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
| Organization | Posts | Application Deadline | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON) | 3 (Project Associate-I) | 15-02-2026 | www.sacon.in |
Vacancy Details
Project: Conservation of the Caracal Caracal Caracal in Rajasthan
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Salary | Project Component |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Associate-I | 1 | Rs. 37,000/- (NET/GATE) or Rs. 30,000/- (Non-NET) + HRA | Ecology |
| Project Associate-I | 1 | Rs. 37,000/- (NET/GATE) or Rs. 30,000/- (Non-NET) + HRA | Social |
Project: Conservation of the Nicobar Megapode
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Salary | Project Component |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Associate-I | 1 | Rs. 37,000/- (NET/GATE) or Rs. 30,000/- (Non-NET) + HRA | Ecology |
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)
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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.
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Closing: Feb 06, 2026About Wildlife Institute of India
The Wildlife Institute of India is a nodal national agency for research and training in the field of wildlife conservation. The institute is a four-star top rated accredited institute as per the Capacity Building Commission amongst all National Civil Service Training Institute. Its mandate includes generating quality knowledge in wildlife science and complement national efforts in wildlife conservation. Over the years it has served the urgent capacity building needs for scientific planning, management and research in the field of wildlife conservation both in country and the region.
Established in 1982, Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is an internationally acclaimed Institution, which offers training program, academic courses and advisory in wildlife research and management. The Institute is actively engaged in research across the breadth of the country on biodiversity related issues.
The Institute's idyllic campus that has been carefully developed to create state of the art infrastructure encourages scholarly work. WII's research projects being conducted in field sites across the length and breadth of the country are the primary sources of scientific information to help conservation. They are also the means of keeping the institute's faculty abreast of current field situations and the latest technology.
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