TISS Teaching Posts Recruitment 2026: Apply Online

TISS Teaching Positions Notification 2026 Released

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has announced recruitment for various teaching positions across its off-campuses. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online for Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor roles.

Job Highlights

TISS is a well-known deemed university under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. This recruitment drive aims to fill faculty positions at its campuses in Hyderabad, Tuljapur, and Guwahati.

Important Dates

The last date for submitting online applications for these teaching positions is 3rd November 2026. Candidates should ensure they complete their application process before this deadline.

Vacancy Details

The recruitment notification specifies vacancies for different academic levels and campuses. The details are as follows:

* Indicates backlog vacancies.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications and experience as per UGC Regulations, 2018, and subsequent amendments. The specific eligibility criteria for each post are detailed in the official notification.

The essential qualifications for academic positions are as follows:

• Professor: Ph.D. degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 10 years of teaching/research experience and significant publications.
• Associate Professor: Ph.D. degree in the relevant discipline with a Master's Degree (minimum 55% marks) and a minimum of 8 years of teaching/research experience with publications.
• Assistant Professor: Ph.D. degree in the relevant discipline with a Master's Degree (minimum 55% marks) and a minimum of 8 years of teaching/research experience with publications.

Specific qualifications for disciplines like Social Work, Statistics, Development Studies, Social Science, and Sociology are detailed in the notification.

Not specified in the official notification.

Application Fee

The application fee details are as follows:

• UR Candidates: Rs. 2,000/-
• OBC/EWS and Women Candidates: Rs. 1,500/-
• SC/ST Candidates: Rs. 1,000/-
• PwBD Candidates: Rs. 500/-

Application fees must be paid online. Fees once paid will not be refunded.

Salary / Pay Scale

The salary will be as per the 7th CPC norms:

• Professor: Academic Pay Level 14
• Associate Professor: Academic Pay Level 13A
• Assistant Professor: Academic Pay Level 10

Selection Process

The selection process may involve screening and shortlisting of candidates based on academic scores and other criteria decided by the Institute Screening Committee. Candidates shortlisted will be called for an interview. TISS reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates called for interview.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply online through the official TISS website. Ensure all required details and documents are uploaded correctly. Incomplete applications or applications without the required fee will be rejected.

Documents Required

Candidates are advised to keep ready scanned copies of the following documents for uploading during the application process:

• Educational qualification certificates
• Experience certificates
• Research publications
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Photograph and Signature

All documents must be in the prescribed file size and format.

Important Instructions

• The cut-off date for determining eligibility is the closing date for online application submission.
• Candidates claiming reservation benefits must submit valid certificates.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
• Candidates should keep a printout of the filled application and acknowledgement for their reference.
• All correspondence will be sent to the email address provided in the application form.

FAQs

Important Links

Official Website → Click Here

Notification PDF → Click Here