TISS Research Officer Recruitment 2026

TISS is hiring 4 Research Officer posts for the project on tribal dispute resolution practices and policing. The notice includes 1 Senior Research Officer and 3 Junior Research Officer posts. You need a postgraduate degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Criminology, Law, Anthropology, or a related field, plus field or research experience. Apply through the Google Form before 25 June 2026; salary is Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 52,000 per month.

Tata Institute of Social Sciences Research Officer Recruitment 2026 - 4 Posts

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), a deemed university and grant-in-aid institute under the Ministry of Education, has issued Advertisement No. ADVT/TISS/PROJECT/SSW/JUNE 2026 dated 17 June 2026. The project title is Understanding Tribal Dispute Resolution Practices and Their Impact on Policing. The role is field-based in tribal regions of Gujarat and the contract duration is 6 months, extendable depending on mutual agreement and funding.

The work is connected with Gujarat Police and requires field study in tribal areas. The Senior Research Officer reports to the TISS faculty supervisor and the Gujarat Police nodal officer, while Junior Research Officers report to the Senior Research Officer and faculty supervisor. This is a research-heavy role where field documentation, community interaction, monthly reporting, and final report writing are central parts of the job.

TISS has clearly said that freshers are not eligible. For the Senior Research Officer post, you need at least 2 years research or field experience in community studies, policing, or tribal affairs. For the Junior Research Officer post, you need at least 6 months fieldwork or community work experience, and the notice specifically says internship does not count as field work.

Vacancy Details

Who Can Apply?

Senior Research Officer

• Qualification: Postgraduate in Social Work, Social Sciences, Criminology, Law, Anthropology, or related fields.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years research or field experience in community studies, policing, or tribal affairs.
• Important: The notice clearly says not to apply if you have no experience.

Junior Research Officer

• Qualification: Postgraduate in Social Work, Social Sciences, Criminology, Law, Anthropology, or related fields.
• Experience: Prior fieldwork or community work experience of 6 months or more is essential.
• Internship: Internship does not count as field work for this post.

Skills and Language

• Language: Proficiency in English and Hindi is mandatory; Gujarati knowledge is desirable.
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and data/documentation tools are needed. Junior role also mentions Canva.
• Field readiness: You should be willing to travel, stay in tribal districts, and work in rural or tribal settings.

The project needs people who can work with sensitive information and community stakeholders. Senior Research Officer duties include leading field research, supervising junior officers, documenting traditional dispute resolution practices, preparing case studies, and coordinating with the Gujarat Police nodal officer. Junior Research Officer duties include field-level documentation, stakeholder engagement, monthly progress reports, and support for workshops or advocacy events.

Salary

• Senior Research Officer: Rs. 52,000 per month.
• Junior Research Officer: Rs. 40,000 per month.
• The final month salary will be released only after approval from Gujarat Police and the TISS faculty supervisor.

Application Fee

• The official PDF does not mention any application fee for these project posts.
• You need to apply through the Google Form link given in the notification.

The advertisement also mentions a final report in both hard and soft copy formats. The report should include field findings, analytical observations, and policy-relevant insights for policing in tribal areas. The final month salary will be released only after approval from Gujarat Police and the TISS faculty supervisor, so documentation quality is important throughout the contract period.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

TISS has mentioned application shortlisting and interview. No written exam is announced for these project posts.

1. Online Application Review: TISS checks the Google Form details, qualification, experience, writing skills, language fit, and references.
2. Shortlisting: Shortlisted applicants will be informed by email and/or mobile phone.
3. Interview: The interview may be held offline or online as informed by TISS.
4. Final Selection: Selection depends on suitability for field research, documentation, project reporting, and the advertised experience criteria.

How to Apply

1. Open the official Google Form link given in the TISS advertisement: forms.gle/KYKR51S7S1zzRR6u9.
2. Fill in your personal details, education, research or fieldwork experience, and language skills.
3. Upload or provide references from 2 individuals, with at least one preferably from your recent workplace.
4. Submit the form before 25 June 2026.
5. Take a print or save the online application acknowledgement for future reference.

Before submitting the form, check your experience details carefully because the notice repeats that you should apply only if you meet the stated eligibility criteria. Strong writing skills are essential, and you must provide 2 references, with at least one preferably from your most recent workplace. Save the acknowledgement after submission for future reference.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 17 June 2026
• Application Start: 17 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 25 June 2026
• Interview Date: To be informed to shortlisted applicants

• Conduct field research in tribal regions of Gujarat
• Document tribal dispute resolution practices and their link with formal policing
• Build rapport with community stakeholders and Gujarat Police project teams
• Prepare monthly progress reports and contribute to the final project report
• Maintain confidentiality and follow ethical standards during fieldwork
• Analyse field findings and prepare policy-relevant observations
• Support workshops, training, advocacy events, and team coordination as assigned