- Engagement of retired Central Government servants as Consultants on a contractual basis for specific roles in the Institute.
- Initial engagement period: One year, with possibility of extension based on performance and Institute's requirements.
- Consultants must follow normal working hours (Monday–Friday, 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM), with flexibility for time-bound tasks.
- Consultants are not permitted to take up any other assignment with Central Government agencies during the consultancy period.
- Consultants must hand over all assignment records to the Institute before contract expiry and final payment release.
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🎓 Graduate
🎓 Equivalent Qualification
Engagement of Retired Government Employees as Consultants on Contractual Basis
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Total Vacancies
2
Job Location
Mumbai (Main Campus), Hyderabad, Guwahati, Tuljapur (Rural Campus)
Apply Deadline
12 Sep 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) |
| Job Category | Administrative |
| Eligibility Qualification | Graduate (graduate), Equivalent Qualification (equivalent-qualification) |
| Number of Vacancies | 2 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Fixed monthly remuneration calculated by deducting basic pension from the pay drawn at the time of retirement (as per DoPT orders). |
| Age Limits | Maximum 63 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - Consultant – Recruitment Cell: Minimum 5 years' experience in Human Resource Management/Recruitment Process in Government organizations. - Consultant – Security: Minimum 5 years' experience as Security Supervisor/Supervisory Position in Security in a Government Office, Educational Institute, or Private Organization with annual turnover of ₹200 crores. OR Retired from Defence Service (Non-Civilian) at Government Organization at Uniformed Service Level 10 or above (JCO level or equivalent). |
| Application Fee | - General/OBC/Other categories: ₹500 per application. - SC/ST/PWD candidates: ₹125 per application (with required certificate). - Women applicants: Exempted from application fee. - Application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Retired Central Government servants only.
- Age limit: Not exceeding 63 years as on the date of application.
- Basic pension must be drawn at the time of retirement.
- Consultants will continue to draw pension and dearness relief during the consultancy period.
- Engagement is not considered re-employment.
- Age limit: Not exceeding 63 years as on the date of application.
- Basic pension must be drawn at the time of retirement.
- Consultants will continue to draw pension and dearness relief during the consultancy period.
- Engagement is not considered re-employment.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisting of candidates based on prescribed qualifications and experience.
- Personal Interaction (offline only) at TISS, Mumbai, for shortlisted candidates.
- Final selection based on performance in the Personal Interaction.
- Institute reserves the right to prepare a waiting list for future vacancies.
- Institute may invite candidates for Personal Interaction who did not apply, if required.
- Personal Interaction (offline only) at TISS, Mumbai, for shortlisted candidates.
- Final selection based on performance in the Personal Interaction.
- Institute reserves the right to prepare a waiting list for future vacancies.
- Institute may invite candidates for Personal Interaction who did not apply, if required.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
- Scanned copies of colored passport-size photograph (self-attested).
- Self-attested photocopies of relevant certificates supporting educational qualifications and experience.
- Original certificates will be verified only for selected candidates at the time of appointment.
- Self-attested photocopies of relevant certificates supporting educational qualifications and experience.
- Original certificates will be verified only for selected candidates at the time of appointment.
💳 Application Fee Details
- General/OBC/Other categories: ₹500 per application.
- SC/ST/PWD candidates: ₹125 per application (with required certificate).
- Women applicants: Exempted from application fee.
- Application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
- SC/ST/PWD candidates: ₹125 per application (with required certificate).
- Women applicants: Exempted from application fee.
- Application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the TISS Consultant recruitment 2026?
The last date for online application submission is 12th September 2026.
Q.
Is there an application fee for SC/ST/PWD candidates in the TISS Consultant recruitment?
Yes, SC/ST/PWD candidates must pay ₹125 as the application fee, provided they attach the required certificate to the online application form.
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Consultant – Security post at TISS?
There is 1 vacancy available for the Consultant – Security post.
Q.
What is the age limit for applying to the TISS Consultant positions?
The maximum age limit for applicants is 63 years as on the date of application.
Q.
Will TA/DA be provided for attending the Personal Interaction at TISS, Mumbai?
No TA/DA is payable for appearing for the Personal Interaction if it is held at the Institute’s premises.