The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Hyderabad Off Campus has released the TISS Hyderabad Programme Manager Recruitment 2026 notification for one Programme Manager post on a one-year contract, extendable based on performance and institutional requirement. Eligible M.Com or MBA (Finance) graduates with at least two years of accounts and finance experience can apply online until 22.11.2026 under advertisement ADVT/TISS/ADMIN/PM/HC/NOV/2026.
Complete guide to the TISS Hyderabad Programme Manager Recruitment 2026, covering important dates, vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, salary, selection process, documents required, how to apply and the official links.
About Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Hyderabad Off Campus
TISS Hyderabad Off Campus is conducting this recruitment through its Admin Positions portal, with the post based at the Hyderabad Campus on a contract engagement. The key facts of the notification are summarised below.
Area
Details
Organisation
Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Hyderabad – Off Campus
Post Announced
Programme Manager (01 post)
Contract Tenure
One year initially, extendable based on performance and Institute requirement
Nature of Post
Unreserved; reserved category candidates encouraged to apply, no separate reserved vacancy
Notification Date
12.11.2026
Application Channel
TISS Admin Positions portal (online only)
Notice Reference
ADVT/TISS/ADMIN/PM/HC/NOV/2026
The engagement is for 01 post at Hyderabad Campus on contract for one year initially, extendable based on performance of the candidate and the requirement of the Institute.
Key Responsibilities
The role centres on project-level accounts, compliance and coordination with finance and project teams, as listed in the notification.
Project Accounts and Budgets
Responsibility
Details
Project Accounts
Maintaining project accounts
Budgets
Preparing and maintaining budgets
Financial Reports
Preparing financial reports
Payments
Processing payments
Compliance and Audit Support
Responsibility
Details
TDS / GST Compliance
Handling TDS and GST compliance
P-Tax Compliance
Handling P-Tax compliance
Audits
Supporting audits
Vouchers
Maintaining vouchers
Coordination
Responsibility
Details
Finance Teams
Coordinating with finance teams
Project Teams
Coordinating with project teams
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Eligibility is limited to commerce or finance management postgraduates with actual accounts and finance work history, as detailed below.
Requirement
Details
Educational Qualification
M.Com or MBA (Finance)
Experience
Minimum 2 years experience in accounts and finance
Freshers
Not eligible as the stated requirement is not met
Other MBA Specialisations
Do not meet the stated requirement
Suitability Filter
Only commerce / finance management postgraduates with accounts and finance work history fit
Candidates must assess their own eligibility as per the prescribed qualifications and experience and submit the duly filled application with the desired information and documents.
Additional Skills That Strengthen an Application
Skill
Details
Project Accounts Handling
Ability to maintain project accounts and budgets
Financial Reporting
Ability to prepare financial reports
Payment Processing
Ability to process payments
TDS / GST Compliance
Working knowledge of TDS and GST compliance
P-Tax Compliance
Working knowledge of P-Tax compliance
Audit Support
Ability to support audits and maintain vouchers
Coordination
Ability to coordinate with finance and project teams
Who Should Apply
Background
Details
M.Com Graduates
Yes
MBA (Finance) Graduates
Yes
Candidates with 2+ Years in Accounts and Finance
Yes
Candidates with Project Accounts and Compliance Experience
Priority consideration
Freshers
No
Other MBA Specialisations
No
Reserved Category Candidates
Encouraged to apply (post is unreserved)
Vacancy Details
Post / Category
Vacancies
Programme Manager
01
Total
01
With a single position, shortlisting will depend closely on relevant finance qualification and accounts-handling experience.
