TISS Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Assistant Professor and Post Doctoral Fellow Posts

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
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Overview

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has released a recruitment notification for two positions: Assistant Professor in Law and Public Policy and a Post Doctoral Fellow. Eligible candidates can apply online through TISS’s official website. The last date to submit the online application is 10 May 2026.

Total Vacancies

2

Age Limit

TBA - 35y

Age Details

Age Details

  • Post Doctoral Fellow: Maximum age limit is 35 years. Age relaxation as per government norms for reserved categories.

Eligibility

Eligibility Details

Assistant Professor in Law and Public Policy

  • Master’s degree with 55% marks in Law from a recognised university.
  • Cleared NET/CSIR-UGC or an equivalent examination such as SLET/SET, or hold a Ph.D. in accordance with UGC Regulations (2009 or 2016).
  • Ph.D. degree from a foreign university/institution ranked among the top 500 in the world (QS, THE, or ARWU).
  • Desirable: Interdisciplinary background, teaching experience at undergraduate/postgraduate levels, scholarly research, and professional or field experience.

Post Doctoral Fellow

  • Ph.D. in Law/Law and Economics/Law and Public Policy or any interdisciplinary discipline with explicit focus on Law, Legislative and Legal aspects of Public Policy (provisional certificates may be accepted).
  • Desirable: Demonstrated research interest at the intersection of law and public policy, strong grounding in public or regulatory law, evidence of quality research output, familiarity with interdisciplinary research methods, willingness to undertake academic coordination or programme administration, and ability to collaborate.

Important Dates

Application Start

TBA

Application End

10/05/26

Date Details

Important Dates

  • Last date to apply online: 10 May 2026

Note: If any dates are not specified clearly in the notification (e.g., not fully resolved month/year), the original text has been retained in this field.

Application Fees

Application Fee

  • No application fee is mentioned in the official notification.

How to Apply

Important Instructions

  • Apply online through the official TISS website before the last date.
  • Carefully fill in personal, educational, and contact details and upload required documents in the prescribed format.
  • Review all details before submitting and retain a printout or digital copy for reference.

Notes: This post does not include any associated social media links in the application process. Please refer only to official TISS channels and the notification PDF for authoritative information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which body conducts the "TISS Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Assistant Professor and Post Doctoral Fellow Posts"?

The "TISS Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Assistant Professor and Post Doctoral Fellow Posts" is conducted by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS).

How many vacancies are there for "TISS Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Assistant Professor and Post Doctoral Fellow Posts"?

There are a total of 2 vacancies available for "TISS Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Assistant Professor and Post Doctoral Fellow Posts".

What is the last date to apply for "TISS Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Assistant Professor and Post Doctoral Fellow Posts"?

The deadline to apply for "TISS Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Assistant Professor and Post Doctoral Fellow Posts" is 10/05/26.

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