Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai Wanted Assistant Professor
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai invites applications for Assistant Professor positions in the School of Development Studies. Eligible candidates with NET or PhD can apply online before 23 March 2026.
Date Posted: 13th March 2026
Organization: Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai
Organization Profile
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) was established in 1936 and is a Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. It is a grant-in-aid institute under the Ministry of Education, Government of India and has been recognized as a Grade I University by NAAC (2024).
Job Title
Assistant Professor
Employment Type
Contract Basis
Department
School of Development Studies (SDS)
Essential Qualification
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Master’s Degree with minimum 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in:
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Development Studies
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Women’s Studies
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Political Science
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Demography
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Sociology
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Anthropology
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Geography
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Economics
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Or other allied Social Science disciplines
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From a recognized Indian or accredited foreign university.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy one of the following conditions:
A. NET / SLET / SET Qualification or Ph.D.
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Must have cleared UGC-NET / SLET / SET,
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Ph.D. awarded according to UGC Regulations 2009 or 2016 (NET exemption allowed).
Additional Conditions for Ph.D. (registered before July 11, 2009)
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Ph.D. obtained in regular mode
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Thesis evaluated by two external examiners
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Open viva-voce conducted
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Two research papers published from Ph.D. work (at least one in a refereed journal)
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Two conference/seminar presentations based on Ph.D. work
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B. Ph.D. from Foreign Universities
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Ph.D. from institutions ranked in the Top 500 globally by:
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QS World University Rankings
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Times Higher Education (THE)
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Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU – Shanghai Ranking)
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Remuneration
Consolidated Salary: ₹86,088 per month
(Pay Band ₹15,600 – ₹39,100 with AGP ₹6,000 as per 6th CPC)
Application Fee
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₹1000 for General candidates
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₹250 for SC/ST/PWD candidates (with valid certificate)
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Women candidates – No application fee
Note: Application fee once paid is non-refundable.
Apply Mode
Online
Last Date to Apply
23rd March 2026
Organization Website
How to Apply
Candidates should apply online through the official TISS website.
After submitting the application, applicants should print the acknowledgement for future reference.
Selected candidates are required to join within 15 days of selection.
Address
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
V.N. Purav Marg, Deonar
Mumbai – 400088
Maharashtra