Vacancies: 19 · Posts: Project Associate II, Project Associate I, Project Assistant, Senior Project Associate, Administrative Assistant · Job Type: Contractual (project-based, temporary) · Mode: Online · Fee: ₹500 (General); ₹100 (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) · Last Date: 01 November 2026 · Salary: ₹24,000–₹57,000 + HRA (post-wise) · Selection: Shortlisting + Online Interview · Location: Dehradun, Uttarakhand and project sites
Wildlife Institute of India (WII), an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India, has invited online applications for 19 temporary project-based positions across four research projects. Applications open on 17 October 2026 and close on 01 November 2026 through the WII Recruitment and Placement Cell portal.
The positions cover freshwater biodiversity assessment linked to the Singoli Bhatwari Hydro Electric Project in Uttarakhand, Nicobar Megapode movement ecology, Leatherback sea turtle monitoring in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and small-cat and leopard landscape conservation in Dudhwa and Pakke–Eaglenest. All engagements are for one year (likely extendable in some cases) and are not regular government posts.
Indian nationals with relevant Master’s or Bachelor’s degrees in natural sciences, social sciences, engineering/GIS, or any graduation (for the Administrative Assistant post) can apply. Monthly emoluments range from ₹24,000 + HRA to ₹57,000 + HRA depending on the post and NET/GATE status.
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⚠️ Application Alerts
- Maximum two positions per candidate. Separate online application and fee required for each.
- No printed application copy will be considered. Only the online form at the WII-RP Cell portal is valid.
- Current WII employees or PhD scholars must upload a recent NOC (not older than one month). Ex-WII employees must upload a No Dues Certificate.
- Incomplete applications lacking proof of age, qualifications, experience tenure dates, photograph, signature or fee receipt are liable to rejection.
Official Source Chain
- Official notice: WII Advertisement No. WII/ADVT. 1/RP–CELL/ October, 2026 PDF
- Apply Online: WII-RP Cell online application portal
- Official website: WII Recruitments page
- Last checked: 21 October 2026
Who Should Apply?
- Master’s in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/Zoology/Ecology/Environmental Sciences/freshwater ecology/Life Sciences) → Project Associate I – 5 posts (SBHEP aquatic biodiversity)
- Master’s in Natural Sciences + 2 years experience OR 4-year Bachelor’s in Natural Sciences + 2 years relevant experience → Project Associate II – 5 posts (SBHEP and capacity/monitoring roles in Dudhwa/Pakke–Eaglenest)
- Master’s in Social Sciences (Geography/Economics/Social Work/Anthropology) → Project Associate I (Social) – 1 post (SBHEP community survey)
- Master’s in Engineering/Technology (Remote Sensing and GIS/Geoinformatics) OR Master’s in Natural Sciences with Remote Sensing/GIS → Project Associate I (Spatial analyst) – 1 post (SBHEP hydrological/GIS)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Wildlife Science/Zoology/Ecology/Marine Sciences/Environmental Sciences/Geoinformatics/Life Sciences/Agricultural/Forestry) → Project Assistant – 4 posts (SBHEP, Nicobar Megapode, Leatherback turtle monitoring)
- Graduation in any discipline → Administrative Assistant – 1 post (Nicobar Megapode logistics and accounts)
- 4-year Bachelor’s in Natural Sciences + 4 years R&D experience OR Master’s in Natural Sciences + 4 years experience OR Doctoral Degree in Science → Senior Project Associate (National Landscape Safeguards Expert) – 2 posts (Dudhwa and Pakke–Eaglenest)
Candidates must be Indian nationals. Preference is given for relevant field experience, publications, NET/GATE qualification (higher emoluments), and willingness for remote field work in islands or landscapes.
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 16 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 17 October 2026 |
| Online Application Close | 01 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 01 November 2026 |
Quick Overview – WII Project Associate Recruitment 2026
- Organisation: Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Recruitment and Placement Cell, Dehradun
- Notification Number: WII/ADVT. 1/RP–CELL/ October, 2026
- Total Vacancies: 19
- Job Location: Dehradun, Uttarakhand (HQ) and project sites (Uttarakhand, Nicobar archipelago, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Dudhwa Landscape, Pakke–Eaglenest Landscape, Delhi)
- Official Website: wii.gov.in/recruitments
- Apply Online: Apply for WII Project Positions 2026 on WII-RP Cell portal
- Notification PDF: Download WII Advertisement October 2026 PDF
- Sector: Wildlife research and conservation (autonomous institution under MoEFCC)
- Employment Nature: Temporary, project-based contractual engagement for one year (likely extendable)
What Posts Are Available? – WII Vacancy & Eligibility 2026
Vacancies are distributed across four projects. No category-wise reservation breakup is printed in the advertisement.
