WCCB Recruitment 2026: 12 Assistant Director, Public Prosecutor & Other Posts – Apply Offline @ moef.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

Total: 12 Posts across 7 designations.

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification

These vacancies are being filled up on a deputation basis. Only serving Government servants from eligible parent cadres who meet the prescribed experience norms as per WCCB and MoEF&CC deputation guidelines are eligible to apply. The parent cadre for each post is as follows:

• Assistant Director / Dy.SP / ACF: Deputation from Deputy Superintendent of Police (Armed Police) cadre or Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) cadre with relevant experience in law enforcement or forest wildlife protection.
• Public Prosecutor: Deputation from Legal cadre / Prosecution service with experience in criminal prosecution, preferably in wildlife or environmental crime cases.
• Inspector / Rangers / Customs Superintendent: Deputation from Forest Ranger cadre or Customs Superintendent cadre with field experience in wildlife or border/customs enforcement.
• Stenographer Grade-I / Personal Assistant: Deputation from Stenographer Grade-I / Personal Assistant cadre with stenography and secretarial skills.
• Stenographer Grade-III: Deputation from Stenographer Grade-III cadre with speed in shorthand and typing.
• Head Constable: Deputation from Constabulary / Head Constable cadre with experience in policing or security duties.
• Driver: Deputation from Driver cadre with valid heavy/light motor vehicle licence and driving experience.

Applicants must ensure they are within the deputation tenure limits (initial period plus extensions) as prescribed by DoPT guidelines and have a clear service record. Candidates should route their applications through proper channel with an undertaking from their parent department.

Selection Process & Screening Clause

All posts at Wildlife Crime Control Bureau are being filled up on a deputation basis. The selection process involves:

1. Scrutiny of Applications: Applications received by post and email will be screened for eligibility, cadre relevance, deputation tenure norms, and completeness of documents.
2. Departmental Clearance: Applications must be forwarded through proper administrative channel with the recommendation of the parent cadre authority. Direct applications from individuals without proper channel clearance will not be entertained.
3. Final Selection: The Competent Authority at WCCB / MoEF&CC will approve deputation postings based on merit, suitability, and administrative requirements.

No written test or interview is conducted as the posts are filled on deputation basis. No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for attending any stage of the selection process.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Original Matriculation (10th) Certificate / Birth Certificate as Proof of Date of Birth
• All Degree and Consolidated Mark Sheets of relevant qualifications
• Experience Certificates / ACR / APAR Dossier of last 5 years on official letterhead
• Valid Category / Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (if applicable)
• Two recent passport-size photographs and valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
• Certified copy of Deputation Eligibility Norms / cadre clearance from parent department
• Undertaking that candidate is within eligible deputation tenure

Important Instructions: Applications must reach the designated address by 31 October 2026. Applications sent by email must also be accompanied by a hard copy sent by post. Incomplete applications or those received after the last date will be summarily rejected. Candidates currently serving in Central/State Government, Public Sector Undertakings, Autonomous Bodies, and Statutory Organizations only are eligible.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date to apply for WCCB Recruitment 2026?

The last date for receipt of applications for Wildlife Crime Control Bureau deputation vacancies is 31 October 2026. Both postal and email applications must be submitted by this date.

2. How do I apply for WCCB recruitment on deputation basis?

Applications must be submitted by Registered Post to the address of the Assistant Director (Admin), Wildlife Crime Control Bureau, 2nd Floor, Trikoot-I, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi-110066 and simultaneously by email as mentioned in the official notification. Applications should be routed through the proper administrative channel of the parent department.

3. What is the application fee for WCCB recruitment?

No application fee is applicable. The WCCB recruitment on deputation basis is entirely fee-free.

4. Is this a permanent government job?

These posts are filled on a deputation basis, meaning the selected candidates will be posted temporarily to WCCB from their parent cadre. The deputation tenure is typically for an initial period with possible extensions as per DoPT norms. Upon completion of deputation, candidates return to their parent cadre. The candidates' employment remains governed by their parent cadre rules.

5. What is the salary range for WCCB deputation posts?

The remuneration ranges from Level 2 (Rs. 19,900 starting pay) for Driver posts to Level 10 (Rs. 56,100 starting pay) for Assistant Director and Public Prosecutor posts, as per the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix. Additional allowances such as DA, HRA, and transport allowance may be applicable as per government rules.

6. What are the job locations for WCCB vacancies?

The 12 vacancies are spread across New Delhi, Moreh (Manipur), Kolkata (West Bengal), Mumbai (Maharashtra), and Chennai. Candidates may be posted to any of these WCCB regional/unit offices depending on administrative requirements.