Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 07 Research Officer, Research Investigators and More Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official TISS website. The last date to submit the application form is 13-12-2025. In this article, you’ll find the TISS Research Officer, Research Investigators and More Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
TISS Project Staff 2025 – Important Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Tuljapur Off-Campus (TISS) |
| Post Name | Research Officer, Research Associate, Research Investigators |
| Total Vacancies | 7 Posts |
| Salary/Pay Scale | Research Officer: Rs. 35,000/- pm; Research Associate: Rs. 30,000/- pm; Research Investigator: Rs. 10,000/- pm (all consolidated) + travel expenses during data collection by public transport |
| Educational Qualification | PG in Sociology/Social Work/Tribal-DNT Studies or related (for RO/RA) and Graduate/PG in Social Sciences/Social Work (for Investigators) as detailed in eligibility criteria |
| Age Limit | RO: preferably below 45 years; RA: preferably below 40 years; no specific age limit for Investigators |
| Application Start Date | 28/11/2025 |
| Application End Date | 13/12/2025 |
| Application Mode | Online via Google Form (link in advertisement) |
| Official Website | www.tiss.edu |
TISS Project Staff 2025 Vacancy Details
The total number of vacancies for TISS Research Officer, Research Associate & Research Investigator Recruitment 2025 is 7 posts on contract basis.
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Research Officer | 01 |
| Research Associate | 01 |
| Research Investigator | 05 |
Eligibility Criteria for TISS Project Staff 2025
1. Educational Qualification
- Research Officer
- MA in Sociology, Social Work, DNT/NT/Tribal Studies in Maharashtra.
- Published research papers on DNTs.
- Preference for PhD in Sociology or qualified NET/SET or similar examination.
- Preference for candidates who have completed research on DNTs, can coordinate research team, conduct literature review, develop data collection tools, and are well-versed in data management and report writing.
- Good knowledge of basic statistical techniques, qualitative analysis and statistical software such as SPSS/Kobo Collect/Excel.
- Research Associate
- MA in Social Work/Rural Development/Sociology/Economics or Post Graduate in any discipline.
- Preference for candidates with MA in Tribal/DNT/NT Studies on Children.
- Good knowledge of data entry in statistical software.
- Research Investigators
- Graduation in Bachelor of Arts/Social Work/Sociology OR pursuing Master of Arts/Social Work.
2. Age Limit
- Research Officer: Preferably below 45 years.
- Research Associate: Preferably below 40 years.
- Research Investigators: No specific age limit mentioned (NA).
- Age Relaxation: Not specifically stated; institute may relax age based on experience and comparable positions as per “Other Conditions”.
3. Nationality & Communication
- Candidates should have good written and oral communication skills in Marathi and English; preference for those proficient in Marathi (and English for RA) especially for report and case study writing, FGDs and data collection.
- Indian nationals as per standard TISS norms (not explicitly re-stated but implied in the application format).
Salary/Stipend
- Research Officer: Rs. 35,000/- per month consolidated + travel expenses during data collection by public transport.
- Research Associate: Rs. 30,000/- per month consolidated + travel expenses.
- Research Investigator: Rs. 10,000/- per month consolidated + travel expenses.
Selection Process for TISS Project Staff 2025
Candidates will be selected based on the following process.
- Shortlisting of applications received via Google Form as per eligibility and project requirements.
- Online interview (personal interaction) conducted by TISS Off-Campus on 15 December 2025 for shortlisted candidates.
- No TA/DA is payable for appearing in interview; canvassing in any form leads to debarment.
- Institute reserves the right to relax qualifications/age, invite candidates not applied in prescribed manner and not to fill advertised vacancies.
How to Apply for TISS Project Staff Recruitment 2025?
Eligible candidates can apply online for TISS Project Staff 2025 by following these steps.
- Open the Google Application Form link: https://forms.gle/FQYwwm22t2Agntgv8.
- Provide a valid E-mail ID in the Google Application Form for all correspondence.
- Fill in all required personal, educational and experience details accurately in the form.
- Upload a SINGLE PDF file at the last tab of the form containing:
- Scanned copy of filled Application Form (Annexure-1).
- Updated Resume.
- Wait for email communication from TISS regarding schedule and mode (online) of personal interaction/interview.
- Shortlisted candidates must bring self-attested photocopies and originals of educational qualification certificates, work experience and ID proof for verification at the time of joining.
Important Dates for TISS Project Staff 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 28/11/2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 28/11/2025 |
| Online Application End Date | 13/12/2025 |
| Date of Online Interview (Project Positions) | 15/12/2025 |
Instructions
- Institute may relax qualifications and age based on work experience and comparable positions; may invite candidates who have not applied as per procedure or may not fill vacancies.
- No correspondence regarding call letters or selection will be entertained; employed candidates must bring No Objection Certificate from employer; no TA/DA is payable.
TISS Research Officer, Research Investigators and More 2025 – Important Links
| Link Type | Action |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Apply Online | Click here to Apply |
| Official Website | Visit Website |
| Join Arattai Channel | Join Now |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp |
| Sarkari Result Vacancy | Check Here |
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TISS Research Officer, Research Investigators and More Recruitment 2025 - FAQs
1. What is the starting date to apply for TISS Project Staff 2025?
Ans: Candidates can start applying online via Google Form from 28 November 2025.
2. What is the last apply date for TISS Project Staff 2025?
Ans: The last date for receipt of online applications is 13 December 2025.
3. What is the eligibility to apply for TISS Research Officer 2025?
Ans: MA in Sociology/Social Work/DNT/NT/Tribal Studies in Maharashtra with research on DNTs, published papers, and preferably PhD in Sociology or NET/SET; skills in data tools, statistics and software like SPSS/Kobo/Excel are required.
4. What is the eligibility to apply for TISS Research Associate 2025?
Ans: MA in Social Work, Rural Development, Sociology, Economics or any PG, preferably with MA in Tribal/DNT/NT Studies on Children and good knowledge of data entry in statistical software.
5. What is the maximum age limit to apply for TISS Research Officer & Research Associate 2025?
Ans: For Research Officer the preferred upper age is below 45 years and for Research Associate it is below 40 years; no specific age limit is given for Research Investigators.
6. How many vacancies are being recruited under TISS Project Staff Recruitment 2025?
Ans: A total of 7 posts: 1 Research Officer, 1 Research Associate and 5 Research Investigators.
7. What is the monthly salary for TISS Project Staff 2025?
Ans: Research Officer – Rs. 35,000/- per month; Research Associate – Rs. 30,000/- per month; Research Investigator – Rs. 10,000/- per month, all consolidated, plus travel expenses for data collection by public transport.
