The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), a prestigious Deemed to be University and a grant-in-aid Institute under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has released an official advertisement (ADVT/TISS/LEGALOFFICER/APR/2026) for the recruitment of legal talent.

TISS is inviting applications for the post of LEGAL AND PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced advocates and law officers to manage legal affairs, RTI compliance, and university litigation at the main Mumbai Campus.

Vacancy Overview

Post Name	Total Vacancies	Job Location	Maximum Age Limit
LEGAL AND PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER	01	Mumbai Campus	Below 50 Years (as on 31st March, 2026)

Eligibility Criteria & Experience Required

To be eligible for this role, candidates must possess the following academic and professional qualifications:

• Educational Qualification:
  • A Master’s Degree in Law from a recognized University / Institute with at least 55% of aggregate marks (or equivalent Grade) plus two years of work experience.
  • OR A Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized University / Institute with at least 55% of aggregate marks (or equivalent) plus four years of work experience.
• Preferred Experience:
  • Experience working as an advocate or law officer within the Legal Department of the Central or State Government, or any renowned organization, will be preferred.
• Required Skills:
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.
    • Good communication, writing, and teamwork skills.
    • Practical knowledge of handling Right to Information (RTI) cases within a public authority.
  • Candidates with personal flexibility, high motivation, and good rapport-building skills in both Hindi and English will have an added advantage.

Roles & Responsibilities

The selected Legal Officer will be responsible for ensuring the best legal action is taken by the Institute. Key duties include:

• Providing legal support and representing the University in specific Civil/Criminal litigation matters.
• Handling and processing work related to the RTI matters of the Institute.
• Guiding the administration on the legal aspects of staff engagements and project contracts.
• Representing the administration as the member secretary for the Committee against Sexual Harassment (CASH) within the university.
• Vetting Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and drafting standard agreements.

Salary & Contract Details

• Remuneration: The selected candidate will receive a consolidated salary of Rs. 80,000/- per month (commensurate with educational qualifications and work experience).
• Duration: The appointment is initially for a period not exceeding one year. The contract is extendable based on the candidate’s performance and the ongoing requirements of the Institute.

Application Fee

Category	Fee Amount
General Category	Rs. 500/-
SC / ST / PWD Candidates	Rs. 125/- (Requires attachment of valid certificate)
Women Applicants	Waived (No Fee)

Note: The application fee must be paid online, and fees once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.

Important Dates

• Official Advertisement Date: 24th April, 2026.
• Last Date for Filling Online Applications: 15th May, 2026.

Important Links

TISS Detailed Notification	Click Here
Apply Online	Click Here
JurisLink Whatsapp Group	Click Here

How to Apply for TISS Legal Officer 2026

Eligible candidates must apply strictly through the online portal.

1. Visit the official TISS website at https://recruitment.tiss.edu/ and locate the “Apply Now” link associated with this advertisement.
2. Register and fill out the online application form. Note: Candidates must provide a valid Gmail ID in the Online Application Form.
3. Upload the necessary documents, including educational certificates, work experience proofs, and category certificates (if claiming fee concessions).
4. Pay the applicable application fee online.
5. Submit the application and take a printout of the acknowledgment for future reference.

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