Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Contractual / Regular

TISS Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 21, 2026
Assistant Manager - Operations

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M.Sc154
MBA53
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
INR 45,000 - 50,000 per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Not Specified / As per TISS Norms
Job Location
Maharashtra62Mumbai37

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 18, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 18, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window18 Sep – 5 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Essential: Post Graduate / Master's Degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Client Account Management (Operations Profile), demonstrating proven competencies in multi-account handling, time management, and project execution.
Desirable: 1 to 2 years of knowledge or experience in the Tourism & Hospitality sector. High proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Office Suite, alongside strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limit is not explicitly stipulated in the advertisement. Standard TISS and Ministry of Education recruitment norms apply. TISS reserves the right to relax qualifications/age based on relevant work experience.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Online Application Screening & Profile Shortlisting

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Personal Interview at TISS Mumbai

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Original Document Verification & Offer Issuance

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection will be made through screening of online applications followed by an in-person Interview at TISS, Mumbai. Merely fulfilling minimum qualifications does not confer a right to be called for interview. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email/SMS. Selected candidate must join within 15 to 30 days of offer letter issuance.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Academic Credentials & Postgraduate QualificationMaster's / Post Graduate Degree in a relevant field with strong academic background
Client Account Operations & Project ManagementDemonstrated minimum 5 years of experience managing multi-client accounts, operations workflows, batch scheduling, and SLA adherence
Skill Education & Sector ExpertiseFamiliarity with vocational training provider (VTP) onboarding, academic governance, and desirable 1-2 years experience in the Tourism & Hospitality sector
ERP, MIS Reporting & Digital ToolsProficiency in higher education ERP systems, MIS reporting, MS Excel, PowerPoint, and invoice reconciliation
Interview & Communication CompetencyProblem-solving under program constraints, stakeholder grievance management, and oral/written communication skills

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Stationed at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) campus on V.N. Purav Marg, Deonar, Mumbai. The School of Skill Education (SSE) operates a pioneering industry-academia aligned, work-integrated higher education ecosystem across 55+ locations in India. The Assistant Manager (Operations) serves as the primary operational linchpin coordinating nationwide Vocational Training Providers (VTPs), Industry Partners for Skill Training (IPSTs), and knowledge partners. Responsibilities encompass academic operations, batch and course scheduling on university ERP, student admissions facilitation, fee tracking, invoice processing, empanelment of skill trainers, on-site monitoring visits, and regular stakeholder feedback reviews. Work operates within a structured collegiate environment blending university academic standards with corporate client account management cadences. While standard office hours (Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM) apply, periodic monitoring travel across pan-India training centers and rapid responsiveness during admissions and exam cycles are expected.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at TISS Mumbai campus (Deonar). The position is on a contractual basis for an initial duration of 2 years, extendable based on performance and SSE organizational requirements. Candidates based in Mumbai are explicitly given preference due to daily on-site operational coordination.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a project/school contractual appointment, the role carries annual increments in accordance with TISS SSE operational norms. Outstanding performers advance along the program operations hierarchy to Manager (Operations), Senior Manager, or Head of Operations across TISS vocational and executive training divisions, or transition into senior program management roles across National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), Sector Skill Councils (SSCs), and premier CSR foundations.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Unreserved1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated Salary of INR 45,000 to 50,000 per month with annual increments as per School of Skill Education, TISS rules.

Consolidated monthly remuneration of INR 45,000/- to 50,000/- on a contract basis for an initial period of two years, extendable based on employee performance and School of Skill Education (SSE) requirements. Annual increments apply as per TISS SSE rules.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official TISS recruitment portal at www.tiss.edu and navigate to the 'Careers' / 'Project Positions' section.
  2. Locate the advertisement for 'Assistant Manager-Operations on Contract Basis at TISS-School of Skill Education, Mumbai' (Advt No. TISS/SSE/Sep/2026/01).
  3. Click on the online application link and complete the online registration and application form with personal, educational, and experience details.
  4. Upload required supporting documents, including Master's degree certificates, experience letters validating at least 5 years in client account operations, and category certificate (for SC/ST/PwD fee concession).
  5. Pay the online application fee (₹ 500/- for General/OBC; ₹ 125/- for SC/ST/PwD; Women candidates are exempted) via the payment gateway before the closing deadline on 05 October 2026.
  6. Submit the form and take a printout of the application acknowledgement receipt for future reference. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email/phone for the interview at TISS, Mumbai.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

• General / OBC Candidates: ₹ 500/-
• SC / ST / PwD Candidates: ₹ 125/- (upon uploading valid certificate)
• Women Candidates: Fully Exempted (Nil)
Fee must be paid online. Fees once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.

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Selection is based on application scrutiny and shortlisting followed by a Personal Interview at TISS Mumbai. No written test is conducted.

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