TISS Research Officer Recruitment 2026

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) is hiring 1 Research Officer for the Centre for Excellence in CSR (CECSR) at Mumbai. If you have a Master's degree with at least 55% marks in social sciences, management, commerce, science or a related field, you can apply by email. The role is on a 6-month contract, extendable based on performance and project need. The last date to apply is 30 June 2026 by 5:00 PM, and the salary is Rs. 50,000 per month.

Tata Institute of Social Sciences Research Officer Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai has released Advertisement No. TISS/CECSR/01/26-27 for the post of Research Officer at CECSR. TISS is a deemed university and grant-in-aid institute under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. This post is meant for candidates who can handle research design, data analysis, field coordination and report writing for CSR-related studies.

The engagement is initially for 6 months. The notification also mentions a joining window between 15 July 2026 and 1 August 2026, so shortlisted candidates should be ready for a quick selection and joining process. No written exam is mentioned; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an online or offline interview.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You need a Master's degree in Social Sciences, Management, Commerce, Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum marks: Your Master's degree should have at least 55% marks or an equivalent grade.
• Data tools: You should know MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SPSS, STATA or similar data analysis tools.
• Language skills: You should be comfortable with English and Hindi, both spoken and written.
• Research skills: Strong analytical, writing, communication and organisational skills are important for this role.
• Field coordination: You should be able to work with different stakeholders and support fieldwork across multiple locations.

Salary

• The Research Officer will get a consolidated salary of Rs. 50,000 per month.
• The notification does not mention separate DA, HRA or travel allowance for this contract post.
• The engagement period is 6 months at first and may be extended depending on performance and project requirements.

Selection Process (No Written Exam Mentioned)

TISS will shortlist applications before calling candidates for personal interaction. The notification mentions online or offline interaction, and the selection process is expected to be completed through the following stages:

1. Application Screening: TISS will check the CV and eligibility details sent by email.
2. Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by TISS.
3. Personal Interaction: The interaction may be held online or offline.
4. Final Joining: Selected candidates may need to join between 15 July 2026 and 1 August 2026.

How to Apply

1. Prepare an updated CV with education, research experience, tools known and contact details.
2. Write the email subject line as Application for Research Officer.
3. Send your CV to recruitment.cecsr@tiss.ac.in.
4. Make sure your email reaches TISS before 30 June 2026, 5:00 PM.
5. Do not wait for the last hour, because late applications will not help your case.
6. Keep checking your email, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview or interaction.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 16 June 2026
• Application Start: 16 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 30 June 2026
• Last Time to Apply: 5:00 PM
• Expected Joining Window: 15 July 2026 to 1 August 2026

• Design research study frameworks and project proposal outlines
• Prepare data collection tools for assessment and impact studies
• Conduct data analysis using Excel, SPSS, STATA or similar tools
• Prepare research reports, impact assessment reports and presentations
• Coordinate fieldwork and data collection across different locations
• Manage project logistics, stakeholder coordination and documentation
• Work across social development, environment, health, education and livelihood themes