The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), a Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956 and a grant-in-aid institute under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has invited online applications for 16 non-teaching posts, as per Advertisement No. TISS/NON-TEACHING POSITIONS/2026/02 dated 7 October 2026. The last date to submit the online application is 9 November 2026, and the minimum qualification ranges from a Bachelor’s degree to a Master’s degree, MBBS or Ph.D. depending on the post. Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Levels 7 to 12 across the Mumbai, Hyderabad, Tuljapur and Guwahati campuses. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 7 October 2026 |
| Online application start | 7 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 9 November 2026 |
| Fee payment last date | 9 November 2026 |
| Written test / Interview date | To be notified |
| Admit card | To be notified |
The last date is 30 days from the date of the advertisement in Employment News, as stated in the official notification.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR | Rs. 2,000 |
| OBC / EWS and Women candidates | Rs. 1,500 |
| SC / ST | Rs. 1,000 |
| PwBD | Rs. 500 |
The fee must be paid online. Candidates applying for multiple posts must submit a separate application form and pay the respective fee for each post.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Campus | Pay Level | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Registrar | Mumbai | Level-12 | 2 | Master’s Degree (55%) + experience |
| Deputy Librarian | Hyderabad | Academic Level-12 | 1 | Master’s in Library Science + Ph.D. |
| Assistant Librarian | Mumbai | Academic Level-10 | 1 | Master’s in Library Science + NET/SET or Ph.D. |
| Assistant Registrar | Mumbai, Tuljapur, Guwahati | Level-10 | 3 | Master’s Degree (55%) |
| Assistant Manager (Publication) | Mumbai | Level-10 | 1 | Master’s in Social Sciences (55%) |
| System Analyst-cum-Programmer | Mumbai | Level-10 | 1 | First class ME/M.Tech/MCA/M.Sc. |
| Health Officer | Tuljapur | Level-10 | 1 | MBBS |
| Field Work Coordinator | Mumbai | Level-10 | 1 | Master’s in Social Work (55%) |
| Counsellor | Mumbai | Level-10 | 1 | Masters in Social Work / Counselling / Applied Psychology |
| Section Officer | Mumbai | Level-07 | 3 | Bachelor’s Degree |
| Section Officer (Security) | Mumbai | Level-07 | 1 | Bachelor’s Degree or Army service |
| Total | 16 |
Of the 16 posts, 14 are Unreserved and 2 are OBC (one Assistant Registrar at Guwahati and one Section Officer). One Deputy Registrar post is on deputation, initially for one year, and the candidate may be considered for absorption subject to administrative requirements and availability of the post. The Assistant Librarian post is reserved for PwBD category (b) — deaf and hard of hearing — and the Assistant Manager (Publication) post is reserved for PwBD categories (d & e).
Eligibility Criteria
- Deputy Registrar: Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks. Experience: 9 years as Assistant Professor in Academic Level 10 and above with experience in educational administration, OR 5 years of administrative experience as Assistant Registrar in Pay Level 10 or an equivalent post. One Deputy Registrar should have a specialisation in Finance, Accounts, Audit and related fields.
- Deputy Librarian: Master’s Degree in Library Science, Information Science or Documentation Science with at least 55% marks, a Ph.D. in Library Science or Information Science, and 8 years of experience as an Assistant University Librarian or College Librarian.
- Assistant Librarian: Master’s Degree in Library Science, Information Science or Documentation with at least 55% marks, and NET, SLET or SET qualification or a Ph.D. degree.
- Assistant Registrar: Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks. Five years of supervisory-level experience in Pay Level 7 is desirable.
- Assistant Manager (Publication): Master’s Degree in Social Sciences with at least 55% marks, with ten years of experience, including a minimum of seven years in the publishing or public relations industry.
- System Analyst-cum-Programmer: First class in M.E. or M.Tech. (Computer Science & Technology or Information Technology) with two years of relevant experience, OR first class MCA with two years of relevant experience, OR first class M.Sc. (Computer Science or Information Technology) with three years of relevant experience.
