JOB POST: Legal and Public Information Officer at TISS Mumbai [1 Year; Salary of Rs. 80k; Contractual]: Apply by May 15

30 Apr 2026

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About TISS

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences, established in the year 1936 is a Deemed to be University, under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956, a grant-in-aid Institute under Ministry of Education, Government of India. TISS is a Grade I University as per NAAC assessment 2024.

Eligibility

Master’s Degree in Law from recognised University / Institute with at least 55% of aggregate marks or equivalent Grade plus two years of work experience OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Law from recognised University / Institute with at least 55% of aggregate marks or equivalent plus four years of work experience.
Experience as an advocator or law officer in Legal Department of Central or State Government or any renowned organisation will be preferred.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Good communication, writing and team work skills.
Knowledge of handling the RTI cases in public authority
Age limit: Below 50 Years as on 31st March, 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

To ensure that the best legal action is taken by the Institute, Legal Officer may have to perform the following tasks.

To provide legal support and represent the University in certain Civil/Criminal litigation.
To perform work related to the RTI matters of the Institute.
To guide on legal aspects of the staff engagements, project contracts.
To represent as member secretary for Committee against Sexual Harassment in university.
Vetting of MoUs and drafting standard agreements
Performing other relevant legal duties as required.
Preference: The candidates with personal flexibility, high motivation, excellent communication, writing, and good rapport building skills in Hindi and English shall have added advantage.

Duration

Not exceeding one year (Extendable subject to satisfactory performance and requirement)

How to Apply?

Interested candidates can apply online via the link given at the end of the post.

Fee

The application fee of Rs. 500/- be paid online. The application fee for SC/ST/PWD candidates will be Rs. 125/- if they attach the required certificate to the online application form. The women applicants are waived from payment of application fees. The application will be valid only on receipt of the application fee, if applicable. Fees once paid, shall not be refunded under any circumstances.