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 Associate I, Principal Project Associate, Senior Project Associate (Ecology) & 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

8th October

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Published

24th September 2026

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Wildlife Institute of India (WII) Recruitment Notification September 2026

Issuing Body: Recruitment and Placement Cell, Wildlife Institute of India (An Autonomous Institution of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India)

Advertisement Number: Advt. No. WII/ADVT. 1/RP–CELL/ September, 2026

Key Timelines

Online Application Open Date: 24 September, 2026
Online Application Close Date: 08 October, 2026

Application Mode & Nature of Engagement

Application Mode: Online
Engagement Type: Contractual / Project-based (Duration: 1 Year, likely to be extended)

Organization & Location Details

Organization Name	Wildlife Institute of India (Recruitment and Placement Cell)
Parent Ministry	Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India (Autonomous Institution)
Street Address	Chandrabani
City	Dehradun
State	Uttarakhand
Country	India
Postal Code	248002

Summary of Advertised Positions

S. No.	Project Title	Position Name	Number of Positions	Age Limit	Monthly Emoluments
01 (1)	Integrated Study of the Effects of Construction of the Twin Tunnel on Wildlife of Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP)	Project Associate I	01	35 years	Rs. 37,000 + HRA (NET/GATE qualified) Rs. 30,000 + HRA (Non-NET/GATE)
02 (1)	Bringing Back Cheetah in India	Principal Project Associate	01	50 years	Rs. 67,000/- + HRA
02 (2)		Senior Project Associate (Ecology)	01	50 years	Rs. 57,000 + HRA
02 (3)		Project Associate II (Ecology)	01	50 years	Rs. 42,000 + HRA (NET/GATE qualified) Rs. 33,000 + HRA (Non-NET/GATE)
02 (4)		Project Associate I	02	50 years	Rs. 37,000 + HRA (NET/GATE qualified) Rs. 30,000 + HRA (Non-NET/GATE)
02 (5)		Project Assistant	02	50 years	Rs. 27,000 + HRA
03 (1)	Preparing Long-term monitoring protocol for Amphibians, Reptiles and Fishes in Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan	Project Associate-I	02	35 years (as on last date of receiving of application)	Rs. 37,000 + HRA (NET/GATE qualified) Rs. 30,000 + HRA (Non-NET/GATE)
04 (1)	Movement ecology and population connectivity of the endemic Nicobar Megapode (Megapodius nicobariensis) in the Nicobar archipelago	Project Assistant	01	50 years	Rs. 27,000 + HRA

Detailed Position Specifications, Qualifications, and Scope of Work

Project 01: Integrated Study of the Effects of Construction of the Twin Tunnel on Wildlife of Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP)

Position 01 (1): Project Associate I

Number of Positions: One (01)

Age Limit: 35 years

Duration: One year (likely to be extended)

Monthly Emoluments:
Rs. 37,000 + HRA (NET/GATE qualified)
Rs. 30,000 + HRA (Non-NET/GATE)

Essential Qualification(s):

Desirable Qualification(s):

Candidates having experience in wildlife field surveys, camera trapping, biodiversity assessment, ecological monitoring, GIS and remote sensing, and data analysis. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in linear infrastructure projects, human–wildlife interactions, habitat assessment, and report writing.

Description of Work:

The selected Project Associate-I will assist in field-based ecological surveys, camera trap deployment and monitoring, biodiversity and habitat assessment, data collection and analysis, GIS mapping, preparation of technical reports, and evaluation of the impacts of twin tunnel construction on wildlife and habitat connectivity in Sanjay Gandhi National Park.

Project 02: Bringing Back Cheetah in India

Position 02 (1): Principal Project Associate

Number of Positions: One (01)

Age Limit: 50 years

Duration: One year (Likely to be extended)

Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 67,000/- + HRA

Essential Qualification(s):

Desirable Qualification(s):

Demonstrated experience/aptitude in: a) Wildlife, ecology research, b) statistical analysis and spatial ecological modelling in R, c) project design and coordination of a multi-disciplinary project team and field data collection, d) research publications in peer-reviewed national/ international journals.

Description of Work:

Candidate will manage teams and plan and conduct field research, surveys, data analysis and report-writing.

