Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, Maharashtra has released a notification for Teaching Assistant Recruitment at the School of Human Ecology, for the Certification in Trauma-Informed Care (CTIC) program. The Institute invites online applications for 1 Teaching Assistant post, on a part-time, remote, and temporary basis. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on or before 23 October 2026. Full eligibility, pay, and application details are given below.
Date Posted: 17th October 2026
Institution Name: Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai
Advertisement/Notification No.: TISS/SHE/STP/CTIC/1/26-27, Dated 14/10/2026
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: Temporary/Part-Time (Remote engagement for 8 months, based on course timings — weekday evenings 05:45 PM to 08:15 PM and weekday afternoons 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM, 3 days a week)
Post Name/Designation: The School of Human Ecology is hiring for
- Teaching Assistant (Part Time), Certification in Trauma-Informed Care (CTIC) Programme — 01 post
Total Vacancies: 1
Required Educational Qualifications for Teaching Assistant: Candidates should have
- A Post Graduate degree in Clinical/Counselling Psychology, with relevant experience in clinical practice and/or teaching
Candidate Profile: The School is looking for candidates who (preferred qualifications)
- Hold an M.Phil and have completed foundational training in trauma-informed psychotherapy
- Are conversant with MS PowerPoint and able to create collaterals like flyers and posters using software such as Canva
- Have good communication skills in English and Hindi
- Can work in a team with a quick turnaround time
Key Responsibilities: The Teaching Assistant will be expected to
- Collate and curate teaching materials and learning aids
- Assist in evaluation and documentation aspects of the program
- Coordinate with students on classes, tasks, and deadlines
- Generate creative content for the course, such as announcements, events, and posters, and circulate it on social media via TISS’s authorized channels
- Assist in documentation of ongoing research
(The Teaching Assistant will not be required to conduct classes by themselves.)
Age Limit: Not specified in the notification. The Institute reserves the right to relax qualification/experience/age limit in exceptional cases, or for candidates already holding an analogous position in a Government Department/Research and Academic Institution/Industry.
Required Experience: Relevant experience in clinical practice and/or teaching is required; candidates already employed must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer to appear for the interview.
Pay Scale/Pay Level:
Rs. 35,000/- per month.
Application Fee: As per notification — no application fee has been mentioned for this recruitment.
Selection Process: Candidates will be selected through the following stage
- Personal Interaction (online/offline), conducted by TISS, Mumbai; shortlisted candidates will be informed via email regarding the date, time, and mode
Job Location: TISS Mumbai Campus, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Important Dates:
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 23 October 2026 |
| Engagement Period | 01.11.2026 to 30.06.2027 (08 months) |
| Walk-in/Interview Date | Not Applicable – Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email regarding the date, time, and mode of the Personal Interaction |
Apply Mode: Online Application Link
How to Apply for this Teaching Assistant Position?
Candidates need to apply online through the “Apply Now” link provided on the TISS website, using a Gmail ID in the online application form, and keep a printout of the acknowledgment for future reference.
Application Procedure: Candidates need to follow the steps given below to apply for this post
- Visit the TISS website (www.tiss.ac.in) and access the “Apply Now” link for this advertisement
- Register using a valid Gmail ID, as required in the online application form
- Fill in the application form with complete and correct details
- Submit the form online and take a printout of the acknowledgment for future reference
- Wait for email communication regarding the date, time, and mode of the Personal Interaction
Documents Required: Candidates should keep the following documents ready (Kindly Read the Notification)
- Printout of the online application acknowledgment
- Self-attested photocopies of educational qualification certificates
- Self-attested photocopies of work experience certificates
- Valid ID proof
- Original documents, for verification at the time of the Personal Interaction
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer, for candidates currently employed
Important Links:
| Link Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | TISS Teaching Assistant Recruitment Notification — (This link is taken from the institution official website) |
| Institution Official Website | www.tiss.ac.in |
| Application Link | Not Applicable – apply via the “Apply Now” link on the official website |
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:
Tata Institute of Social Sciences,
V.N. Purav Marg, Deonar,
Mumbai – 400088,
Maharashtra, India.
Benefits of Joining TISS, Mumbai:
- Opportunity to work with the School of Human Ecology on a specialized Trauma-Informed Care program
- Exposure to curriculum support, documentation, and research assistance in a reputed Deemed University
- Flexible remote, part-time engagement suited to professionals balancing other commitments
- Valuable teaching-support experience that strengthens future academic and clinical career prospects
- Scope to build skills in content creation, coordination, and program documentation
Frequently Asked Questions for Teaching Assistant Recruitment
- How many vacancies are there for this post?
There is 1 vacancy for Teaching Assistant (Part Time), CTIC Programme. - What is the last date to apply online?
23 October 2026. - What is the monthly remuneration for this post?
Rs. 35,000/- per month. - Is this a full-time position?
No, it is a part-time, remote position for 8 months (01.11.2026 to 30.06.2027), based on course timings. - Will the Teaching Assistant need to conduct classes?
No, the Teaching Assistant will not be required to conduct classes by themselves. - Is this post reserved for any category?
No, the position is unreserved, but candidates belonging to the reserved category can also apply. - Is there any age relaxation mentioned?
The notification does not specify a fixed age limit, but the Institute may relax qualification/experience/age limit in exceptional cases. - What is the selection process?
A Personal Interaction (online/offline) conducted by TISS, Mumbai; shortlisted candidates will be informed via email. - Will TA/DA be given for attending the interview?
No, no TA/DA is payable for appearing for the interview. - How soon must the selected candidate join?
The selected candidate would be required to join within 15 days of selection.
This is a good opportunity for qualified candidates in Clinical/Counselling Psychology to support a specialized Trauma-Informed Care certification program at TISS, Mumbai, through a flexible remote engagement. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply online before 23 October 2026 and keep all documents ready for verification.
