The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Guwahati Campus, has invited applications for one Counsellor (Female) position on a contractual basis. The role will support student counselling and well-being at the campus. The advertisement is dated 9 November 2026 and the online application deadline is 20 November 2026.
Recruitment details
Advertisement: ADVT/TISS-GC/COUNSELLOR, dated 9 November 2026
Post: Counsellor (Female)
Vacancies: 1, unreserved
Location: TISS Guwahati Campus
Monthly consolidated salary: ₹25,000–₹30,000
Age limit: No bar
Contract period: One year initially, extendable based on performance and institute requirements
Last date: 20 November 2026
Educational qualification
Applicants must have one of the following qualifications from a recognised university:
Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, or an MA in Counselling, or an MA in Counselling Psychology, with at least 55% aggregate marks; or
Master’s degree in Social Work with a specialisation in Counselling, with at least 55% aggregate marks.
One year of counselling work experience is desirable, along with good communication skills in English and Hindi. The notification does not prescribe an age ceiling.
Selection process and application fee
Applications will be shortlisted. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email for a personal interview, which may be conducted offline or online and is tentatively scheduled for the last week of November 2026. Candidates already in service must bring a No Objection Certificate to the interview. No TA/DA is payable for an offline interview at the Guwahati campus.
The online application fee is ₹500. SC, ST and PwD candidates pay ₹250 if they attach the required certificate. The application is treated as valid only after receipt of the fee; payment is non-refundable.
How to apply
Open the official TISS careers page and select the Counsellor (Female), Guwahati advertisement.
Use the Apply Now link to access the online application system.
Enter personal and educational details accurately and upload the required certificates.
Pay ₹500, or the applicable ₹250 concessional fee, and submit the form before 20 November 2026.
Download and retain the acknowledgement and fee receipt. Shortlisted applicants will receive interview information by email.
Selected candidates are expected to join within 10 days of receiving the offer letter. The position is temporary and does not provide a right to permanent appointment or absorption.
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