Project 1: Singoli Bhatwari Hydro Electric Project (SBHEP), Uttarakhand – Freshwater/Aquatic Biodiversity (9 posts)
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay (per month + HRA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Associate II | 1 | Master’s in Natural Sciences + 2 years experience | ₹42,000 (NET/GATE) or ₹33,000 |
| Project Associate I | 5 | Master’s in Natural Sciences | ₹37,000 (NET/GATE) or ₹30,000 |
| Project Associate I (Social) | 1 | Master’s in Social Sciences | ₹37,000 (NET/GATE) or ₹30,000 |
| Project Associate I (Spatial Analyst) | 1 | Master’s in Engg/Tech (RS/GIS/Geoinformatics) or Natural Sciences with RS/GIS | ₹37,000 (NET/GATE) or ₹30,000 |
| Project Assistant | 1 | Bachelor’s in Science | ₹27,000 |
Project 2: Nicobar Megapode Movement Ecology (2 posts)
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay (per month + HRA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant | 1 | Graduation in any discipline | ₹24,000 |
| Project Assistant | 1 | Bachelor’s in Science | ₹27,000 |
Project 3: Leatherback Sea Turtle Monitoring, Andaman & Nicobar Islands (2 posts)
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay (per month + HRA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Assistant | 2 | Bachelor’s in Science | ₹27,000 |
Project 4: Small Cat and Leopard Landscape Conservation (Dudhwa & Pakke–Eaglenest) (6 posts)
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay (per month + HRA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Project Associate (Safeguards Expert – Dudhwa) | 1 | 4-year Bachelor’s + 4 yrs exp / Master’s + 4 yrs exp / Doctoral Degree in Science | ₹57,000 |
| Senior Project Associate (Safeguards Expert – Pakke–Eaglenest) | 1 | Same as above | ₹57,000 |
| Project Associate II (Capacity Development – Dudhwa) | 1 | 4-year Bachelor’s + 2 yrs exp / Master’s + 2 yrs exp | ₹42,000 (NET/GATE) or ₹33,000 |
| Project Associate II (Capacity Development – Pakke–Eaglenest) | 1 | Same as above | ₹42,000 (NET/GATE) or ₹33,000 |
| Project Associate II (Wildlife Monitoring – Dudhwa) | 1 | Same as above | ₹42,000 (NET/GATE) or ₹33,000 |
| Project Associate II (Wildlife Monitoring – Pakke–Eaglenest) | 1 | Same as above | ₹42,000 (NET/GATE) or ₹33,000 |
Vacancy interpretation note: The largest cluster is five Project Associate I posts under the SBHEP aquatic biodiversity project. Senior Project Associate posts (two) require four years of relevant R&D experience or a Doctoral Degree. Project Assistant and Administrative Assistant posts have a higher age limit of 50 years and suit candidates ready for remote field or logistics work.
What Is the Age Limit?
Age is reckoned as on the last date of application (01 November 2026). The notice does not print a separate cut-off date.
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Project Associate II, Project Associate I (all variants) | 35 years |
| Senior Project Associate | 40 years |
| Project Assistant, Administrative Assistant | 50 years |
Relaxation in the upper age limit is as per applicable rules — the notice does not print the years.
Age examples (as on 01 November 2026):
✅ A candidate born on 01 November 1991 is 35 years old on the cut-off and is eligible for Project Associate posts.
❌ A candidate born on 02 November 1991 is 34 years old on the cut-off. Wait, correction: born 01 November 1991 turns 35 on 01 November 2026.
Proper examples:
✅ Eligible: Born 01 November 1991 — turns exactly 35 on 01 November 2026 (eligible for 35-year posts).
❌ Not eligible: Born 31 October 1990 — is 36 years old on 01 November 2026 (over 35 for Associate posts).
Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.
What Is the Remuneration? – WII Project Posts 2026
Emoluments are fixed monthly amounts plus HRA. Higher rates apply to NET/GATE qualified candidates for Associate posts.
| Post | Monthly Emoluments + HRA |
|---|---|
| Senior Project Associate | ₹57,000 |
| Project Associate II | ₹42,000 (NET/GATE) or ₹33,000 |
| Project Associate I / Social / Spatial Analyst | ₹37,000 (NET/GATE) or ₹30,000 |
| Project Assistant | ₹27,000 |
| Administrative Assistant | ₹24,000 |
These are contractual project emoluments. No 7th CPC Level is printed. Indicative in-hand will depend on HRA (city class of posting) and applicable tax. Use our Income Tax Calculator for an estimate on the consolidated amount.
