Overview of TISS Teaching Recruitment 2026
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has released an official notification for TISS Teaching Recruitment 2026 for 9 Faculty Posts under advertisement number TISS/TEACHING/2026/01. This recruitment drive aims to fill regular faculty vacancies across multiple prestigious campuses, including Tuljapur, Hyderabad, and Guwahati. Eligible academics, researchers, and educators seeking esteemed higher education positions can review comprehensive opportunities, including parallel project openings such as the TISS Field Coordinator Recruitment 2026 for 1 Post recruitment details.
Candidates are invited to submit online applications through the official portal before the final deadline of 24 October 2026. This recruitment campaign covers multiple senior and entry-level academic positions under the 7th CPC framework.
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
Applicants must satisfy strict academic and professional criteria prescribed by UGC regulations for each position. The essential qualifications vary depending on the applied post:
- Professor: Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline, possess at least 10 years of teaching or research experience, and have a minimum of 10 research publications in peer-reviewed or UGC-listed journals.
- Associate Professor: Requires a Ph.D. in the relevant discipline along with a Master’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks. Candidates must have at least 8 years of teaching or research experience, a minimum of 7 research publications, and a research score of 75 as per UGC Regulations 2018.
- Assistant Professor: Must possess a Master’s degree with 55% marks in the relevant subject, along with clearing NET/SLET/SET or holding a Ph.D. exemption in accordance with UGC Regulations 2018.
The official notification does not specify any rigid upper age limit or category-wise age relaxation for these faculty posts, focusing primarily on academic credentials, publication history, and professional experience.
Remuneration & Pay Scale Structure
Selected faculty members will receive attractive compensation governed by the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) pay matrices, ensuring financial stability and standard university allowances:
- Professor: Positioned at Academic Pay Level 14.
- Associate Professor: Positioned at Academic Pay Level 13A.
- Assistant Professor: Positioned at Academic Pay Level 10.
These positions offer standard allowances, professional development funds, and campus perks associated with premier central and deemed universities in India.
Selection Process & Evaluation Stages
The selection methodology for the faculty vacancies involves a multi-tier screening and evaluation protocol designed to identify top-tier academic talent:
- Stage 1: Shortlisting of Applications: Expert screening committees evaluate submitted applications based on academic records, research scores, and publication benchmarks.
- Stage 2: Interview: Shortlisted candidates are invited for a personal interview, which may include academic presentations or domain interaction sessions.
- Stage 3: Document Verification: Final verification of original educational certificates, experience letters, and category proofs.
Application Fee Structure
Candidates must remit the required application fee through online payment gateways before the submission deadline. The fee structure varies across applicant categories:
- General, OBC, and EWS: ₹2,000
- Female Candidates: ₹1,500
- SC and ST Candidates: ₹1,000
Accepted payment modes include Net Banking, Debit Cards, Credit Cards, and UPI through the designated official fee portal.
Step-by-Step Application Guide
Eligible candidates should follow this procedural workflow to complete their online registration without technical errors:
- Navigate to the official recruitment portal at https://tissrec.samarth.edu.in/.
- Register with valid credentials or log in if an account already exists.
- Complete the application form with accurate personal, educational, and professional experience details.
- Upload scanned copies of required certificates, passport-sized photographs, and signatures matching the requested dimensions.
- Pay the applicable application fee via online payment modes and save the transaction confirmation receipt.
- Submit the final application form before 24 October 2026 and print a hard copy for future reference.
Essential Documents Checklist
Keep the following documents prepared in digital and physical formats prior to starting the online application:
- Valid Photo Identity Card (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, or Driving License).
- Recent passport-sized color photograph with a light background.
- Educational marksheets and degree certificates spanning 10th, 12th, graduation, post-graduation, and Ph.D.
- Caste or Category certificates (SC, ST, OBC-NCL, or EWS) in the prescribed government format, if applicable.
- Scanned applicant signature meeting the specific pixel and file size boundaries.
Candidate Advisory & Important Precautions
Important Warning: Ensure your name, father's name, and date of birth match exactly with your Matriculation (10th Class) certificate. Submitting multiple duplicate forms for the same post may result in outright rejection. Complete your fee payment well before the deadline to prevent last-minute server congestion or transaction failures.
Review the official advertisement PDF via the Official Notification PDF link to confirm specific subject-wise allocations before finalizing your submission.
