Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai — Centre for Social Entrepreneurship (CSE)
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai has issued an official recruitment notification for Research Associate, announcing a total of multiple vacancies located in Maharashtra. The online application window opens on 30 June 2026 and closes on 10 July 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold PhD scholar or PhD holder in Social Sciences (Economics, Social Work, Social Entrepreneurship, Sociology, Management, Rural Management, Development Studies) and be within the prescribed age limit of No age limit specified, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Rs. 40,000 per month. The selection procedure comprises Shortlisting followed by an online interview. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 30 Jun 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply |
10 Jul 2026
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| Post Name | Research Associate |
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| Qualification | PhD scholar or PhD holder in Social Sciences (Economics, Social Work, Social Entrepreneurship, Sociology, Management, Rural Management, Development Studies) |
| Age Limit | No age limit specified |
| Salary | Rs. 40,000 per month |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting followed by an online interview |
Prescribed Age: 18–27 Years (As on 10 Jul 2026)
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, has invited applications for the position of Research Associate under the project titled 'Financial health and entrepreneurial opportunity of aquatic food producers in Mandla, Madhya Pradesh'. This position is based in Mumbai, with the requirement of frequent travel to the Mandla district for field research.
| Feature | Details |
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| Position | Research Associate |
| Duration | 6 Months (July 2026 to December 2026) |
| Salary | Rs. 40,000 per month (consolidated) |
| Location | Mumbai (with fieldwork in Mandla) |
Candidates must meet the following academic criteria as of 30 June 2026:
Preference will be given to candidates possessing experience in conducting household-level surveys in rural areas, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, and literature reviews. Proficiency in analytical software such as Atlas.ti, SPSS, STATA, Python, or N-Vivo is considered an asset.
Candidates are required to submit their application via email. Follow these instructions carefully to ensure your application is considered:
Important Note: Late submissions or applications lacking the required academic qualifications will be rejected. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email for an online interview.
The final date to submit your biodata via email is 10 July 2026.
No, there is no age limit specified in the official advertisement for this project-based role.
The role requires the candidate to be stationed in Mumbai or nearby areas to facilitate frequent travel to the project site in Mandla, Madhya Pradesh.
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