Wildlife Institute of India — Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
The Wildlife Institute of India has issued an official recruitment notification for Project Scientist, Project Associate, Project Assistant, announcing a total of 38 vacancies located in All India. The online application window opens on 15 May 2026 and closes on 29 May 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or PhD in relevant Science/Forestry fields and be within the prescribed age limit of 35-50 Years, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Rs. 24,000 to Rs. 77,000 + HRA. The selection procedure comprises Screening, Online Interview, Document Verification. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 15 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply |
29 May 2026
|
| Fee Payment Deadline | 29 May 2026 |
| Post Name |
💼 Project Scientist
💼 Project Associate
💼 Project Assistant
|
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 38 |
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or PhD in relevant Science/Forestry fields |
| Age Limit | 35-50 Years |
| Salary | Rs. 24,000 to Rs. 77,000 + HRA |
| Application Fee | General/OBC: Rs. 500 | SC/ST: Rs. 100 |
| Selection Process | Screening, Online Interview, Document Verification |
Cut-off Date: 29 May 2026 — Candidates must be between 35 to 50 years (General category). Category-wise relaxation and exact DOB boundaries are shown below.
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation | DOB Must Be Between |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 35 yrs | 50 yrs | — | 30 May 1976 to 29 May 1991 |
| EWS | 35 yrs | 50 yrs | — | 30 May 1976 to 29 May 1991 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 35 yrs | 53 yrs | +3 yrs | 30 May 1973 to 29 May 1991 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 35 yrs | 55 yrs | +5 yrs | 30 May 1971 to 29 May 1991 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 35 yrs | 55 yrs | +5 yrs | 30 May 1971 to 29 May 1991 |
| PwD (General) | 35 yrs | 60 yrs | +10 yrs | 30 May 1966 to 29 May 1991 |
Prescribed Age: 35–50 Years (As on 29 May 2026)
The Wildlife Institute of India (WII), an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has released a notification for the recruitment of 38 Project Positions. These contractual roles include Project Scientists, Project Associates, Administrative Assistants, and Field Workers for various research projects across India.
A total of 38 vacancies are available across different designations. Below is the distribution of posts:
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Project Scientist – I | 5 |
| Project Associate I & II | 15 |
| Senior/Principal Project Associate | 4 |
| Project Assistant | 7 |
| Administrative Assistant | 2 |
| Field Worker | 3 |
| Other Project Roles | 2 |
Candidates must ensure they meet the specific academic requirements for the respective posts:
The monthly emoluments for the selected candidates will range from Rs. 24,000 + HRA to Rs. 77,000 + HRA, depending on the position, experience, and specific project funding norms.
The upper age limit generally ranges between 35 to 50 years depending on the seniority of the project position. Age relaxations apply as per Government of India norms for reserved categories.
The selection will be conducted through a multi-stage process:
Interested and eligible candidates can follow these steps to apply:
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