TISS Counsellor (Female) Recruitment 2026

TISS Counsellor (Female) Recruitment 2026 — 1 post, Guwahati Campus

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Guwahati Campus, has invited online applications for 1 Counsellor (Female) post on a contract basis. The post is unreserved; candidates from reserved categories are encouraged to apply. The contract is for 1 year initially and is extendable based on performance and Institute requirements. The selected candidate is expected to join within 10 days of receipt of the offer letter. Applications must reach by 20 November 2026.

Note: TISS is a deemed-to-be university under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956 and a grant-in-aid institute under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It is not a government department.

Pay

The Counsellor is paid a consolidated Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 30,000 per month. No other allowances are mentioned in the advertisement.

Who can apply

You need a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, an MA in Counselling, or an MA in Counselling Psychology with at least 55% aggregate marks from a recognised University, OR a Master's in Social Work with specialization in Counselling with at least 55% aggregate marks.

A minimum of 1 year of work experience in counselling and good communication skill in English and Hindi are desirable.

There is no age bar — the advertisement states there is no age limit at all.

Fee

The application fee is Rs. 500, payable online. SC/ST/PwD candidates who attach the required certificate with the online application form pay Rs. 250. The application is valid only on receipt of the fee, and the fee once paid is NOT refunded under any circumstances.

Selection

Selection is by shortlisting followed by a personal interview (offline or online), tentatively scheduled for the last week of November 2026 at TISS, Guwahati Campus. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by e-mail. No TA/DA is paid for the offline interview. Candidates already in service must produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the interview. The Institute may invite persons who did not apply and reserves the right not to fill the vacancy.

How to apply

Apply online through the "Apply now" link provided with the advertisement on tiss.ac.in by 20 November 2026, and take a printout of the acknowledgement for future reference. Read the official advertisement PDF linked below in full before applying.