Wildlife Institute of India — Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
The Wildlife Institute of India has issued an official recruitment notification for Project Assistant, Project Associate, Project Scientist, announcing a total of 14 vacancies located in All India. The online application window opens on 16 June 2026 and closes on 30 June 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in relevant disciplines like Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Engineering, or Life Sciences. and be within the prescribed age limit of As per Government of India norms (SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years relaxation)., with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of Rs. 27,000 to Rs. 77,000 + HRA depending on the post.. The selection procedure comprises Shortlisting based on qualifications and experience followed by an online interview.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 16 Jun 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply |
30 Jun 2026
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| Post Name | Project Assistant, Project Associate, Project Scientist |
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| Total Vacancies | 14 |
| Qualification | Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in relevant disciplines like Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Engineering, or Life Sciences. |
| Age Limit | As per Government of India norms (SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years relaxation). |
| Salary | Rs. 27,000 to Rs. 77,000 + HRA depending on the post. |
| Application Fee | General/OBC: Rs. 500; SC/ST: Rs. 100 |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting based on qualifications and experience followed by an online interview. |
Prescribed Age: 18–27 Years (As on 30 Jun 2026)
The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has released the official notification (Advt. No. WII/ADVT. 2/RP-CELL/June, 2026) for the recruitment of 14 contractual research positions. Interested candidates with a background in life sciences, engineering, or ecology must submit their applications through the designated online portal before the deadline.
| 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 | 4 |
Applicants are advised to review the specific requirements for each post in the official notification. Generally, positions require:
| Post Category | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Project Scientist-I | Rs. 77,000 + HRA |
| Project Research Scientist II | Rs. 67,000 + HRA |
| Senior Project Associate | Rs. 57,000 + HRA |
| Project Associate (All fields) | Rs. 37,000 (NET/GATE) / Rs. 30,000 (Non-NET) + HRA |
| Project Technical Support II | Rs. 28,000 + HRA |
| Project Assistant | Rs. 27,000 + HRA |
Candidates must complete the online application by 2026-06-30. Ensure that all educational documents, identity proofs, and certificates are scanned in the requested format before initiating the application process. Discrepancies in the details provided in the online form may lead to the rejection of candidature during document verification.
The selection process consists of shortlisting candidates based on educational qualifications and research experience, followed by an online interview.
Yes, age relaxation is provided as per government norms, with up to 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates.
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