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Tata Institute of Social Sciences

TISS Teaching Positions Recruitment 2026

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Applications open

Application deadline

3 November 2026

22 days left

Last date for receipt of online applications

Posted 9 October 2026

Quick facts

Vacancies
9
Qualification
Ph.D. degree in Social Work.
Apply mode
Online application
Reference
TISS/TEACHING/2026/01

Overview

TISS invites online applications for 9 teaching vacancies at its Hyderabad, Tuljapur and Guwahati off-campuses for Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor posts.

Positions & vacancies

9 vacancies across 9 posts

Location
Tuljapur Campus
Experience
Minimum 10 years

Location-wise vacancy breakdown

LocationOBC
Tuljapur Campus1

Eligibility

Nationality

Citizen of Indiaas of 3 November 2026

Professor - Social Work - Tuljapur Campus2 disciplines

Professor Social Work Pathway a

Education

Ph.D. degree in Social Work.as of 3 November 2026

Experience

At least 10 years of teaching experience in Social Work as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor in a University/College, or equivalent-level research experience at University/National Level Institutions, with evidence of successful guidance of doctoral candidates.as of 3 November 2026

Academic record

At least 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and total research score of 120 under Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulations, 2018, together with high-quality published work and active research engagement. Total research score required: 120.as of 3 November 2026

Professor Social Work Pathway B

Education

Ph.D. degree in Social Work.as of 3 November 2026

Experience

10 years of experience.as of 3 November 2026

Academic record

Significant contribution to knowledge in Social Work and research, supported by documentary evidence.as of 3 November 2026

Professor - Statistics - Hyderabad Campus2 disciplines

Professor Statistics Pathway a

Education

Ph.D. degree in Statistics or a closely related discipline, including Mathematical Statistics, Applied Statistics, Statistical Science, or Data Science with a strong statistical foundation.as of 3 November 2026

Experience

At least 10 years of teaching experience in Statistics or a closely related discipline as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor in a University/College, or equivalent-level research experience at University/National Level Institutions, with evidence of successful guidance of doctoral candidates.as of 3 November 2026

Academic record

At least 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and total research score of 120 under Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulations, 2018, together with high-quality published work and active research engagement. Total research score required: 120.as of 3 November 2026

Professor Statistics Pathway B

Education

Ph.D. degree in Statistics or a closely related discipline, including Mathematical Statistics, Applied Statistics, Statistical Science, or Data Science with a strong statistical foundation.as of 3 November 2026

Experience

10 years of experience.as of 3 November 2026

Academic record

Significant contribution to knowledge in Statistics and associated disciplines and research, supported by documentary evidence.as of 3 November 2026

Associate Professor - Social Work - Tuljapur Campus

Associate Professor Social Work Essential Qualifications

Education

  • Ph.D. degree in Social Work with a good academic record.as of 3 November 2026
  • Master's degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.as of 3 November 2026

Experience

At least 8 years of teaching and/or research experience in an academic/research position in Social Work in a University/College, Accredited Research Institution or Industry.as of 3 November 2026

Academic record

Minimum 7 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and total research score of 75 under Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulations, 2018. Total research score required: 75.as of 3 November 2026

Associate Professor - Development Studies/Social Science - Tuljapur Campus

Associate Professor Development Studies/social Science Essential Qualifications

Education

  • Ph.D. degree in Social Science with a good academic record.as of 3 November 2026
  • Master's degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.as of 3 November 2026

Experience

At least 8 years of teaching and/or research experience in a position equivalent to Assistant Professor in Social Science, Humanities, Economics, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Languages, Management or interdisciplinary subjects such as Environmental Science, Gender Studies or Development Studies, in a University/College, Accredited Research Institution or Industry.as of 3 November 2026

Academic record

Minimum 7 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and total research score of 75 under Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulations, 2018. Total research score required: 75.as of 3 November 2026

Associate Professor - School of Social Sciences - Guwahati Campus

Associate Professor School of Social Sciences Essential Qualifications

Education

  • Ph.D. degree with a good academic record in Economics, Geography, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Political Science, Development Studies and/or related subjects.as of 3 November 2026
  • Master's degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade in Economics, Geography, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Political Science, Development Studies and/or related subjects.as of 3 November 2026

Experience

At least 8 years of teaching and/or research experience in a position equivalent to Assistant Professor in the listed or related subjects in a University/College, Accredited Research Institution or Industry.as of 3 November 2026

Academic record

Minimum 7 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and total research score of 75 under Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulations, 2018. Total research score required: 75.as of 3 November 2026

