TISS Senior Research Associate Recruitment 2026

Essential Qualifications: Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, Development Studies, Education, Management, or other relevant disciplines from a recognized university.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in research and academic project coordination (experience in higher education or research institutions preferred).
Desirable: Ph.D. or advanced doctoral-level research experience will be preferred, particularly in disciplines relevant to academic programmes.
Skills Required: Strong research, analytical, and academic writing skills in English; ability to prepare research proposals and institutional reports; project coordination and planning skills; proficiency in MS Office, data management tools, and digital collaboration platforms.

Age relaxation may be granted by the Institute in exceptional cases, or in the case of persons already holding analogous positions in Government Departments, Academic/Research Institutions, or Industry.

1. Visit the official TISS career portal at tiss.ac.in/project-positions.
2. Find the notification titled "New Advertisement for the post of Senior Research Associate on a contractual basis at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai" and click on Apply Now.
3. Fill out the online application form with personal, educational, and professional experience details. A valid Gmail ID is mandatory in the form.
4. Upload self-attested scanned copies of degree certificates, marksheets, research experience letters, and category certificates (if claiming fee concession).
5. Pay the applicable application fee online (₹500/- for General/OBC; ₹125/- for SC/ST/PwD; Exempted for Women).
6. Submit the form and print the acknowledgment page for future reference. Online applications close on 08 November 2026.
7. Shortlisted candidates will receive interview details over email and must report with original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies for verification.