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TISS Teaching Assistant Recruitment 2026

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Oct. 15, 2026
Teaching Assistant (Full Time)Teaching Assistant (Part Time)

Required Qualification

Postgraduate154
M.Phil5
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
2 Posts
Pay Scale
Consolidated ₹45,000 - ₹60,000/- per month
Age Limit
As per TISS Institute Norms (Typically up to 40 Years)
Job Location
Maharashtra39Mumbai16

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 14, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 14, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 23, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window14 – 23 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

Candidates must possess a Post Graduate Degree (M.A. / M.Sc.) in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology with relevant experience in clinical practice and/or teaching. Preferred: M.Phil degree, foundational training in trauma-informed psychotherapy, conversant with MS PowerPoint and design software like Canva for digital collaterals, and strong communication skills in English and Hindi.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Standard age norms as per Tata Institute of Social Sciences project staff recruitment rules (relaxable for candidates with exceptional qualification/experience or holding analogous positions).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Application & Portfolio Scrutiny

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Personal Interaction (Online/Offline Interview)

OnlineMerit Scored

Selection is based on shortlisting of online applications according to academic credentials in Clinical/Counselling Psychology, clinical/teaching experience, and trauma therapy training. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for Personal Interaction (conducted online or offline by TISS Mumbai). Selected candidates must join within 15 days of selection.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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

Evaluation ComponentMax Marks / Weightage
Clinical / Counselling Psychology Academic Credentials & M.Phil35 Marks
Prior Clinical Practice, Teaching & Trauma Psychotherapy Training35 Marks
Personal Interaction, Creative Collateral Design & Academic Coordination Viva30 Marks

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Academic and clinical coordination role within the School of Human Ecology at TISS Mumbai campus (Deonar). The Teaching Assistant supports the Faculty-in-Charge for the Postgraduate Diploma in Trauma-Focused Therapy (PGD-TFT). Responsibilities include curating teaching aids, managing LMS/course portals, student academic liaison, coordinating mental health fieldwork placements with external clinics/NGOs, and creating informational flyers/posters via Canva. The role does not require conducting classroom lectures by themselves. Demands sensitivity to trauma-informed protocols and quick turnaround on administrative tasks.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Temporary contractual engagement for 9 months (from 01 November 2026 to 31 July 2027) on full-time or part-time basis. Part-time schedule includes weekday evenings (05:45 - 08:15 pm) and weekday afternoons (02:00 - 05:00 pm), 3 days a week. Does not confer any right to continuation or permanent absorption.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Contractual academic support position without a regular promotional ladder. However, association with TISS's specialized School of Human Ecology and trauma therapy faculty serves as high-impact experience for admissions to clinical Ph.D. programs, RCI-recognized M.Phil/Psy.D., and faculty recruitments across universities.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Short 9-day application window: Online applications close on 23rd October 2026; late submissions will not be entertained.
  • Mandatory Gmail ID: Candidates must provide an active Gmail ID in the online application form for official communication and link access.
  • Strict 15-day joining requirement: Selected candidate must be ready to join duties within 15 days of selection.
  • No teaching duties: Teaching assistants will assist with course curation, fieldwork liaison, and documentation, but are not permitted to teach classes independently.

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

  • UR2
Total Vacancies2 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Full-time position carries ₹60,000/- per month and part-time position carries ₹45,000/- per month consolidated remuneration without additional allowances.

Teaching Assistant (Full Time): Consolidated ₹60,000/- per month; Teaching Assistant (Part Time): Consolidated ₹45,000/- per month (3 days a week: weekday evenings 05:45 - 08:15 pm and weekday afternoons 02:00 - 05:00 pm). Contract tenure is for 09 months from 01.11.2026 to 31.07.2027.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official TISS recruitment portal at www.tiss.ac.in and navigate to the advertisement for Teaching Assistant (PGD-TFT).
  2. Click on the 'Apply Now' link and register using your valid Gmail ID.
  3. Fill out the online application form with personal, educational, clinical practice, and teaching details.
  4. Upload required credentials, CV, and experience certificates as prompted.
  5. Submit the application on or before 23rd October, 2026.
  6. Print and retain a copy of the application acknowledgment for future reference during document verification.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee prescribed).

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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.

Candidates must hold a Post Graduate degree (M.A./M.Sc.) in Clinical Psychology or Counselling Psychology with relevant clinical practice or teaching experience. An M.Phil and foundational trauma therapy training are preferred.

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