The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has announced recruitment for Various Research Positions for the year 2026. A total of 14 vacancies are available across multiple research and technical posts. Applications are accepted online from 16 June 2026 to 30 June 2026.
Highlights
| Organisation |
Wildlife Institute of India (WII) |
| Post Name |
Various Research Positions |
| Total Vacancies |
14 |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Start Date |
16 June 2026 |
| Last Date |
30 June 2026 |
| Official Website |
https://wii.gov.in/ |
Post & Organization Details
The recruitment is for the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), a premier autonomous institute under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India. The posts are contractual and pertain to research, technical support, and project assistance in wildlife and related sciences.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
Total Posts |
| Project Associate I (Vegetation) |
1 |
| Project Associate I (GIS and Remote Sensing) |
1 |
| Project Associate I (Engineer/Visual Communication) |
1 |
| Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical) |
1 |
| Project Technical Support – II |
1 |
| Project Scientist‑I |
1 |
| Senior Project Associate (Ecology) |
1 |
| Project Associate I (Ecology) |
2 |
| Project Associate I (RS/GIS) |
1 |
| Project Assistant |
3 |
| Project Assistant |
1 |
| Total |
14 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Project Associate I (Vegetation, GIS and Remote Sensing, Engineer/Visual Communication): Four‑year Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences/Agricultural/Forestry Sciences OR Master’s degree in the same fields OR Bachelor’s in Veterinary Science OR Bachelor’s/ Master’s in Engineering/Technology.
- Project Research Scientist II (Non‑Medical): First Class Master’s in Science (Biology, Genomics, Genetics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Veterinary Science or equivalent) with three years’ experience or Ph.D.; or Second Class Master’s with Ph.D. and three years’ experience.
- Project Technical Support – II: Three years’ Bachelor’s in Science (Life science, Wildlife science, Biology, Genomics, Genetics, Bioinformatics or equivalent) with three years’ experience OR Master’s in Science (same fields).
- Project Scientist‑I: Ph.D. in Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology or Life Sciences.
- Senior Project Associate (Ecology): Master’s in Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology or Life Sciences AND four years’ post‑Master’s experience in R&D.
- Project Associate I (Ecology): Master’s in Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology or Life Sciences.
- Project Associate I (RS/GIS): Master’s in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, Life Sciences) OR Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology (Computer Science, IT, Remote Sensing, GIS, AI, Data Science).
- Project Assistant: Bachelor’s in Science (Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, Life Sciences, Forestry) or related fields.
Pay Scale & Salary
| Post Name |
Salary |
| Project Associate I (Vegetation, GIS and Remote Sensing, Engineer/Visual Communication, Ecology, RS/GIS) |
₹37,000 + HRA (NET or GATE qualified); ₹30,000 + HRA (non‑NET/non‑GATE) |
| Project Research Scientist II (Non‑Medical) |
₹67,000 + GAME |
| Project Technical Support – II |
₹28,000 + GAME |
| Project Scientist‑I |
₹77,000 + GAME |
| Senior Project Associate (Ecology) |
₹57,000 + GAME |
| Project Assistant |
₹27,000 + GAME |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General / OBC |
₹500/- |
| SC / ST |
₹100/- |
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Online Application Open Date |
16 June 2026 |
| Online Application Close Date |
30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply |
30 June 2026 |
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on qualifications and experience
- Online Interview
- Document Verification
How to Apply
- Visit the official WII website or use the “Apply Online” link provided in the Important Links section.
- Complete the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload required documents (photograph, signature, certificates) in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable application fee online (₹500 for General/OBC, ₹100 for SC/ST).
- Review all entered information carefully before final submission.
- Submit the application on or before 30 June 2026.
- Save or print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Important Links
FAQs
- What is the last date to apply for the WII Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply for the WII Various Research Positions is 30 June 2026. Ensure your application is submitted online before this deadline.
- How many vacancies are available for the WII Recruitment 2026?
There are a total of 14 vacancies for Various Research Positions announced by the Wildlife Institute of India for the year 2026.
- What is the application mode for WII Recruitment 2026?
The application mode for the WII Recruitment 2026 is strictly online. Candidates must submit their applications through the official WII website.
- What is the minimum qualification required for Project Assistant posts?
For Project Assistant posts, a Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Geoinformatics, Remote sensing, Life Sciences, Forestry) from a recognized institute/university is required.
