Overview
Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Chandrabani, Dehradun has released a recruitment notification. Eligible candidates can apply online only as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Chandrabani, Dehradun
- Qualification
- Eligibility varies by position and project. Below is a category-wise breakdown as per the official notification.
- Advertisement No
- WII/ADVT. 1/RP–CELL/July, 2026
Important Links
Vacancy Details
The recruitment covers 20 posts spread across five projects. The table below summarizes each position, number of vacancies, monthly emoluments, and age limit as per the official notification. Project: Position | No. of Posts | Monthly Emoluments | Age Limit Conservation and Long-term Monitoring of Sea Turtles, Andaman & Nicobar Islands: Administrative Assistant | 2 | ₹24,000 + HRA | 50 years Project Assistant: 2 | ₹27,000 + HRA | 50 years Movement Ecology of Nicobar Megapode: Project Associate-I | 1 | ₹37,000 + HRA (NET/GATE) / ₹30,000 + HRA (Non-NET/GATE) | 35 years Category 2 Centre on World Natural Heritage Management: Project Associate-I | 2 | ₹37,000 + HRA (NET/GATE) / ₹30,000 + HRA (Non-NET/GATE) | 35 years Environmental Flow Assessment for Chambal and Tons Rivers: Project Associate-I | 1 | ₹37,000 + HRA (NET/GATE) / ₹30,000 + HRA (Non-NET/GATE) | 35 years Project Assistant: 1 | ₹27,000 + HRA | 50 years Impact Assessment of Vibrations on Aquatic Life due to Underwater Tunnel Construction (River Brahmaputra): Senior Project Associate | 1 | ₹57,000 + HRA | 50 years Project Associate-II: 3 | ₹42,000 + HRA (NET/GATE) / ₹33,000 + HRA (Non-NET/GATE) | 50 years Project Associate-I: 1 | ₹37,000 + HRA (NET/GATE) / ₹30,000 + HRA (Non-NET/GATE) | 50 years Project Assistant (Social Science): 1 | ₹27,000 + HRA | 50 years Project Assistant (Science): 2 | ₹27,000 + HRA | 50 years Scientific Administrative Assistant/Field Worker: 3 | ₹24,000 + HRA | 50 years Total Vacancies: 20
Eligibility
Eligibility varies by position and project. Below is a category-wise breakdown as per the official notification.
Age Limit
Position Category: Upper Age Limit Administrative Assistant / Project Assistant / Senior Project Associate / Project Associate-II: 50 years Project Associate-I: 35 years Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India norms: • SC/ST candidates: up to 5 years • OBC candidates: up to 3 years
Salary
• Administrative Assistant / Scientific Administrative Assistant / Field Worker: ₹24,000 + HRA • Project Assistant: ₹27,000 + HRA • Project Associate-I: ₹37,000 + HRA (NET/GATE qualified) or ₹30,000 + HRA (Non-NET/GATE) • Project Associate-II: ₹42,000 + HRA (NET/GATE qualified) or ₹33,000 + HRA (Non-NET/GATE) • Senior Project Associate: ₹57,000 + HRA
Application Fee
Category: Fee General Category: ₹500 SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Physically Challenged (PC): ₹100 (Application Processing Fee) Payment can be made via online banking, NEFT/RTGS, UPI, or offline mode (cash/demand draft) in favor of "RRP Cell Revolving Fund/Director Wildlife Institute of India", Union Bank of India, WII Branch, Chandrabani, Dehradun. Account No.: 518502010059776, IFSC: UBIN0551856. The payment receipt must be uploaded with the application. The fee is non-refundable, even if the application is rejected or withdrawn.
Selection Process
Shortlisting for the online interview is based on essential qualification, age limit, percentage of marks, specialization relevance, research experience, and publications. The scoring pattern differs by post category:
How to Apply
• Visit the official WII-RP Cell application portal: https://wiirp.com/application.php, or scan the QR code given in the official notification. • Keep scanned copies of all required documents (educational certificates, marksheets, experience letters, category certificate, NET/GATE certificate, publications, photograph, signature, and fee receipt) ready before starting. • Register and fill in the online application form carefully, entering educational details exactly as per your marksheets. • Pay the application/processing fee online (or via NEFT/RTGS/offline mode) and upload the payment receipt in the application form. • Upload all supporting documents as specified. • Review and submit the application before the last date, 28 July 2026. • If applying for more than one position, submit a separate online application form with fee and documents for each position (maximum of two positions relevant to your academic background).
Required Documents
• Proof of age • Educational qualification certificates and marksheets • Work experience certificates mentioning start and end tenure, issued by employer/guide/supervisor • Reserved category certificate (if applicable) • UGC/CSIR/NET qualification certificate (if applicable) • Proof of publications (if applicable) • Passport-size photograph and signature • Application Processing Fee payment receipt • No Objection Certificate (for candidates currently working with any WII project or Ph.D. scholars, not older than one month from the last date of application) • No Dues Certificate (for candidates who previously worked at WII) Applications without these supporting documents are liable to be rejected.
Important Instructions
• Only online applications are accepted; no printed application copies will be considered. • A candidate may apply for a maximum of two advertised positions relevant to their academic background and eligibility. • Separate application forms, documents, and fees are required for each position applied to. • Candidates currently engaged with a WII project or pursuing a Ph.D. must submit a recent No Objection Certificate. • All positions are purely temporary and linked to project duration; they stand abolished on project completion. • Canvassing in any form will lead to rejection of candidature. • The list of shortlisted candidates and interview results will be published under the "Latest News & Announcements" section of the WII website. • Selected candidates must join the project position immediately within the duration mentioned in the offer letter. • The Director, WII, reserves the right to reject any application without assigning a reason.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the application fee?
Category: Fee General Category: ₹500 SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Physically Challenged (PC): ₹100 (Application Processing Fee) Payment can be made via online banking, NEFT/RTGS, UPI, or offline mode (cash/demand draft) in favor of "RRP Cell Revolving Fund/Director Wildlife Institute of India", Union Bank of India, WII Branch, Chandrabani, Dehradun. Account No.: 518502010059776, IFSC: UBIN0551856. The payment receipt must be uploaded with the application. The fee is non-refundable, even if the application is rejected or withdrawn.
What is the age limit?
Position Category: Upper Age Limit Administrative Assistant / Project Assistant / Senior Project Associate / Project Associate-II: 50 years Project Associate-I: 35 years Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India norms: • SC/ST candidates: up to 5 years • OBC candidates: up to 3 years
What is the selection process?
Shortlisting for the online interview is based on essential qualification, age limit, percentage of marks, specialization relevance, research experience, and publications. The scoring pattern differs by post category: