WII Recruitment 2026 (Advt. 1/RP-CELL/October) - 19 Project Positions (Project Associate, Sr. Project Associate, Project Assistant, Admin Assistant) | Online Apply 17 Oct-01 Nov
Recruitment and Placement Cell, Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun
Uttarakhand - Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun, Uttarakhand - 248002; project sites at New Delhi (PMU), Dudhwa (Uttar Pradesh), Pakke-Eaglenest (Arunachal Pradesh) and Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Vacancies
19
Salary
Rs. 24,000 to Rs. 57,000 + HRA per month (as per post; NET/GATE qualified and non-NET/GATE slabs differ)
Last Date
1 Nov 2026
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Wildlife Institute of India Important Dates 2026
Wildlife Institute of India Application Fee 2026
Rs. 500/- (General); Rs. 100/- Application Processing Fee (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Physically Challenged)
Wildlife Institute of India Salary / Pay Scale 2026
Rs. 24,000 to Rs. 57,000 + HRA per month (as per post; NET/GATE qualified and non-NET/GATE slabs differ)
Wildlife Institute of India Eligibility Criteria 2026
Wildlife Institute of India Qualification / Education
Wildlife Institute of India Job Details & Overview
The Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Chandrabani, Dehradun - an autonomous Institute of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India - has issued Advertisement No. WII/ADVT. 1/RP-CELL/October, 2026 inviting online applications from Indian nationals for engagement of 19 positions in 14 categories under four research projects.
Online application window: 17 October 2026 to 01 November 2026 at www.wiirp.com/application.php. An applicant may apply for a maximum of 2 positions, with separate applications for each. Project duration is one year, likely to be extended as per project requirement. Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India norms.
Project-wise Vacancies (19 Posts)
| Project | Position | Posts | Monthly Emoluments | Max Age | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 - Post-operation impact assessment of Singoli Bhatwari Hydro Electric Project (SBHEP), Uttarakhand | Project Associate-II | 01 | Rs. 42,000 + HRA (NET/GATE qualified); Rs. 33,000 + HRA (non-NET/GATE) | 35 | Master's in Engineering/Technology (Remote Sensing & GIS/Geoinformatics) OR Master's in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/Zoology/Ecology/Environmental Sciences/Life Sciences/RS-GIS/Geoinformatics); desirable: hydrological & species distribution modelling, eflow assessment |
| Project Associate-I | 05 | Rs. 37,000 + HRA (NET/GATE qualified); Rs. 30,000 + HRA (non-NET/GATE) | 35 | Master's degree in relevant discipline (Natural Sciences/Engineering) | |
| Project Associate-I (Social) | 01 | Rs. 37,000 + HRA (NET/GATE); Rs. 30,000 + HRA (non-NET/GATE) | 35 | Master's degree in relevant discipline | |
| Project Associate-I (Spatial Analyst) | 01 | Rs. 37,000 + HRA (NET/GATE); Rs. 30,000 + HRA (non-NET/GATE) | 35 | Master's degree with spatial-analysis (GIS/RS) expertise | |
| Project Assistant | 01 | Rs. 27,000 + HRA | 50 | Bachelor's in Science (Wildlife Science/Zoology/Ecology/Environmental Sciences/Marine Sciences/Life Sciences/Agriculture/Forestry) | |
| 02 - Movement ecology and population connectivity of the endemic Nicobar Megapode, Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Administrative Assistant | 01 | Rs. 24,000 + HRA | 50 | Graduate/Master's as advertised; scientific-activity support and administrative work |
| Project Assistant | 01 | Rs. 27,000 + HRA | 50 | Bachelor's in Science (relevant discipline) | |
| 03 - Conservation and long-term monitoring of Sea Turtles (special focus on Leatherback), Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Project Assistant | 02 | Rs. 27,000 + HRA | 50 | Bachelor's in Science (Wildlife Science/Zoology/Ecology/Marine Sciences/Marine Biology/Environmental Sciences/Geoinformatics/Life Sciences/Agriculture/Forestry); arduous field work in remote A&N islands; A&N-domiciled candidates preferred |
| 04 - Small cat and leopard landscape conservation (National PMU, Delhi / Dudhwa, Uttar Pradesh / Pakke-Eaglenest, Arunachal Pradesh) | Senior Project Associate (National Landscape Safeguards Expert; Mid-level Expert; Component 2) | 01 | Rs. 57,000 + HRA | 40 | Four-year Bachelor's (as per NEP) in Natural Sciences AND 4 years post-degree R&D experience in relevant domains |
| Senior Project Associate | 01 | Rs. 57,000 + HRA | 40 | Master's in Natural Sciences with relevant experience (as per advertised criteria); community-based wildlife monitoring, camera-trap/GPS field tools desirable | |
| Project Associate-II | 01 | Rs. 42,000 + HRA (NET/GATE); Rs. 33,000 + HRA (non-NET/GATE) | 35 | Master's in Engineering/Technology or Natural Sciences (relevant discipline) | |
| Project Associate-II | 01 | Rs. 42,000 + HRA (NET/GATE); Rs. 33,000 + HRA (non-NET/GATE) | 35 | Master's in Engineering/Technology or Natural Sciences (relevant discipline) | |
| Project Associate-II | 01 | Rs. 42,000 + HRA (NET/GATE); Rs. 33,000 + HRA (non-NET/GATE) | 35 | Master's in Engineering/Technology or Natural Sciences (relevant discipline) | |
| Project Associate-II | 01 | Rs. 42,000 + HRA (NET/GATE); Rs. 33,000 + HRA (non-NET/GATE) | 35 | Master's in Engineering/Technology or Natural Sciences (relevant discipline) |
Application Fee
Rs. 500/- for General category candidates; SC/ST/OBC/EWS (Non-General) and Physically Challenged (PC) candidates are exempt from the application fee but must pay Rs. 100/- as 'Application Processing' fee, payable online (NEFT/RTGS/electronic mode). Fee once paid is non-refundable, even if the application is unsuccessful/rejected.
