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Wildlife Institute of India (WII) Recruitment and Placement Cell has announced 19 project-based vacancies for Project Associate II, Project Associate I, Project Associate I (Social), Project Associate I (Spatial analyst), Project Assistant, Administrative Assistant, and Senior Project Associate posts. These positions are purely on temporary basis for the project period. Qualifications vary by post, and pay rates differ depending on the specific position and NET/GATE qualification. Eligible candidates can submit their online application from 17 October 2026 to 1 November 2026. The selection process involves shortlisting based on essential criteria followed by an online interview conducted by a duly constituted Selection Committee.

WII Recruitment 2026 at a Glance

Vacancy Details

The Wildlife Institute of India has advertised a total of 19 positions across various research projects. The post-wise distribution of vacancies is given below:

Who Can Apply

Pay and Tenure

• Senior Project Associate: Rs. 57,000 + HRA
• Project Associate II: Rs. 42,000 + HRA (for NET or GATE qualified candidates); Rs. 33,000 + HRA (for non-NET or non-GATE qualified candidates)
• Project Associate I / Project Associate I (Social) / Project Associate I (Spatial analyst): Rs. 37,000 + HRA (for NET or GATE qualified candidates); Rs. 30,000 + HRA (for non-NET or non-GATE qualified candidates)
• Project Assistant: Rs. 27,000 + HRA
• Administrative Assistant: Rs. 24,000 + HRA

The project duration for most positions is one year, with certain project durations noted as one year (likely extended or likely to be extended).

WII Recruitment 2026 Job Description

Project Associate II (SBHEP)

Candidate will implement the objectives of the project and will carry field survey, preparation of technical reports on freshwater biodiversity conservation.

Project Associate I

Candidate will collect data on aquatic biodiversity, literature review, data analysis, report writing.

Project Associate I (Social)

Conduct social survey, data analysis, and report writing.

Project Associate I (Spatial analyst)

Data collection on aquatic biodiversity, data analysis, report writing.

Project Assistant (SBHEP)

Data collection on aquatic biodiversity, data analysis, and report writing.

Administrative Assistant

Assisting the research team in logistics, maintenance of stock registers, and project accounts.

Project Assistant (Nicobar & Sea Turtles)

Assisting the team in data collection on movement ecology, habitat parameters, sample collection for population genetics work, logistics, sea turtle nesting across beaches, basecamp maintenance, monitoring beach dynamics, satellite tagging, and other project-related activities.

Senior Project Associate (Safeguards Expert)

Provide technical support to the SPMU in strategic planning, implementation of project activities, facilitating consultative meetings, ensuring coordination, guiding the preparation and monitoring of safeguard plans (IPPs and LRPs), assessing environmental and social safeguard risks, ensuring Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC), and managing the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM).

Project Associate II (Capacity Development Specialist)

Conduct needs assessments of Eco-Development Councils (EDCs) and Community-Based Organisations (CBOs), develop community engagement processes, design capacity-building programmes, organise training for EDCs/CBOs and paravets, support community conservation institutions, and monitor training activities.

Project Associate II (Community-based Wildlife Monitoring Specialist)

Establish participatory community-based monitoring systems, build patrolling and wildlife monitoring teams, deliver training on wild cat habitat management, coordinate monitoring equipment use, develop community participation and incentive mechanisms, and support data sharing.

How to Apply for WII Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the online application portal at https://wiirp.com/application.php or scan the QR code provided in the official notification.
2. Keep scanned copies of educational certificates, marksheets, work experience proof, reserved category certificates, UGC/CSIR NET scorecards, publications, fee receipt, passport size photo, and digital signature ready in advance.
3. Pay the applicable application fee through online banking, NEFT, RTGS, or electronic mode to the designated bank account (Account Name: RRP Cell Revolving/ Director Wildlife Institute of India, Union Bank of India, Branch: Chandrabani, Dehradun, Account No.: 518502010059776, IFSC Code: UBIN0551856).
4. Fill out the online application form with accurate details strictly as per educational marksheets.
5. Upload the application fee payment receipt along with all required supporting documents.
6. Submit the online application form before the closing date. Candidates applying for more than one position must submit separate applications along with separate supporting documents and fees for each position.

Selection and Interview

Shortlisting of applicants for online interviews will be based on essential qualifications, age limit, percentage of marks in Bachelor’s/Master’s degrees, specialization relevance, research experience, and publications. Based on screening criteria, the top ten (10) short-listed candidates against each advertised project/position will be called for interviews. The selection criteria marks are allotted as follows:

• Field/Lab/Project Assistant category: Bachelor’s Degree percentage (25 Marks) and Specialization relevance via internship/volunteering/experience (25 Marks) — Total 50 Marks.
• Project Associate – I category: Master’s Degree percentage (25 Marks) and Specialization relevance via internship/volunteering/experience (25 Marks) — Total 50 Marks.
• Project Associate – II/ Senior Project Associate categories: UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET with JRFship or WII-NET passed (5 Marks), Post Graduation marks (25 Marks), Research/Work Experience (10 Marks), and Publications in journals/conferences/book chapters (10 Marks) — Total 50 Marks.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• Educational details must be entered strictly as per mark sheets of the education board or university.
• Incomplete applications lacking proof of age, educational qualifications, research/work experience tenure dates, photograph, signature, or fee receipt are liable to be rejected.
• General Category applicants must pay an application fee of Rs. 500/-. SC/ST/OBC/EWS and Physically Challenged candidates are exempted from the application fee but must pay Rs. 100/- as an application processing fee.
• Candidates may apply for a maximum of two advertised positions. Separate online applications and fees are required for each position.
• Candidates presently working with any WII project, research activity, or Ph.D. scholars must attach a recent No Objection Certificate (NOC) not more than one month old from the last date of application. Candidates who previously worked at WII must upload a No Dues Certificate.
• Selected candidates must produce all original documents and certificates at the time of joining.

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