Contractual / Regular

TISS Mumbai Field Coordinator Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 22, 2026
Field Coordinator
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
₹48,000 per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
As per TISS Project Norms
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 16, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 16, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 26, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window16 – 26 Sep 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 Qualifications: Master’s degree in Psychology (M.A./M.Sc.) or Social Work (MSW) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.

Core Requirements: Prior experience working with children, adolescents, school environments, or socio-emotional learning programs; strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Marathi (proficiency in Marathi is mandatory); and computer proficiency for documentation and virtual training platforms.

Desirable Preferences: Experience in counseling and psychotherapy, program delivery in school settings, prior engagement with government programs in Maharashtra, and residency in Nashik, Thane, Nagpur, or Amravati districts.

Age Limit & Relaxations

No specific age limit is prescribed in the notification. Candidates are evaluated on academic merit, field experience, and online interview performance.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

CV Screening & Shortlisting

Document ScrutinyQualifying Only

Online Interview

Online InterviewMerit Scored

Applications received by email are screened based on educational qualifications (Master's in Psychology/MSW), minimum 2 years of relevant child/school mental health experience, and Marathi proficiency. Merely possessing the qualifications does not guarantee an interview call. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an online interview through virtual platforms. Final selection is based on candidate performance and project alignment.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Area / ComponentAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Evaluation ComponentScrutiny of postgraduate degree coursework in clinical/counseling psychology or social work, child development, and mental health theories.
Evaluation ComponentAssessment of 2+ years of practical field experience in conducting school visits, monitoring counseling quality, and running student well-being initiatives.
Evaluation ComponentDemonstrated capability in verbal and written Marathi for seamless communication with school principals, staff, and district education authorities across Maharashtra.
Evaluation ComponentEvaluation of program monitoring competency, real-time counselor supervision aptitude, problem-solving, and commitment to adolescent mental health advocacy.

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.

The Field Coordinator position under the School Initiative for Mental Health Advocacy (SIMHA) at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, is an intensive field action and research project role. Core operational duties include conducting regular field visits across 37 partner schools in Maharashtra to evaluate mental health and socio-emotional learning (SEL) program implementation, observing school counsellor sessions to provide real-time qualitative feedback, liaising with school principals and government education officials, and developing contextual student well-being materials. The position requires strong stakeholder coordination, multi-district travel across Maharashtra, and daily collaborative reporting with project leadership.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The appointment is purely contractual for an initial tenure of 6 months, subject to project renewal and funding extension. The role requires active ground travel across partner school districts in Maharashtra (with candidate location preferences in Nashik, Thane, Nagpur, or Amravati). Selected candidates operate remotely or from partner schools with regular virtual check-ins.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As a sponsored field action project engagement, there is no formal government hierarchy or institutional promotion track. However, working with a premier national institute like TISS and leading grassroots school mental health advocacy provides exceptional public health credentials, opening doors to program management positions in national NGOs, UNICEF/WHO field consultancies, or academic clinical psychology and social work Ph.D. admissions.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict deadline and email submission: Applications consisting of a detailed CV with the post name in the subject line must be emailed to [email protected] on or before 26th September, 2026; late submissions will not be evaluated.
  • Mandatory Marathi proficiency: The role involves direct monitoring of schools and liaison with government staff across Maharashtra; proficiency in both written and spoken Marathi is an indispensable requirement.
  • Virtual online interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview conducted entirely via virtual/online video conferencing platforms.
  • Fixed tenure and consolidated remuneration: Remuneration is fixed at ₹48,000/- per month without additional institutional DA, HRA, or PF benefits for an initial duration of 6 months.
  • Extensive inter-district travel: Candidates must be prepared for frequent on-site travel across school districts in Maharashtra (particularly Thane, Nashik, Nagpur, and Amravati) to monitor partner schools.

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

  • Unreserved / Project Position1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed monthly consolidated stipend/remuneration of ₹48,000/-. Position is tenure-based and co-terminus with project sanctions.

Fixed consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹48,000/- for an initial period of 6 months (subject to project extension).

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, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) emphasizing your Master’s degree in Psychology or Social Work, and minimum 2 years of relevant experience in child/adolescent mental health, counseling, or school settings.
  2. Ensure your CV highlights proficiency in written and spoken Marathi and English, as well as computer proficiency for documentation and virtual training.
  3. Draft an email with the subject line clearly formatted as: Application for the post of Field Coordinator (SIMHA).
  4. Attach your detailed CV and any relevant experience credentials.
  5. Send the application email to: [email protected] on or before 26th September, 2026. Late submissions will not be entertained.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. There is no application fee for applying to this position.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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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.

Selection is conducted through initial CV shortlisting based on educational background (Master's in Psychology/Social Work) and experience, followed by an online interview conducted over virtual platforms. There is no written examination.

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