Assistant Professor - Social Sciences - Tuljapur Campus3 disciplines

Assistant Professor Social Sciences Pathway a

Master's degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade in Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences including Economics, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Languages, Management, Environmental Science, Gender Studies, Development Studies, etc., from an Indian University, or equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University.as of 3 November 2026

NET/SLET/SET or Applicable Ph.d. Exemption

Education

Applicable Ph.D. exemption under UGC M.Phil./Ph.D. Regulations, 2009 or 2016/2019 and subsequent amendments. Candidates registered before 11 July 2009 must satisfy the specified regular-mode award, external thesis evaluation, open viva voce, publication and conference-presentation conditions certified by the Registrar or Dean, Academic Affairs.as of 3 November 2026

Exam qualification

NET conducted by UGC or CSIR, or a similar UGC-accredited test such as SLET/SET. Not required where the discipline has no NET/SLET/SET conducted by UGC, CSIR or an equivalent UGC-accredited testing body, or where an applicable Ph.D. exemption is satisfied.as of 3 November 2026

Assistant Professor Social Sciences Foreign Ph.d. Pathway

Ph.D. degree from a foreign university or institution ranked among the top 500 in the world at any time by QS, Times Higher Education or ARWU.as of 3 November 2026

Assistant Professor - Sociology - Tuljapur Campus3 disciplines

Assistant Professor Sociology Pathway a

Master's degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade in Sociology from an Indian University, or equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University.as of 3 November 2026

NET/SLET/SET or Applicable Ph.d. Exemption

Education

Applicable Ph.D. exemption under UGC M.Phil./Ph.D. Regulations, 2009 or 2016/2019 and subsequent amendments. Candidates registered before 11 July 2009 must satisfy the specified regular-mode award, external thesis evaluation, open viva voce, publication and conference-presentation conditions certified by the Registrar or Dean, Academic Affairs.as of 3 November 2026

Exam qualification

NET conducted by UGC or CSIR, or a similar UGC-accredited test such as SLET/SET. Subject to the stated Ph.D. exemption and the exemption for disciplines where NET/SLET/SET is not conducted.as of 3 November 2026

Assistant Professor Sociology Foreign Ph.d. Pathway

Ph.D. degree from a foreign university or institution ranked among the top 500 in the world at any time by QS, Times Higher Education or ARWU.as of 3 November 2026

Assistant Professor - Centre for Under Graduate Studies - Guwahati Campus3 disciplines

Assistant Professor Centre for Under Graduate Studies Pathway a

Master's degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade in Political Science, Sociology, Psychology and/or related subjects from an Indian University, or equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University.as of 3 November 2026

NET/SLET/SET or Applicable Ph.d. Exemption

Education

Applicable Ph.D. exemption under UGC M.Phil./Ph.D. Regulations, 2009 or 2016/2019 and subsequent amendments. Candidates registered before 11 July 2009 must satisfy the specified regular-mode award, external thesis evaluation, open viva voce, publication and conference-presentation conditions certified by the Registrar or Dean, Academic Affairs.as of 3 November 2026

Exam qualification

NET conducted by UGC or CSIR, or a similar UGC-accredited test such as SLET/SET. Subject to the stated Ph.D. exemption and the exemption for disciplines where NET/SLET/SET is not conducted.as of 3 November 2026

Assistant Professor Centre for Under Graduate Studies Foreign Ph.d. Pathway

Ph.D. degree from a foreign university or institution ranked among the top 500 in the world at any time by QS, Times Higher Education or ARWU.as of 3 November 2026

Assistant Professor - School of Social Work - Guwahati Campus3 disciplines

Assistant Professor School of Social Work Pathway a

Master's degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade in Social Work from an Indian University, or equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University.as of 3 November 2026

NET/SLET/SET or Applicable Ph.d. Exemption

Education

Applicable Ph.D. exemption under UGC M.Phil./Ph.D. Regulations, 2009 or 2016/2019 and subsequent amendments. Candidates registered before 11 July 2009 must satisfy the specified regular-mode award, external thesis evaluation, open viva voce, publication and conference-presentation conditions certified by the Registrar or Dean, Academic Affairs.as of 3 November 2026

Exam qualification

NET conducted by UGC or CSIR, or a similar UGC-accredited test such as SLET/SET. Subject to the stated Ph.D. exemption and the exemption for disciplines where NET/SLET/SET is not conducted.as of 3 November 2026

Assistant Professor School of Social Work Foreign Ph.d. Pathway

Ph.D. degree from a foreign university or institution ranked among the top 500 in the world at any time by QS, Times Higher Education or ARWU.as of 3 November 2026

Salary & benefits

PostSalary
Professor - Social Work - Tuljapur Campus
See notes

Minimum qualifications and pay are governed by UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments, as per 7th CPC.

