Xavier Institute of Social Service ('XISS) is an educational institute in Ranchi, India. It was established as an extension department of St. Xavier's College, Ranchi, in 1955 with the objective of training young men and women in Rural Development, Personnel Management and Industrial Relations.XISS was established with the mission to develop human resources for various sectors such as industries, business, rural development, health care etc. in the Chota Nagpur region.The prime objectives of the Institute is to develop professionals who are down to earth, having deep concern for fellow human beings and sense of responsibility towards society. For this, they are attuned to the deeper aspirations of the common people for justice and see their training as a preparation for true service to society. It's mission is to be a top management school and develop committed, down to earth, sensitive professionals,who work with and for others.

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