TISS Ashram School Study Staff Recruitment 2026

About This Job

TISS is hiring 21 project staff members for an evaluation study of government-aided Ashram Schools in Maharashtra. If you are a graduate, postgraduate, MSW candidate, or PhD-level researcher with fieldwork interest, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 22 June 2026. The work involves travel to tribal areas, and the notice gives preference to candidates from Thane, Nashik, Amaravati and Nagpur tribal zones with tribal background or tribal dialect knowledge.

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Ashram School Study Staff Recruitment 2026 - 21 Posts

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has released Advertisement No. ADVT/TISS/PROJECT/CSSI/JUNE 2026 dated 12 June 2026. The recruitment is for an evaluation study of 557 government-aided Ashram Schools in Maharashtra, funded by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Maharashtra. The project will assess education, health, food, nutrition and other services for tribal children across four tribal zones and 22 districts.

The notice covers Research Investigator, Research Assistant, Research Officer, and Secretariat-cum-Accountant posts. These are project positions with durations from 3-4 months to 6-7 months, so you should apply only if you can travel and work within the project schedule.

Vacancy Details

Who Can Apply?

Research Investigator (15 posts)

• Qualification: You need a graduate degree in any discipline.
• Experience: You should have experience in data collection in remote tribal areas.
• Preference: BSW candidates will be preferred.
• Language: You need fluency in Marathi and English.
• Travel: You must be willing to travel and stay in remote tribal areas.

Research Assistant (4 posts)

• Qualification: You need a postgraduate degree in any discipline.
• Experience: You should have experience in data collection and monitoring fieldwork in remote tribal areas.
• Preference: MSW candidates will be preferred.
• Work Requirement: You should be ready to coordinate data collection and work with multiple field stakeholders.
• Language: Fluency in Marathi and English is required.

Research Officer (1 post)

• Qualification Option 1: PhD in Social Work or Social Sciences with special focus on education, tribal education field experience and published research papers.
• PhD Status: Candidates about to submit PhD or waiting for PhD viva can apply.
• Qualification Option 2: Masters in Social Work with focus on tribal issues, good academic writing skills and field coordination experience.
• Language and Attitude: Fluency in Marathi and English, sensitivity to tribal issues and commitment to tribal development are expected.

Secretariat-cum-Accountant (1 post)

• Qualification: You need a graduate degree in any discipline.
• Accounts Knowledge: Knowledge of accounts is desirable.
• Office Work: You should be willing to handle secretarial work.
• Digital Skills: Working knowledge of statistical software and other digital skills is expected.

Salary

• The notification does not mention salary or monthly pay for these project positions.
• Do not assume any salary amount from other TISS project notices; use only the official notice for this job.

Application Fee

• General candidates: Rs. 500
• SC / ST / PWD candidates: Rs. 125, if the required certificate is uploaded in the online form
• Female applicants: No fee
• Payment mode: Online
• The fee is non-refundable.

Selection Process

TISS will shortlist applications and then call selected candidates for interview. The notice says interviews may be held offline or online.

1. Online Application: Apply through the Apply Now link given with the advertisement on the TISS website.
2. Shortlisting: TISS will shortlist applications based on qualification, experience and project needs.
3. Interview Call: Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email and/or mobile phone.
4. Interview: The interview may be held offline or online.
5. Final Decision: TISS may relax qualifications based on work experience, and the institute decision will be final in eligibility matters.

How to Apply

1. Go to the TISS website at tiss.ac.in.
2. Open the project positions advertisement for the Ashram School evaluation study.
3. Click the official Apply Now link provided with the advertisement.
4. Fill in the online application form with your education, experience, language and fieldwork details.
5. Upload the required certificate if you are claiming the SC/ST/PWD reduced fee.
6. Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
7. Submit the form before 22 June 2026.
8. Take a printout of the acknowledgement and keep it for future reference.

Documents Needed

• Online application acknowledgement for future reference
• SC/ST/PWD certificate, if claiming reduced fee
• Education certificates to support your qualification
• Experience documents showing fieldwork, data collection, monitoring or research experience
• Language and tribal area experience proof, if available

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 12 June 2026
• Project Work Start: Mid-June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 22 June 2026
• Data Collection Period: Up to September end 2026
• Interview Date: To be informed to shortlisted candidates

• Collect field data from government-aided Ashram Schools in tribal areas
• Coordinate with school staff, local stakeholders and project team members
• Monitor data collection quality and support field investigators when assigned
• Prepare notes, reports and research inputs on education, health and nutrition services
• Travel to remote tribal areas and stay there when the project requires it
• Handle secretarial, accounting or digital documentation work for the project where relevant
• Follow TISS project rules while working with tribal children, schools and community stakeholders