Selection
Shortlisting for online interview will be based on essential qualification, age, experience and advertised criteria; mere fulfilment of minimum qualifications does not entitle an applicant to be called for interview. Interview schedule will be communicated by email only; shortlist and results will be published on www.wiirp.com. Candidates currently engaged at WII must produce a NOC. Applications must be accompanied by proof of age, qualifications, experience (with tenure dates), passport-size photograph, signature and fee receipt.
Contact: Recruitment and Placement Cell, WII, Chandrabani, Dehradun - 248002; Tel. 0135-2646232; WhatsApp +91 9456745562; Email: [email protected], [email protected].
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How to Apply for Wildlife Institute of India Recruitment 2026
- Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria for Recruitment and Placement Cell, Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun's WII Recruitment 2026 (Advt. 1/RP-CELL/October) - 19 Project Positions (Project Associate, Sr. Project Associate, Project Assistant, Admin Assistant) | Online Apply 17 Oct-01 Nov before applying.
- Apply online through the official application link or official website listed above for this Recruitment and Placement Cell, Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun recruitment.
- Fill in the form with accurate personal, educational and category details, and upload the required scanned documents as specified.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 500/- (General); Rs. 100/- Application Processing Fee (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Physically Challenged) online using debit/credit card, net banking or UPI.
- Submit the form before 1 Nov 2026 and save the confirmation page and fee receipt.
Wildlife Institute of India Documents Required
- Printout of the submitted application form and the fee payment receipt.
- Recent photograph and signature, sized as specified in the notification.
- Proof of Date of Birth (birth certificate or Class X / SSLC mark sheet) and a photo identity proof.
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets required for the post.
- Caste / EWS / experience / disability certificates, as applicable to your category or the post.
Wildlife Institute of India Important Instructions
- Apply only through the official link for this Recruitment and Placement Cell, Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun recruitment - no other mode is accepted.
- Verify all details (eligibility, dates, fees) from the official Recruitment and Placement Cell, Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun notification before submitting.
- Complete and pay before the last date, 1 Nov 2026; late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Only one application is allowed; if multiple are submitted, only the latest valid one is considered.
- Candidature is subject to verification of all documents with originals at later stages.
- Track updates to this notification (corrigenda, admit card, result) on Rojgarpulse.
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What is WII Recruitment 2026 (Advt. 1/RP-CELL/October) - 19 Project Positions (Project Associate, Sr. Project Associate, Project Assistant, Admin Assistant) | Online Apply 17 Oct-01 Nov?
WII Recruitment 2026 (Advt. 1/RP-CELL/October) - 19 Project Positions (Project Associate, Sr. Project Associate, Project Assistant, Admin Assistant) | Online Apply 17 Oct-01 Nov is a government recruitment notification published by Wildlife Institute of India. Apply before the last date to be considered for the post.
When do applications open for Wildlife Institute of India Recruitment 2026?
Online applications for Wildlife Institute of India Recruitment 2026 start on 17 October 2026.
What is the last date to apply for Wildlife Institute of India Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the application for Wildlife Institute of India Recruitment 2026 is 01 November 2026.
What is the application fee for Wildlife Institute of India Recruitment 2026?
Rs. 500/- (General); Rs. 100/- Application Processing Fee (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Physically Challenged)
What is the qualification required for Wildlife Institute of India Recruitment 2026?
Bachelor's/Master's degrees in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Life Sciences, Marine Sciences) or Engineering/Technology (Remote Sensing and GIS, Geoinformatics)
How to apply for Wildlife Institute of India Recruitment 2026?
Apply online through the official application link or official website listed above for Wildlife Institute of India Recruitment 2026. Always verify all details from the official notification before applying.