TISS Guwahati Assistant Professor Sociology Recruitment 2026

TISS Guwahati Assistant Professor Sociology Recruitment 2026

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Guwahati Off Campus has invited online applications for the post of Assistant Professor in Sociology, on a contract basis, for its Centre for Undergraduate Studies. This article covers the vacancy details, eligibility, remuneration and how to apply.

TISS Guwahati Assistant Professor Sociology Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Eligibility Criteria

• A Master’s degree with 55% marks (or equivalent grade) in Sociology from an Indian University, or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign university.
• Must have cleared UGC-NET or CSIR-NET, or a similar UGC-accredited test like SLET/SET; OR must be/have been awarded a PhD as per UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016, which exempts the NET/SLET/SET requirement, subject to prescribed conditions.
• Alternatively, a PhD obtained from a foreign university ranked among the top 500 in the World University Rankings (QS, THE, or ARWU/Shanghai) is also accepted.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ability to teach papers related to Introduction to Sociology, Indian Society, Society and Polity, Urban Sociology and Research Methodology.
• PhD in the relevant field with two or more years of teaching experience (preferred).
• Experience of research on Northeast India and its transnational neighbourhood.
• Ability to teach inter-disciplinary courses across schools/centres, supervise Bachelor’s and Master’s students, and work on interdisciplinary projects.
• Good research and publication track record in peer-reviewed national and international journals.

Application Fee

Rs. 1,000/- for General category candidates, and Rs. 250/- for SC/ST/PWD candidates (with required certificate attached). Women applicants are exempted from the application fee. Fees once paid are non-refundable under any circumstances.

Remuneration

Entry pay of Rs. 57,700/- in Academic Pay Level 10, as per the 7th Central Pay Commission.

How to Apply

1. Visit the TISS website, www.tiss.ac.in, and click on the “Apply Now” link provided with this advertisement.
2. Fill in the online application form completely, along with the required details and fee payment (if applicable).
3. Take a printout of the acknowledgement of the online application for future reference.
4. Submit the application on or before 16 September 2026.

Selection Process

Eligible candidates will be communicated by email to appear for a presentation and interview to be conducted at TISS, Guwahati, tentatively in the third week of September 2026 (offline). Shortlisted candidates must send scanned copies of their coloured passport-size photograph and self-attested photocopies of relevant certificates in support of essential qualifications and experience; original certificates will be verified only for the selected candidate at the time of appointment.

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Important Terms and Conditions

• The post is unreserved, but candidates belonging to reserved categories can also apply.
• Merely possessing the prescribed qualifications and experience does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview; applications may be shortlisted.
• The Institute reserves the right to relax qualifications based on work experience, invite candidates who have not formally applied, and choose not to fill the advertised vacancy.
• No queries regarding call letters will be entertained, and canvassing in any form is strictly prohibited and will lead to debarment.
• Employed candidates must bring a No Objection Certificate from their employer to appear for the presentation/interview.
• No TA/DA is payable for appearing in the interview.
• The selected candidate would be required to join within 10-15 days of selection and will be stationed at Guwahati.

About This Recruitment

TISS, established in 1936 and rated a Grade I University in NAAC’s 2024 assessment, is filling one Assistant Professor post in Sociology at its Guwahati Off Campus, which offers B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. programmes with a strong focus on humanistic and interdisciplinary approaches to the Social Sciences. This contract-basis appointment reflects TISS’s continued expansion of academic capacity at its Guwahati campus, one of its four campuses alongside Mumbai, Tuljapur and Hyderabad.

Why Northeast India Research Experience Is Especially Valued

Since the Guwahati campus is uniquely positioned to study the social, political and cultural dynamics of Northeast India and its transnational neighbourhood, TISS has specifically listed research experience on this region as a desirable qualification for this post. Candidates with prior fieldwork, publications or research engagement focused on Northeast India, its border communities, ethnic diversity, or cross-border social dynamics with neighbouring countries will likely find their profile particularly well-matched to this Centre’s academic priorities.

What Makes This a Genuine Academic Opportunity Despite Being Contractual

Although this is a contract appointment rather than a permanent faculty position, the pay scale (Academic Level 10, Rs. 57,700/- entry pay under the 7th CPC) matches what a regular Assistant Professor would draw, and the role includes a genuine opportunity to teach, supervise students and engage in research at a nationally reputed Deemed University. Since the contract is extendable based on performance and institutional need, candidates who perform well in this role may find it a meaningful stepping stone toward more permanent academic positions at TISS or elsewhere.

Understanding the Two Routes to Eligibility

Candidates should note that this recruitment offers two distinct paths to meeting the essential qualification – either an Indian Master’s degree in Sociology combined with NET/SLET/SET or an exempting PhD, or a PhD earned from a foreign university ranked among the global top 500 by QS, THE or ARWU. This second route is particularly relevant for candidates who completed doctoral studies abroad and may not hold an Indian NET qualification, giving TISS access to a wider, internationally trained applicant pool for this Sociology position.

What the Selection Process Actually Involves

Since shortlisted candidates are called for both a presentation and an interview rather than a written test, candidates should prepare a clear, well-structured presentation on their research background, teaching philosophy and how their expertise aligns with the Centre for Undergraduate Studies’ focus areas, particularly Northeast India studies where relevant. Given that TISS explicitly states meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview call, candidates with genuinely distinguishing research contributions or teaching experience should make sure their application clearly highlights these strengths rather than simply listing bare eligibility.

Important Links

• Notification PDF
• Official Website
• NaukriPatra App
• WhatsApp Channel
• Telegram Channel

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How many Assistant Professor posts are advertised at TISS Guwahati?

1 post, in Sociology, at the Centre for Undergraduate Studies.

2. What is the last date to apply?

16 September 2026.

3. What is the application fee?

Rs. 1,000/- for General candidates, Rs. 250/- for SC/ST/PWD; women applicants are exempted.

4. What is the remuneration for this post?

Entry pay of Rs. 57,700/- in Academic Pay Level 10 (7th CPC).

5. What qualification is required?

A Master’s degree with 55% marks in Sociology, plus NET/SLET/SET or a PhD as per UGC Regulations.

6. Is this a permanent teaching position?

No, it is on a contract basis initially till 31 March 2027, extendable based on performance.

7. How should candidates apply?

Online, through the Apply Now link on www.tiss.ac.in.

8. Is TA/DA paid for the interview?

No, no TA/DA is admissible.

9. When and where will the interview be held?

Tentatively in the third week of September 2026, offline at TISS, Guwahati.

10. Is this post reserved for a specific category?

No, the post is unreserved, though reserved category candidates may also apply.

11. Is prior teaching experience required?

Not mandatory, but a PhD with 2+ years of teaching experience is preferred.

12. What documents are required from shortlisted candidates?

A coloured passport-size photograph and self-attested photocopies of qualification and experience certificates.

13. How soon must the selected candidate join?

Within 10-15 days of selection, and will be stationed at Guwahati.

14. What academic programmes does the Guwahati campus offer?

B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. programmes focused on Social Sciences.

15. Who signs this recruitment notice?

The Registrar (Officiating), Tata Institute of Social Sciences.