TISS Recruitment 2026: 1 Counsellor (Female) – Apply Online @ www.tiss.ac.in

Notice information

• Official Notification PDF ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

• The position is on a contract basis for one year initially, extendable based on performance and requirements of the Institute. No additional allowances are mentioned in the notice.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

• Counsellor (Female):
• Essential Qualification: Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology OR MA in Counselling OR MA in Counselling Psychology with at least 55% aggregate marks from a recognised University; OR Master's in Social Work with specialisation in Counselling with at least 55% aggregate marks from a recognised University
• Desirable: Minimum one year work experience in counselling Good communication skills in English and Hindi
• Age Limit: No bar
• The Institute reserves the right to relax qualifications based on work experience for persons holding comparable positions in a University or Research Institution of repute. The position is unreserved; reserved-category candidates are encouraged to apply.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• The selection process involves the following stages:
• Online Application Submission – Applications received by 20 November 2026 will be reviewed for shortlisting.
• Shortlisting – Applications are screened against minimum qualifications and experience. If the response is high, merely meeting the minimum qualification does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview.
• Personal Interview – Tentatively scheduled for the last week of November 2026, held offline at TISS Guwahati Campus (online format also possible). Shortlisted candidates are informed by email.
• The Institute may also invite persons who have not applied as per the procedure, and reserves the right not to fill the vacancy if deemed appropriate.
• No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the offline personal interview at TISS Guwahati Campus.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets for relevant Master's qualifications
• Valid SC/ST/PwD Certificate in prescribed format (for reduced application fee of Rs. 250/-)
• Experience Certificates for counselling work on official letterhead (if applicable)
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer for candidates currently in service — must be brought to the interview
• Two recent passport-size photographs and valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
• Printout of online application acknowledgement for future reference
• Important Instructions:
• Application is valid only on receipt of the application fee. Fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
• Suppression of facts, fake documents, false information, or canvassing leads to disqualification and may result in termination of appointment even after joining.
• No queries or correspondence regarding call letters will be entertained at any stage. Canvassing in any form is prohibited and leads to debarment.
• In case of any ambiguity in the decision of the Institute is final.
• Selected candidates are expected to join within 10 days of receipt of the offer letter.

How to Apply for TISS Counsellor (Female)

• Visit the TISS official website and use the Apply Now link provided with the advertisement on www.tiss.ac.in.
• Complete the online application form before 20 November 2026.
• Pay the application fee online: Rs. 500/- (General/OBC/EWS) or Rs. 250/- (SC/ST/PwD with certificate).
• Download and print the acknowledgement of the online application for future reference.
• Wait for email notification — shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview schedule.
• Download the TISS Counsellor (Female) Official Notification PDF – ADVT/TISS-GC/COUNSELLOR

• Apply Now link ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
• TISS Counsellor (Female) Official Notification PDF – ADVT/TISS-GC/COUNSELLOR ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.