Faculty Recruitment 2026: Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
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Tata Institute of Social Sciences Eligibility Criteria 2026
Tata Institute of Social Sciences Job Details & Overview
Faculty Recruitment 2026: Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai Campus, is inviting applications for the position of Assistant Professor on a contract basis. These vacancies are to be filled at the School of Media and Cultural Studies.
Tata Institute of Social Sciences Overview
Parameter | Details |
Institution | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai |
Advertisement No. | ADVT/TISS/AP/SMCS/APRIL/2026 |
Department | School of Media and Cultural Studies |
Position | Assistant Professor (Contract Basis) |
No. of Vacancies | 02 Posts |
Remuneration | Consolidated salary of Rs. 86,088/- per month. |
Contract Period | Initially for a period of One Year (extendable based on performance and institute requirements). |
Tata Institute of Social Sciences Eligibility Criteria 2026
Criteria | Description |
Essential Qualification | A Master’s degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) in Humanities and Social Sciences or Media and Cultural Studies or Film Making, Design, Fine Arts, and allied fields from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university. |
Eligibility Exam / Ph.D. | Must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, or a similar accredited test like SLET/SET. Alternatively, candidates who have been awarded a Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations are exempted from NET/SLET/SET. Candidates with a Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked among the top 500 in World University Rankings (QS, THE, or ARWU) are also eligible. |
Desirable | A Ph.D. in the relevant field. Two years of experience in either academic or industry roles. |
Important Conditions
The posts are unreserved, but candidates belonging to the reserved categories are welcome to apply.
Candidates who are currently under employment must produce a 'No Objection Certificate' from their employer to appear for an interview.
Merely possessing the prescribed qualifications and requisite experience does not entitle a person to be called for the interview.
The Institute reserves the right to invite persons for interviews who may not have applied as per the procedure and not to fill up the vacancy advertised.
For complete details, instructions, and application submission processes, candidates must refer to the official TISS website at www.tiss.ac.in.
Tata Institute of Social Sciences Important Links
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download / View |
| Apply Online | Apply Here |
Tata Institute of Social Sciences Important Links
How to Apply for Tata Institute of Social Sciences Recruitment 2026
- Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria for Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)'s Faculty Recruitment 2026: Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai before applying.
- Apply online through the official application link or official website listed above for this Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) recruitment.
- Fill in the form with accurate personal, educational and category details, and upload the required scanned documents as specified.
- Pay the application fee of No application fee online using debit/credit card, net banking or UPI.
- Submit the form before the last date in the notification and save the confirmation page and fee receipt.
Tata Institute of Social Sciences Documents Required
- Printout of the submitted application form and the fee payment receipt.
- Recent photograph and signature, sized as specified in the notification.
- Proof of Date of Birth (birth certificate or Class X / SSLC mark sheet) and a photo identity proof.
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets required for the post.
- Caste / EWS / experience / disability certificates, as applicable to your category or the post.
Tata Institute of Social Sciences Important Instructions
- Apply only through the official link for this Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) recruitment - no other mode is accepted.
- Verify all details (eligibility, dates, fees) from the official Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) notification before submitting.
- Complete and pay before the last date, the last date in the notification; late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Only one application is allowed; if multiple are submitted, only the latest valid one is considered.
- Candidature is subject to verification of all documents with originals at later stages.
- Track updates to this notification (corrigenda, admit card, result) on Rojgarpulse.
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Tata Institute of Social Sciences Recruitment FAQs
What is Faculty Recruitment 2026: Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai?
Faculty Recruitment 2026: Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai is a government recruitment notification published by Tata Institute of Social Sciences. Apply before the last date to be considered for the post.
When do applications open for Tata Institute of Social Sciences Recruitment 2026?
Online applications for Tata Institute of Social Sciences Recruitment 2026 start on 09 August 2026.
What is the application fee for Tata Institute of Social Sciences Recruitment 2026?
No application fee
How to apply for Tata Institute of Social Sciences Recruitment 2026?
Apply online through the official application link or official website listed above for Tata Institute of Social Sciences Recruitment 2026. Always verify all details from the official notification before applying.