WII Project Recruitment 2026 — 20 Vacancies

Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is hiring 20 temporary project positions at its Dehradun campus and across various field projects in India. If you have a Master's or Doctoral degree in Natural Sciences, Engineering, or Veterinary Sciences, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 22 May 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 1,20,000 per month depending on the position.

Wildlife Institute of India (WII) Project Positions Recruitment 2026 - 20 Posts

Wildlife Institute of India (WII), an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India, has released notification Advt. No. WII/ADVT. 2/RP-CELL/April, 2026 for 20 temporary project positions across various research projects. These positions cover Project Manager, Project Scientist-I, Principal Project Associate, Senior Project Associate, Project Associate-I and II, working on projects related to wildlife conservation, aquatic ecology, ecotoxicology, biodiversity assessment, and World Heritage Site nominations. The roles are based primarily at Dehradun with field work across India.

Vacancy Breakdown

The 20 positions are spread across multiple research projects:

• Project Manager (Training and Capacity): 1 post — Rs. 1,20,000/month
• Project Scientist-I (Ecology): 1 post — Rs. 77,000 + HRA
• Project Scientist-I (Geoinformatics): 1 post — Rs. 77,000 + HRA
• Project Scientist-I (Kanger Valley): 1 post — Rs. 77,000 + HRA
• Project Scientist-I (Habitat Monitoring): 1 post — Rs. 77,000 + HRA
• Principal Project Associate (Aquatic Ecology): 1 post — Rs. 67,000 + HRA
• Senior Project Associate (Ecotoxicology): 1 post — Rs. 57,000 + HRA
• Project Associate-II (Ecology): 4 posts — Rs. 42,000 / Rs. 33,000 + HRA
• Project Associate-II (Ecotoxicology): 1 post — Rs. 42,000 / Rs. 33,000 + HRA
• Project Associate-II (Global Standards): 1 post — Rs. 42,000 / Rs. 33,000 + HRA
• Project Associate-I (Ecology): 3 posts — Rs. 37,000 / Rs. 30,000 + HRA
• Project Associate-I (Ecotoxicology): 2 posts — Rs. 37,000 / Rs. 30,000 + HRA
• Project Associate-I (Global Standards and Kanger Valley): 2 posts — Rs. 37,000 / Rs. 30,000 + HRA

Note: Higher salary is for NET/GATE qualified candidates; lower salary is for non-NET/GATE candidates.

Who Can Apply?

For Project Manager (Training & Capacity):

• You need a Doctoral Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Marine Biology, Environmental Sciences, Geoinformatics, Life Sciences, Agricultural or Forestry Sciences) OR Master's in Engineering & Technology OR Master's in Veterinary Sciences
• Desirable: At least 5 years of training and capacity building experience

For Project Scientist-I posts:

• Doctoral Degree in Natural Sciences from a recognised university OR Master's Degree in Engineering & Technology OR Master's Degree in Veterinary Sciences

For Principal Project Associate (Aquatic Ecology):

• 4-year Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Natural Sciences + 8 years experience in R&D, OR Bachelor's in Veterinary Sciences + 8 years experience, OR Bachelor's in Engineering + 8 years experience, OR Master's in Engineering + 6 years experience, OR Doctoral Degree in Science/Engineering + 4 years experience

For Senior Project Associate (Ecotoxicology):

• 4-year Bachelor's or Master's in Natural Sciences + 4 years experience, OR Master's in Engineering + 2 years experience, OR Doctoral Degree in Science/Engineering

For Project Associate-II posts:

• 4-year Bachelor's or Master's in Natural Sciences + 2 years experience, OR Bachelor's in Veterinary or Engineering + 2 years experience

For Project Associate-I posts:

• 4-year Bachelor's or Master's in Natural Sciences, OR Bachelor's in Veterinary Sciences, OR Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering (Computer Science, Information Technology, Remote Sensing, GIS, Data Science, AI, Electronics, Electrical)

Age Limit

• Project Manager: Maximum 50 years
• Project Scientist-I (Kanger Valley & Habitat Monitoring): Maximum 45 years
• Principal Project Associate & Senior Project Associate: Maximum 40 years
• All other positions (Project Scientist, Project Associate-I and II): Maximum 35 years
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST candidates up to 5 years, OBC candidates up to 3 years

Salary

• Project Manager: Rs. 1,20,000 per month (consolidated)
• Project Scientist-I: Rs. 77,000 + HRA per month
• Principal Project Associate: Rs. 67,000 + HRA per month
• Senior Project Associate: Rs. 57,000 + HRA per month
• Project Associate-II: Rs. 42,000 + HRA (NET/GATE) or Rs. 33,000 + HRA (non-NET/GATE)
• Project Associate-I: Rs. 37,000 + HRA (NET/GATE) or Rs. 30,000 + HRA (non-NET/GATE)

Application Fee

• General Category: Rs. 500
• SC / ST / OBC / EWS / Physically Challenged (PC): Rs. 100 (Application Processing Fee)
• Payment Mode: Online (Internet Banking, NEFT, RTGS, UPI, BHIM, PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm)
• Application Processing Fee is non-refundable

Selection Process

The selection will be done in two stages:

1. Shortlisting: Based on essential qualification, age limit, percentage of marks in Bachelor's/Master's, specialisation relevance, research experience, and publications. Top 10 shortlisted candidates per position will be called for interview.
2. Online Interview: Conducted by a duly constituted Selection Committee. Scoring criteria varies by position category — Field/Lab Assistants and Project Associate-I are scored on marks and specialisation (50 marks total). Project Associate-II, Senior, Principal Project Associate, and Project Scientist positions are scored on NET (5 marks), Master's marks (25 marks), research/work experience (10 marks), and publications (10 marks).

Note: A candidate may apply for a maximum of two advertised positions. Mere fulfilment of minimum eligibility does not entitle anyone to be called for interview.

How to Apply

1. Visit the WII recruitment portal at wiirp.com/application.php.
2. Register and fill in the online application form.
3. Upload scanned copies of certificates, mark sheets, work experience proof, reserved category certificate, UGC/CSIR NET certificate, publications, and passport-size photo.
4. Pay the Application Processing Fee online and upload the payment receipt.
5. Submit the application before 22 May 2026.
6. If applying for two positions, submit separate applications and fees for each.
7. Candidates currently working with any WII project must attach a No Objection Certificate (not older than one month).

No printed application copy will be considered.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 07 May 2026
• Online Application Start: 08 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 22 May 2026
• Interview Dates: To be announced on WII website

• Conduct field surveys, sample collection, and laboratory analysis related to wildlife and aquatic habitat conservation
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and training materials for project deliverables
• Lead training and capacity building programmes for forest officials, students, and stakeholders
• Carry out literature reviews, data compilation, and analysis on conservation frameworks
• Assist in preparing nomination dossiers for World Heritage Sites and protected areas
• Maintain project records, databases, and documentation for monitoring and evaluation
• Organise meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement sessions
• Carry out tasks assigned by the Principal Investigator and project team