The notice does not specify other benefits such as pension, gratuity or medical facilities for these temporary engagements.
What Is the Application Fee?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹500 |
| SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD | ₹100 (processing fee) |
Payment through online banking, NEFT or RTGS to:
- Account Name: RRP Cell Revolving/ Director, Wildlife Institute of India
- Bank: Union Bank of India, Branch: Chandrabani, Dehradun
- Account No.: 518502010059776
- IFSC: UBIN0551856
Upload the fee receipt with the online application. The notice states that fees, once paid, will not be refunded.
How to Apply?
- Visit the WII-RP Cell online application portal (open from 17 October 2026).
- Prepare scanned copies of certificates, marksheets, experience proof with tenure dates, category certificates, NET/GATE scorecard (if applicable), publications, fee receipt, passport-size photograph and digital signature.
- Fill the form accurately. Educational details must match marksheets exactly.
- Upload all required documents and the fee receipt.
- Submit before 01 November 2026. Save the acknowledgement.
Use our Photo & Signature Resizer if the portal specifies photo and signature upload sizes.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying for more than two positions (only the last two or as per portal rule will be considered — maximum two allowed).
- Submitting without uploading the fee receipt or experience tenure dates.
- Using a printed form instead of the online portal.
- Current or ex-WII staff applying without the required NOC or No Dues Certificate.
WII देहरादून प्रोजेक्ट एसोसिएट और असिस्टेंट भर्ती 2026 – 19 पदों के लिए ऑनलाइन आवेदन करें
वाइल्डलाइफ इंस्टीट्यूट ऑफ इंडिया (WII), देहरादून ने चार शोध परियोजनाओं के अंतर्गत 19 अस्थायी परियोजना-आधारित पदों के लिए ऑनलाइन आवेदन आमंत्रित किए हैं। आवेदन 17 अक्टूबर 2026 से शुरू होकर 01 नवंबर 2026 तक WII-RP Cell पोर्टल पर जमा किए जा सकते हैं।
कौन आवेदन कर सकता है?
मास्टर डिग्री (नेचुरल साइंसेज, सोशल साइंसेज या GIS/RS) वाले उम्मीदवार प्रोजेक्ट एसोसिएट पदों के लिए पात्र हैं। बैचलर ऑफ साइंस वाले प्रोजेक्ट असिस्टेंट और किसी भी विषय में ग्रेजुएशन वाले एडमिनिस्ट्रेटिव असिस्टेंट पद के लिए आवेदन कर सकते हैं। सीनियर प्रोजेक्ट एसोसिएट के लिए चार वर्ष का अनुभव या डॉक्टरल डिग्री आवश्यक है।
वेतन और चयन क्या है?
मासिक एमोल्यूमेंट्स ₹24,000 से ₹57,000 + HRA तक हैं। चयन शॉर्टलिस्टिंग (अंक, अनुभव, प्रकाशन) के बाद ऑनलाइन इंटरव्यू से होगा। शीर्ष 10 उम्मीदवार प्रत्येक पद के लिए इंटरव्यू के लिए बुलाए जाएंगे।
आवेदन कैसे करें?
wiirp.com/application.php पर ऑनलाइन फॉर्म भरें, दस्तावेज और फीस रसीद अपलोड करें। एक उम्मीदवार अधिकतम दो पदों के लिए आवेदन कर सकता है। विस्तृत जानकारी wii.gov.in पर उपलब्ध है।
How Are Candidates Selected?
Shortlisting is based on essential qualifications, age, percentage of marks in Bachelor’s/Master’s degree, specialisation relevance, research/work experience and publications, as per WII rules.
Top 10 shortlisted candidates against each respective project/position are called for an online interview by a duly constituted Selection Committee. No TA/DA is provided for the interview.
No written examination is mentioned. Selection is based entirely on shortlisting criteria plus interview marks, followed by document verification.
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst's Take
These are temporary project engagements under specific MoEFCC-linked research programmes at WII, not regular scientific cadre posts. Similar project Associate and Assistant roles appear periodically at other wildlife and environmental research institutes, but this advertisement bundles four distinct field-heavy projects spanning Uttarakhand rivers, Nicobar islands and tiger landscapes.
