The Tata Institute of Social Sciences Hyderabad – Off Campus is filling one Programme Manager post on contract for one year initially, extendable based on performance and the Institute's requirement, at a consolidated salary of Rs.40,000/-. The post needs M.Com or MBA (Finance) with minimum 2 years' experience in accounts and finance. Apply online at tiss.ac.in/admin-positions by 22 November 2026; the advertisement is dated 12 November 2026.
TISS Hyderabad Programme Manager at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Tata Institute of Social Sciences Hyderabad – Off Campus |
| Advertisement No. | ADVT/TISS/ADMIN/PM/HC/NOV/2026 |
| Tenure | Contract basis for one year initially, extendable based on performance of the candidate and the requirement of the Institute |
| Post Name | Programme Manager |
| Vacancies | 01 |
| Pay | Rs.40,000/- (consolidated) |
| Age Limit | Preferably below 40 years |
| Application Fee | Rs 500/-; Rs 250/- for SC/ST/PWD candidates who upload the required certificate; women applicants exempted |
| Job Location | Hyderabad Campus |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 22.11.2026 |
About TISS Hyderabad
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences, established in 1936, is a Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, and a Grant-in-Aid Institute under the Ministry of Education, Govt of India. It has its main campus at Mumbai and off-campuses at Tuljapur, Guwahati and Hyderabad. This recruitment is for the Hyderabad Off Campus; the employer is a government-aided university.
Vacancy Details
The notice announces one post. The position is unreserved, but candidates belonging to a reserved category are encouraged to apply.
| Post | Vacancies | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Programme Manager | 01 | Rs.40,000/- consolidated |
Who Can Apply
| Post | Educational Qualification and Experience |
|---|---|
| Programme Manager | M.Com, MBA (Finance); experience minimum 2 years in accounts and finance |
The age limit is preferably below 40 years. The notice does not print an "as on" date for counting age. The Institute reserves the right to relax the age of the candidate based on the work experience.
It is the candidate's own responsibility to assess eligibility against the prescribed qualifications and experience. The notice's own wording of the age limit and the qualification is the final reference for each condition.
Pay and Tenure
The consolidated salary is Rs.40,000/-. The post is on contract for one year initially. The contract may be extended based on the candidate's performance and the Institute's requirement. Selected candidates are expected to join duty within 10 days of receipt of the offer letter. The Institute also reserves the right to offer a position with a lower designation and pay, according to the suitability of the candidate.
TISS Hyderabad Programme Manager Job Description
The notice lists the work under the heading "Accounts":
- Maintain project accounts, prepare budgets and financial reports, process payments, manage TDS/GST compliance, P-Tax.
- Coordinate audits, maintain vouchers and financial records, and provide administrative support.
- Budget tracking, vendor payments, expense verification, financial documentation, reporting, and coordination with finance and project teams.
How to Apply for TISS Hyderabad Programme Manager
- Visit the application page named in the notice, https://tiss.ac.in/admin-positions/, and apply online by 22 November 2026.
- Pay the application fee online if it applies to you. The application is valid only on receipt of the fee from those who are required to pay.
- SC/ST/PWD candidates upload the required certificate in the Online Application Form to get the reduced fee of Rs 250/-.
- Take a print of the acknowledgment of the online application and keep it for future reference.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Applicants other than those below | Rs 500/- |
| SC/ST/PWD (with the required certificate uploaded in the Online Application Form) | Rs 250/- |
| Women applicants | Exempted |
The fee is paid online. Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.
Documents named in the notice
- The required certificate for SC/ST/PWD candidates, uploaded in the Online Application Form.
Selection and Interview
Applications received will be shortlisted. In case of high response, merely having the prescribed minimum qualification and experience does not entitle a person to be called for Personal Interaction (Offline/Online).
Shortlisted candidates may be invited for a Written test, Personal Interaction or skill test to evaluate their proficiency and skills. They will be informed by e-mail and/or mobile phone to appear for the Written/Personal Interaction to be conducted at TISS, Hyderabad. No TA/DA is payable for appearing for the Personal Interaction if it is held at the Institute's premises. The notice does not print a date for the interaction.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of the advertisement | 12.11.2026 |
| Last Date of Filling of Online Applications | 22.11.2026 |
Important Instructions
- Candidates who applied earlier vide ADVT/TISS/ADMIN/PM/HC/JUNE/2026 dated 19.06.2026 and ADVT/TISS/ADMIN/PM/HC/JULY/2026 dated 08.07.2026 and subsequent need not apply again. Their applications will be considered along with those received against this advertisement.
- The Institute reserves the right not to fill the advertised vacancy, and to invite persons for Personal Interaction who may not have applied as per the procedure.
- No queries or correspondence about the issue of call letters will be entertained at any stage. Canvassing in any form is strictly prohibited and leads to the candidate being debarred.
- Suppression of factual information, fake documents, or false or misleading information leads to disqualification. If it is detected even after appointment that the candidate was not eligible, the appointment is liable to be terminated forthwith.
- In case of any inadvertent error in the advertisement or the recruitment process, detected at any stage even after the appointment order, the Institute reserves the right to modify, withdraw or cancel any communication made to the candidates.
- In case of any ambiguity in general and eligibility in particular, the decision of the Institute is final.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Online application for Programme Manager |
| Official Notification PDF | ADVT/TISS/ADMIN/PM/HC/NOV/2026 dated 12.11.2026 |
| Official Website | TISS administrative positions page |
