Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has released the recruitment notification for 1 vacancy for the Teaching Assistant post on a contract basis for a tenure of 08 Months (1 November 2026 to 30 June 2027). The notified pay for the post is Rs. 35,000 pm. Applicants must hold a Post Graduate in Clinical/ Counselling Psychology with relevant experience in clinical practice and/or teaching. Eligible candidates can apply online through the link provided along with the advertisement on the Institute's website on or before 23 October 2026. The selection process consists of shortlisting of applications followed by personal interaction, which may be conducted online or offline.
TISS Teaching Assistant at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai |
| Advertisement No. | TISS/SHE/STP/CTIC/1/26-27 |
| Department | School of Human Ecology |
| Tenure | 08 Months (01.11.2026 to 30.06.2027) |
| Post Name | Teaching Assistant (Part Time) for Certification in Trauma-Informed Care (CTIC) |
| Vacancies | 01 |
| Pay | Rs. 35,000/- pm |
| Age Limit | Not stated in the notice |
| Application Fee | Not stated in the notice |
| Job Location | Remote |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 23 October 2026 |
Who Can Apply
| Post | Essential Qualification | Desirable Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant (CTIC) | Post Graduate in Clinical/ Counselling Psychology with relevant experience in clinical practice and/or teaching. | Candidates with M.Phil and having completed a foundational training in trauma-informed psychotherapy will be preferred. Conversant with MS powerpoint and ability to create collaterals like flyers, posters etc using softwares like Canva. Good communication skills in English and Hindi. Ability to work in a team with quick turn around time. |
Pay and Tenure
The selected Teaching Assistant will receive a consolidated remuneration of Rs. 35,000/- per month for the duration of 08 Months, starting from 01.11.2026 to 30.06.2027. The position is part-time, based on course timings which include weekday evenings from 05:45 to 08:15 pm and weekday afternoons from 02:00 to 05:00 pm, 3 days a week.
TISS Teaching Assistant Job Description
The Teaching Assistant will have the following job responsibilities in assisting the Faculty-in-Charge for the STP:
- Collate and curate teaching materials and learning aids.
- Assist in evaluation and documentation aspects of the program.
- Coordinating with students in the courses regarding classes, tasks and deadlines.
- Generating creative content regarding the course, such as announcements, events, posters etc and circulation on Social Media via TISS’ authorized channels.
- Assist in documentation of ongoing research.
N.B.: The Teaching Assistant will not be required to conduct classes by themselves.
How to Apply for TISS Teaching Assistant
- Access the Institute's website at www.tiss.ac.in and locate the online application link (Apply Now) provided along with the advertisement.
- Fill out the Online Application Form using your Gmail ID.
- Submit the online application on or before 23 October 2026.
- Take a print of the acknowledgment of the online application and keep it for future reference.
Selection and Interview
Applications received may be short-listed, and merely possessing the prescribed qualifications and requisite experience does not entitle a person to be called for the interview. Candidates will be informed via email regarding the date, time, and mode (online/offline) of the Personal Interaction to be conducted by TISS, Mumbai. Shortlisted candidates are requested to bring self-attested photocopies of their educational qualification certificates, work experience certificates, and valid ID proof, along with the original documents for verification at the time of the online/offline Personal Interaction.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Advertisement | 14 October 2026 |
| Last Date of Receipt of Online Application | 23 October 2026 |
Important Instructions
- The position is unreserved, but candidates belonging to the reserved category can apply.
- 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.
- No queries or correspondence regarding the issue of call letter for interview/selection of candidates will be entertained at any stage, and canvassing in any form will lead to debarment.
- 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.
- The selected candidate would be required to join within 15 days of selection.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Online Application Form |
| Official Notification PDF | Detailed Recruitment Advertisement |
| Official Website | Tata Institute of Social Sciences Website |