Age Limit and Relaxation
Item
Details
Age Limit
Preferably below 40 years
Relaxation
Institute reserves the right to relax age based on the candidate's work experience
Cut-off Table
Not provided; "preferably" indicates an expectation for the role
Salary and Employment Benefits
Detail
Information
Pay / Stipend
Rs 40,000/- consolidated salary
Pay Scale
No separate pay scale or allowances break-up shown
Nature of Engagement
Contract for one year initially, extendable based on performance and Institute requirement
Lower Offer
Institute reserves the right to offer a position with lower designation and pay as per suitability of the candidate
Joining Time
Within 10 days of receipt of offer letter
Application Fee
Category
Fee
Application Fee
Rs 500/-
SC / ST / PwD
Rs 250/-
Female
Exempted
Payment Mode
Online
The application will be valid only on receipt of application fee from those who are required to pay, and fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances. Applicants claiming the SC / ST / PwD concession must upload the required certificate in the form.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Date
12.11.2026
Last Date to Apply
22.11.2026
Closing Time
Not specified; applicants should complete submission well before 22.11.2026
Selection Process
Stage
Details
1. Shortlisting
Applications are shortlisted; merely possessing the minimum qualifications does not entitle a candidate to be called further in case of high response
2. Written / Personal Interaction / Skill Test
Conducted for shortlisted candidates at TISS, Hyderabad, in offline or online mode to evaluate proficiency and skills
Intimation
Shortlisted candidates informed over e-mail and/or mobile phone
TA/DA
Not payable for appearing for the Personal Interaction if held at the Institute's premises
Documents Required
Document
Details
SC / ST / PwD Certificate
To be uploaded in the online application form for the concessional Rs 250/- fee
Acknowledgment Print
Print of acknowledgment of the online application to be retained for future reference
Find advertisement ADVT/TISS/ADMIN/PM/HC/NOV/2026 for Programme Manager, TISS Hyderabad.
3
Read the advertisement PDF for qualification, duties and fee conditions.
4
Fill the online application form with personal, qualification and experience details.
5
Upload the required SC / ST / PwD certificate in the online application form if claiming the concessional Rs 250/- fee; women applicants are exempted from fee payment.
6
Pay the applicable fee in online mode — Rs 500/- or Rs 250/- where applicable — and submit the form.
7
Candidates who applied earlier vide ADVT/TISS/ADMIN/PM/HC/JUNE/2026 dated 19.06.2026 and ADVT/TISS/ADMIN/PM/HC/JULY/2026 dated 08.07.2026 and subsequent need not apply again.
8
Save the print of acknowledgment of the online application for future reference.
Reapplication Note
Item
Details
Earlier Advertisement 1
ADVT/TISS/ADMIN/PM/HC/JUNE/2026 dated 19.06.2026
Earlier Advertisement 2
ADVT/TISS/ADMIN/PM/HC/JULY/2026 dated 08.07.2026 and subsequent
Reapplication Required
No; their application will be considered with this advertisement
General Instructions
Instruction
Details
Eligibility Assessment
It is the responsibility of the candidate to assess his/her own eligibility as per the prescribed qualifications and experience
False Information
Suppression of factual information, supply of fake documents or false or misleading information shall lead to disqualification
Post-Appointment Detection
If ineligibility is detected even after appointment, the appointment shall be liable to be terminated forthwith
The notice PDF carries the full wording on qualification, duties, fee, age indication and selection venue, while the Admin Positions portal is the sole channel to submit the form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question
Answer
Q1. What is the position?
The position is Programme Manager at TISS Hyderabad Off Campus, with 01 vacancy.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for TISS Hyderabad Programme Manager Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 22 November 2026, as per the notification dated 12 November 2026.
Q3. What is the eligibility for the TISS Hyderabad Programme Manager post?
Applicants must hold M.Com or MBA in Finance with minimum 2 years experience in accounts and finance, including project accounts, budgets, financial reports, payments and TDS, GST and P-Tax compliance.
Q4. What is the application fee?
The application fee is Rs 500, reduced to Rs 250 for SC/ST/PwD candidates, while female candidates are exempted, payable online.
Q5. What is the salary for the TISS Hyderabad Programme Manager post?
The selected candidate will receive Rs 40,000 per month as consolidated salary.
Q6. What is the age limit?
The age criterion is preferably below 40 years, and the Institute reserves the right to relax age based on work experience.
Q7. How to apply for TISS Hyderabad Programme Manager Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must apply online through the Apply Online - Admin Positions link on tiss.ac.in and keep the print of the acknowledgment of the online application for future reference.
Q8. Do candidates who applied earlier need to apply again?
Candidates who applied in June/July 2026 vide ADVT/JUNE/2026 dated 19.06.2026 and JULY/2026 dated 08.07.2026 and subsequently need not reapply.
Q9. What is the selection process and tenure?
Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email/mobile to appear for written test, personal interaction or skill test at TISS Hyderabad in offline or online mode, with no TA/DA for appearing at the premises. The appointment is for 1 year and extendable.
Q10. When must the selected candidate join?
Selected candidates are expected to join duty within 10 days of receipt of offer letter.
Final Call-to-Action
Step
Action
1
Check that you meet the M.Com / MBA (Finance) and 2 years accounts and finance criteria.
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