URGENT DEADLINE ALERT: Academic job opportunity of the day for Law and Public Policy scholars to join one of India’s most prestigious social science institutes. The application window closes tomorrow!
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Are you a distinguished legal scholar with a passion for public policy and constitutional governance? The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) is inviting online applications for the post of Assistant Professor (Law and Public Policy). This is a contractual role distributed across the School of Public Policy and Governance (Hyderabad Off-Campus) and the School of Law, Rights and Constitutional Governance (Mumbai Campus). This role requires strict adherence to UGC eligibility norms, including NET/SLET qualification or a valid Ph.D. exemption. Review the complete profile and application procedure below.
Note: The deadline is tomorrow, May 10, 2026. Apply immediately.
| Category | Details |
| Job Title | Assistant Professor (Law and Public Policy) |
| About Organisation | TISS is a premier, multi-campus public research university recognized globally for its interdisciplinary education in social sciences, law, and policy. |
| About the Job | A contractual faculty position spanning two prestigious schools within TISS, focusing on teaching, research, and governance frameworks. |
| Core Eligibility | • Master’s degree in Law with at least 55% marks. • Must have cleared NET/SLET/SET. |
| Ph.D. Exemption Criteria | Candidates with a Ph.D. are exempted from NET/SLET subject to specific UGC Regulations (2009/2016) or stringent pre-2009 conditions (see interactive tool below). |
| Job Type | Full-time (Contractual) |
| Mode | Offline (In-campus) |
| Salary | Not Disclosed |
| No of Vacancies | 01 |
| Location | TISS Mumbai OR TISS Hyderabad Off-Campus |
| Deadline | May 10, 2026 (TOMORROW) |
| Application Procedure | Interested candidates must apply online through the official TISS recruitment portal. |
| Official Link | [Click Here To Apply] [Official Notification] |
