TISS Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for 7 Research Officer, Research Associate, and Research Investigator Posts

Age Details

• Research Officer: Preferably below 45 years.
• Research Associate: Preferably below 40 years.
• Research Investigators: No specific age limit mentioned.
• Age relaxations may be considered based on experience and comparable positions.

Educational Qualifications

• Research Officer (RO): MA in Sociology, Social Work, DNT/NT/Tribal Studies, or related field; preference for PhD in Sociology or NET/SET; experience with DNT research and data collection tools; knowledge of basic statistics and software (SPSS, Kobo Collect, Excel).
• Research Associate (RA): MA in Social Work, Rural Development, Sociology, Economics or related PG; preference for MA in Tribal/DNT/NT Studies on Children; good data entry skills in statistical software.
• Research Investigators: Graduation in BA/Social Work/Sociology or pursuing MA in related fields.

Other Considerations

• Indian nationals as per institute norms. Proficiency in Marathi and English is preferred for report writing and data collection, with special emphasis on Marathi for certain roles.

Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 28/11/2025
• Online Application Start Date: 28/11/2025
• Online Application End Date: 13/12/2025
• Date of Online Interview (Project Positions): 15/12/2025

Application Fees

• The notification does not specify any application fee details. Applicants should refer to the official notification for fee information and waivers if applicable.

Important Instructions

• Institute may relax qualifications and age based on work experience; vacancies may be filled partially or not at all depending on requirements.
• No TA/DA for interviews; candidates should remain vigilant for call letters and schedule updates via official channels.
• Ensure submission of a single PDF file containing the filled application form and updated resume where required; follow the online application steps precisely as outlined in the notification.