Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, Uttarakhand Recruitment 2026

Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, Uttarakhand has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Project Assistant, Project Manager, Project Scientist – I & Other. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Location

Dehradun, Uttarakhand

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Deadline

30th January

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Published

27th January 2026

📋Partner Notification

Wildlife Institute of India Recruitment 2026 – Project-Based Vacancies

Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has released Advertisement No. WII/ADVT. 1/RP–CELL/ January, 2026 for recruitment of temporary project personnel under various research projects. A total of 28 contractual positions are available for Indian Nationals.

Organization Details

Organization Name	Wildlife Institute of India (WII)
Nature	Autonomous Institution under Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India
Address	Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun – 248002, Uttarakhand, India
Official Website	www.wii.gov.in
Contact Numbers	0135-2646232, +91 9456745562

Advertisement Information

Advertisement Number: WII/ADVT. 1/RP–CELL/ January, 2026
Total Vacancies: 28
Nature of Posts: Temporary / Contractual (Project Based)
Employment Type: Project Tenure Based Contract

Important Dates

Event	Date / Time
Last Date for Receipt of Application	30 January 2026 (Up to 5:00 PM)

Major Designations

Project Scientist – I
Principal Project Associate
Senior Project Associate
Project Associate – I
Project Associate – II
Project Assistant
Project Manager
Administrative Assistant

Salary / Monthly Emoluments

Post Category	Salary
Project Scientist – I	₹77,000 + HRA
Principal Project Associate	₹67,000 + HRA
Senior Project Associate	₹57,000 + HRA
Project Associate – I	₹37,000 / ₹30,000 + HRA
Project Associate – II	₹42,000 / ₹33,000 + HRA
Project Assistant	₹27,000 + HRA
Project Manager	₹1,25,000 (Consolidated)
Administrative Assistant	₹24,000 + HRA

Eligibility Criteria (General)

Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications depending on the post:

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant disciplines
Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Veterinary Sciences, etc.
Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) in relevant fields for scientific posts
Relevant research or work experience ranging from 2 to 8 years

Specific eligibility criteria are mentioned for each project and post in the official notification.

Age Limit

Post Category	Maximum Age
Project Associate / Scientist / Administrative Posts	35 to 45 Years (Post-wise)
Project Manager / Project Assistant	Up to 50 Years

Reservation and Age Relaxation

SC/ST: 5 Years Age Relaxation
OBC: 3 Years Age Relaxation
As per Government of India rules

Application Fees

Category	Fee
General	₹500
SC / ST / OBC / EWS / Physically Challenged	₹100 (Processing Fee)

Bank Details for Fee Payment

Account Name: RRP Cell Revolving / Director Wildlife Institute of India
Bank: Union Bank of India
Branch: Chandrabani, Dehradun – 248001
Account Number: 518502010059776
IFSC Code: UBIN0551856

Application fee is non-refundable. Do not make payment using mobile numbers.

Application Process

Download and fill the prescribed Application Form (Annexure-I).
Attach self-attested copies of all required documents.
Attach payment proof of application fee.
Paste passport size photograph.
Send hard copy through Post/Courier to:
Nodal Officer, Research Recruitment & Placement Cell,
Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani,
Dehradun – 248001, Uttarakhand
Mention Advertisement Number, Project Name, and Post on envelope.
Ensure delivery before 30 January 2026, 5:00 PM.