Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has invited application for the recruitment of 10 Quantitative Investigator and Qualititative Investigator vacancy under Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Guwahati Campus. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online here.
TISS Recruitment 2026 Full Details
1. Name of post: Quantitative Investigator
No. of posts: 06
Remuneration: Rs. 20,000 per month (consolidated for data collection & entry work, including applicable tax)
Job Responsibilities:
- Translate and moderate research tools into Assamese.
- Administer structured survey tools via Kobo Toolbox and offline to project beneficiaries
- Ensure timely and accurate data collection and entry
- Perform daily checks and corrections on data
- Any other work as assigned related to the project
Educational Qualification:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree or higher in any discipline (preferably in Social Sciences or related fields).
- Fluency in Assamese is mandatory
Desirable Qualification:
- Experience: Preferably 2 projects done in survey data collection or field research.
- Experience of working in rural settings.
- Selected candidates should be willing to temporarily relocate or travel to the NRL project locations as required.
Skills Required:
- Basic knowledge of Google Forms and online survey platforms like Kobo Toolbox
- Ability to interact with diverse community groups
- Good communication and organisational skill
2. Name of post: Qualititative Investigator
No. of posts: 04
Remuneration: Rs.25,000 per month (consolidated for data collection & entry work, including applicable tax)
Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-depth interviews and group discussions with beneficiaries
- Collect qualitative data through audio recordings (via mobile phones)
- Transcription and translation of the recordings
- Prepare narrative reports. Document best practices and success stories
Educational Qualification:
- Minimum Master’s degree in Social Work or any Social Science discipline.
- Fluency in Assamese is mandatory
Desirable Qualification:
- Experience: Preferably 2 projects done in survey data collection or field research.
- Experience of working in rural settings.
- Selected candidates should be willing to temporarily relocate or travel to the NRL project locations as required.
Skills Required:
- Strong narrative and interviewing skills
- Familiarity with transcription and thematic analysis
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates shall be informed via email and/or WhatsApp to appear for the
personal interaction (online). The tentative interview date is 28 February 2026 (Saturday).
The meeting link shall be shared with the shortlisted candidates.
How to apply for TISS Recruitment?
1. Interested candidates should email their CV along with a cover letter to tissghyproject@gmail.com by the application deadline, 26th February 2026 (before 5.30 pm).
2. Mention the subject line of the mail – “Your first & last name – position applied for”. Eg. Ayush Kumar – Quantitative position.
3. A candidate can apply for only one position
