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- Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has released the official Assistant Professor Recruitment Notification 2026 on its official website. A total of 1 Assistant Professor vacancy has been announced under the TISS Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates with a qualification of a Master’s degree with 55% marks in Sociology and cleared NET/SLET/SET or PhD can apply online before 16 September 2026. The official notification PDF and online application link are available below.
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TISS Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Overview
TISS Assistant Professor Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
- Candidates should download and read the TISS Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below.
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TISS Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
TISS Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
- Assistant Professor in Sociology: A. Master's degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale wherever the grading system is followed) in Sociology from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university. B. 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 PhD 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:- i. The Ph.D. degree of the candidate has been awarded in a regular mode; ii. The Ph.D. thesis has been evaluated by at least two external examiners; iii. An open Ph.D. viva voce of the candidate has been conducted; iv. The Candidate has published two research papers from his/her Ph.D. work, out of which at least one is in a refereed journal; v. 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. OR B. The Ph.D. degree has been obtained from a foreign university/institution with a ranking among 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).
- Experience: Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD in the relevant field and two or more years of teaching experience.
TISS Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
TISS Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- Relaxation of qualifications based on work experience and age relaxation for persons already holding comparable positions in a University/Research Institution of repute.
TISS Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Salary / Stipend
- Entry pay of Rs. 57700/- in Academic Pay level 10 as per 7th CPC
TISS Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
TISS Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- Presentation and Interview
- Verification of Documents
How to Apply
- Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for the TISS Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026.
- Applications must be submitted online on or before 16-09-2026.
- To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
- Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of TISS to complete the application.
- Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
- Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
- Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
TISS Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
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Q2. What are the minimum educational qualifications required for the Assistant Professor post?
- Candidates must possess a Master's degree with 55% marks in Sociology and have cleared NET/SLET/SET or hold a PhD. Alternatively, a PhD from a foreign university ranked among the top 500 globally is also accepted.
Q3. What is the application fee for the TISS Assistant Professor recruitment?
- The application fee is Rs 1000/- for General/OBC candidates and Rs 250/- for SC/ST/PWD candidates. Women candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.
Q4. What is the salary offered for the Assistant Professor position?
- The selected candidate will receive an entry pay of Rs. 57700/- in Academic Pay level 10 as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC).
Q6. Is there any age limit for the Assistant Professor position?
- The official notification mentions relaxation of qualifications based on work experience and age relaxation for persons already holding comparable positions. Specific age limits are not detailed here, so please refer to the official notification.
Q7. What is the selection process for the Assistant Professor role at TISS?
- The selection process typically involves a presentation and an interview, followed by verification of documents. Candidates are advised to check the official notification for precise details.
Q9. What is the total number of vacancies for the Assistant Professor post?
- There is one vacancy for the post of Assistant Professor in Sociology at the TISS Guwahati Campus.
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