WII Multi-Post Recruitment 2026

Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is hiring 20 researchers and field staff across 12 positions for 5 ongoing wildlife research projects covering Sea Turtles, the Nicobar Megapode, a World Heritage training centre, river ecosystems, and Ganges River Dolphins. If you have a graduation degree or higher in Science, Wildlife, or a related field, you can apply online. The extended last date to apply is 7 August 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 24,000 to Rs. 57,000 per month plus HRA, depending on the post.

Wildlife Institute of India (WII) Multi-Post Recruitment 2026 - 20 Posts

Wildlife Institute of India (WII), an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has released Advt. No. WII/ADVT.1/RP-CELL/July 2026 to fill 20 positions across 5 ongoing research projects on sea turtles, the Nicobar megapode, World Heritage management, river ecology, and Ganges River dolphins. Posts range from Project Assistant and Administrative Assistant to Project Associate and Senior Project Associate. The original deadline of 28 July was extended to 7 August 2026 due to landslides and flooding that disrupted internet access in the North-Eastern states. This is a great chance for graduates and postgraduates in life sciences and wildlife science to gain hands-on field research experience.

Vacancy Breakdown by Position

• Project Associate-II (Underwater Tunnel Impact Study, Brahmaputra): 3 posts
• Scientific Administrative Assistant/Field Worker (Underwater Tunnel Impact Study, Brahmaputra): 3 posts
• Administrative Assistant (Sea Turtle Conservation, A&N Islands): 2 posts
• Project Assistant (Sea Turtle Conservation, A&N Islands): 2 posts
• Project Associate-I (World Heritage Training Centre): 2 posts
• Project Assistant (Underwater Tunnel Impact Study, Brahmaputra): 2 posts
• Project Associate-I (Nicobar Megapode Study): 1 post
• Project Associate-I (Chambal & Tons Rivers): 1 post
• Project Assistant (Chambal & Tons Rivers): 1 post
• Senior Project Associate (Underwater Tunnel Impact Study, Brahmaputra): 1 post
• Project Associate-I - Genetics (Underwater Tunnel Impact Study, Brahmaputra): 1 post
• Project Assistant - Social Science (Underwater Tunnel Impact Study, Brahmaputra): 1 post

Who Can Apply?

Administrative Assistant & Scientific Administrative Assistant/Field Worker (Rs. 24,000/month):

• Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university

Project Assistant posts (Rs. 27,000/month):

• Bachelor's Degree in Science (Wildlife Science/Zoology/Ecology/Marine Sciences/Environmental Sciences/Geoinformatics/Life Sciences/Agriculture/Forestry) or a Social Science discipline (Geography/Statistics/Economics/Public Administration/Social Work/Anthropology), depending on the project

Project Associate-I posts (Rs. 30,000-37,000/month):

• 4-Year Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/Zoology/Ecology/Marine Biology/Environmental Sciences/Geoinformatics/Life Sciences) or a Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Science. NET or GATE qualified candidates get the higher pay of Rs. 37,000.

Project Associate-II (Rs. 33,000-42,000/month):

• 4-Year Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Natural Sciences, Veterinary Science, or Engineering (Computer Science/GIS/Remote Sensing/Electronics), plus 2 years of R&D experience

Senior Project Associate (Rs. 57,000/month):

• 4-Year Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Natural Sciences with 4 years of R&D experience, or a Doctoral Degree in Wildlife Science/Zoology/Ecology/Life Sciences

You can apply for a maximum of 2 positions that match your qualifications, with a separate application and processing fee for each.

Age Limit

• Age limit is 50 years for most posts, and 35 years for the Project Associate-I posts under the Nicobar Megapode, World Heritage Centre, and Chambal & Tons Rivers projects, as on the last date of application.
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST candidates get up to 5 years and OBC candidates get up to 3 years relaxation in the upper age limit.

Salary

• Monthly pay ranges from Rs. 24,000 to Rs. 57,000 plus House Rent Allowance (HRA), depending on the post and qualification.
• NET or GATE qualified candidates get a higher pay of Rs. 37,000 (Project Associate-I) or Rs. 42,000 (Project Associate-II), compared to Rs. 30,000 and Rs. 33,000 for non-NET/GATE candidates.
• The Senior Project Associate post pays the highest, at Rs. 57,000 + HRA per month.

Application Fee

• General Category: Rs. 500
• SC / ST / OBC / EWS / Physically Challenged (PC): Rs. 100 (Application Processing Fee)
• Payment mode: Online Banking, NEFT, RTGS, or UPI to the RRP Cell Revolving Fund account.
• The fee is non-refundable, even if your application is rejected or not shortlisted.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

The selection is done in 2 stages:

1. Shortlisting: Based on your marks in Bachelor's/Master's degree, specialization relevance to the project, research/work experience, and publications (criteria vary by post category). The top 10 candidates per position are shortlisted.
2. Online Interview: Conducted by a duly constituted Selection Committee.

Meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee you an interview call - shortlisting is competitive.

How to Apply

1. Go to the WII Recruitment Portal at wiirp.com/application.php (or scan the QR code in the notification).
2. Register and fill in the online application form for your chosen position.
3. Upload your scanned documents, photo, and signature.
4. Pay the application fee online (NEFT/RTGS/UPI) and upload the payment receipt.
5. Submit the form before the deadline.
6. Apply separately, with a separate fee, if applying for more than one position (maximum 2 allowed).

No printed application copies are accepted - apply online only.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Number: WII/ADVT.1/RP-CELL/July 2026
• Online Application Start: 14 July 2026
• Original Last Date: 28 July 2026
• Extended Last Date to Apply: 7 August 2026

• Collect field data and biological samples for ongoing wildlife research projects
• Assist in habitat monitoring, sea turtle nesting surveys, or river ecosystem sampling as per your assigned project
• Maintain accurate field records, catalogue samples, and manage research databases
• Support satellite tagging, acoustic monitoring, or GIS mapping activities where applicable
• Analyze collected data using relevant statistical or GIS software
• Prepare technical reports and contribute to scientific publications
• Coordinate with local communities and field station staff during surveys
• Follow WII's field safety protocols during remote and arduous fieldwork