Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Contractual / Regular

TISS Mumbai Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Senior Research Associate (HRM & LR) Post

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Sep. 8, 2026
Senior Research Associate

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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
₹75,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
21 to 45 Years (As per TISS / UGC research norms)
Job Location
Maharashtra47Mumbai23

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 7, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 7, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 20, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window7 – 20 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 any field of Social Sciences with minimum 55% aggregate marks, along with a Ph.D. in any field of Social Sciences from a recognized University.
• Desired Qualifications: At least two (02) years of academic/research experience in teaching, fieldwork, and research; minimum one publication as first/corresponding author in a Web of Science-indexed journal; proven skills in research methodologies, bibliometric analysis, referencing tools, and data analysis software.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Standard age guidelines for postdoctoral and Senior Research Associate positions in Central Deemed Universities (typically 21 to 45 years; relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD candidates as per Government of India rules).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Screening of Online Applications, Ph.D. Thesis & Web of Science Research Publications

OnlineQualifying Only

Virtual Interview before Selection Committee

OnlineMerit Scored

Candidates must apply online via the TISS website (www.tiss.edu) by September 20, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email/mobile to attend a Virtual Interview. Selected candidates are expected to join within 15 days of selection intimation.

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
Doctoral Research Quality, Ph.D. Thesis & Web of Science Publications
Expertise in Qualitative / Quantitative Research Methodologies, Bibliometrics & Data Analytics
Domain Knowledge in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Sustainability & Virtual Interview Interaction

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.

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) main campus at Deonar, Mumbai, is India's leading social sciences and management education institute. The post is based in the Centre for Human Resources Management and Labour Relations (HRM & LR) under the School of Management and Labour Studies (SMLS). The Senior Research Associate assists with two flagship programs: M.A. in HRM & LR and Executive Post Graduate Diploma in HRM. The role involves designing research proposals, leading consulting projects, authoring sustainability reports, and publishing in peer-reviewed journals. Collegial, research-driven academic culture with strong corporate and industry ties.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual appointment for an initial period of 12 months (1 year), extendable based on performance and institute requirements. Stationed at TISS Main Campus, Deonar, Mumbai. Purely temporary contractual position co-terminus with project requirements; does not confer any claim or right for regular appointment.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Fixed consolidated monthly compensation of ₹75,000/-. While there is no administrative promotion ladder for contractual associates, holding this position at TISS provides premier academic credibility, high-impact Web of Science publications, and prime positioning for tenure-track Assistant Professor recruitments at top business schools, central universities, and research think-tanks.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Strict Online Application Deadline: Online applications must be submitted via the TISS website (www.tiss.edu) by September 20, 2026.
  • Ph.D. Prerequisite: Both a Master's degree (minimum 55% marks) and a Ph.D. in Social Sciences are strictly mandatory.
  • Web of Science Publication Priority: Candidates possessing at least one publication as first/corresponding author in a Web of Science-indexed journal are preferred.
  • Application Fee Structure: ₹1,000/- for General/OBC; ₹250/- for SC/ST/PwD; female candidates are fully exempted from the fee.
  • Virtual Interview: Interviews will be held virtually; candidates must possess original certificates for verification before joining.
  • Short Joining Notice: The selected candidate is expected to join within 15 days of selection intimation.

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

  • UR1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed consolidated remuneration of ₹75,000/- per month.

Consolidated monthly salary of INR 75,000/- (Rupees Seventy-Five Thousand Only) per month.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Fee & Category Concessions

₹1,000/- for General and OBC candidates. ₹250/- for SC, ST, and PwD candidates upon uploading valid category certificates. Women applicants are completely exempted from payment of application fees.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Applications must be submitted online through the career section of the TISS website (www.tiss.edu) on or before September 20, 2026.

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