Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) — Guwahati Campus
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has issued an official recruitment notification for Assistant Professor, announcing a total of 2 vacancies located in Assam. The online application window opens on 06 July 2026 and closes on 16 July 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Master’s Degree with 55% marks and NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D., with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Rs. 57,700/- (Academic Pay Level 10). The selection procedure comprises Shortlisting followed by Presentation and Interview.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 06 Jul 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply |
16 Jul 2026
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| Post Name | Assistant Professor |
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| Total Vacancies | 2 |
| Qualification | Master’s Degree with 55% marks and NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. |
| Salary | Rs. 57,700/- (Academic Pay Level 10) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 1,000 for General/OBC; Rs. 250 for SC/ST/PwD; Women candidates are exempt. |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting followed by Presentation and Interview. |
Pay Level 10 (Grade Pay ₹5,400 - PB3) • Starting Basic: ₹56,100/month
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Guwahati Campus, has announced the recruitment of 2 Assistant Professors on a contractual basis for a duration of one year, subject to performance-based extension. Interested candidates must submit their applications through the official TISS online portal.
| Centre | Specialization | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Centre for Undergraduate Studies | Psychology | 1 |
| Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies | Sociology / Political Science / Economics / History | 1 |
Candidates are required to meet the following educational standards set by the institution:
Desirable Attributes: A Ph.D. in the relevant field, proven teaching experience, research focus on Northeast India, a strong publication record, and the ability to conduct interdisciplinary coursework are considered added advantages.
Applications must be submitted exclusively via the official TISS website. The application fee structure is as follows:
Application Timeline: The online application process closes on 2026-07-16. Ensure all documents are uploaded accurately as per the advertisement guidelines. Failure to pay the application fee before the deadline will result in summary rejection of the candidature.
The positions are placed in the Academic Pay Level 10 (7th CPC), with an entry pay of Rs. 57,700/- per month.
No, the selection process consists of a preliminary screening of applications followed by a presentation and interview conducted at the TISS Guwahati Campus.
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