Wildlife Institute of India Recruitment 2026
WII Project Staff Recruitment 2026 – 20 Posts Apply Online
Wildlife Institute of India has invited online applications for Administrative Assistant, Project Assistant, Project Associate, Senior Project Associate and Field Worker positions.
20
Total Posts
₹24,000–₹57,000
Salary Plus HRA
28 July 2026
Last Date
The Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has issued Advertisement No. WII/ADVT. 1/RP-CELL/July, 2026.
The recruitment is being conducted to engage 20 temporary project personnel for wildlife, marine, river, biodiversity and conservation research projects across India.
📢 Latest Update:
The WII online application portal opened on 14 July 2026 for multiple
research and project-support positions.
⏰ Application Deadline:
Eligible candidates must complete the online application process on or
before 28 July 2026.
⚠️ Online Applications Only:
Printed or postal application forms will not be accepted. Candidates must
apply through the WII Recruitment and Placement Cell portal.
📋 WII Project Staff Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Wildlife Institute of India |
| Short Name | WII |
| Administrative Ministry | Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change |
| Advertisement Number | WII/ADVT. 1/RP-CELL/July, 2026 |
| Post Categories | Administrative Assistant, Project Assistant, Project Associate-I, Project Associate-II, Senior Project Associate and Scientific Administrative Assistant/Field Worker |
| Total Vacancies | 20 Posts |
| Appointment Type | Purely Temporary Project Positions |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Application Start Date | 14 July 2026 |
| Last Date | 28 July 2026 |
| Salary Range | ₹24,000 to ₹57,000 plus applicable HRA |
| Age Limit | 35 or 50 Years, depending on the post |
| Job Location | WII Dehradun and various project field locations |
| Official Website | wii.gov.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Advertisement Date | 14 July 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 14 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 28 July 2026 |
| Shortlisted Candidate List | Will be published on the WII website |
| Online Interview Date | Will be announced for shortlisted candidates |
🐾 Post-Wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Project or Field | Posts | Salary | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant | Sea Turtle Monitoring – Andaman and Nicobar | 02 | ₹24,000 + HRA | 50 Years |
| Project Assistant | Sea Turtle Monitoring – Andaman and Nicobar | 02 | ₹27,000 + HRA | 50 Years |
| Project Associate-I | Nicobar Megapode Movement Ecology | 01 | ₹30,000 or ₹37,000 + HRA | 35 Years |
| Project Associate-I | World Natural Heritage Management Centre | 02 | ₹30,000 or ₹37,000 + HRA | 35 Years |
| Project Associate-I | Environmental Flow – Chambal and Tons Rivers | 01 | ₹30,000 or ₹37,000 + HRA | 35 Years |
| Project Assistant | Environmental Flow – Chambal and Tons Rivers | 01 | ₹27,000 + HRA | 50 Years |
| Senior Project Associate | Brahmaputra Underwater Tunnel Impact Assessment | 01 | ₹57,000 + HRA | 50 Years |
| Project Associate-II | Brahmaputra Aquatic Biodiversity Project | 03 | ₹33,000 or ₹42,000 + HRA | 50 Years |
| Project Associate-I | Aquatic Ecology and Conservation Genetics | 01 | ₹30,000 or ₹37,000 + HRA | 50 Years |
| Project Assistant – Social Science | River Dolphin Community and Social Surveys | 01 | ₹27,000 + HRA | 50 Years |
| Project Assistant – Natural Science | River Dolphin Ecological Surveys | 02 | ₹27,000 + HRA | 50 Years |
| Scientific Administrative Assistant / Field Worker | River Dolphin Field Surveys | 03 | ₹24,000 + HRA | 50 Years |
| Total Vacancies | 20 | Temporary Project Posts | ||
The higher Project Associate salary applies to candidates possessing the prescribed NET or GATE qualification.
🌿 Research Projects Covered
- Conservation and long-term monitoring of sea turtles in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- Movement ecology and population connectivity of the endemic Nicobar Megapode.
- Category 2 Centre on World Natural Heritage Management and Training for Asia and the Pacific Region.
- Environmental flow assessment for the Chambal and Tons Rivers.
- Impact assessment of vibrations on aquatic life and biodiversity due to underwater tunnel construction under the Brahmaputra River.
🎓 Educational Qualification Summary
| Post Category | Essential Qualification Summary |
|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant | Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institution. |
| Project Assistant – Natural Science | Bachelor’s Degree in Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Marine Science, Environmental Science, Geoinformatics, Life Science, Agriculture, Forestry or another notified science discipline. |
| Project Assistant – Social Science | Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, Statistics, Economics, Public Administration, Personnel Management, Environmental Management, Social Work, Anthropology or another notified Social Science discipline. |
| Scientific Administrative Assistant / Field Worker | Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institution. |
| Project Associate-I | Four-year Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in the relevant Natural Science, Agriculture, Forestry, Heritage Management, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Aquatic Science or other notified discipline. BVSc is accepted for certain positions. |
| Project Associate-II | Relevant four-year Bachelor’s, Master’s, BVSc or Engineering Degree with two years of prescribed research or professional experience. |
| Senior Project Associate | Relevant four-year Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with four years of research experience, or a Doctoral Degree in the prescribed field. |
The accepted degree disciplines differ for each project position.
