WII Multi-Post Recruitment 2026

Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is hiring 22 project staff across 9 wildlife research projects, including Field Worker, Project Assistant, Project Associate I & II, Senior/Principal Project Associate, and Project Scientist-I posts. Depending on the post, you need a graduation degree, four-year Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Natural Sciences (or related field) to apply online. The last date to apply is 29 August 2026. Monthly pay ranges from Rs. 24,000 to Rs. 77,000 plus HRA depending on the post and qualification.

Wildlife Institute of India (WII) Multi-Post Recruitment 2026 - 22 Posts

The Wildlife Institute of India (WII), an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), has released Advertisement No. WII/ADVT. 1/RP-CELL/August 2026 to fill 22 positions across 9 ongoing research projects. These projects cover topics like migratory bird conservation in the Sundarbans, sloth bear conservation, tiger monitoring in Maharashtra and the Kamdi-Suhelwa landscape, and biodiversity impact assessments for highway and drilling projects in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. Indian nationals with a background in wildlife science, ecology, or GIS can apply for up to 2 positions that match their qualifications. All posts are purely temporary and tied to the duration of the specific project.

Vacancy Breakdown

Total vacancies across all 9 projects: 22. Projects are based in West Bengal (Sundarbans), Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

Who Can Apply?

For Field Worker (Rs. 24,000 + HRA):

• Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Preference for residents of Great Nicobar Island / Andaman & Nicobar Islands who can undertake arduous field work.

For Project Assistant (Rs. 27,000 + HRA):

• Bachelor's degree in Science (Wildlife Science/Zoology/Ecology/Marine Sciences/Marine Biology/Environmental Sciences/Geoinformatics/Life Sciences/Agricultural/Forestry) OR a 3-year Diploma in Engineering & Technology.

For Project Associate I (Rs. 37,000 + HRA for NET/GATE qualified, Rs. 30,000 + HRA for others):

• Four-year Bachelor's OR Master's Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/Zoology/Ecology/Marine Sciences/Marine Biology/Environmental Sciences/Geoinformatics/Life Sciences)/Agricultural/Forestry Sciences from a recognized university. One post (Government Liaison & Coordination) requires a Master's Degree in a Social Science discipline instead.

For Project Associate II (Rs. 42,000 + HRA for NET/GATE qualified, Rs. 33,000 + HRA for others):

• Four-year Bachelor's OR Master's Degree in Natural Sciences/Agricultural/Forestry Sciences with 2 years of research experience after the qualifying degree.

For Senior Project Associate - GIS Specialist (Rs. 57,000 + HRA):

• Four-year Bachelor's OR Master's Degree in Natural Sciences with 4 years of research experience, ideally with GIS/remote sensing skills.

For Principal Project Associate (Rs. 67,000 + HRA):

• Four-year Bachelor's OR Master's Degree in Natural Sciences with 8 years of research experience.

For Project Scientist-I (Rs. 77,000 + HRA):

• Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) in Natural Sciences/Forestry Sciences. One post (Samruddhi Expressway monitoring) also accepts a Master's Degree in Engineering & Technology (Computer Science/IT/Remote Sensing/GIS/Data/Electrical Engineering/AI/Data Science).

Age Limit

• Age limit is 35 years for Project Assistant, Project Associate I, Project Associate II, and Senior Project Associate (GIS Specialist) posts.
• Age limit is 40 years for Project Scientist-I and Principal Project Associate posts.
• Age limit is 50 years for the Field Worker post.
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST candidates get up to 5 years relaxation, OBC candidates get up to 3 years relaxation.

Salary

• Monthly consolidated pay ranges from Rs. 24,000 to Rs. 77,000 depending on the post, plus HRA.
• Posts open to both NET/GATE and non-NET/GATE candidates carry two pay levels — the higher rate applies if you are NET or GATE qualified.

Application Fee

• General Category: Rs. 500 (Application Fee)
• SC / ST / OBC / EWS (Non-General): Rs. 100 (Application Processing Fee — Application Fee exempted)
• Persons with Disabilities (PC): Rs. 100 (Application Processing Fee — Application Fee exempted)
• Payment mode: Online Banking / NEFT / RTGS / UPI (QR code) / Electronic Mode

Selection Process

1. Application Screening: WII checks each application against the eligibility criteria (age, qualification, and required documents) for the post applied for.
2. Merit Scoring: You are scored out of 50 marks. For Project Assistant/Field Worker: 25 marks for % marks in your Bachelor's Degree + 25 marks for relevant specialization/experience. For Project Associate-I: 25 marks for % marks in your Master's Degree + 25 marks for relevant specialization/experience. For Project Associate-II, Senior/Principal Project Associate, and Project Scientist posts: 5 marks for UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET-JRF, 25 marks for % marks in your Post-Graduation, 10 marks for research/work experience, and 10 marks for publications.
3. Shortlisting: The top 10 candidates for each advertised position are shortlisted for an online interview.
4. Online Interview: A duly constituted Selection Committee conducts online interviews for shortlisted candidates.
5. Final Selection: Selected candidates must produce all original documents for verification at the time of joining.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official WII Recruitment and Placement Cell application portal at wiirp.com/application.php (or scan the QR code in the official notification).
2. Register and fill in the online application form for the position(s) you are eligible for.
3. Upload scanned copies of your educational certificates, mark sheets, work experience letters, category certificate, publications, and passport-size photo.
4. Pay the application fee online (Rs. 500 for General, Rs. 100 for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PC) via Net Banking, NEFT, RTGS, or UPI.
5. Upload the fee payment receipt and submit the form. No printed copy is required.
6. You may apply for a maximum of 2 positions, but you must submit a separate application form and fee for each.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 14 August 2026
• Online Application Start: 15 August 2026
• Online Application Close: 29 August 2026

• Conduct field surveys and data collection for wildlife and biodiversity studies
• Deploy and monitor camera traps, GPS trackers, and other field equipment
• Collect, organize, and analyze ecological and spatial (GIS) data
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and scientific documentation
• Coordinate with local communities, forest staff, and project stakeholders
• Assist senior scientists in project planning, monitoring, and fieldwork logistics
• Support laboratory analysis and genetic sampling where required
• Maintain project records and follow standardized research protocols