- Health Officer: MBBS recognised by the Medical Council of India, registered with MCI or the State Medical Council, with three years of working experience in a hospital attached to a Medical College or Corporate Hospital.
- Field Work Coordinator: Master’s Degree in Social Work with at least 55% marks and 15 years of experience in field work.
- Counsellor: Masters in Social Work, Counselling or Applied Psychology with ten years of experience in counselling adolescent students.
- Section Officer: A Bachelor’s Degree in any stream.
- Section Officer (Security): A Bachelor’s Degree or Army service.
Age Limit
| Post Name | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Deputy Registrar | 50 years |
| Deputy Librarian | 50 years |
| Assistant Librarian | 40 years |
| Assistant Registrar | 45 years |
| Assistant Manager (Publication) | 45 years |
| System Analyst-cum-Programmer | 45 years |
| Health Officer | 45 years |
| Field Work Coordinator | 45 years |
| Counsellor | 45 years |
| Section Officer | 40 years |
| Section Officer (Security) | 40 years |
The maximum age limit ranges from 40 to 50 years depending on the post, as shown above. Age relaxation, if any, will be as per the official notification and Government of India rules.
Salary / Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Levels ranging from Level-07 to Level-12 under the 7th Central Pay Commission: Deputy Registrar at Level-12, Deputy Librarian at Academic Level-12, Assistant Librarian at Academic Level-10, Assistant Registrar, Assistant Manager (Publication), System Analyst-cum-Programmer, Health Officer, Field Work Coordinator and Counsellor at Level-10, and Section Officer and Section Officer (Security) at Level-07. Allowances will be as admissible under the rules of the Institute.
Selection Process
- Online application.
- Screening Committee shortlisting on the basis of qualifications and experience.
- Written Test or Interview, depending on the post.
- Document Verification.
Meeting the minimum eligibility does not guarantee shortlisting. The Screening Committee decides the shortlist, and the written test or interview is conducted as applicable to each post.
Exam Pattern
To be notified — the notification does not publish a subject-wise exam pattern. The selection for each post is by written test or interview, as decided by the Institute, followed by document verification. Candidates should watch the official TISS website for the test or interview schedule.
Documents Required
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Valid photo identity proof
- Degree certificates and mark sheets for the claimed qualification
- NET/SLET/SET or Ph.D. certificate, where applicable
- Experience certificates supporting the claimed experience
- Medical registration certificate (Health Officer)
- Caste/category/PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Any other document specified in the official notification
How to Apply
- Read the official notification carefully before filling the form.
- Visit the TISS non-teaching application portal at tissnt.samarth.edu.in.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number, or log in if already registered.
- Select the post and fill in personal, educational and experience details carefully.
- Upload the photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
- Submit the application on or before 9 November 2026 and take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
- For each additional post, submit a separate application and pay the respective fee.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are announced in TISS Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026?
A total of 16 non-teaching vacancies are announced under Advertisement No. TISS/NON-TEACHING POSITIONS/2026/02.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for TISS Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 9 November 2026.
Q3. What is the application fee for TISS Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026?
UR candidates pay Rs. 2,000, OBC/EWS and women candidates Rs. 1,500, SC/ST candidates Rs. 1,000, and PwBD candidates Rs. 500.
Q4. What is the qualification required for Deputy Registrar at TISS?
A Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks, with 9 years of experience as Assistant Professor or 5 years of administrative experience as Assistant Registrar.
Q5. Can I apply for multiple posts in TISS Non-Teaching Recruitment 2026?
Yes, but a separate application form and the respective fee must be submitted for each post.
Q6. What is the selection process for TISS Non-Teaching posts?
Online application, screening committee shortlisting, written test or interview depending on the post, and document verification.
Q7. Where are the TISS non-teaching posts located?
Across the TISS campuses at Mumbai, Hyderabad, Tuljapur and Guwahati, as shown in the vacancy table.
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Sources: Advertisement No. TISS/NON-TEACHING POSITIONS/2026/02 dated 7 October 2026; tiss.ac.in.
We wish all candidates the best for their application.
Who is eligible?
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