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 known for its excellence in education and research in social sciences. Established in 1936, TISS has been at the forefront of social work education and has expanded its academic offerings to include a wide range of disciplines. The institute is committed to creating a just and equitable society through its teaching, research, and field action initiatives.
💼 DESIGNATION / JOB POSITION
- Assistant Professor – Law and Public Policy
🎓 QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENT
Essential Qualification:
Eligibility (A or B):
A.
i. A Master’s degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in law from a recognised university.
ii. Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/SET or who are or have been awarded a Ph. D. Degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments from time to time as the case may be exempted from NET/SLET/SET:
Provided, the candidates registered for the Ph.D. programme prior to July 11, 2009, shall be governed by the provisions of the then existing Ordinances/Bye-laws/Regulations of the Institution awarding the degree, and such Ph.D. candidates shall be exempted from the requirement of NET /SLET /SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor subject to the or equivalent positions in Universities/Colleges/Institutions fulfilment of the following conditions:
a) The Ph.D. degree of the candidate has been awarded in a regular mode;
b) The Ph.D. thesis has been evaluated by at least two external examiners;
c) An open Ph.D. viva voce of the candidate has been conducted;
d) The Candidate has published two research papers from his/her Ph.D. work, out of which at least one is in a refereed journal;
e) The candidate has presented at least two papers based on his/her Ph.D work in conferences/seminars sponsored/funded/supported by the UGC / ICSSR/ CSIR or any similar agency.
The fulfillment of these conditions is to be certified by the Registrar or the Dean (Academic Affairs) of the University concerned.
Note: NET/SLET/SET shall also not be required for such Masters Programmes in disciplines for which NET/SLET/SET is not conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC, like SLET/SET
OR
B. The Ph. D degree has been obtained from a foreign university/institution with a ranking among the top 500 in the World University Ranking (at any time) by any one of the following:
(i) Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) (
ii) the Times Higher Education (THE) or
(iii) the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Shanghai)
🏆 SALARY / REMUNERATION / PAY SCALE ₹
Pay Scale: Assistant Professors (Entry pay of Rs. 57700/- in the Academic Pay level 10 as per 7th CPC
💺 JOB LOCATION
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Application Process:
The candidates are requested to apply online through the link (Apply Now) provided along with this advertisement on the Institute’s website at www.tiss.ac.in.
The candidates are requested to take a print of the acknowledgment of the online application and keep it for future reference.
Last date of receipt of online application: 10 May 2026.
Interview: The eligible candidates will be communicated by an e-mail to attend the online interview.
Verification of documents: The shortlisted candidates are required to send scanned copies of their coloured passport size photograph, self-attested photocopies of relevant certificates in support of the essential qualification & experience. Original certificates will be verified only for the selected candidate at the time of appointment.
Note: The selected candidate would be required to join within 15 days of selection
📅 IMPORTANT DATE
The last date for receiving applications is On or Before 10th May 2026.
📫 CONTACT INFORMATION
🌐 WEBSITE
www.tiss. ac.in
📌 ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION
Tata Institute of Social Sciences, V.N. Purav Marg, Deonar, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – 400088
📣 OFFICIAL SOURCE / REFERENCE
Tata Institute of Social Sciences invites applications from eligible candidates for the Teaching Faculty position.
Teaching Faculty Recruitment: View Official Notification
Reference: https://tiss.ac.in/uploads/files/Advt_AP__PDF_HC_24.4.26.pdf
In conclusion, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences is seeking a qualified Assistant Professor in Law and Public Policy. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about teaching and research in social sciences. Interested candidates should ensure their applications are submitted by the deadline to be considered for this prestigious position.
