Wildlife Institute of India (WII) Recruitment 2026 – Apply online for Research Project Positions 2026 till 3rd April 2026

Advt. No.: WII/ADVT.1/RP-CELL/March/2026

The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) , an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India, invites online applications from Indian Nationals for engagement in 08 research project positions across various projects.

Important Dates

Project-Wise Vacancy Details

1. Project Title: Mammalian Population Assessment in the State of Meghalaya Across Protected and Fragmented Landscapes

Position: Project Associate - I (01 Post)

• Monthly Emoluments:

  • 37,000 + HRA (NET/GATE qualified)

  • 30,000 + HRA (Non-NET/GATE)

• Age Limit: 35 years

• Project Duration: 01 Year (extendable)

• Essential Qualification: Master's Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science / Zoology / Ecology / Life Sciences) / Agricultural Sciences

• Work Description: Field implementation of camera trap surveys, ecological data collection, data management, and report preparation.

2. Project Title: Assessing the Ecology of Fishing Cat and Clouded Leopard

Position: Project Associate - I (01 Post)

• Monthly Emoluments:

  • 37,000 + HRA (NET/GATE qualified)

  • 30,000 + HRA (Non-NET/GATE)

• Age Limit: 35 years

• Project Duration: 01 Year

• Essential Qualification: Master's Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science / Zoology / Ecology / Life Sciences)

• Work Description: Camera trap surveys, population assessment, data analysis, coordination with Forest Departments, and community awareness programs.

3. Project Title: Assessing the Status of Blackbuck and associated Human–Wildlife Conflict in and around Kaimoor Wildlife Sanctuary

Position: Project Associate - I (01 Post)

• Monthly Emoluments:

  • 37,000 + HRA (UGC NET qualified)

  • 30,000 + HRA (Non-NET/GATE)

• Age Limit: 35 years

• Project Duration: One Year (likely to be extended)

• Essential Qualification: Master's Degree in Natural Sciences (Biodiversity Studies / Wildlife Science / Zoology / Ecology / Life Sciences) / Agricultural Sciences

• Desirable Qualification: Prior field experience working on mammals, line transect surveys, and social surveys.

• Work Description: Fieldwork on blackbuck status assessment, human-wildlife conflict studies, data analysis, and report writing.

4. Project Title: Preparing Biodiversity Impact Assessment Report and Animal Passage Plan for proposed road in Kaimoor Wildlife Sanctuary

Position 4.1: Project Associate - II (01 Post)

• Monthly Emoluments: 50,400 (Consolidated)

• Age Limit: 35 years

• Project Duration: One Year

• Essential Qualification: Master's Degree in Natural Sciences (Biodiversity Studies / Wildlife Science / Zoology / Ecology / Life Sciences) / Agricultural Sciences AND 02 years of experience (after Master's) in R&D / Scientific activities.

• Desirable Qualification: Fieldwork experience in biodiversity assessment, data analysis in R, GIS skills.

• Work Description: Design and conduct field surveys, data analysis, scientific report writing.

Position 4.2: Project Associate - I (02 Posts)

• Monthly Emoluments: 37,200 (Consolidated)

• Age Limit: 35 years

• Project Duration: One Year

• Essential Qualification: Master's Degree in Natural Sciences (Biodiversity Studies / Wildlife Science / Zoology / Ecology / Life Sciences) / Agricultural Sciences

• Desirable Qualification: Prior field experience working on birds, mammals, plants, and invertebrates; data analysis skills.

• Work Description: Field surveys, data collection and management, data analysis, and report writing.

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Application Fee

Payment Mode: Online Banking / NEFT / RTGS / UPI (QR Code available in notification)

Account Details:

• Account Name: RRP Cell Revolving Fund / Director Wildlife Institute of India

• Bank: Union Bank of India

• Branch: Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun

• Account No.: 518502010059776

• IFSC Code: UBIN0551856

Note: Fee is non-refundable. Receipt must be uploaded in the application form.

How to Apply

1. Visit the application portal at link below or scan the QR Code in the advertisement.

2. Fill the online application form carefully.

3. Upload scanned copies of:

   • Educational certificates & mark sheets

   • Work experience certificates (with start & end dates)

   • Category certificate (if applicable)

   • UGC/CSIR NET certificate (if applicable)

   • Publications (if any)

   • Passport size photo & digital signature

   • Application/Processing Fee receipt

4. Submit the application online.

Important:

• No printed copies will be accepted.

• A candidate may apply for maximum 02 positions with separate applications and fees for each.

• Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.

Selection Process

Shortlisting and selection will be based on:

For Project Associate - I Category:

• % Marks in Master's Degree – 25 Marks

• Specialization relevance to project – 25 Marks

• Total: 50 Marks

For Project Associate - II Category:

• UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET/WII-NET – 5 Marks

• % Marks in Post Graduation – 25 Marks

• Research/Work Experience – 10 Marks

• Publications – 10 Marks

• Total: 50 Marks

Note: Top 10 shortlisted candidates per position will be called for online interview.

General Instructions

• Age relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years; OBC – 3 years.

• Candidates working in WII projects must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the concerned PI/Supervisor.

• Selected candidates must produce original documents at the time of joining.

• The positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.

• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.

• The Director, WII reserves the right to reject any application without assigning any reason.

Important Links

• Online Application Portal: https://wirp.com/application.php

• Official Website: https://wii.gov.in

• Recruitment Section: https://wii.gov.in/recruitments

• Email for Queries: [email protected] | [email protected]

Contact

Nodal Officer
Recruitment and Placement Cell
Wildlife Institute of India
Chandrabani, Dehradun – 248 001
 +91-135-2646232 | +91-9456745562

This is a summarized job information article based on the official advertisement. Candidates are advised to read the full advertisement carefully before applying.

Best of luck!!