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.
🏢 NAME OF THE INSTITUTION
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
🏫 ABOUT INSTITUTION
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) is a premier social sciences university in India, known for its impactful research and field action projects. Prayas, a field action project of the Centre for Criminology and Justice, School of Social Work, TISS, Mumbai, focuses on providing support and rehabilitation to marginalized communities, particularly those affected by the criminal justice system.
💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION
- Senior Research Officer – Centre for Criminology and Justice, School of Social Work
🎯 DEPARTMENT / DISCIPLINE / SPECIALIZATION
- Social Work
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Law
🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT
● Masters in Social Sciences. Candidates with Masters in Social Work, Sociology, Social Sciences or Law.
● Candidates with Ph. D. or near completion of their Ph. D. are preferred.
● Research skills (conceptualising research, undertaking data collection and analysis, report writing and publication).
● Good writing skills
● Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research software
● Good command over spoken Hindi and spoken and written English. Knowledge of Marathi will be an added advantage.
● Ability to work effectively in teams as well as independently.
● Should be willing to travel within and between states.
● Ability to meet deadlines.
The details of the required qualifications & experience along with other relevant information are available on the Institute Website.
🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹
Rs 70,000 /- per month (consolidated)
💺 JOB LOCATION
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications, including an updated Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, and a passport-sized photograph, to the specified email address. Applications should be sent to prayas@tiss.ac.in. Please ensure that all documents are in PDF format and the subject line of the email reads “Application for Senior Research Officer – Prayas”.
Candidates are requested to fill in the Google Form below https://forms.gle/8eTJBmcSWdrJiwb46
If candidates face technical issue related to fill in the Google Form, please do reach out to us – prayas@tiss.ac.in
Candidates will be informed over email and/or phone to appear for the Written Test/ Interview (offline / online).
Note: The selected candidate has to join within 15 days of intimation of selection
📅 IMPORTANT DATE
The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 5th July 2026
📫 CONTACT INFORMATION
📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION
Tata Institute of Social Sciences, V.N. Purav Marg, Deonar, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400088, Maharashtra, India
📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE
Tata Institute of Social Sciences invites applications from eligible candidates for the Senior Research Officer position at Prayas.
Recruitment: View Official Notification
Reference: https://tiss.ac.in/uploads/files/Senior_Reserach_Officer_Prayas.2026.pdf
