Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Recruitment 2025

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Assistant Professor. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) — Recruitment Notification 2025

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), a Deemed University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, and a grant-in-aid Institute under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, invites applications for the post of Assistant Professor (Four Posts) on a contract basis at the School of Social Work (SSW), Mumbai Campus.

Advertisement No.: ADVT/TISS/AP/SSW/OCT./2025
Date: 14 October 2025

Organization Details

Organization Name: Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
Address: V.N. Purav Marg, Deonar, Mumbai – 400088
City: Mumbai
State: Maharashtra
Country: India
Postal Code: 400088
Campus: TISS Mumbai Campus

Post Details

Centre	Designation	No. of Posts	Employment Type	Tenure
Centre for Health and Mental Health	Assistant Professor	1	Contract Basis	6 Months (extendable)
Centre for Livelihoods and Social Innovation (CLSI)	Assistant Professor	1	Contract Basis	6 Months (extendable)
Centre for Community Organisation and Development Practice (CODP)	Assistant Professor	1	Contract Basis	6 Months (extendable)
Centre for Women-Centered Social Work (WCSW)	Assistant Professor	1	Contract Basis	6 Months (extendable)

Salary and Pay Details

Consolidated Salary: ₹86,088/- per month

Equivalent Pay Band: ₹15,600 – ₹39,100 with AGP ₹6,000 (as per 6th CPC)

Important Dates

Advertisement Date: 14 October 2025
Last Date for Online Application: 24 October 2025
Interview Mode: Online (details will be sent via email)
Joining Time: Within 15 days of selection

Application Process

Candidates must apply online through the official website of TISS at www.tiss.edu.
After submission, candidates should print the acknowledgment for future reference.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email for an online interview.
Scanned copies of a color passport-size photograph and self-attested copies of certificates should be emailed to personnel@tiss.edu.
Original documents will be verified upon final selection.

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualifications:

Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in Social Work or allied fields from an Indian or recognized foreign university.
Cleared the UGC NET/SLET/SET or obtained a Ph.D. in accordance with UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D.) Regulations, 2009 or 2016.
Ph.D. from a foreign university/institution ranked among top 500 globally (QS, THE, or ARWU).

Ph.D. Exemption Clause (for candidates registered before July 11, 2009):

Ph.D. awarded in regular mode.
Thesis evaluated by at least two external examiners.
Open viva voce conducted.
Published at least two research papers (one in a refereed journal).
Presented at least two papers in recognized conferences/seminars.

Centre-specific Qualifications:

1. Centre for Health and Mental Health

M.A./MSW in Social Work (Mental Health or Psychiatric Social Work).
Desirable: Ph.D. with 2 years of teaching/research experience.
Competence in Counselling, Therapeutic Interventions, Gender and Mental Health.

2. Centre for Livelihoods and Social Innovation (CLSI)

M.A./MSW in Social Work (Social Entrepreneurship, Livelihoods, Community Organization).
Ph.D. in Social Work related to Social Entrepreneurship or Livelihoods preferred.
Minimum 2 years of teaching/research experience with peer-reviewed publications.

3. Centre for Community Organisation and Development Practice (CODP)

M.A./MSW in Social Work (Community Development/Organisation).
Ph.D. in relevant field preferred.
Desirable: 2 years of academic/research experience and publications.

4. Centre for Women-Centered Social Work (WCSW)

M.A./MSW in Social Work or Women’s Studies.
Ph.D. in Social Work/Women’s Studies preferred.
Desirable: Teaching/research experience on Gender, Development, Violence against Women.

Age Limit

No specific upper age limit has been mentioned. However, the Institute may relax age requirements for candidates already holding comparable positions in universities or research institutions of repute.

Reservation Details

The post is Unreserved (UR), but candidates from reserved categories are encouraged to apply.

Application Fees

Category	Application Fee	Remarks
General/OBC	₹1,000	Pay online only
SC/ST/PwD	₹250	Attach valid certificate
Women Candidates	Exempted	No fee required

Note: Application fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.

Selection Process

Shortlisting of candidates based on qualifications and experience.
Online interview for shortlisted candidates (details will be sent via email).
Verification of original documents for selected candidates before appointment.
Selected candidates must join within 15 days of selection.
No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
Possession of minimum qualification does not guarantee a call for interview.
Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.

Other Conditions

The Institute reserves the right to relax qualifications or age based on work experience.
The Institute may invite candidates who have not applied formally.
The number of posts and criteria may change as per Institute’s discretion.
No correspondence or query will be entertained regarding interview calls or selections.
The candidate must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer during interview if employed.
Errors or discrepancies found later may result in withdrawal or cancellation of the appointment.