Overview
Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun has released a recruitment notification for the post of Scientist-C (03 (OBC: 01, EWS: 01, UR: 01) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply offline – by registered/speed post before 02-12-2026 up to 1700hrs.
Key Details
- Organization
- Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun
- Vacancies
- 03 (OBC: 01, EWS: 01, UR: 01)
- Advertisement No
- WII/ADM/2026-27/38/204
- Last date to apply
- 02-12-2026 up to 1700hrs
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 02-12-2026 up to 1700hrs |
| Date of advertisement | 02 November 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of application | 02-12-2026 up to 1700hrs |
| Last date for Indian citizens residing abroad and applicants from Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, State/Union Territories in the Northeastern region, Ladakh, Pangi sub Division of Chamba, Lahaul & Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh | 09-12-2026 up to 1700hrs |
| Written test and interview | To be hosted on the website and intimated to shortlisted candidates |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Vacancy Details
The notice advertises 03 posts of Scientist-C at Pay Level-11. The category-wise break-up is: Category: Posts OBC: 01* EWS: 01 UR: 01 Total: 03 *One (01) post in the OBC category is carried forward from the 2024 recruitment to fill up the backlog vacancy. The application form lets candidates mark the category of post applied for as UR, EWS or OBC-NCL. FREEJOBALERT DAILY QUIZ Preparing for Govt Exams? Test Yourself! 25 Questions · 20 Minutes · Instant Score Take Today's Free Quiz →
Age Limit
The age limit is minimum 21 years and maximum 35 years as on the last date for receipt of applications (the application form asks for age as on 02 December 2026). The upper age limit is relaxable for OBC/EWS/SC/ST/PwBD candidates in accordance with instructions/orders issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India, from time to time.
Application Fee
Category: Fee General, OBC and EWS male candidates: ₹1,000/- (Rupees One Thousand only) SC, ST, PwBD and Female candidates across all categories: Exempted The fee is non-refundable and must be deposited via Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favour of 'The Director, Wildlife Institute of India', payable at Dehradun.
How to Apply
• Fill in the application in the prescribed format given at Annexure-3 (Proforma for Application) of the notice, with a photograph signed across by the candidate. • If the fee applies, prepare a Demand Draft for ₹1,000/- drawn in favour of 'The Director, Wildlife Institute of India', payable at Dehradun. • Attach self-attested copies of the supporting documents listed in the checklist, and sign the checklist. • Candidates already in regular Government service (permanent or temporary, other than casual/adhoc/contract) must attach the declaration at Annexure-4 that they have informed their Head of Office/Department in writing. • Superscribe 'Application for the post of Scientist-C' on the envelope. • Send it by Registered/Speed Post to The Registrar, Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun 248001, Uttarakhand, so that it is received by 02-12-2026 up to 1700hrs. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Important Instructions
• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification. • The Director, Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reason(s). • Any legal proceedings arising out of this advertisement or an application can be instituted only in the Hon'ble High Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital. • The declaration in the application form states that wilful concealment or misrepresentation of facts may lead to summary rejection of candidature and termination of employment. • For queries, the notice gives the email [email protected] and the website www.wii.gov.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for WII Scientist-C Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline?
Last Date to Apply: 02-12-2026 up to 1700hrs; Date of advertisement: 02 November 2026; Last date for receipt of application: 02-12-2026 up to 1700hrs; Last date for Indian citizens residing abroad and applicants from Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, State/Union Territories in the Northeastern region, Ladakh, Pangi sub Division of Chamba, Lahaul & Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh: 09-12-2026 up to 1700hrs; Written test and interview: To be hosted on the website and intimated to shortlisted candidates
What is the application fee?
₹1,000/- (General, OBC and EWS male candidates); SC, ST, PwBD and Female candidates exempted
What is the age limit?
Minimum 21 years and maximum 35 years as on the last date for receipt of applications