WII Recruitment 2026: Project Associate, Senior Project Associate, Principal Project Associate & Other Posts
The Wildlife Institute of India (WII), an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, wants to hire 12 project staff for six wildlife research projects. The posts run from Administrative Assistant (₹24,000) to Principal Project Associate (₹67,000), all plus HRA. If you studied zoology, ecology, forestry, botany or environmental science, this is a good chance to get field experience at a top institute.
Applications are online only and open from 30 October 2026 to 13 November 2026. Every post is temporary and tied to its project, so read the project length before you apply. Our Other Govt Jobs page has more such openings. Read this article fully on GovtJobsAlert.in so you do not miss a condition.
What Are the Key Highlights of WII Recruitment 2026?
The Recruitment and Placement Cell of WII, in Chandrabani, Dehradun, runs this drive. WII trains people, runs academic courses and advises on wildlife research and management across the country. These jobs support its research projects, so the work is mostly field surveys, data analysis and report writing.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Wildlife Institute of India, Recruitment and Placement Cell, Dehradun |
| Advertisement | Advt. No. WII/ADVT. 2/RP-CELL/October 2026 |
| Posts | Principal Project Associate, Senior Project Associate, Project Associate II, Project Associate I, Administrative Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 12 |
| Pay | ₹24,000 to ₹67,000 per month + HRA |
| Who Can Apply | Indian nationals only |
| Application Window | 30 October 2026 to 13 November 2026 |
| Mode | Online form only; printed copies are not considered |
How Many Vacancies Are There in WII Recruitment 2026?
The notification gives no category-wise (UR, SC, ST, OBC) split for any post, so there is no reservation table to show here. Most openings are Project Associate I, so graduates and postgraduates in life sciences have the widest choice.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Principal Project Associate | 1 |
| Senior Project Associate | 1 |
| Project Associate II (RS & GIS) | 1 |
| Project Associate I | 8 |
| Administrative Assistant | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
Each post belongs to one project. The site is named in the project title, and project length differs. A six-month post ends sooner than a one-year post, so weigh that against the pay before you choose.
| Project | Posts | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Morand-Ganjal Irrigation Project impact study | Senior Project Associate, Project Associate II (RS & GIS), Project Associate I | Six months |
| White Bellied Heron conservation, Lohit and Noa-Dehing river basins | Project Associate I | One year |
| Sijimali Bauxite Mines wildlife plan, Odisha | Administrative Assistant | One year |
| Yettinahole Drinking Water Project, Karnataka | Principal Project Associate, Project Associate I (2 posts) | One year |
| Saranda Forest Division biodiversity, Jharkhand | Project Associate I in Vegetation, Social and Entomology (1 each) | One year, likely extended based on funding |
| Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve | Project Associate I | One year, likely to be extended |
What is the Eligibility for WII Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
Degrees must be from a recognized institute or university. The “4-year Bachelor’s” in the table means the four-year B.Sc. under the National Education Policy. Experience means R&D work in industrial or science and technology institutions, or scientific activities and services.
| Post | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Principal Project Associate (Yettinahole) | 4-year Bachelor’s in Natural, Agricultural or Forestry Sciences, or Master’s in Natural or Agricultural Sciences, with 8 years’ experience after that degree; or Doctorate in Science or Engineering and Technology with 4 years’ experience |
| Senior Project Associate (Morand-Ganjal) | Master’s in Natural Sciences or Agricultural Sciences with 4 years’ experience after the Master’s; or Doctorate in Science |
| Project Associate II (RS & GIS) | Master’s in Natural Sciences or Agricultural Sciences with 2 years’ experience after it; or B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, IT, Remote Sensing, GIS, Data, Electrical, Electronics and Communication, AI or Data Science with 2 years’ R&D experience after it in industrial or science and technology institutions (scientific activities and services do not count on this route) |
| Project Associate I (Morand-Ganjal) | Master’s in Natural Sciences or Agricultural Sciences |
| Project Associate I (Heron project; Yettinahole, 2 posts) | 4-year Bachelor’s in Natural, Agricultural or Forestry Sciences; or Master’s in Natural Sciences or Agricultural Sciences |
| Project Associate I (Vegetation) | 4-year Bachelor’s in Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Botany or Forestry Sciences; or Master’s in the same or Agricultural Sciences (no Geoinformatics or Life Sciences) |
| Project Associate I (Social) | 4-year Bachelor’s or Master’s in a Social Science discipline: Environmental Management, Social Work, Anthropology, Economics or Sustainable Development Practices |
| Project Associate I (Entomology) | 4-year Bachelor’s in Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Life Sciences or Forestry Sciences; or Master’s in the same or Agricultural Sciences (no Geoinformatics) |
| Project Associate I (Nanda Devi) | Master’s in Natural Sciences including Botany. Physical fitness is a must for remote Himalayan fieldwork |
| Administrative Assistant (Sijimali) | Graduate degree in any discipline |
For the other science posts, “Natural Sciences” means Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Geoinformatics or Life Sciences. Botany is added for Nanda Devi. Each post also lists desirable skills such as wildlife field surveys, R modelling, GIS or report writing (for the Administrative Assistant, prior office assistance and team coordination work). These help your shortlisting but are not compulsory. Several Project Associate I posts accept either a four-year Bachelor’s or a Master’s, so a four-year graduate can apply, but the Morand-Ganjal and Nanda Devi posts want a Master’s. Check the row for your own post and project before you fill the form. Browse more post graduate govt jobs and graduate govt jobs on our site.
