Contractual / Regular

TISS Hostel Attendant MTS Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Oct. 24, 2026
Cleaner cum Hostel Attendant - MTS

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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
3 Posts
Pay Scale
₹21,502/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Preferably below 40 Years (as on 30.10.2026)

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 23, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 23, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 10, 2026

4

Exam Date

Nov 17, 2026

Application Window23 Oct – 10 Nov 2026
Exam / Test Date17 Nov 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

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

Educational Qualification

• Minimum Qualification: 10th standard pass from a Government recognized school, with basic reading and writing literacy in Marathi, Hindi, or English to comprehend safety labels, chemical instructions, and guest requests.
• Preferred Experience & Skills: Certificate in Hospitality, Housekeeping, or Hostel Maintenance is preferred. Experience of 6 months to 2 years in hostels, hotels, guest houses, hospitals, or student dormitories handling industrial cleaning equipment, chemical safety, bed-making, and deep cleaning.
• Gender Criterion: Male candidates only (for RCF Hostel JET III duties).
• Physical stamina to lift heavy items (mattresses, laundry bags) and polite interpersonal communication skills.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates should preferably be below 40 years of age as on 30 October 2026. Age relaxation is permissible in exceptional cases or for persons holding analogous positions as per TISS rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Resume / Application Screening

Online/OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interaction / Practical Assessment at TISS Mumbai

OfflineMerit Scored

Document Verification & Immediate Joining

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection involves screening of submitted resumes and hard copy applications. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email or mobile phone on or before 14 November 2026 to appear for a personal interaction on 17 November 2026 at the TISS Mumbai campus. Candidates must bring original educational, experience, and ID proof documents for physical verification. Selected candidates are required to join immediately.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Evaluation ComponentMaximum 35 Marks
Evaluation ComponentMaximum 35 Marks
Evaluation ComponentMaximum 30 Marks

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Cleaner cum Hostel Attendants (MTS) at TISS Mumbai's RCF Hostel JET III perform day-to-day housekeeping, floor sanitation, deep bathroom cleaning, linen replacement, and student room turnover under strict check-in/check-out schedules. The role requires physical stamina for lifting mattresses, operating industrial vacuum/scrubber equipment, handling disinfectant chemicals safely, and maintaining polite interactions with diverse domestic and international scholars.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The position is contractual initially for a duration of 11 months at the TISS Mumbai campus (Deonar), extendable based on individual work conduct and institutional requirement.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a project/hostel-specific contractual MTS appointment, there is no automatic absorption into the permanent central university establishment. However, proven experience in TISS hostels offers valuable institutional credentials for regular Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) and Housekeeping Supervisor recruitments across central universities and government guest houses.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Male Candidates Only: This vacancy is strictly restricted to male candidates due to the operational duty requirements at RCF Hostel JET III.
  • Dual Mode Application Accepted: Candidates can apply either by sending an email with their resume to [email protected] or by submitting a physical hard copy at Hostel Office, Hostel No. 4, TISS Deonar.
  • Strict Interaction Date: Shortlisted candidates must appear in person on 17 November 2026; no TA/DA is provided for the interaction.
  • Immediate Joining Mandate: The selected candidates must be prepared to assume duty immediately upon selection.

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

  • Cleaner cum Hostel Attendant - MTS (Unreserved)3
Total Vacancies3 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed monthly consolidated salary of ₹21,502/- per month.

Consolidated salary of ₹21,502/- per month under an initial 11-month contractual engagement, extendable based on performance and institute requirement.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Prepare an updated resume highlighting 10th standard educational qualifications, housekeeping/hospitality certifications, and relevant hostel/hotel maintenance experience.
  2. Submit the application via email by sending your resume to [email protected], OR submit a physical hard copy at: Hostel Office, Hostel No. 4, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), V.N. Purav Marg, Deonar, Mumbai – 400088.
  3. Ensure the application is received on or before 10 November 2026.
  4. Keep self-attested photocopies and original certificates ready for document verification during the interaction on 17 November 2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee is prescribed).

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The candidate must have passed 10th standard from a Government recognized school with basic literacy in Marathi, Hindi, or English. Preference is given to candidates with certificates or experience in hospitality and housekeeping.

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