Best fit: Early-career Master’s holders in ecology, wildlife, GIS or social sciences who want structured field exposure on funded projects and are willing to work in remote or island settings.
Who should skip: Candidates seeking regular government service with pension and transfers, or those unable to commit to one-year project postings that may involve arduous fieldwork with limited logistics.
Practical tip: Prepare experience letters that clearly show tenure dates and relevance to freshwater surveys, community work, GIS modelling or island fieldwork. Vague letters weaken the shortlisting score.
What Documents Are Required?
- Educational certificates and marksheets (as per essential qualification)
- Experience certificates with clear tenure dates
- Category certificate (if claiming fee concession)
- NET/GATE scorecard (if applicable for higher emoluments)
- Publications list (if any)
- Application processing fee receipt
- Passport-size photograph and digital signature
- NOC (current WII staff/Ph.D. scholars) or No Dues Certificate (ex-WII staff)
What Happens After Selection?
- Shortlisted candidates appear for an online interview.
- Selected candidates receive an offer for the project engagement.
- Document verification of original certificates at the time of joining.
- Engagement for the stated project duration (one year, likely extendable in some projects).
- Work as per the project description (field surveys, data analysis, community engagement or logistics).
The notice does not print probation, bond or confirmation details for these temporary positions.
Contact & Helpline
Recruitment and Placement Cell, Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun, Uttarakhand – 248002
- Telephone: 0135-2646232
- WhatsApp: +91 9456745562
- Email: wiirpc@wii.gov.in, rpcell@wii.gov.in
- Website: wii.gov.in and wiirp.com
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Important Links – WII Project Associate Recruitment 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF | Download WII Advertisement No. WII/ADVT. 1/RP–CELL/ October, 2026 PDF |
| Apply Online | Apply online for WII Project Positions 2026 on WII-RP Cell portal |
| Official Website | Visit WII Recruitments page |
FAQs – WII Project Associate Recruitment 2026
What is the last date to apply for WII Project Associate 2026?
01 November 2026. Online applications open from 17 October 2026. No extension has been announced as of 21 October 2026.
What is the age limit for WII Project Associate?
35 years for Project Associate I and II posts, 40 years for Senior Project Associate, and 50 years for Project Assistant and Administrative Assistant. Age is calculated as on 01 November 2026. Relaxation is as per applicable rules — the notice does not print the years.
Is there an exam for WII Project posts, or is it interview-based?
No written exam. Shortlisting is based on marks, experience and publications. Top 10 candidates per position are called for an online interview.
What is the salary of WII Project Associate?
₹42,000 + HRA (NET/GATE) or ₹33,000 + HRA for Project Associate II; ₹37,000 + HRA (NET/GATE) or ₹30,000 + HRA for Project Associate I. Senior Project Associate is ₹57,000 + HRA. Project Assistant is ₹27,000 + HRA.
Can final-year students or result-awaited candidates apply for WII 2026?
The essential qualification must be possessed by the last date of application. Candidates awaiting completion of the required degree should not assume eligibility.
Is WII Project Associate a permanent government job?
No — these are temporary project-based contractual engagements for the project period (one year, likely extendable in some cases), not permanent government posts.
Can candidates from other states apply for WII recruitment?
Yes — this is open to Indian nationals. No domicile restriction is printed in the advertisement.
Where will I be posted if I get selected for WII Project Associate?
At WII Dehradun or the respective project sites (Uttarakhand for SBHEP, Nicobar archipelago, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Dudhwa Landscape, Pakke–Eaglenest Landscape or Delhi for safeguards roles). Field work in remote locations is expected for several posts.
What should I know before applying?
The trade-off is that these are one-year project engagements with no printed path to regularisation. Field posts involve work in remote islands or landscapes with limited logistics. Confirm the exact project duration and duties from the advertisement before applying.
How many applications can I submit?
Maximum two positions. A separate application form and fee are required for each.
Before You Apply: Quick Self-Check
- You meet the age and educational criteria as on 01 November 2026.
- You are comfortable with the contractual project-based nature (one year, temporary).
- You can arrange all required documents, including experience tenure proof and fee receipt.
- You are prepared for shortlisting based on marks and experience, followed by an online interview.
- You understand the posting may involve remote field work at project sites.
📄 Primary source: WII official notification PDF, released 16 October 2026. Recruitment facts above are drawn from that notification; any practical tips or illustrative estimates are labelled separately where they appear.
