WII Scientist Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is filling 3 Scientist posts at Scientist-D, Scientist-E, Scientist-F and Scientist-G levels on deputation. If you are an IFS/SFS officer, Central Group-A officer, scientist, wildlife biologist, professor or veterinary officer with the required service background, you can apply offline through proper channel. The application must reach WII Dehradun by 24 July 2026. Salary is attached to Pay Matrix Level 12 to Level 14, starting from Rs. 78,800 and going up to Rs. 2,18,200 as per the relevant level.

Wildlife Institute of India Scientist Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

Wildlife Institute of India (WII), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has issued Advertisement No. WII/ADM/2026-27/05/56 for deputation appointment of officers to Scientist-D/E/F/G levels. The notice covers 2 Scientist-D/E/F/G posts in WII departments and 1 Scientist-F/G post likely to be posted at WII-SACON, Coimbatore. This is a deputation recruitment, so serving officers must apply through the proper channel with departmental clearances.

WII works in wildlife conservation, training, research and advisory services, and the selected officers will support academic, training and institutional work. The notification is suitable for experienced government officers and professionals who already work in wildlife management, protected area work, conservation education, ecodevelopment, research or wildlife health.

Vacancy Details

• Scientist-D/E/F/G: 2 posts, one in Ecodevelopment Planning and Participatory Management and one in Wildlife and Protected Area Management.
• Scientist-F/G: 1 post, likely posting at WII-SACON, Coimbatore.
• Total Vacancies: 3 posts.

Work location: The headquarter for all posts is WII, Dehradun, but the notification says selected officers can be placed at any location decided by the institute as per functional need. One Scientist-F/G post is likely at WII-SACON, Coimbatore.

Who Can Apply?

IFS, SFS and Central Group-A Officers

• All India Services / Central Group-A Services: Officers from All India Services or other Central Group-A Services in the Government of India can be considered for deputation at Scientist-D/E/F/G levels.
• State Forest Service: SFS officers with a Postgraduate Diploma in Wildlife Management from WII and at least 10 years regular service can apply. Out of this, 5 years should be in wildlife and protected area management.

Scientists, Faculty and Veterinary Officers

• Scientists / Wildlife Biologists: Officers working in Central or State Government, recognised research institutions, semi-government, statutory or autonomous bodies funded by the Government of India need at least 8 years regular service for Scientist-D/E/F levels.
• University Faculty: Professors, Associate Professors and Assistant Professors with at least 8 years regular service can apply for Scientist-D/E/F levels.
• Veterinary / Wildlife Health: Scientists, wildlife biologists or veterinary officers with M.V.Sc. and at least 4 years regular service in wildlife health and management can apply for Scientist-D/E/F levels.
• Scientist-F/G desirable experience: For the post likely at WII-SACON, Coimbatore, the notice mentions 14 years regular service for Scientist-F and 18 years regular service for Scientist-G, with 5 years in wildlife management, research or training.

Preferred background: Experience in wildlife and protected area management, research, conservation education, ecodevelopment planning and participatory management will help your application. IFS officers who have not completed the mandatory 3-year cooling-off period in the parent cadre as on 31 March 2026 will not be considered.

Salary

• Scientist-D: Pay Matrix Level 12, starting at Rs. 78,800 per month plus allowances.
• Scientist-E: Pay Matrix Level 13, starting at Rs. 1,23,100 per month plus allowances.
• Scientist-F: Pay Matrix Level 13-A, starting at Rs. 1,31,100 per month plus allowances.
• Scientist-G: Pay Matrix Level 14, starting at Rs. 1,44,200 per month plus allowances.
• Allowances: DA, HRA, deputation allowance or training allowance, and other benefits will apply as per Government of India and WII rules.

Accommodation and facilities: Residential accommodation may be allotted as per WII rules, subject to availability. If accommodation is not available, HRA will be admissible as per rules.

Application Fee

• The official WII advertisement does not mention any application fee.
• No online payment or demand draft details are given in the notification, so the fee field is kept empty.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

The notification does not mention a written exam. Short-listed officers will appear before the Assessment Board or Departmental Peer Review Committee, as applicable.

1. Application through proper channel: The parent department or organisation forwards the application with required certificates.
2. Document and clearance check: WII checks service details, qualifications, vigilance clearance, APARs and disciplinary status.
3. Interview / Assessment Board: Short-listed officers appear before the board or committee.
4. PowerPoint presentation: The officer makes a presentation on an assigned topic or thematic area.
5. Final deputation placement: Selected officers are placed at Scientist-D/E/F/G level based on service, seniority and applicable criteria.

How to Apply

1. Prepare the application on A4 plain paper with all details required in Annexure-I of the advertisement.
2. Write your personal details, educational qualification, current post, pay scale, service history and experience in wildlife research, conservation, training or management.
3. Attach self-certified copies of supporting documents. Do not attach original documents.
4. Send the application through the proper channel. You may also send an advance copy, but departmental forwarding is required.
5. The parent department should attach vigilance clearance, APAR copies for the last 5 years, no-disciplinary-case certificate and release certificate.
6. Send the application by Speed Post or courier to The Director, Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun-248001.
7. Superscribe the envelope with Application for the post of Scientist-D/E/F/G on deputation.
8. The application must reach WII by 24 July 2026.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 10 June 2026
• Application Start: 10 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Offline: 24 July 2026
• Interview / Assessment Date: To be announced

Documents to Keep Ready

• Typed application as per Annexure-I details.
• Educational and professional qualification certificates.
• Service history with posts held, organisations, responsibilities and achievements.
• Experience note for protected areas, wildlife research, conservation, management or training, up to 2 pages.
• Self-certified copies of all supporting documents.
• Vigilance clearance certificate from the parent department.
• Attested APAR copies for the last 5 years.
• No disciplinary case certificate and release certificate from the employer.

• Lead training, education and research work in wildlife conservation and management
• Guide programmes in protected area management, ecodevelopment and conservation education
• Support WII departments, cells and WII-SACON activities based on institutional need
• Prepare research, advisory and training inputs for government and conservation stakeholders
• Coordinate field, academic and administrative work linked to wildlife management
• Present technical work before institutional committees and review boards
• Follow Government of India deputation rules and WII administrative procedures