Position 02 (2): Senior Project Associate (Ecology)

Number of Positions: One (01)

Age Limit: 50 years

Duration: One year (Likely to be extended)

Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 57,000 + HRA

Essential Qualification(s):

Four Years Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/Zoology/ Ecology/Marine Sciences / Marine Biology/ Environmental Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Life Sciences)/ Agricultural/ Forestry Sciences from a recognized institute/University AND Four years of experience in R&D in Industrials or Science & Technology Institutions or Scientific activities and Services
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Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Marine Sciences / Marine Biology/ Environmental Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Life Sciences)/ Agricultural Sciences from recognized institute/ University AND Four years of experience (after obtaining Master’s Degree) in R&D in Industrials or Science & Technology Institutions or Scientific Activities and Services
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Doctoral Degree in Science from a recognized institute/ University.

Desirable Qualification(s):

Description of Work:

Candidate will support in team management and assist in planning and conducting field research, surveys, data analysis and report-writing.

Position 02 (3): Project Associate II (Ecology)

Number of Positions: One (01)

Age Limit: 50 years

Duration: One year (Likely to be extended)

Monthly Emoluments:
Rs. 42,000 + HRA (NET/GATE qualified)
Rs. 33,000 + HRA (Non-NET/GATE)

Essential Qualification(s):

Four Years Bachelor’s Degree (4 Yr BSc degree as per National Education Policy) in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Marine Sciences / Marine Biology/ Environmental Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Life Sciences)/ Agricultural/ Forestry Sciences from recognized institute/ University AND Two years of experience (after obtaining four years’ degree) in R&D in Industrials or Science & Technology Institutions or Scientific activities and Services
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Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Marine Sciences / Marine Biology/ Environmental Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Life Sciences)/ Agricultural Sciences from recognized institute/ University AND Two years of experience (after obtaining Master’s degree) in R&D in Industrials or Science & Technology Institutions or Scientific activities and Services
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Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science from recognized institute/ University AND Two years of experience (after obtaining BVSc degree) in R&D in Industrials or Science & Technology Institutions or Scientific activities and Services
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Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology (Computer Science/Information Technology/ Remote Sensing/ GIS/ Data/Electrical Engineering/electronics & communication/AI Technology/Data Science) from recognized institute/ University AND Two years of experience (after obtaining Bachelor’s degree Engineering/Technology) in R&D in Industrials or Science & Technology Institutions.

Desirable Qualification(s):

Demonstrated experience aptitude in: a) Wildlife, ecology research, b) statistical analysis and spatial ecological modelling in R, c) project design and coordination of a multi-disciplinary project team and field data collection, d) research publications in peer-reviewed national/ international journals.

Description of Work:

Candidate will lead field teams and conduct field research, surveys, data analysis and report-writing.

Position 02 (4): Project Associate I

Number of Positions: Two (02)

Age Limit: 50 years

Duration: One year (Likely to be extended)

Monthly Emoluments:
Rs. 37,000 + HRA (NET/GATE qualified)
Rs. 30,000 + HRA (Non-NET/GATE)

Essential Qualification(s):

Desirable Qualification(s):

Description of Work:

Candidate will support in leading field teams and conduct field research, surveys, data analysis and report-writing.

Position 02 (5): Project Assistant

Number of Positions: Two (02)

Age Limit: 50 years

Duration: One Year

Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 27,000 + HRA

Essential Qualification(s):

Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Marine Sciences / Marine Biology/ Environmental Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Life Sciences)/ Agricultural/ Forestry Sciences from recognized institute/ University
OR
3 years Diploma in Engineering.

Desirable Qualification(s):

Candidates with prior experience in Field research, and experience of coordinating teams, surveys, and field activities arduous field work for most of the year in remote locations with limited logistics.

Description of Work:

Implementation of project activities as per the objectives, coordination of teams in multiple field sites, liaise with local administration, assistance to the team.

Project 03: Preparing Long-term monitoring protocol for Amphibians, Reptiles and Fishes in Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan

Position 03 (1): Project Associate-I

Number of Positions: Two (02)

Age Limit: 35 years as on last date of receiving of application

Duration: 01 year

Monthly Emoluments:
Rs. 37,000 + HRA (NET/GATE qualified)
Rs. 30,000 + HRA (Non-NET/GATE)

Essential Qualification(s):

Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Marine Sciences / Marine Biology/ Environmental Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Life Sciences)/ Agricultural Sciences from recognized institute/ University Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science from recognized institute/ University.

