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TISS Mumbai Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Research Officer Post (CECSR Jawhar Project)

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Sep. 3, 2026
Research Officer (CECSR - Jawhar Needs Assessment Project)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1 Post (Contractual - 4 Months Duration)
Pay Scale
₹55K - ₹60K / mo
Age Limit
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Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 1, 2026

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Starts

Sep 1, 2026

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Deadline

Sep 13, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window1 – 13 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

Qualifications and competencies required for Research Officer at TISS-CECSR:
Educational Degree: Master's Degree in Social Sciences, Social Work (MSW), Commerce, Development Studies, Economics, Science, or allied disciplines with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade from a recognized University.
Language & Technical Skills: Mandatory proficiency in Marathi (spoken and written) for conducting rural fieldwork in Jawhar, Palghar along with fluent English; strong command over qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, and proficiency in statistical analysis tools (SPSS, STATA, Advanced Excel).
Desirable Experience: Prior experience in executing socio-economic needs assessments, baseline surveys, CSR impact evaluations, and multi-stakeholder governance engagement.
Candidates must email their updated CV to [email protected] by 13.09.2026 (5:00 PM).

Age Limit & Relaxations

Standard age limits for research staff at TISS apply (typically up to 45 years), relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD and experienced research personnel.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

CV Submission via Email to [email protected] by 13.09.2026 (05:00 PM)

OnlineQualifying Only

Screening and Shortlisting of Applicants based on Academic Background, Research Experience & Marathi Proficiency

OnlineQualifying Only

Personal Interaction (Online / Offline Interview) before TISS Selection Committee

OfflineMerit Scored

Document Verification & Formal Contractual Engagement

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection will be conducted through CV shortlisting followed by interview:
• Interested candidates must email their CV to [email protected] with the subject line 'Application for Research Officer' latest by 13th September 2026, till 5:00 PM.
• Merely possessing minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview call; shortlisting will consider research experience and language suitability.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for Personal Interaction (Online/Offline). No TA/DA is admissible.

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

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Multi-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria
Master's Degree Academic Merit in Social Sciences / Commerce / Science
Research Methodology, Needs Assessment Experience & CSR Frameworks
Statistical Analysis Tools (SPSS, STATA, Excel) & High-Quality Report Writing
Personal Interaction (Interview) & Marathi/English Communication Skills

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.

Centre for Excellence in CSR (CECSR) at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) is India's leading research hub for corporate social responsibility, social impact assessment, and baseline socio-economic evaluations. The Research Officer leads a field-intensive 4-month needs assessment project in Jawhar Taluka of Palghar District (a prominent tribal belt in Maharashtra). Duties include designing participatory rural appraisal (PRA) tools, leading primary survey teams, conducting key informant interviews (KIIs) and focus group discussions (FGDs) with local tribal communities, gram panchayats, and district health/education administrators in Marathi, analyzing dataset distributions in SPSS/STATA, and drafting comprehensive CSR investment recommendations. Collaborative academic-cum-fieldwork setting with guidance from TISS faculty.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual tenure of 4 months (extendable based on project performance and subsequent intervention phases), based at TISS Deonar campus (Mumbai) with frequent travel and field immersion in Jawhar, Palghar, Maharashtra.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Research Officer (₹55k–₹60k/month) -> Senior Research Officer / Project Lead in TISS / UNICEF / UNDP consultancies -> Social Development Specialist / CSR Manager in corporate foundations (Tata Trusts, Reliance Foundation, Adani Foundation) or Ph.D. scholars in development studies.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict Email Deadline: CV must be sent to [email protected] with exact subject line 'Application for Research Officer' on or before 13th September 2026 (5:00 PM).
  • Mandatory Marathi Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written Marathi as the project involves field immersion and participatory community assessments in Jawhar, Palghar.
  • Time-Bound Fieldwork: The candidate must be willing to travel extensively to rural and tribal areas across Jawhar Taluka and manage field logistics independently.
  • Shortlisting Discretion: Only shortlisted candidates will receive interview notifications; no inquiries over phone or email will be entertained.

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

  • Research Officer (CECSR - Jawhar Needs Assessment)1
Total Vacancies1 Post (Contractual - 4 Months Duration)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

The Research Officer position carries a consolidated monthly salary ranging from ₹55,000/- to ₹60,000/-, commensurate with qualifications and prior research experience.

Consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹55,000/- to ₹60,000/- depending upon qualifications and experience. Contractual engagement for 4 months (extendable based on performance and project needs).

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  • Interested candidates must send their CV to [email protected].
  • The email subject line must be: "Application for Research Officer".
  • The deadline for receiving applications is 13th September 2026, till 5:00 PM.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an online/offline interview. No inquiries will be entertained from non-shortlisted candidates.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is charged.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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TISS Mumbai has invited applications for 1 contractual post of Research Officer to conduct a Needs Assessment project in Jawhar Taluka, Palghar District.

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