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TISS Research Assistant Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 29, 2026
Research Assistant (Project Position)

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Postgraduate284
M.Sc136
MBA55
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

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Vacancies
1 Post
Pay Scale
Rs. 50,000 per month
Age Limit
Not Specified
Job Location
Maharashtra60Mumbai37

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 24, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 24, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 3, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window24 Sep – 3 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

Two-year Master’s degree in Psychology, Business Management, Human Resource Management, or related disciplines from a recognised university/institution, along with a minimum of two years of research experience after completion of the Master's degree in an academic, research, consulting, or related setting. Demonstrated competencies in literature review, data collection, qualitative analysis, and academic/professional report writing.

Age Limit & Relaxations

No specific age limit has been prescribed in the official advertisement.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application & Portfolio Screening

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Personal Interview

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Applications submitted via email will be evaluated based on educational qualifications, research credentials, statement of interest, and the submitted sample research work. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 5th October 2026 to appear for a personal interview scheduled on 9th October 2026.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Evaluation Component25 MarksEvaluation of academic rigor, relevant postgraduate domain specialization, and foundational subject knowledge.
Evaluation Component35 MarksAssessment of minimum 2 years research experience, quality of submitted sample research publication/case study, data collection, and analytical skills.
Evaluation Component20 MarksDemonstrated competencies in case study development, literature review, training program coordination, and stakeholder management.
Evaluation Component20 MarksOral communication, articulated interest in the Tata Motors ERCP project, problem-solving aptitude, and research vision.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

TISS School of Management and Labour Studies (SMLS), Mumbai, is a premier national school for management and industrial relations research. The appointed Research Assistant will work under the prestigious Tata Motors ERCP collaborative project, actively involved in qualitative case study development, executive training programme coordination, primary field data collection, and writing comprehensive academic case studies alongside senior faculty.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The position is based at TISS Mumbai Campus (Deonar). The appointment is purely contractual for an initial period of 6 months, renewable subject to project requirements and satisfactory performance.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

The post is purely project-based and does not lead to permanent absorption into university faculty or staff cadre. However, direct involvement in high-impact corporate research and case writing provides invaluable research credentials for doctoral (PhD/FPM) admissions at premier management institutes (IIMs/IITs/TISS) and research consulting roles.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Mandatory Research Sample: Applications lacking a substantive research work sample (published paper, report, or dissertation chapter) will not be shortlisted.
  • Strict Experience Requirement: Candidates must have at least 2 full years of verified post-Master's research experience.
  • Single PDF Email Submission: All documents should preferably be merged into a single PDF with the exact subject line: 'Application for Research Assistant – SMLS' and emailed before 3 October 2026.

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 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated remuneration of Rs. 50,000/- per month for an initial engagement period of 6 months, extendable subject to project requirements and performance.

Fixed monthly consolidated remuneration of Rs. 50,000/- on contractual basis.

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 CV/Resume clearly specifying educational qualifications and research experience.
  2. Draft a brief Statement of Interest (maximum 500 words) outlining suitability for the position.
  3. Compile one sample of substantive research work (published paper, research report, case study, or thesis chapter).
  4. Gather copies of relevant educational qualification certificates/degrees and documentary proof of at least two years of post-Master's research experience.
  5. Combine all documents preferably into a single PDF with the email subject line “Application for Research Assistant – SMLS” and email it directly to Ms. Reeja Rajan at [email protected] on or before 03/10/2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is required to apply for this post.

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The selected candidate will receive a consolidated remuneration of Rs. 50,000/- per month on a project contract basis.

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