SACON Research Personnel Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3 Posts

SACON Research Personnel Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3 Posts

The Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON), South India Centre of Wildlife Institute of India (WII) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India, has released a notification for the recruitment of Research Personnel. Interested and eligible Indian nationals can apply online for temporary positions in conservation projects.

Overview

Vacancy Details

Project: Conservation of the Caracal Caracal Caracal in Rajasthan

Project: Conservation of the Nicobar Megapode

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Project Associate-I (Caracal - Ecology)

• Essential: Post-graduate degree with minimum 55% marks in Life Sciences or Environmental Sciences (Zoology, Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Science, Conservation Biology, Biodiversity Studies, Forestry, Ecological Sciences, Environmental Studies, or allied disciplines) from a recognized university.
• Desirable: Experience in camera trap surveys and habitat sampling; conversant with analysis of camera trap data, statistical modeling, report preparation, and Remote Sensing/GIS; willingness to reside in remote locations; proficiency in occupancy modeling, population estimation, biodiversity mapping; manuscript writing; proficiency in spoken Hindi.
• Age Limit: 35 years (as of 15-02-2026)

Eligibility for Project Associate-I (Caracal - Social)

• Essential: Post-graduate degree with minimum 55% marks in Life Sciences or Environmental Sciences (Zoology, Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Science, Conservation Biology, Biodiversity Studies, Forestry, Ecological Sciences, Environmental Studies, or allied disciplines) from a recognized university.
• Desirable: Experience in social surveys and questionnaire surveys; conversant with designing social surveys, analysis of data, and report writing; willingness to reside in remote locations; proficiency in statistical analysis; proficiency in Hindi.
• Age Limit: 35 years (as of 15-02-2026)

Eligibility for Project Associate-I (Nicobar Megapode)

• Essential: Post-Graduate degree (M.Sc.) or equivalent with minimum 55% marks in Life Sciences or Environmental Sciences (Zoology, Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Science, Forestry, Conservation Biology, Ecological Sciences, Environmental Studies, or allied disciplines) from a recognized institute/university.
• Desirable: Keen interest in bird research; skill in bird surveys and field ecology; willingness to reside in remote locations and travel by road/sea; exposure to bird capture/handling; familiarity with R programming and GIS tools; proficiency in English and Hindi.
• Age Limit: 35 years (as of 15-02-2026)

Important Links

• Apply Online
• Official Notification PDF
• Official Website

FAQs

Q1: Is this a permanent position?
A: No, these positions are on a purely temporary basis.

Q2: Can candidates from outside India apply?
A: No, only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.

Q3: Is the application fee refundable?
A: No, the Application Fee/Processing Fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.