Professor - Statistics - Hyderabad Campus
See notes

Minimum qualifications and pay are governed by UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments, as per 7th CPC.

Associate Professor - Social Work - Tuljapur Campus
See notes

Minimum qualifications and pay are governed by UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments, as per 7th CPC.

Associate Professor - Development Studies/Social Science - Tuljapur Campus
See notes

Minimum qualifications and pay are governed by UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments, as per 7th CPC.

Associate Professor - School of Social Sciences - Guwahati Campus
See notes

Minimum qualifications and pay are governed by UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments, as per 7th CPC.

Assistant Professor - Social Sciences - Tuljapur Campus
See notes

Minimum qualifications and pay are governed by UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments, as per 7th CPC.

Assistant Professor - Sociology - Tuljapur Campus
See notes

Minimum qualifications and pay are governed by UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments, as per 7th CPC.

Assistant Professor - Centre for Under Graduate Studies - Guwahati Campus
See notes

Minimum qualifications and pay are governed by UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments, as per 7th CPC.

Assistant Professor - School of Social Work - Guwahati Campus
See notes

Minimum qualifications and pay are governed by UGC Regulations, 2018 and subsequent amendments, as per 7th CPC.

Selection process

  1. 1

    Screening and shortlisting

    The Institute may restrict the number of candidates called for interview using academic score or other suitable shortlisting criteria approved by the Competent Authority. Prescribed qualifications are minimum requirements and do not guarantee an interview.

  2. 2

    Interview

    Interview call letters will be sent by email only to shortlisted candidates. For Assistant Professor posts, the advertisement explicitly states that selection is based only on interview performance.

  3. 3

    Multi-stage document verification

    Qualified or selected candidates are subject to multi-stage document verification in online or offline mode, including verification against original documents. Candidature will be cancelled if prescribed eligibility is not satisfied.

