Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has released the official Assistant Professor and Post Doctoral Fellow Notification 2026 under Advertisement No. ADVT/TISS-HYD/ACAD/2026. A total of 2 vacancies have been announced on a contractual basis. Candidates with a Master's Degree in Law with NET/SLET or Ph.D., and Ph.D. holders in Law/Law and Economics/Law and Public Policy are eligible to apply. Interested candidates can submit their online applications on or before 30 June 2026. The official notification PDF and online application link are provided below.
TISS Recruitment 2026 - Overview
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| Company Name | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) |
| Post Name | Assistant Professor and Post Doctoral Fellow |
| No of Posts | 2 |
| Advt No | ADVT/TISS-HYD/ACAD/2026 |
| Salary | Assistant Professor: Rs. 57700/- in Academic Pay level 10. Post Doctoral Fellow: Rs. 80,000 consolidated with annual increment. |
| Qualification | Master's degree in Law with NET/SLET or Ph.D. for Assistant Professor. Ph.D. in Law/Law and Economics/Law and Public Policy for Post Doctoral Fellow. |
| Age Limit | Below 35 years for Post Doctoral Fellow with relaxation for reserved categories. |
| Last Date | 30-06-2026 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Job Type | Contract |
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TISS Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates who are interested in applying for the TISS Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.
Download TISS Job 2026 Notification PDF
TISS Vacancy Details 2026
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| Assistant Professor in Law and Public Policy | 1 |
| Post Doctoral Fellow | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
TISS Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
Assistant Professor in Law and Public Policy
- A Master's degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) in law from a recognised university.
- 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 awarded a Ph. D. Degree in accordance with UGC Regulations, 2009 or 2016.
- Exemption from NET/SLET/SET for Ph.D. candidates registered prior to July 11, 2009, if Ph.D. awarded in regular mode, thesis evaluated by two external examiners, open viva voce conducted, and two research papers published from Ph.D. work (at least one in a refereed journal) and presented at least two papers in UGC/ICSSR/CSIR sponsored conferences.
- Ph. D degree from a foreign university/institution with a ranking among the top 500 in World University Ranking (QS, THE, or ARWU).
- Desirable: Interdisciplinary academic background or training, teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, record of scholarly research, professional or field experience.
Post Doctoral Fellow
- Ph.D. degree in Law/ Law and Economics/ Law and Public Policy/Any other interdisciplinary discipline with explicit focus on Law, Legislative and Legal aspects of Public Policy (Provisional Certificate may be accepted).
- General category candidates: minimum of 55% marks or equivalent at Postgraduate level. Relaxation of 5% for reserved categories.
- Desirable: Demonstrated research interest at the intersection of law and public policy, strong grounding in public law/regulatory law/policy analysis, evidence of quality research output, familiarity with interdisciplinary research methods, willingness to undertake academic coordination or programme administration, ability to work collaboratively.
TISS Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs. 1000/- |
| SC/ST/PWD | Waived |
| Women | Waived |
TISS Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- Post Doctoral Fellow: Maximum age limit is 35 years.
- Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/Women/PWD candidates.
TISS Recruitment 2026 - Salary Details
- Assistant Professor: Entry pay of Rs. 57700/- in the Academic Pay level 10 as per 7th CPC.
- Post Doctoral Fellow: Rs. 80,000 consolidated with annual increment (if extended after one year) as per the Institute's norms.
TISS Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 16 June 2026 |
| Last date of Receipt of Application | 30 June 2026 |
TISS Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- Presentation and Interview
How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted online on or before 30-06-2026.
- 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 Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Apply Online | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
