TISS Data Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

Tata Institute of Social Sciences; Mumbai; On-site; INR 502,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai invites applications for a Data Officer on a short-term contractual basis for the Saksham Pramaan project. The role is 3 months initially, extendable up to March 2026, with a monthly salary of Rs. 45,000–50,000 based on experience.

The position requires travel across states for data collection and reports to the Programme Team. Selected candidate will work under supervision of a research associate and Manager(s) leading the studies, contributing

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences/Social Work/Population Studies/Public Health and allied fields.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in research projects in HIV/AIDS is desirable.
• Preference for candidates with HRG population, ICTC and ART Centre experience.

Responsibilities

• Study quantitative and qualitative tools; refine tools and prepare data collection forms.
• Coordinate and follow up with stakeholders and sites for data collection.
• Develop a data collection plan under guidance of research associate and study manager.
• Organize training for state/district level consultants.
• Monitor overall fieldwork and data collection processes.
• Assist in primary quantitative data collection, collation and cleaning.
• Follow up for secondary data across all sites.
• Oversee data management, including transcription and translation.
• Carry out secondary data analysis using NACO data.
• Support Saksham Pramaan work as needed by the Programme Team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Coordination skills

Field planning

Data collection

Report writing

Education

Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences/Social Work/Population Studies/Public Health and allied fields

Job description

COMPANY NAME Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai has invited applications for 1 Data Officer post under the short-term research project Saksham Pramaan - Programme Evaluation for National AIDS Control Programme (NACP). The position is purely on a contractual basis for an initial duration of 3 months, extendable up to March 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online through the application link at https://forms.gle/wZG5kA7sVJZvjzkt5 by 10th November 2026. The official notification does not specify the age limit or the application fee.

About TISS Data Officer

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai is inviting applications for a short-term research project titled \"Saksham Pramaan - Programme Evaluation for National AIDS Control Programme (NACP)\". The project is conducted in consultation with the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) to design and conduct concurrent and mid-term evaluations of select programmatic interventions under NACP across the country. The Data Officer will work under the technical supervision of a research associate and Manager/s leading the research studies at Saksham Pramaan, TISS.

TISS Data Officer at a Glance

Particulars

Details

Organisation Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai

Department Saksham Pramaan

Project Saksham Pramaan - Programme Evaluation for National AIDS Control Programme (NACP)

Funding Agency National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO)

Tenure 3 months initially, can be extended up to March 2026 (Project time frame: 6 months)

Post Name Data Officer

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Pay Rs. 45,000-50,000 p.m. depending upon experience and qualifications

Job Location TISS, Mumbai

Application Mode Online

Last Date to Apply 10th November 2026

Who Can Apply

Essential Qualification: Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences/Social Work/Population Studies/Public Health and allied fields.

Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of experience in research projects in the field of HIV/AIDS is desirable. Preference will be given to candidates having experience of working with High Risk Groups (HRG) population, ICTC and ART Centres. Conversant in local language in addition to English. Well-versed in reporting and documentation. The candidate should have the necessary research skills of quantitative and qualitative data collection, data management, and analysis. She/he shall have experience in conducting FGDs/IDIs with HRGs and Bridge population.

Essential Skills and Attributes: High level of commitment and integrity and ability to work independently, excellent interpersonal skills, excellent co-ordination and organisational skills, ability to strategise and implement field planning, quantitative and qualitative data collection skills and knowledge, willingness to travel, and sensitivity towards issues relating to HRG communities and PLHIVs.

Desirable: Knowledge of the National AIDS Control Programme and programmatic evaluations.

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The selected candidate will receive a consolidated salary of Rs. 45,000 to 50,000 per month, depending upon experience and qualifications. The position is purely on a contractual basis for a short-term research project with an initial duration of 3 months, which can be extended up to March 2026 within the 6-month project time frame.

TISS Data Officer Job Description

• Study the quantitative and qualitative tools, suggest changes, refine the tools to make them user-friendly, and prepare APP-based forms for collecting data


• Coordinate and follow up with all the stakeholders and participants for data collection across all the data collection sites


• Develop a plan for data collection with the guidance of research associate and the study manager


• Organize the training for the consultants at the state/district level


• Monitor overall fieldwork and data collection process


• Assist in primary (quantitative) data collection, collation and cleaning


• Follow up for secondary data across all the data collection sites


• Overlook the data management, including transcription, translation processes


• Carry out secondary data analysis using NACO data


• Support other Saksham Pramaan work as needed/requested by the Programme Team

Q1. What is the post name for the TISS recruitment 2026?

The post name is Data Officer under the Saksham Pramaan project.

Q2. How many vacancies are available for TISS Data Officer Recruitment 2026?

There is 1 vacancy available for the Data Officer position.

Q3. What is the last date to apply for TISS Data Officer 2026?

The last date to submit applications is 10th November 2026.

Q4. What is the salary for the TISS Data Officer post?

The salary ranges from Rs. 45,000 to 50,000 per month, depending upon experience and qualifications.

Q5. What is the educational qualification required for TISS Data Officer?

Candidates must hold a Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences/Social Work/Population Studies/Public Health and allied fields.

Q6. Where is the job location for the TISS Data Officer?

The job location is at TISS, Mumbai, with requirements to travel across different states for data collection.

Q7. What is the tenure of the TISS Data Officer project?

The appointment is for an initial duration of 3 months, which can be extended up to March 2026, under a 6-month research project.

Q8. Is prior experience required for TISS Data Officer?

Minimum 2-3 years of experience in research projects in the field of HIV/AIDS is desirable, with preference given to candidates having experience working with High Risk Groups (HRG) population, ICTC and ART Centres.