Candidates must check the exact essential qualification listed against
the selected post in the official advertisement.
🎂 Age Limit
35 Years
Selected Associate Posts
50 Years
Other Project Posts
28.07.2026
Closing Date
| Category | Upper-Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | Up to 5 Years |
| Other Backward Classes | Up to 3 Years |
| Other Eligible Categories | According to applicable Government of India rules |
💰 Salary Details
| Post Category | Monthly Emoluments |
|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant | ₹24,000 + HRA |
| Scientific Administrative Assistant / Field Worker | ₹24,000 + HRA |
| Project Assistant | ₹27,000 + HRA |
| Project Associate-I – Non-NET/GATE | ₹30,000 + HRA |
| Project Associate-I – NET/GATE Qualified | ₹37,000 + HRA |
| Project Associate-II – Non-NET/GATE | ₹33,000 + HRA |
| Project Associate-II – NET/GATE Qualified | ₹42,000 + HRA |
| Senior Project Associate | ₹57,000 + HRA |
💳 Application and Processing Fee
| Applicant Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| General Category | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / OBC / EWS Candidates | ₹100 Processing Fee |
| Physically Challenged Candidates | ₹100 Processing Fee |
The application or processing fee is non-refundable. The payment
receipt must be uploaded with the online application.
🏦 Official Fee Payment Details
Account Name:
RRP Cell Revolving Fund / Director, Wildlife Institute of India
Bank: Union Bank of India
Branch: Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun
Account Number: 518502010059776
IFSC Code: UBIN0551856
Bank: Union Bank of India
Branch: Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun
Account Number: 518502010059776
IFSC Code: UBIN0551856
Confirm the account-holder name and payment details from the official
notification before transferring the fee. Upload a clear payment
receipt in the application portal.
✅ Selection Process
Stage 1
Application Screening
Top 10
Per Position
Online
Interview Mode
- Applications will be screened according to age, qualification, marks, specialisation and relevant experience.
- Relevant publications, conference papers, internships and volunteer experience may be considered.
- The top ten shortlisted candidates against each advertised position will be called for an interview.
- Interviews will be conducted online by a duly constituted Selection Committee.
- Original certificates must be produced at the time of joining.
📄 Documents to Upload
- Recent passport-size photograph.
- Scanned digital signature.
- Class 10 certificate or other valid age proof.
- Educational certificates and mark sheets.
- Graduate, postgraduate or doctoral degree certificates.
- Experience certificates mentioning the exact start and end dates.
- NET, GATE, UGC, CSIR or ICAR qualification certificate.
- Research publications and conference details, if claimed.
- SC, ST, OBC, EWS or disability certificate, where applicable.
- Application or processing-fee payment receipt.
- Recent No Objection Certificate for candidates currently working in a WII project.
- WII No-Dues Certificate for candidates previously engaged at WII.
💻 How to Apply Online
- Visit the official Wildlife Institute of India Recruitment and Placement Cell application portal.
- Download Advertisement No. WII/ADVT. 1/RP-CELL/July, 2026.
- Check the exact qualification, age, experience and project-field requirements for the selected post.
- Keep scanned copies of your photograph, signature, certificates, mark sheets and experience documents ready.
- Pay the applicable application or processing fee using the official WII payment details.
- Save a clear copy of the successful payment receipt.
- Open the online application form and select the correct project serial number and position.
- Enter personal and educational information exactly as printed on the official certificates and mark sheets.
- Enter relevant employment or research experience with accurate starting and ending dates.
- Upload all certificates, photograph, signature and fee receipt in the prescribed sections.
- Review the complete application carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application online on or before 28 July 2026.
- Download or save the submitted-application confirmation for future reference.
📌 Important Application Conditions
- A candidate may apply for a maximum of two advertised positions.
- A separate application form, documents and fee are required for each position.
- Incomplete applications or applications without the fee receipt will be rejected.
- Mere possession of the minimum qualification does not guarantee an interview call.
- All positions are purely temporary and will end with completion of the respective project.
- Candidates may be considered for a lower-grade position if found unsuitable for the original post.
- Canvassing in any form will result in rejection.
- Shortlists and final results will be published on the official WII website.
☎️ Official Contact Details
| Office | Recruitment and Placement Cell, WII |
|---|---|
| Address | Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun, Uttarakhand – 248002 |
| Telephone | 0135-2646232 |
| 9456745562 | |
| wiirpc@wii.gov.in / rpcell@wii.gov.in | |
| Office Hours | Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
🔗 Important Links
| Link Name | Official Link |
|---|---|
| WII Online Application Portal | Apply Here |
| Official Recruitment Advertisement | Download PDF |
| Official Recruitment Notice Page | View Notice |
| WII Recruitment Page | View Recruitments |
| WII News and Shortlist Page | View Updates |
Important Note:
Candidates must verify the project serial number, exact degree discipline,
experience, age, NET/GATE status, salary and fee requirements from the
official WII advertisement before applying. Separate online applications
and fee payments are required when applying for more than one position.
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