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 Scientist, Principal Project Associate, Project Assistant & 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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Deadline

10th March

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Published

25th February 2026

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Wildlife Institute of India Recruitment 2026 – Advt. No. WII/ADVT. 2/RP–CELL/ February, 2026

Organization: Wildlife Institute of India (WII) – An Autonomous Institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India.
  • Address: Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun – 248002, Uttarakhand, India
  • Phone: 0135-2646232
  • Mobile: +91 9456745562
  • Official Website: https://wii.gov.in
  • Recruitment Portal: https://wiirp.com/application.php

Important Dates

Online Application Open Date 24 February 2026
Online Application Close Date 10 March 2026

Project 01: Conservation and Management of Sloth Bear in India – A Landscape Based Initiative

All positions are purely temporary and project-based for one year (likely to be extended up to five years).

1. Project Scientist – II (1 Post)

  • Monthly Emoluments: ₹92,000 + HRA
  • Age Limit: 40 Years
  • Qualification: Doctoral Degree in Natural Sciences / Agricultural / Forestry Sciences with 3 years research experience OR Master’s Degree in Engineering & Technology with 3 years experience OR Master’s Degree in Veterinary Sciences with 3 years experience in R&D.
  • Desirable: Experience in human-wildlife conflict assessment, GIS-based hotspot mapping, ecological data integration, scientific publications, coordination with Forest Departments.
  • Work: Project coordination, conflict mapping, field protocol standardization, data synthesis, reporting, training, stakeholder engagement.

2. Principal Project Associate (1 Post)

  • Monthly Emoluments: ₹67,000 + HRA
  • Age Limit: 40 Years
  • Qualification: 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years experience OR Master’s Degree with 8 years experience OR BVSc with 8 years experience OR Engineering Degree with 8 years OR Master Engineering with 6 years OR Doctoral Degree with 4 years experience.
  • Work: Field supervision, GIS analysis, statistical modeling, reporting, coordination with State Forest Departments.

3. Senior Project Associate (Field Research & Data Analysis) – 1 Post

  • Monthly Emoluments: ₹57,000 + HRA
  • Age Limit: 40 Years
  • Qualification: 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years experience OR Master’s Degree with 4 years experience OR Engineering Degree with 4 years experience OR Doctoral Degree.
  • Work: Field surveys, genetic sampling, GIS mapping, conflict analysis, report preparation.

4. Senior Project Associate (Government Liaison & Coordination) – 1 Post

  • Monthly Emoluments: ₹57,000 + HRA
  • Age Limit: 40 Years
  • Location: Primarily based at MoEFCC, Delhi
  • Work: Inter-state coordination, official communications, documentation, GIS analysis, reporting, stakeholder management.

5. Project Associate – I (4 Posts)

  • Salary: ₹37,000 + HRA (NET/GATE) / ₹30,000 + HRA (Non-NET/GATE)
  • Age Limit: 35 Years
  • Qualification: 4-Year Bachelor’s / Master’s / Veterinary / Engineering Degree in relevant disciplines.

6. Project Assistant (5 Posts)

  • Salary: ₹27,000 + HRA
  • Age Limit: 35 Years
  • Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Science OR 3-Year Diploma in Engineering.

Project 02: Conservation and Management of the Critically Endangered Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus)

1. Project Scientist – II (1 Post)

  • Salary: ₹92,000 + HRA
  • Age Limit: 40 Years
  • Qualification: Doctoral Degree in relevant Natural Sciences with 3 years experience OR Master Engineering with 3 years experience.
  • Desirable: Experience in riverine ecology, Gangetic River system, crocodilian surveys, GIS, statistical analysis.
  • Work: Field surveys, coordination with Forest Departments, data analysis, reporting.

2. Project Associate – I (2 Posts)

  • Salary: ₹37,000 + HRA (NET/GATE) / ₹30,000 + HRA (Non-NET/GATE)
  • Age Limit: 35 Years
  • Qualification: 4-Year Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences / Agricultural Sciences.
  • Desirable: Crocodilian biology, river surveys, telemetry, ecological statistics, night spotlight surveys.

Application Fees

General Category ₹500
SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Physically Challenged ₹100 (Application Processing Fee)
  • Bank: Union Bank of India
  • Account Name: RRP Cell Revolving / Director Wildlife Institute of India
  • Account No: 518502010059776
  • IFSC: UBIN0551856
  • Application Fee is Non-Refundable.

Selection Process

  • Shortlisting based on qualification, experience, marks, specialization, publications, NET qualification.
  • Top 10 candidates per post will be called for online interview.
  • Final selection by Selection Committee.
  • Document verification mandatory at joining.

General Terms & Conditions

  • Incomplete applications will be rejected.
  • Maximum two positions per candidate (separate applications required).
  • NOC required for currently employed candidates.
  • Age relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years.
  • Positions are purely temporary and project-based.
  • Director, WII reserves right to reject applications without assigning reasons.
  • Shortlisted candidates list will be uploaded at https://wii.gov.in/news
  • Official Notification Link: View Official Notification

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