Important dates

Application deadline

3 Nov 2026

Other important dates

  • 10 years of experience.3 November 2026
  • 10 years of experience.3 November 2026
  • Applicable Ph.D. exemption under UGC M.Phil./Ph.D. Regulations, 2009 or 2016/2019 and subsequent amendments.3 November 2026
  • Applicable Ph.D. exemption under UGC M.Phil./Ph.D. Regulations, 2009 or 2016/2019 and subsequent amendments.3 November 2026
  • Applicable Ph.D. exemption under UGC M.Phil./Ph.D. Regulations, 2009 or 2016/2019 and subsequent amendments.3 November 2026
  • Applicable Ph.D. exemption under UGC M.Phil./Ph.D. Regulations, 2009 or 2016/2019 and subsequent amendments.3 November 2026
  • At least 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and total research score of 120 under Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulations, 2018, together with high-quality published work and active research engagement.3 November 2026
  • At least 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and total research score of 120 under Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulations, 2018, together with high-quality published work and active research engagement.3 November 2026
  • At least 10 years of teaching experience in Social Work as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor in a University/College, or equivalent-level research experience at University/National Level Institutions, with evidence of successful guidance of doctoral candidates.3 November 2026
  • At least 10 years of teaching experience in Statistics or a closely related discipline as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor in a University/College, or equivalent-level research experience at University/National Level Institutions, with evidence of successful guidance of doctoral candidates.3 November 2026
  • At least 8 years of teaching and/or research experience in a position equivalent to Assistant Professor in Social Science, Humanities, Economics, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Languages, Management or interdisciplinary subjects such as Environmental Science, Gender Studies or Development Studies, in a University/College, Accredited Research Institution or Industry.3 November 2026
  • At least 8 years of teaching and/or research experience in a position equivalent to Assistant Professor in the listed or related subjects in a University/College, Accredited Research Institution or Industry.3 November 2026
  • At least 8 years of teaching and/or research experience in an academic/research position in Social Work in a University/College, Accredited Research Institution or Industry.3 November 2026
  • Citizen of India3 November 2026
  • Master's degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade in Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences including Economics, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Languages, Management, Environmental Science, Gender Studies, Development Studies, etc., from an Indian University, or equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University.3 November 2026
  • Master's degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade in Economics, Geography, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Political Science, Development Studies and/or related subjects.3 November 2026
  • Master's degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade in Political Science, Sociology, Psychology and/or related subjects from an Indian University, or equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University.3 November 2026
  • Master's degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade in Social Work from an Indian University, or equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University.3 November 2026
  • Master's degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade in Sociology from an Indian University, or equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University.3 November 2026
  • Master's degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.3 November 2026
  • Master's degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade.3 November 2026
  • Minimum 7 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and total research score of 75 under Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulations, 2018.3 November 2026
  • Minimum 7 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and total research score of 75 under Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulations, 2018.3 November 2026
  • Minimum 7 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and total research score of 75 under Appendix II, Table 2 of UGC Regulations, 2018.3 November 2026
  • NET conducted by UGC or CSIR, or a similar UGC-accredited test such as SLET/SET.3 November 2026
  • NET conducted by UGC or CSIR, or a similar UGC-accredited test such as SLET/SET.3 November 2026
  • NET conducted by UGC or CSIR, or a similar UGC-accredited test such as SLET/SET.3 November 2026
  • NET conducted by UGC or CSIR, or a similar UGC-accredited test such as SLET/SET.3 November 2026
  • Ph.D. degree from a foreign university or institution ranked among the top 500 in the world at any time by QS, Times Higher Education or ARWU.3 November 2026
  • Ph.D. degree from a foreign university or institution ranked among the top 500 in the world at any time by QS, Times Higher Education or ARWU.3 November 2026
  • Ph.D. degree from a foreign university or institution ranked among the top 500 in the world at any time by QS, Times Higher Education or ARWU.3 November 2026
  • Ph.D. degree from a foreign university or institution ranked among the top 500 in the world at any time by QS, Times Higher Education or ARWU.3 November 2026
  • Ph.D. degree in Social Science with a good academic record.3 November 2026
  • Ph.D. degree in Social Work with a good academic record.3 November 2026
  • Ph.D. degree in Social Work.3 November 2026
  • Ph.D. degree in Social Work.3 November 2026
  • Ph.D. degree in Statistics or a closely related discipline, including Mathematical Statistics, Applied Statistics, Statistical Science, or Data Science with a strong statistical foundation.3 November 2026
  • Ph.D. degree in Statistics or a closely related discipline, including Mathematical Statistics, Applied Statistics, Statistical Science, or Data Science with a strong statistical foundation.3 November 2026
  • Ph.D. degree with a good academic record in Economics, Geography, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Political Science, Development Studies and/or related subjects.3 November 2026
  • Significant contribution to knowledge in Social Work and research, supported by documentary evidence.3 November 2026
  • Significant contribution to knowledge in Statistics and associated disciplines and research, supported by documentary evidence.3 November 2026
  • Eligibility cut-off date3 November 2026

Application fee

  • UR

    ₹2,000

  • OBC / EWS

    ₹1,500

  • Women

    ₹1,500

  • SC / ST

    ₹1,000

  • PwBD

    ₹500

Application without payment or with short payment will not be considered. Fee once paid is non-refundable.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Online application

    Submit the application online. Only online applications are accepted, and a separate application is required for each post. Candidates must upload the prescribed documents, photograph and signature, pay the applicable fee, and retain a printout and the email acknowledgement.

Documents required

Additional information

Selection summary

The Institute may shortlist candidates using academic scores or other suitable criteria approved by the Competent Authority. Interview call letters will be sent by email only to shortlisted candidates. Selections are made in order of merit, with qualified or selected candidates subject to multi-stage document verification, including verification against original documents.

Eligibility notes

Applicants must be citizens of India. Reservation for SC, ST, OBC Non-Creamy Layer, EWS and PwBD applies according to Government of India and UGC norms. The cut-off date for determining eligibility is the closing date for online applications. PwBD reservation requires at least 40% disability and a valid disability certificate.

Application instructions

Only online applications will be accepted. Candidates must submit a separate application for each post, provide all required information, upload educational certificates and marksheets, reservation certificates where applicable, photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed file sizes, pay the applicable fee, and retain a printout of the submitted application and the acknowledgement sent by email.

Important notes

The stated qualifications and experience are minimum requirements and do not guarantee an interview. The Institute may cancel the advertisement in whole or in part. Changes and corrigenda will be published only on the official website. No TA/DA will be paid for interview attendance. The stated last date is 3 November 2026, subject to extension if required according to the Employment News advertisement date.

Official documents

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