TISS Non Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 16 Health Officer, Counsellor and Other Posts

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has released an official recruitment notification (Advertisement Ref No: TISS/NON-TEACHING POSITIONS/2026/02) inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens for 16 Non-Teaching positions across its Mumbai, Tuljapur, Guwahati, and Hyderabad campuses.

Key Details at a Glance

Vacancy & Pay Scale Breakdown

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

• Health Officer: MBBS degree recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI/NMC) with state registration and 3 years of experience in a recognized hospital.

• Counsellor: Master's degree in Social Work, Counselling, or Applied Psychology (min. 55% marks) with relevant experience handling student/adolescent counselling.

• Deputy Registrar / Assistant Registrar: Master’s degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade, along with prescribed administrative experience.

• System Analyst-cum-Programmer: MCA, M.E./M.Tech, or M.Sc. in Computer Science with 1st class.

• Deputy / Assistant Librarian: Master’s degree in Library & Information Science (min. 55% marks); Ph.D. required for Deputy Librarian.

• Field Work Coordinator: Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) with relevant fieldwork background.

• Section Officer / Section Officer (Security): Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with relevant administrative or security supervisory experience.

2. Age Limit & Relaxation

• Upper Age Limit: Ranges from 40 to 50 years depending on the specific post.

• Age Relaxation: Upper age relaxation is admissible for SC/ST/OBC (Central List), PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and regular employees as per Government of India norms.

Selection Process

1. Initial Screening: Shortlisting of applications based on educational qualifications and experience criteria.

2. Written Test / Skill Test / Interview: Depending on the position rules and level.

3. Document Verification: Final selection list made on merit subject to verification of credentials.

TISS Application Fee

Application without payment or short payment of application fees will not be considered. Fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official TISS Samarth Recruitment Portal: tissnt.samarth.edu.in or the official website tiss.ac.in.

2. Register and create login credentials on the recruitment portal.

3. Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and experience details.

4. Upload the required scanned documents, photo, and signature in the prescribed format.

5. Pay the online application fee (if applicable) and submit the form prior to 09-11-2026.

6. Download and print a copy of the submitted form and payment acknowledgement for future record.

TISS Important Instructions

• Only online applications will be accepted; applications submitted through any other mode will be rejected.
• Candidates must submit separate applications for each post if applying for more than one position.
• SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD candidates applying against unreserved vacancies are not eligible for age relaxation or other category-specific relaxations.
• Applicants applying for posts reserved for OBC and EWS must upload a valid certificate issued for the current financial year by the Competent Authority.
• Candidates already in service with Central Govt, State Govt, Centrally funded Autonomous Bodies, Universities, or Public Sector Undertakings must submit a Vigilance Clearance Certificate and No Objection Certificate at the time of written test/interview.
• No TA/DA shall be paid to candidates for attending the interview.
• Canvassing in any form or bringing political or other influence will result in disqualification.
• Jurisdiction for any legal proceedings or disputes shall be restricted to the High Court, Mumbai.