Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), a deemed-to-be university and grant-in-aid institute under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has invited online applications for 9 regular teaching positions under Advertisement No. TISS/TEACHING/2026/01.
The vacancies are for 2 Professor, 3 Associate Professor and 4 Assistant Professor posts at the Hyderabad, Tuljapur and Guwahati off-campuses. The official TISS Academic Positions page lists the recruitment as posted on 24 September 2026 and confirms the current online application deadline as 3 November 2026.
TISS Faculty Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Tata Institute of Social Sciences |
| Advertisement No. | TISS/TEACHING/2026/01 |
| Posts | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor |
| Total vacancies | 9 |
| Campuses | Hyderabad, Tuljapur, Guwahati |
| Employment type | Full-time teaching positions |
| Application mode | Online |
| Date posted | 24 September 2026 |
| Last date | 3 November 2026 |
| Pay levels | Academic Levels 14, 13A and 10 |
| Selection | Shortlisting followed by Interview |
Vacancy Details
| Campus | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | 1 SC | — | — | 1 |
| Tuljapur | 1 OBC | 1 SC + 1 ST | 1 UR + 1 OBC | 5 |
| Guwahati | — | 1 OBC | 2 UR | 3 |
| Total | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
Several of these are backlog vacancies, as marked in the official TISS notification.
Post-wise Academic Areas
The advertised positions include:
- Professor in Social Work at Tuljapur;
- Professor in Statistics at Hyderabad;
- Associate Professor in Social Work at Tuljapur;
- Associate Professor in Development Studies/Social Science at Tuljapur;
- Associate Professor in the School of Social Sciences at Guwahati;
- Assistant Professor in Social Sciences at Tuljapur;
- Assistant Professor in Sociology at Tuljapur;
- Assistant Professor in the Centre for Undergraduate Studies at Guwahati; and
- Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at Guwahati.
Eligibility for Professor Posts
Professor candidates should meet the UGC Regulations, 2018 requirements applicable to the advertised discipline.
For the academic route, the notification requires a relevant Ph.D., a strong research record with at least 10 peer-reviewed/UGC-listed research publications, a research score of 120, and at least 10 years of teaching or research experience at the prescribed level.
The notification also provides an alternative route for outstanding professionals with a relevant Ph.D., significant contribution to knowledge/research, documentary evidence of achievement and 10 years of experience.
Eligibility for Associate Professor Posts
Associate Professor candidates should have:
- a relevant Ph.D. degree;
- a Master's degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade;
- at least 8 years of teaching and/or research experience at the prescribed level;
- at least 7 publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals; and
- a research score of 75 under the applicable UGC Regulations, 2018 criteria.
The exact subject requirement depends on the post and campus.
Eligibility for Assistant Professor Posts
Assistant Professor candidates should generally have a relevant Master's degree with at least 55% marks and satisfy the applicable NET/SLET/SET requirement.
Candidates who hold a qualifying Ph.D. under the UGC regulations may receive the applicable NET/SLET/SET exemption. The notification also recognises the specified foreign-university Ph.D. route where the institution falls within the stated top-500 world-ranking conditions.
Candidates should read the post-specific discipline requirement in the official notification before applying.
If your university uses CGPA or a point scale, use the institution's official conversion method. The CGPA to Percentage Calculator can help with a preliminary calculation, but the university-issued conversion rule remains controlling.
Pay Scale
| Post | Academic Pay Level |
|---|---|
| Professor | Level 14 |
| Associate Professor | Level 13A |
| Assistant Professor | Level 10 |
Pay and allowances are governed by the 7th CPC/UGC framework and TISS rules.
Because the three faculty grades carry different pay levels, candidates should use the post-wise Academic Pay Level rather than assuming one common salary for all 9 vacancies.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR | ₹2,000 |
| OBC / EWS | ₹1,500 |
| Women candidates | ₹1,500 |
| SC / ST | ₹1,000 |
| PwBD | ₹500 |
Applications without the required fee or with short payment may not be considered. Fees once paid are non-refundable.
Selection Process
TISS may shortlist candidates using academic score and other approved screening criteria if a large number of applications is received.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for Interview. For Assistant Professor posts, the official notification states that academic score is used for shortlisting and final selection is based on interview performance.
All selections remain subject to eligibility scrutiny and multi-stage document verification.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Recruitment posted on TISS Academic Positions page | 24 September 2026 |
| Online applications | Open |
| Last date to apply | 3 November 2026 |
| Interview | To be communicated to shortlisted candidates |
The official PDF also states that 3 November 2026 is the online application closing date, while noting that the date may be extended if required in line with the Employment News publication date.
How to Apply for TISS Faculty Recruitment 2026
- Open the TISS Academic Positions page.
- Read the official TISS teaching notification for Advertisement No. TISS/TEACHING/2026/01.
- Identify the correct campus, subject area, reservation category and faculty grade before applying.
- Use the Eligibility Pre-check to organise the key academic and category requirements.
- If applying for Professor or Associate Professor, verify your completed teaching/research experience with the Work Experience Calculator.
- Prepare qualification, experience, publication and reservation documents using the Government Job Document Checklist.
- Open the official TISS recruitment portal from the Apply Now link on the Academic Positions page.
- Submit a separate online application for each post if applying for more than one position.
- Enter qualification, experience, publication and research-score information carefully.
- Upload certificates, marksheets, category certificates, photograph, signature and other required records.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Submit the form by 3 November 2026 and save the acknowledgement.
For a practical form-filling workflow, read How to Fill Government Job Online Application Forms Correctly.
Documents to Keep Ready
Candidates should keep the following ready as applicable:
- proof of date of birth;
- Master's degree and marksheets;
- Ph.D. certificate and supporting records;
- NET/SLET/SET certificate, where applicable;
- experience certificates;
- publication list and supporting records;
- research-score details;
- category/EWS/PwBD certificate in the prescribed Government of India format;
- vigilance clearance and NOC for serving Government/PSU/autonomous-body/university employees, where applicable;
- recent photograph and signature;
- online fee-payment acknowledgement;
- copy of the submitted application.
Important Instructions
- Only online applications are accepted.
- A separate application is required for each post.
- Eligibility is determined with reference to the closing date.
- TISS may apply higher shortlisting criteria if applications are numerous.
- Original documents must be produced when called for interview.
- Serving Government/PSU/autonomous-body/university employees should follow the NOC/vigilance-clearance requirements.
- Any corrigendum or recruitment update will be published on the official TISS website.
- The current official last date is 3 November 2026.
Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| TISS Academic Positions | Official current faculty recruitment page |
| Official Teaching Notification PDF | Advertisement TISS/TEACHING/2026/01 |
| TISS Recruitment Portal | Online application |
TISS Faculty Recruitment 2026 FAQs
How many faculty vacancies are available?
TISS has announced 9 teaching vacancies: 2 Professor, 3 Associate Professor and 4 Assistant Professor posts.
What is the last date to apply?
The official TISS Academic Positions page and notification confirm 3 November 2026 as the current online application deadline.
What are the pay levels?
Professor is at Academic Level 14, Associate Professor at Level 13A, and Assistant Professor at Level 10.
What qualification is required for Assistant Professor?
Candidates generally need a relevant Master's degree with at least 55% marks and NET/SLET/SET, unless they qualify for an applicable Ph.D. exemption or the specified foreign-university route.
Is there an application fee?
Yes. The fee ranges from ₹500 to ₹2,000 depending on category, with ₹1,500 prescribed for OBC/EWS and women candidates.
How will candidates be selected?
TISS will shortlist eligible candidates and call selected applicants for Interview. Final selection is subject to eligibility and document verification.