guiding doctoral candidates.
- Alternatively, an outstanding professional with a Ph.D. in the discipline and 10 years experience.
- Associate Professor (Social Work) - Tuljapur Campus: Good academic record with a Ph.D.
- Degree in Social Work and a Master's Degree with at least 55% marks.
- Minimum 8 years of teaching and/or research experience in Social Work in a University/College or accredited research institutions/industry with a minimum of 7 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 75 as per UGC Regulations 2018 Appendix II, Table 2.
- Associate Professor (Development Studies/Social Science) - Tuljapur Campus: Good academic record with a Ph.D.
- Degree in Social Science and a Master's Degree with at least 55% marks.
- Minimum 8 years of teaching and/or research experience equivalent to Assistant Professor in Social Science, Humanities, Economics, Sociology, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Languages, Management and interdisciplinary subjects such as Environmental Science, Gender Studies and Development Studies, with a minimum of 7 publications and a total research score of 75 as per UGC Regulations 2018 Appendix II, Table 2.
- Associate Professor (School of Social Sciences) - Guwahati Campus: Good academic record with a Ph.D.
- Degree and a Master's Degree with at least 55% marks in Economics/Geography/Environmental Science/Environmental Studies/Political Science/Development Studies and/or related subjects.
- Minimum 8 years of teaching and/or research experience equivalent to Assistant Professor in these subjects with a minimum of 7 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of 75 as per UGC Regulations 2018 Appendix II, Table 2.
- Assistant Professor (Social Sciences) - Tuljapur Campus: Master's Degree with at least 55% marks in Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences (Economics, Sociology, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration), Languages, Management, Environmental Science, Gender Studies, Development Studies etc. from an Indian University or equivalent foreign degree, plus NET/SLET/SET cleared or a Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016/2019 giving exemption from NET/SLET/SET.
- A Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in the top 500 of QS, THE or ARWU world rankings is also accepted.
- Assistant Professor (Sociology) - Tuljapur Campus: Master's Degree with at least 55% marks in Sociology from an Indian University or equivalent foreign degree, plus NET/SLET/SET cleared or a Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016/2019 giving exemption from NET/SLET/SET.
- A Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in the top 500 of QS, THE or ARWU world rankings is also accepted.
- Assistant Professor (Centre for Under Graduate Studies) - Guwahati Campus: Master's Degree with at least 55% marks in Political Science/Sociology/Psychology and/or related subjects from an Indian University or equivalent foreign degree, plus NET/SLET/SET cleared or a Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016/2019 giving exemption from NET/SLET/SET.
- A Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in the top 500 of QS, THE or ARWU world rankings is also accepted.
- Assistant Professor (School of Social Work) - Guwahati Campus: Master's Degree with at least 55% marks in Social Work from an Indian University or equivalent foreign degree, plus NET/SLET/SET cleared or a Ph.D. as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016/2019 giving exemption from NET/SLET/SET.
- A Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked in the top 500 of QS, THE or ARWU world rankings is also accepted.
Shortlisting and Selection
The academic score specified in UGC Regulations 2018 Appendix II (Table 3A for universities and Table 3B for colleges) is considered only for shortlisting candidates for interview, and selection is based only on performance in the interview. If a post receives a large number of applications, the Institute may restrict the number of candidates called for interview on the basis of academic score higher than the minimum prescribed, as decided by the Institute Screening Committee and approved by the Competent Authority.
Reservation Certificates
SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/EWS/PwBD candidates 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 the applicant must belong to a caste in the Central List of Other Backward Classes. For PwBD reservation the disability must not be less than 40% and a valid disability certificate must be uploaded.
Application Rules
- A separate application must be submitted for each post applied for
- Only online applications will be accepted
- Incomplete applications, or applications without fee or supporting documents, will be rejected
- No TA/DA is paid for attending the interview
- SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates applying against unreserved vacancies cannot claim any category relaxation
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 022-25525252
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates from outside Maharashtra apply for these posts?
Yes. The posts are at the Tuljapur, Hyderabad and Guwahati off-campuses, and candidates from any location who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for the relevant campus post.
Can one candidate apply for more than one post?
Yes, but a separate online application must be submitted for each post applied for.
Do in-service candidates need to submit an NOC?
Candidates already serving in Central or State Government, centrally funded autonomous bodies, universities or PSUs must submit a Vigilance Clearance Certificate and No Objection Certificate at the time of interview if these were not uploaded with the application.
Is there a written test or is selection only through interview?
There is no written test. Candidates are shortlisted on academic score as per UGC Regulations 2018 and the final selection is based only on interview performance.
Is TA/DA paid for attending the interview?
No, no TA/DA is paid to candidates for attending the interview.
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