Faculty Recruitment 2025 – Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Guwahati
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Guwahati invites online applications for Assistant Professor (Psychology) on contract basis. Apply by 30th September 2025.
Post Date: 23rd September 2025
Organization: Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Guwahati – Off Campus
Organization Profile:
Established in December 2011, the School of Vocational Education (SVE) at TISS Guwahati aims to enhance the employable skills of youth through vocational training programs. SVE focuses on creating a dignified ecosystem for blue-collar and youth workforce, ensuring sustainable income opportunities.
Vacancy:
Assistant Professor – Psychology
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Department: Centre for Undergraduate Studies (CUGS)
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Employment Type: Contract
Qualification:
Eligibility Criteria (Any one of the following):
A. Master’s Degree:
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Master’s in Psychology with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/differently-abled or Ph.D. holders with Master’s before 19th Sept 1991)
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Cleared NET/SLET/SET, or Ph.D. awarded as per UGC regulations 2009/2016
B. Ph.D. Regulations Exemption:
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Ph.D. awarded in regular mode
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Evaluated by at least two external examiners
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Open Ph.D. viva voce conducted
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Two research papers published from Ph.D. work (at least one in refereed journal)
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Presented two papers in UGC/ICSSR/CSIR-funded conferences
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Certified by Registrar/Dean
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Ph.D. obtained from a foreign university ranked in the top 500 in QS, THE, or ARWU rankings
Pay Scale:
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Rs. 78,792/- per month
(Pay Band: Rs. 15,600 – 39,100/- with AGP Rs. 6,000/- in 6th CPC)
Job Location:
TISS, Guwahati Campus
8A, Bhuban Rd, Latasil, Uzan Bazar, Guwahati, Assam 781001
Apply Mode:
Online Application Only
Instructions:
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Apply online via TISS Careers portal.
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Take a printout of the application acknowledgment for future reference.
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Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email for personal interview at TISS Guwahati (tentatively last week of September 2025).
Last Date to Apply: 30th September 2025