TISS Senior Research Associate Recruitment 2026

TISS Senior Research Associate Recruitment 2026 Announced

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Senior Research Associate. This is a non-teaching position for the Centre for Human Resources Management and Labour Relations (HRM and LR). The contract is initially for 12 months and may be extended based on performance and institute requirements.

Job Highlights

Organization: Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)

Post Name: Senior Research Associate

Location: Mumbai (as per general TISS information, specific post location not detailed)

Contract Period: 12 months initially

Important Dates

The last date for submitting online applications is 20th September 2026.

Vacancy Details

The official notification does not specify the exact number of vacancies for the Senior Research Associate post. It states that the Institute reserves the right not to fill up any of the vacancies advertised.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Senior Research Associate position, candidates must meet the following educational qualifications:

• Essential Qualification: Masters degree in any field of Social Sciences with 55% aggregate marks.
• Essential Qualification: Ph.D. in any field of Social Sciences.

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of experience in academic and research environments, including teaching, fieldwork, and research.
• At least one publication as the first or corresponding author in a Web of Science-indexed journal.
• Proven experience in coordinating and supervising data collection and research processes.
• Strong theoretical and technical expertise in qualitative and/or quantitative research methodologies.
• Expertise in various research tools, including referencing software, data analysis, data visualization, and data collection tools.
• Capability in conducting desk research, including systematic reviews and bibliometric analysis.
• Experience in writing high-quality research reports and academic papers.

Age Limit

The age limit for the Senior Research Associate post is not specified in the official notification.

Application Fee

The application fee details are as follows:

• General Candidates: Rs. 1000/-
• SC/ST/PWD Candidates: Rs. 250/- (if they attach the required certificate to the online application form)
• Women Candidates: Waived from payment of application fees.

The application will be considered valid only upon receipt of the application fee, where applicable. Fees once paid are non-refundable.

Salary / Pay Scale

Selected candidates will receive a consolidated salary of INR 75,000/- per month.

Selection Process

Candidates will be shortlisted based on their applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email or mobile phone to appear for an interview, which may be conducted virtually. Merely possessing the prescribed qualifications and experience does not guarantee a call for the interview.

Candidates called for the interview must bring original certificates of their educational qualifications and work experience for verification.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the link provided on the TISS website (www.tiss.edu).

After submitting the online application, candidates are required to take a printout of the acknowledgement and keep it for future reference.

Documents Required

Candidates appearing for the interview must bring the original certificates of their educational qualifications and work experience for verification.

Important Instructions

• The Institute reserves the right to not fill any advertised vacancies.
• Candidature will be cancelled if any form of canvassing is detected.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• TISS reserves the right to modify or cancel any communication if an error is detected at any stage.
• Selected candidates are expected to join within 15 days of being informed.

FAQs

Q1: What is the last date to apply for the TISS Senior Research Associate post?
A1: The last date to submit online applications is 20th September 2026.

Q2: What is the educational qualification required?
A2: Candidates need a Master's degree in any Social Science field with 55% marks and a Ph.D. in any Social Science field.

Q3: What is the application fee for women candidates?
A3: Women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.

Q4: How will candidates be selected?
A4: Candidates will be shortlisted and then called for an interview. The interview may be conducted virtually.

Q5: What is the salary for the Senior Research Associate position?
A5: The consolidated salary is INR 75,000/- per month.

Important Links

Official Website → Not specified in the official notification.

Notification PDF → Click Here