The Centre for Criminology and Justice, School of Social Work, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai invites online applications for 2 contractual positions of Senior Research Officer and Senior Documentation and Communication Officer under its field action project "Prayas" on a consolidated remuneration of Rs 70,000/- per month for a duration of 12 months. Candidates holding an M.Phil or Ph.D. (or nearing Ph.D. completion) with at least 3 years of relevant experience in criminal justice or social work with marginalised populations can submit their online application through the official website www.tiss.ac.in up to 31 October 2026.
TISS Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) |
| Advertisement No. | ADVT/TISS/PROJECT/PRAYAS/OCTOBER 2026 |
| Department | Centre for Criminology and Justice, School of Social Work |
| Project | Prayas |
| Tenure | 12 Months (Contractual) |
| Post Name(s) | Senior Research Officer, Senior Documentation and Communication officer |
| Total Vacancies | 02 |
| Pay | Rs 70,000/- per month (inclusive of Travelling Allowance) |
| Application Fee | Rs 500/- for General; Rs 125/- for SC/ST/PWD; Nil for Women |
| Job Location | TISS, Mumbai Campus |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 31st October, 2026 |
The official notification does not specify the age limit.
About TISS Recruitment 2026
Tata Institute of Social Sciences, located at V.N. Purav Marg, Deonar, Mumbai 400 088, is declared as a Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956 and functions as a grant-in-aid Institute under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. "Prayas" is a field action project initiated in the year 1990 under the Centre for Criminology and Justice, School of Social Work, TISS, Mumbai. It aims at the socio-legal and economic rehabilitation of persons who are at risk of being criminalized, exploited for commercial sex, and those in destitute states.
Vacancy Details
The notification announces a total of 2 unreserved vacancies on a contractual basis for a duration of 12 months at the TISS Mumbai Campus.
| Sr No | Name of the Position | Duration | Remuneration (in Rs/month) | No of Positions | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior Research Officer | 12 Months | Rs 70,000/- | 01 | TISS, Mumbai Campus |
| 2 | Senior Documentation and Communication officer | 12 Months | Rs 70,000/- | 01 | TISS, Mumbai Campus |
Who Can Apply
The position is unreserved, but candidates belonging to the reserved category can apply. Applicants must meet the educational qualification, experience, and language requirements stated for each post.
| Post | Qualification & Experience Required | Desirable Skills & Language |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Research Officer | Candidates with a M.Phil or Ph.D. or those nearing completion of their Ph.D. are preferred. At least 3 years of relevant experience in the field of criminal justice / social work with marginalised populations. | Research skills (conceptualising research, undertaking data collection and analysis, report writing and publication); good command over spoken Hindi and spoken and written English; knowledge of Marathi will be an added advantage. |
| Senior Documentation and Communication officer | Candidates with a M.Phil or Ph.D. or those nearing completion of their Ph.D. are preferred. At least 3 years of relevant experience in the field of criminal justice / social work with marginalised populations. | Excellent writing skills in English; working knowledge of Hindi and Marathi; good communication and team building skills; ability to work effectively in teams as well as independently; willingness to travel outside Mumbai, when required. |
The institute reserves the right to relax any of the qualification/ experience/ age limit in exceptional cases, or in case of person already holding analogous position in Government Department/ Research and Academic Institution/ Industry.
Pay and Tenure
Selected candidates will receive a consolidated remuneration of Rs 70,000/- per month for both positions, which is inclusive of Travelling Allowance. The engagement is purely on a contractual basis for a duration of 12 months. Selected candidates are required to join within 15 days of selection.
TISS Recruitment 2026 Job Description
Senior Research Officer
- Ability to work effectively in teams as well as independently.
- Should be willing to travel within and between states.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Documentation skills.
- Knowledge about publication processes.
- Expertise of qualitative and quantitative research software.
- Conducting field-based research and data collection
- Ability to engage with different stakeholders within the criminal justice system, government functionaries and civil society
Senior Documentation and Communication officer
- Documentation of ongoing work of the project
- Process documentation
- Writing and timely submission of reports to funding agencies
- Coordinating with the field team to collate data and maintaining the data on monthly basis
- Case documentation
- Writing concept notes and proposals to funding agencies
- Content creation on social media handles of Prayas; additionally, managing and overseeing social media platforms and engagement.
- Preparing Prayas newsletters and helping with writing reports of research studies.
- Coordination of content production, including podcasts, short films, and related media.
How to Apply for TISS Recruitment 2026
- Candidates are requested to apply online through the link (Apply Now) provided along with this advertisement on the Institute's website at www.tiss.ac.in
- Candidate must provide their Gmail ID in Online Application Form.
- Candidates must submit separate application for each position applied for.
- The application fee of Rs. 500/- be paid online. The application fee for SC/ST/PWD candidates will be Rs. 125/- if they attach the required certificate to the online application form. The women applicants are waived from payment of application fees.
- Candidates are requested to take a print of the acknowledgment of the online application and keep it for future reference.
Selection and Interview
Since applications received may be short-listed, merely possessing the prescribed qualifications and the requisite experience would not entitle a person to be called for the interview. Candidates will be informed over e-mail to appear for the Personal Interaction to be conducted at TISS, Mumbai. Request for ONLINE Personal Interaction will not be entertained.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 23 October, 2026 |
| Last Date of Receipt of Online Application | 31st October, 2026 |
Important Instructions
- The position is unreserved, but candidates belonging to the reserved category can apply.
- Candidate must submit separate application for each position applied for.
- The candidate under employment must produce a 'No Objection Certificate' from their employer to appear for an interview.
- No TA/DA is payable for appearing for the interview.
- No queries or correspondence regarding the issue of call letter for interview/selection of candidates for the position will be entertained at any stage and canvassing in any form is strictly prohibited and will lead to the candidate being debarred from consideration for the position.
- The shortlisted candidates are requested to bring XEROX copies of the relevant Certificates of Educational Qualifications, Work Experience & ID Proof (Self attested) along with Original documents for Verification at the time of Personal Interview.
- The selected candidate would be required to join within 15 days of selection.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Advertisement No. ADVT/TISS/PROJECT/PRAYAS/OCTOBER 2026 |
| Official Website | Tata Institute of Social Sciences Portal |
