Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has released the official Assistant Professor Recruitment Notification 2026 on its official website. A total of 1 Assistant Professor vacancy has been announced under the TISS Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates with a qualification of a Master’s degree with 55% marks in Sociology and cleared NET/SLET/SET or PhD can apply online before 16 September 2026. The official notification PDF and online application link are available below.
TISS Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Overview
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| Company Name | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor |
| No of Posts | 1 |
| Advt No | ADVT/ACAD/TISS-GC/SEPT/2026 |
| Salary | Rs. 57700/- in the Academic Pay level 10 as per 7th CPC |
| Qualification | Master's degree with 55% marks in Sociology and cleared NET/SLET/SET or PhD. Alternatively, PhD from a foreign university ranked among top 500 in QS, THE, or ARWU. |
| Last Date | 16 September 2026 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Job Type | Contract |
TISS Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates should download and read the TISS Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below.
Download TISS Assistant Professor Job 2026 Notification PDF
TISS Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| Assistant Professor in Sociology | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
TISS Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
- Assistant Professor in Sociology:
- A. Master's degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in Sociology from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
- B. Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/SET or who are or have been awarded a PhD degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments from time to time as the case may be exempted from NET/SLET/SET: Provided, the candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme prior to July 11, 2009, shall be governed by the provisions of the then existing Ordinances/Bye-laws/Regulations of the Institution awarding the degree and such Ph.D. candidates shall be exempted from the requirement of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of 'Assistant Professor' subject to the or equivalent positions in Universities/Colleges/Institutions fulfilment of the following conditions:- i. The Ph.D. degree of the candidate has been awarded in a regular mode; ii. The Ph.D. thesis has been evaluated by at least two external examiners; iii. An open Ph.D. viva voce of the candidate has been conducted; iv. The Candidate has published two research papers from his/her Ph.D. work, out of which at least one is in a refereed journal; v. The Candidate has presented at least two papers based on his/her Ph.D. work in conferences/seminars sponsored/funded/supported by the UGC/ICSSR/CSIR or any similar agency.
- OR
- B. The Ph.D. degree has been obtained from a foreign university/institution with a ranking among top 500 in the World University Ranking (at any time) by any one of the following: i. Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), ii. the Times Higher Education (THE) or iii. the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Shanghai).
- Experience: Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD in the relevant field and two or more years of teaching experience.
TISS Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC | Rs 1000/- |
| SC/ST/PWD | Rs 250/- |
| Women | Exempted |
TISS Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- Relaxation of qualifications based on work experience and age relaxation for persons already holding comparable positions in a University/Research Institution of repute.
TISS Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Salary / Stipend
- Entry pay of Rs. 57700/- in Academic Pay level 10 as per 7th CPC
TISS Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Last date of receipt of online application | 16 September 2026 |
| Offline interview | Third week of September 2026 |
TISS Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- Presentation and Interview
- Verification of Documents
How to Apply
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for the TISS Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026.
- Applications must be submitted online on or before 16-09-2026.
- To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
- Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of TISS to complete the application.
- Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
- Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
- Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
TISS Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Apply Online | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |