TISS Training and Research Officer Part-Time Recruitment 2026

• A master's degree from a recognised university in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Education, Adult Education, Lifelong Learning or a related discipline is required.
• Applicants must be based in Mumbai or nearby areas.
• Experience in research and documentation, training or workshops, seminars or conferences, academic material development, counselling, mental health, adult learning or continuing education is desirable.
• Strong writing, coordination and digital skills are desirable.

• Prepare an updated CV and a statement of up to 300 words about your relevant research and training experience.
• Send both documents to the email address given in the official notification by 30 November 2026, 6:00 PM.
• Use the subject line: Application – Part-Time Training and Research Officer, PGDC-CLL 2026.

About the post

Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, issued a notice on 12 November 2026 for one part-time Training and Research Officer. The position is based in Mumbai and is offered on a nine-month contract. The working schedule is three days a week, with pay of Rs. 25,000 per month.

Who can apply

Applicants need a master's degree from a recognised university in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Education, Adult Education, Lifelong Learning or a related discipline. The opportunity is for candidates based in Mumbai or nearby areas.

Experience in research methods and documentation, designing and facilitating training or workshops, organising seminars or conferences, and developing academic materials is desirable. Experience in counselling, mental health, adult learning or continuing education, along with strong writing, coordination and digital skills, is also desirable. The source does not specify an age limit or an application fee.

How to submit an application

Applications are to be sent by email, not through an online application form. Prepare an updated CV and a brief statement describing relevant research and training experience. The statement must be no longer than 300 words.

Send both documents to the email address listed in the official notification. Use the subject line “Application – Part-Time Training and Research Officer, PGDC-CLL 2026”. The application must reach TISS by 6:00 PM on 30 November 2026.

Selection and interview

TISS will first shortlist applications. Shortlisted candidates will be notified about an online interview, tentatively planned for the second week of December 2026. The institute retains the right to shortlist and select candidates and will not communicate reasons for its decisions.