TISS Guwahati Faculty Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars |
Details |
| Institution |
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Guwahati Off-Campus |
| Advertisement Number |
TISS/TEACHING/GUW/SEPTEMBER/2026 |
| Positions Available |
Associate Professor & Assistant Professor |
| Total Vacancies |
03 Posts |
| Job Location |
Guwahati, Assam |
| Pay Scale |
Pay Level 10 (Rs. 57,700 – 1,82,400) & Pay Level 13A (Rs. 1,31,400 – 2,17,100) |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Official Website |
tiss.edu |
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Matrix Details
| Post Name |
Specialization / Department |
Vacancies & Category |
Pay Scale (7th CPC) |
| Associate Professor |
Social Work / Social Sciences |
01 (Unreserved) |
Academic Level 13A (Rs. 1,31,400 – 2,17,100/-) |
| Assistant Professor |
Ecology, Environment & Sustainable Development |
01 (Unreserved) |
Academic Level 10 (Rs. 57,700 – 1,82,400/-) |
| Assistant Professor |
Sociology / Social Anthropology |
01 (OBC-NCL) |
Academic Level 10 (Rs. 57,700 – 1,82,400/-) |
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
1. Associate Professor (Social Work / Social Sciences):
- A good academic record with a Ph.D. Degree in Social Work or allied social science disciplines.
- A Master's Degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point-scale).
- A minimum of eight (8) years of experience of teaching and/or research in an academic/research position equivalent to that of an Assistant Professor in a University, College, or accredited research institution.
- A minimum of seven (7) publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals and a total research score of seventy-five (75) as per UGC norms.
2. Assistant Professor (Ecology & Environment / Sociology):
- A Master's degree with 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) in the concerned/relevant/allied subject from an Indian University or an accredited foreign university.
- The candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC or the CSIR, or a similar accredited test (SLET/SET).
- Candidates who have been awarded a Ph.D. Degree in accordance with UGC Regulations are exempted from the requirement of NET/SLET/SET.
Application Fee Structure
| Category |
Application Fee |
| General, OBC & EWS Candidates |
Rs. 2,000/- |
| Women Applicants |
Rs. 1,000/- |
| SC, ST & PwD Candidates |
NIL (Exempted) |
Fee payment must be submitted online using Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking during the application process.
Selection Methodology
- Applications will be screened by a duly constituted Scrutiny Committee based on UGC API benchmarks and research credentials.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for seminar presentation and personal interview before the Selection Committee at TISS Guwahati or Mumbai campus.
- Final selection will be based strictly on performance in the presentation and interview.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Commencement of Online Applications |
24th September 2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application |
3rd November 2026 |
| Interview / Seminar Schedule |
To be notified to shortlisted candidates |
Important Official Web Links
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – TISS Guwahati Recruitment 2026
What is the last date to apply online for TISS Guwahati Faculty Recruitment?
The closing date for online submission of applications is 3rd November 2026.
What are the pay levels for Assistant Professor and Associate Professor posts?
Assistant Professors are placed at Academic Pay Level 10 (Rs. 57,700 – 1,82,400) and Associate Professors at Academic Pay Level 13A (Rs. 1,31,400 – 2,17,100) under the 7th Central Pay Commission.
Are SC/ST/PwD candidates required to pay any application fee?
No, candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories are completely exempted from payment of the application fee.
Can candidates without NET apply for Assistant Professor positions?
Candidates without NET can apply only if they have been awarded a regular Ph.D. degree in accordance with UGC Regulations.
