Wildlife Institute of India (WII) Project Associate Recruitment 2026 - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

WII Recruitment 2026: Project Associate & Scientist Posts

Recruitment Overview

The Wildlife Institute of India (WII), an autonomous premier research institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has released a notification for the recruitment of 16 Project Associate, Project Scientist, and Assistant posts. This is a research-based opportunity for candidates holding Master's or Doctoral degrees in Life Sciences, Wildlife Science, Forestry, or related fields. The recruitment is purely on a project-based tenure for various departments including Ecology, Community Safeguard, and Finance.

Recruitment Type: This is a Direct Recruitment based on screening of qualifications, experience, and an interview. There is no competitive written examination for these posts.

Key Highlights Table

Vacancy Details (Post-wise Breakdown)

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

• Project Associate – I: Master's Degree in Science (Wildlife Science/Zoology/Geoinformatics/Forestry/Environment Science/Natural Science).
• Project Scientist – I (Ecology): Doctoral Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/Zoology/Ecology/Environmental Sciences/Geoinformatics/Life Sciences) or Forestry Sciences.
• Project Associate II: Four Years Bachelor's OR Master's Degree in Natural Sciences/Agricultural/Forestry/Veterinary/Engineering/Technology with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Project Associate II (Graphic Design): Bachelor's Degree in Information Arts, Graphic Design, Applied Art, Multimedia, Interaction Design, or Fine Arts with 2 years of experience.
• Project Assistant (Mgmt/Fin/Admin): Graduate Degree in any discipline.
• Principal Project Associate: Master's Degree in Natural Sciences with 4 years experience OR Doctoral Degree.
• Senior Project Associate: Master's Degree in Natural Sciences with 4 years of R&D experience.

2. Age Limit & Relaxation

• Project Associate I & II: Maximum 35 years.
• Project Scientist I & Principal Project Associate: Maximum 40 years.
• Project Assistant & Senior Project Associate: Maximum 50 years.
• Age Relaxation:
  • SC: Up to 5 years relaxation.
  • ST: Up to 5 years relaxation.
  • OBC: Up to 3 years relaxation.

🎯 Selection Process

Since there is no written exam, the selection is merit-based:

1. Screening: Applications will be screened based on qualifications, marks, and relevant experience.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview (likely to be conducted in Dehradun or virtually).
3. Final Merit: Final selection will be based on the combined score of academic credentials and interview performance.

Application Fee

Payment Mode: Online (via Credit/Debit Card/Net Banking)

📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step

1. Visit Official Website: Go to wii.gov.in.
2. Download Notification: Read the detailed advertisement (WII/ADVT. 1/RP–CELL/ February, 2026) carefully.
3. Online Registration: Click on the "Apply Online" link and register with your email and mobile number.
4. Fill Application Form: Enter personal details, educational qualifications, and experience accurately.
5. Upload Documents: Scan and upload your photo, signature, and relevant certificates (Degree/Experience/Category).
6. Pay Fee: Pay the application fee (Rs. 500 or Rs. 100) online.
7. Submit & Print: Submit the form before 10-03-2026 and save the printout for future reference.

📅 Important Dates

🔗 Important Official Links

• Download Official Notification PDF
• Apply Online Link (Active from 23-02-2026)
• Official Website: wii.gov.in