Overview
Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Various Research Positions (11 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online before 08 October 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Wildlife Institute of India (WII)
- Qualification
- Four Years Bachelor's Degree in Natural Sciences, Master's Degree in Natural Sciences, BVSc, B.Tech in relevant fields
- Vacancies
- 11
- Advertisement No
- WII/ADVT. 1/RP-CELL/ September, 2026
- Last date to apply
- 08 October 2026
Important Dates
| Last Date | 08 October 2026 |
| Online Application Open Date | 24 September 2026 |
| Online Application Close Date | 08 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 08 October 2026 |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Project Associate I | 2 |
| Principal Project Associate | 1 |
| Senior Project Associate (Ecology) | 1 |
| Project Associate II (Ecology) | 1 |
| Project Assistant | 1 |
| Project Associate-I | 2 |
| Total | 11 |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Vacancy Details
A total of 11 vacancies are available - 3 for Project Associate I, 1 for Principal Project Associate, 1 for Senior Project Associate (Ecology), 1 for Project Associate II (Ecology), 3 for Project Assistant and 2 for Project Associate-I. Post Name: Total Posts Project Associate I: 1 Principal Project Associate: 1 Senior Project Associate (Ecology): 1 Project Associate II (Ecology): 1 Project Associate I: 2 Project Assistant: 2 Project Associate-I: 2 Project Assistant: 1 Total: 11
Eligibility
• Project Associate I: Four Years Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/Zoology/Ecology/Marine Sciences/Marine Biology/Environmental Sciences/Geoinformatics/Life Sciences)/Agricultural/Forestry Sciences. • Principal Project Associate: Four Years Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Natural Sciences with 8 years of experience. • Senior Project Associate (Ecology): Four Years Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Natural Sciences with 4 years of experience or Doctoral Degree. • Project Associate II (Ecology): Four Years Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Natural Sciences with 2 years of experience or BVSc or B.Tech with 2 years of experience. • Project Associate I: Four Years Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Natural Sciences or BVSc or B.Tech. • Project Assistant: Bachelor's Degree in Natural Sciences or 3 years Diploma in Engineering. • Project Associate-I: Master's Degree in Natural Sciences or BVSc. • Project Assistant: Bachelor's degree in Science (Wildlife Science/Zoology/Ecology/Marine Science/Marine Biology/Environmental Science/Geoinformatics/Life Sciences/Agricultural/Forestry).
Age Limit
• Maximum Age Limit: 50 years for all posts. • Age Relaxation: SC/ST up to 5 years, OBC up to 3 years. To avoid any confusion regarding age eligibility, candidates can use our Age Calculator to calculate their exact age based on the prescribed cut-off date before applying.
Salary
Post Name: Salary Project Associate I: Rs. 37,000 + HRA (NET/GATE) or Rs. 30,000 + HRA Principal Project Associate: Rs. 67,000/- + HRA Senior Project Associate (Ecology): Rs. 57,000 + HRA Project Associate II (Ecology): Rs. 42,000 + HRA (NET/GATE) or Rs. 33,000 + HRA Project Associate I: Rs. 37,000 + HRA (NET/GATE) or Rs. 30,000 + HRA Project Assistant: Rs. 27,000 + HRA Project Associate-I: Rs. 37,000 + HRA (NET/GATE) or Rs. 30,000 + HRA Project Assistant: Rs. 27,000 + HRA
Application Fee
Category: Fee General/OBC: Rs. 500/- SC/ST: Rs. 100/- (processing)
Selection Process
• Shortlisting based on marks and experience • Online Interview
How to Apply
• Applications must be submitted online on or before 08-10-2026. • To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section. • Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of WII to complete the application. • Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details. • Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format. • Pay the application fee online, if applicable. • Review all details carefully before submitting the form. • Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for WII Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 11 Project Assistant, Project Associate Posts?
Last Date: 08 October 2026; Online Application Open Date: 24 September 2026; Online Application Close Date: 08 October 2026; Last Date to Apply: 08 October 2026
What is the application fee?
Category: Fee General/OBC: Rs. 500/- SC/ST: Rs. 100/- (processing)
What is the age limit?
Max: 50 years
What is the selection process?
• Shortlisting based on marks and experience • Online Interview