WII Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 20 Project Assistant, Field Worker and More Posts

Online Application Start Date: 14 July 2026 Online Application Last Date: 28 July 2026 Extended Last Date: 07 August 2026 No printed or offline application copies will be accepted. Applicants must apply only through the official WII-RP Cell portal.

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. Total Vacancies: 20

Eligibility varies by position and project. Below is a category-wise breakdown as per the official notification. Administrative Assistant / Scientific Administrative Assistant / Field Worker: Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized institute/University. Project Assistant (Science-based projects): Bachelor's Degree in Science (Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Marine Sciences, Marine Biology, Environmental Sciences, Geoinformatics, Life Sciences, Agricultural or Forestry Sciences). Project Assistant (Social Science): Bachelor's Degree in any Social Science discipline (Geography, Statistics, Economics, Public Administration, Personnel Management, Environmental Management, Social Work, Anthropology). Project Associate-I: Four-Year Bachelor's Degree (as per NEP) or Master's Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Marine Sciences/Biology, Environmental

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

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 The fee is non-refundable, even if the application is rejected or withdrawn.

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: % Marks in Bachelor's Degree: 25 Marks Specialization relevance to the project (via internship, volunteering, or work experience): 25 Marks % Marks in Master's Degree: 25 Marks Specialization relevance to the project: 25 Marks UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET with JRF or WII-NET Passed: 5 Marks % Marks in Post-Graduation: 25 Marks Research/Work Experience: 10 Marks Publications (journals, conferences, book chapters): 10 Marks The top 10 shortlisted candidates for each advertised project/position will be called for an online interview. Meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee an interview call. The Institute's decision on eligibility, shortlisting, and selection is final and bi

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.

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 appl