The School of Human Ecology, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, Maharashtra, has announced this Teaching Assistant Recruitment for the Postgraduate Diploma in Trauma-Focused Therapy. Two positions are available, one Full Time and one Part Time, for a duration of nine months from 1 November 2026 to 31 July 2027. The monthly remuneration is Rs. 60,000 for the Full Time post and Rs. 45,000 for the Part Time post. Eligible candidates can apply online on or before 23 October 2026 through the Apply Now link on the Institute’s website.
Date Posted: 17th October 2026
Institution Name: Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), School of Human Ecology, Mumbai
Advertisement/Notification No.: TISS/SHE/STP/PGD-TFT/1/26-27, Dated 14 October 2026
Institution Profile: The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) was established in 1936 as the Sir Dorabji Tata Graduate School of Social Work. In 1944, it was renamed as the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. The year 1964 was an important landmark in the history of the Institute, when it was declared Deemed to be a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act (UGC), 1956.
Since its inception, the Vision of the TISS has been to be an institution of excellence in higher education that continually responds to changing social realities through the development and application of knowledge, towards creating a people-centred, ecologically sustainable and just society that promotes and protects dignity, equality, social justice and human rights for all.
Employment Type: Full Time and Part Time engagement for 9 months (01 November 2026 to 31 July 2027).
Post Name/Designation:
| Department/School | Subject/Specialization | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| School of Human Ecology – Teaching Assistant (Full Time) | Postgraduate Diploma in Trauma-Focused Therapy | 1 |
| School of Human Ecology – Teaching Assistant (Part Time) | Postgraduate Diploma in Trauma-Focused Therapy | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
Total Vacancies: 2. The positions are unreserved, but candidates belonging to reserved categories can also apply.
Required Educational Qualifications for Teaching Assistant:
- Post Graduate in Clinical/Counselling Psychology
Age Limit: No age limit is mentioned in the notification. The Institute reserves the right to relax any of the qualification, experience or age limit in exceptional cases, or for a person already holding an analogous position in a Government Department, Research and Academic Institution or Industry.
Candidate Profile:
- Preferred: candidates with M.Phil. who have completed a foundational training in trauma-informed psychotherapy
- Conversant with MS PowerPoint, with the ability to create collaterals like flyers and posters using software like Canva
- Good communication skills in English and Hindi
- Ability to work in a team with quick turn around time
Required Experience:
- Relevant experience in clinical practice and/or teaching
Responsibilities:
- Collate and curate teaching materials and learning aids
- Assist in evaluation and documentation aspects of the program
- Coordinate with students in the courses regarding classes, tasks and deadlines
- Generate creative content regarding the course, such as announcements, events and posters, and circulate it on social media via TISS’ authorized channels
- Liaise with organizations regarding fieldwork
- Coordinate with staff and faculty in the course
- Assist in documentation of ongoing research
- The Teaching Assistant will not be required to conduct classes by themselves
Pay Scale/Pay Level: Fixed monthly remuneration, as given below.
| Position | Remuneration Per Month |
|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant (Full Time) | Rs. 60,000 |
| Teaching Assistant (Part Time) | Rs. 45,000 |
The Part Time position is based on course timings, which include weekday evenings from 05:45 PM to 08:15 PM and weekday afternoons from 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM, 3 days a week.
Application Fee: As per notification. No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
Selection Process:
- Online application and shortlisting of candidates, since applications received may be short-listed
- Personal Interaction (online or offline), with the date, time and mode informed through email
- Verification of original documents at the time of the Personal Interaction
Job Location: TISS Mumbai Campus, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Important Dates:
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 23 October 2026 |
| Engagement Period | 01 November 2026 to 31 July 2027 |
| Walk-in/Interview Date | Not Applicable – Date, time and mode of the Personal Interaction will be informed through email to shortlisted candidates |
Apply Mode: Online Application Link
How to Apply for this Position? Interested candidates need to apply online through the Apply Now link provided with the advertisement on the Institute’s website. A Gmail ID must be given in the online form, and candidates should keep a printout of the acknowledgment. The selected candidate must join within 15 days of selection.
Application Procedure:
- Visit the Institute’s website www.tiss.ac.in and open the Apply Now link given with the advertisement
- Fill in the online application form with complete details, including a valid Gmail ID
- Submit the form on or before 23 October 2026
- Take a printout of the acknowledgment of the online application and keep it for future reference
- Check your email for the date, time and mode (online/offline) of the Personal Interaction
- Carry the documents mentioned below for verification at the Personal Interaction
Documents Required: Candidates should keep the following documents ready (Kindly Read the Notification)
- Self-attested photocopies of educational qualification certificates
- Self-attested photocopies of work experience certificates
- Valid ID proof
- Original documents of all the above, for verification at the time of the Personal Interaction
- Printout of the acknowledgment of the online application
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer, for candidates currently under employment
Important Links:
| Link Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | TISS School of Human Ecology Teaching Assistant Recruitment Notification (This link is taken from the institution official website) |
| Institution Official Website | www.tiss.ac.in |
| Application Link | Apply Now link available with the advertisement on www.tiss.ac.in |
Disclaimer for Candidates: Candidates are requested to carefully read and review the official notification before applying, as the information above is presented for general reference only and the official advertisement shall be treated as final and authoritative in case of any discrepancy.
Institution address:
School of Human Ecology,
Tata Institute of Social Sciences,
V.N. Purav Marg, Deonar,
Mumbai – 400088,
Maharashtra, India.
Benefits of Joining TISS School of Human Ecology:
- Opportunity to work with a well-known Deemed to be University under the Ministry of Education
- Monthly remuneration of Rs. 60,000 for the Full Time post and Rs. 45,000 for the Part Time post
- Hands-on exposure to a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Experience in course coordination, documentation and fieldwork liaison
- Valuable academic and professional experience for a career in clinical psychology and teaching
Frequently Asked Questions for Teaching Assistant Recruitment
- What is the last date to apply?
23 October 2026. - How many vacancies are available?
Two: one Teaching Assistant (Full Time) and one Teaching Assistant (Part Time). - How can candidates apply?
Online, through the Apply Now link provided with the advertisement on www.tiss.ac.in. - What is the required qualification?
A Post Graduate degree in Clinical/Counselling Psychology, with relevant experience in clinical practice and/or teaching. - What is the monthly remuneration?
Rs. 60,000 for the Full Time post and Rs. 45,000 for the Part Time post. - What is the duration of the engagement?
Nine months, from 1 November 2026 to 31 July 2027. - Is there any age limit or age relaxation?
No age limit is mentioned. The Institute may relax qualification, experience or age limit in exceptional cases. - What is the selection process?
Shortlisting of applications, followed by a Personal Interaction (online or offline) and document verification. - Is there an application fee, and is it refundable?
No application fee is mentioned, and no refund policy is specified. - Will the Teaching Assistant conduct classes, and is TA/DA paid?
No, the Teaching Assistant will not conduct classes by themselves. No TA/DA is payable for appearing for the interview.
This notification is a good opportunity for postgraduates in Clinical or Counselling Psychology to gain teaching support and course coordination experience at TISS Mumbai. Interested candidates should prepare their documents, apply online before 23 October 2026, and keep their email active for the interview update.