Age Limit
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Project Associate I and II | 35 years |
| Senior and Principal Project Associate | 40 years |
| Administrative Assistant | 50 years |
| SC and ST candidates | 5 years relaxation |
| OBC candidates | 3 years relaxation |
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Relaxation follows the DoPT order of 27 March 2012, as amended. The notification names no minimum age and no “as on” date, so check the cut-off in the form itself. It lists no relaxation for PwBD or ex-servicemen.
What is the Salary for WII Recruitment 2026?
The pay is a fixed monthly amount plus HRA. The notification does not state the HRA rate. For Project Associates, pay depends on whether you have NET or GATE.
| Post | Monthly Pay + HRA |
|---|---|
| Principal Project Associate | ₹67,000 |
| Senior Project Associate | ₹57,000 |
| Project Associate II | ₹42,000 with NET or GATE; ₹33,000 without |
| Project Associate I | ₹37,000 with NET or GATE; ₹30,000 without |
| Administrative Assistant | ₹24,000 |
If you are close to qualifying NET or GATE, a pass before you apply can lift your pay by ₹7,000 to ₹9,000 a month, depending on the post. Keep the certificate in your upload folder. For the Project Associate II, Senior and Principal posts, a UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET with JRF or WII-NET pass also earns 5 marks in shortlisting. Remember that all these jobs are for the project period only, so treat them as research experience that builds your profile for later PhD or permanent roles.
What is the Selection Process for WII Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Shortlisting | Marks and relevance scoring from your application, out of 50 |
| Online interview | Top ten shortlisted candidates for each project position |
| Document check | Originals are verified at joining |
The institute shortlists on essential qualification, age limit, marks, relevance of your Master’s subject, research experience and publications. Scoring differs by post, so a strong Master’s percentage and proof of related work help you most.
| Post Group | How the 50 Marks Are Split |
|---|---|
| Project Associate I | 25 for Master’s percentage; 25 for relevance to the project (internship, volunteering or past work counts) |
| Project Associate II, Senior and Principal | 5 for NET with JRF or WII-NET; 25 for post-graduation marks; 10 for research or work experience; 10 for publications |
| Field, Lab or Project Assistant category | 25 for Bachelor’s percentage; 25 for relevance to the project |
Meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee an interview call. The shortlist and interview result will be put up on the institute’s news page. Candidates not found suitable for a post may be considered for a lower grade on the interview committee’s recommendation. Use our preparation strategy tips for the interview.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Post
| Condition | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Incomplete application | Missing proof of age, qualification, experience dates, photo, signature or fee receipt makes the form liable to be rejected |
| Fee receipt | Not uploading the fee receipt leads to rejection |
| More than one post | You may apply for a maximum of two posts, with a separate form, documents and fee for each; otherwise those forms are rejected |
| Working at WII | Current WII project staff and PhD scholars must attach a No Objection Certificate not older than one month before the last date |
| Earlier WII staff | Those who worked at WII before must upload a No Dues certificate |
| False facts | If you wilfully conceal or misrepresent facts, you will not be considered for selection, or you will be terminated if already selected |
| Canvassing | Canvassing in any form is liable to rejection |
| Final say | The Director may reject any application with or without giving a reason, and no inquiry is entertained |
| Temporary job | Posts last only for the project period and end when the project ends |
How to Apply for WII Recruitment 2026 Online?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pay the fee into the WII account given in the notification, by online banking, NEFT, RTGS, UPI QR or at a bank, and keep the receipt |
| 2 | Open the official application portal (link in Essential Links below) |
| 3 | Fill in the form, entering education details exactly as in your mark sheets |
| 4 | Upload your scanned certificates, experience letters, photo, signature and fee receipt |
| 5 | Submit by 13 November 2026 and save the confirmation |
Because you can apply for two posts at most, pick posts that truly match your degree and add the relevance proof for each one: an internship letter, volunteering certificate or work experience letter. Before paying, check that the account holder name reads “RRP CELL REVOLVING FUND / Director Wildlife Institute of India”. Keep your experience certificates ready, because they must show the start and end dates of each job. The application portal opens on 30 October 2026, so prepare scans before then.
What are the Important Dates for WII Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | 30 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 13 November 2026 |
| Interview date | Not stated in the notification |
What is the Application Fee for WII Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹500 application fee |
| SC, ST, OBC, EWS and Physically Challenged | Exempt from the application fee, but ₹100 processing fee |
A candidate in the exempted group still pays the processing fee, so do not skip it. Pay it through the modes listed in the notification and upload the receipt with the form. The fee is payable for each post you apply for, and it is non-refundable, even if your form is rejected or you withdraw.
Essential Links for WII Recruitment 2026
- Download WII Detailed Advertisement PDF (Advt 2, October 2026)
- Apply Online for WII Recruitment 2026 (all 12 project posts)
- Visit WII Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If your degree fits one of these projects, do not wait for the last day. Pay the fee, collect your experience letters and apply by 13 November 2026. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for the latest Other Govt Jobs updates.