Desirable Qualification(s):

Candidates having prior experience in biodiversity assessment, particularly amphibian and fish surveys, field data collection, species identification, ecological monitoring, and related conservation research projects will be preferred.

Description of Work:

Performing all tasks required for the smooth and efficient implementation of the project under the guidance of the Principal Investigator (PI), including field surveys, amphibian and fish biodiversity assessments, species identification, field data collection, ecological monitoring, documentation, and compilation of field data. The position will be primarily field-based, requiring extensive travel to project sites and active participation in field surveys and related project activities.

Project 04: Movement ecology and population connectivity of the endemic Nicobar Megapode (Megapodius nicobariensis) in the Nicobar archipelago

Position 04 (1): Project Assistant

Number of Positions: One (01)

Age Limit: 50 years

Duration: One year (likely to be extended)

Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 27,000 + HRA

Essential Qualification(s):

Bachelor’s degree in Science (Wildlife Science/Zoology/Ecology/Marine Science/Marine Biology/ Environmental Science/ Geoinformatics/ Life Sciences/ Agricultural/ Forestry) from recognized institute/ university.

Desirable Qualification(s):

Curiosity for ecological research and enthusiasm to conduct arduous field work in remote locations across the Nicobar Islands with limited logistics. Candidates with Master degree will be preferred.

Description of Work:

Assisting the team in data collection on movement ecology, habitat parameters, sample collection for population genetics work, logistics, and other project related activities in the Nicobar Islands.

Application Fee and Exemption Details

Candidate Category	Application Fee	Application Processing Fee	Total Payable Amount
General Category	Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only)	Nil / Included	Rs. 500/-
SC / ST / OBC / EWS (Non-General Category) and Physically Challenged (PC)	Exempted	Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only)	Rs. 100/-

Payment Mode: Fee shall have to be deposited through an online mode via Online Banking / NEFT / RTGS / Electronic Mode.

Helpline Numbers & Contact Information

Telephone: 0135-2646232
Helpline Mobile: +91 9456745562
Official Email Addresses:
- wiirpc@wii.gov.in
- rpcell@wii.gov.in

Official Web Portals:
- www.wii.gov.in
- www.wiirp.com
Postal Address:
Recruitment and Placement Cell, Wildlife Institute of India,
Chandrabani, Dehradun, Uttarakhand - 248002

Official Advertisement Document

Access and download the complete official notification document published by the Wildlife Institute of India:

View Official Notification Link (PDF)

URL: https://wii.gov.in/uploads/media/pdf/recruitment/Advertisement1_RPCell_September_2026.pdf

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

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Key Timelines

Application Mode & Nature of Engagement

Organization & Location Details

Summary of Advertised Positions

Detailed Position Specifications, Qualifications, and Scope of Work

Project 01: Integrated Study of the Effects of Construction of the Twin Tunnel on Wildlife of Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP)

Position 01 (1): Project Associate I

Essential Qualification(s):

Desirable Qualification(s):

Description of Work:

Project 02: Bringing Back Cheetah in India

Position 02 (1): Principal Project Associate

Essential Qualification(s):

Desirable Qualification(s):

Description of Work:

Position 02 (2): Senior Project Associate (Ecology)

Essential Qualification(s):

Desirable Qualification(s):

Description of Work:

Position 02 (3): Project Associate II (Ecology)

Essential Qualification(s):

Desirable Qualification(s):

Description of Work:

Position 02 (4): Project Associate I

Essential Qualification(s):

Desirable Qualification(s):

Description of Work:

Position 02 (5): Project Assistant

Essential Qualification(s):

Desirable Qualification(s):

Description of Work:

Project 03: Preparing Long-term monitoring protocol for Amphibians, Reptiles and Fishes in Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan

Position 03 (1): Project Associate-I

Essential Qualification(s):

Desirable Qualification(s):

Description of Work:

Project 04: Movement ecology and population connectivity of the endemic Nicobar Megapode (Megapodius nicobariensis) in the Nicobar archipelago

Position 04 (1): Project Assistant

Essential Qualification(s):

Desirable Qualification(s):

Description of Work:

Application Fee and Exemption Details

Helpline Numbers & Contact Information

Official Advertisement Document

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Senior Research Fellow (SRF)

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