Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for the following Positions. Interested Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria may submit their applications in the prescribed format along with the detailed CV / As per the Norms.

TEACHING FACULTY RECRUITMENT 2026

🏢 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION

TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES – TEACHING FACULTY RECRUITMENT 2026

🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) is a premier institution in India, renowned for its contributions to the field of social sciences. Established in 1936, TISS has been at the forefront of social research and education, offering a range of programs that address the complex social issues of our time.

💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION

• Program Coordinator
• District-cum-Research Coordinators

🎯 DEPARTMENT / DISCIPLINE / SPECIALIZATION

• Social Sciences
• Law

🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT

Program Coordinator 

Applicants must have a master’s degree in social sciences or law with adequate knowledge of forest and land rights, forest laws, policy, and institutions, and community engagement work. 

 Ability to analyse and document policy, case laws and field insights 

Conduct field work in rural areas independently 

 Ability to coordinate with government and civil society groups in Maharashtra, and organise training and capacity building programs independently 

Basic skills in Excel, SPSS, GPS and GIS 

 Must be speaking and writing in Marathi

 Research/District Field Coordinators 

 Applicants must have a master’s degree in social sciences or law with adequate knowledge on forest rights act, forest laws, policy, and institutions, and a minimum of two years of rural field experience. 

Ability to coordinate with government and civil society groups at the district and local levels in Maharashtra, and organise training and capacity building programs on forest rights and policies for government officers and Gram Sabha members independently 

Conduct field work in rural areas independently, and have the ability to mentor village coordinators

 Good at analysis, documentation on policy, case laws, write case studies from field insights 

🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹

Program Coordinator – Rs. 60000 (consolidated)

District-cum Research Coordinators – Rs. 50000 (consolidated)

💺 JOB LOCATION

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

📝 HOW TO APPLY

Eligible candidates who can join as per the above timeline in the event of selection, may send their CV along with the experience certificate to this email id: tissccssmumbai@gmail.com on or before 13th May 2026. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a personal interview. The project leader can assign work to the selected candidates in other states, if required

Applications should be sent to tissccssmumbai@gmail.com.

📅 IMPORTANT DATE

The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 13th May 2026

 Personal/Online Interview: 18th May 2026

Joining Date for the Selected Candidates: 1st June 2026

📫 CONTACT INFORMATION

Tata Institute of Social Sciences, V.N. Purav Marg, Deonar, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE

Tata Institute of Social Sciences invites applications from eligible candidates for the Program Coordinator and District-cum-Research Coordinators positions.

Program Coordinator and District-cum-Research Coordinators Recruitment: View Official Notification

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