Assistant Professor & Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 at TISS, Mumbai & Hyderabad
Apply for Assistant Professor (Law and Public Policy) and Post Doctoral Fellow Recruitment 2026 at TISS Mumbai and Hyderabad. Salary up to ₹80,000 per month. Last date to apply is 30 June 2026.
Date Posted: 27 June 2026
Organization: Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
Organization Profile
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), established in 1936, is a premier Deemed-to-be University fully funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India. TISS holds Grade-I University status and is recognized for its excellence in teaching, research, field action, and policy engagement. With campuses in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Tuljapur, and Guwahati, the institute offers a wide range of postgraduate, doctoral, undergraduate, and vocational programmes across social sciences, public policy, governance, law, and development studies.
The recruitment is being undertaken jointly by the School of Public Policy and Governance (SPPG) and the School of Law, Rights and Constitutional Governance (SLRCG).
Job Title/Designation
- Assistant Professor – Law and Public Policy (Contractual, One Year)
- Post Doctoral Fellow (Fixed Term, One Year)
Vacancy Details
Assistant Professor – Law and Public Policy
Number of Posts: 01
- Joint appointment between:
- School of Public Policy and Governance (SPPG)
- School of Law, Rights and Constitutional Governance (SLRCG)
- Based across Hyderabad and Mumbai campuses.
- At least one semester per academic year will be spent at the Mumbai campus.
Post Doctoral Fellow
Number of Posts: 01
Research areas include:
- Law and Welfare Policy
- Law and Economics
- Law and Regulatory Governance
- Public Policy and Governance in India
Job Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Hyderabad, Telangana
Essential Qualifications
Assistant Professor – Law and Public Policy
Eligibility Route A
- Master’s Degree in Law with minimum 55% marks.
- Qualified UGC-NET/CSIR-NET/SLET/SET.
OR
- Ph.D. holders exempted from NET/SLET/SET as per UGC Regulations 2009/2016 and subsequent amendments.
Eligibility Route B
- Ph.D. from a foreign university ranked among the world’s top 500 institutions by:
- QS World University Rankings
- Times Higher Education (THE)
- Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
Post Doctoral Fellow
- Ph.D. in:
- Law
- Law and Economics
- Law and Public Policy
- Related interdisciplinary areas focusing on law and public policy
- Minimum 55% marks at postgraduate level (50% for eligible reserved categories).
- Candidates already receiving UGC-sponsored Post Doctoral Fellowships are not eligible.
Desirable Qualifications
Assistant Professor
- Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in:
- Artificial Intelligence and Law
- Data Protection
- Cyber Governance
- Technology Policy
- Teaching experience in law and public policy programmes.
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Experience guiding dissertations and research.
- Professional legal practice or policy engagement experience.
Post Doctoral Fellow
- Strong research background in:
- Public Law
- Regulatory Governance
- Welfare Policy
- Law and Economics
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Experience in doctrinal, empirical, qualitative, or mixed-method research.
- Ability to organize academic events, workshops, and research projects.
- Interest in interdisciplinary research collaboration.
Age Limit
Post Doctoral Fellow
- Maximum Age: 35 Years
- Age relaxation of 5 years for:
- SC/ST
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
- Women
- PwD Candidates
- Transgender Candidates
Candidate Profile
- Strong commitment to teaching, research, and policy engagement.
- Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
- Ability to work across interdisciplinary academic environments.
- Interest in law, governance, constitutional studies, and public policy research.
- Commitment to socially relevant and policy-oriented scholarship.
Key Responsibilities
Assistant Professor
- Teach postgraduate courses in law and public policy.
- Guide student research and dissertations.
- Develop curriculum and academic content.
- Participate in institutional research and policy initiatives.
- Contribute to interdisciplinary teaching and academic administration.
Post Doctoral Fellow
- Undertake independent and collaborative research.
- Publish research papers, policy briefs, and working papers.
- Assist in seminars, conferences, and workshops.
- Support research projects undertaken by SPPG and SLRCG.
- Contribute to academic and research administration.
Salary Details
| Position | Salary |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | ₹57,700/- (Academic Pay Level-10, 7th CPC) |
| Post Doctoral Fellow | ₹80,000/- per month (Consolidated) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹1,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD | Exempted |
| Women Candidates | Exempted |
Note: Application fee is non-refundable.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 30 June 2026 |
| Interview | To be communicated through email |
| Joining Period | Within 15 days of selection |
Application Mode
Online Only
How to Apply
Interested candidates must apply through the official TISS recruitment portal available on the institute website.
Applicants are advised to:
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload all required documents.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Save and print the application acknowledgement for future reference.
Note: Candidates who applied earlier under Advertisement No. ADVT/TISS-HYD/ACAD/2026 dated 24 April 2026 need not apply again.
Official Website
Organization Address
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
V.N. Purav Marg
Deonar
Mumbai – 400088
Maharashtra, India