At a Glance
Wildlife Institute of India (WII) Recruitment 2026 for 20 posts of Project Positions. Candidates with M.Tech / B.Tech, PhD, MVSc / BVSc Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 08-05-2026, and closes on 22-05-2026. The candidate shall apply online through WII official website wii.gov.in.
Wildlife Institute of India (WII) Project Positions Notification 2026 has been released official notification for 20 vacancies on 07 May 2026 on the official website www.wii.gov.in . Candidates with qualifications such as PhD, Master’s in Natural Sciences/Wildlife Sciences/Ecology/Forestry, M.Tech/B.Tech in CS/IT/RS-GIS/AI/Electronics, or MVSc/BVSc are eligible to apply for these Project Positions.
The last date for application process is 22nd of May 2026.
Interested candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this page.
WII Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Company/Organization Name |
Wildlife Institute of India (WII) |
| Position |
Project Positions |
| No. of Vacancies |
20 |
| Salary/Remuneration |
Rs. 30,000 - Rs. 1,20,000 Per Month |
| Educational Qualification |
PhD in Natural Sciences, Master’s in Natural Sciences / Wildlife Sciences / Ecology / Forestry, M.Tech / B.Tech in CS/IT/RS-GIS/AI/Electronics, MVSc / BVSc, NET/GATE qualified (preferred for higher pay) |
| Application End Date |
22 May 2026 |
| Mode of Application |
Online |
| Nature of Employment |
Contractual |
Vacancy Details for WII Recruitment 2026
| Position |
No. of Vacancies |
| Project Manager (Training & Capacity) |
1 |
| Project Scientist – I (Ecology) |
1 |
| Project Scientist – I (Geoinformatics) |
1 |
| Principal Project Associate (Aquatic Ecology) |
1 |
| Senior Project Associate (Ecotoxicology) |
1 |
| Project Associate-II (Ecology) |
4 |
| Project Associate-II (Ecotoxicology) |
1 |
| Project Associate-I |
3 |
| Project Associate-I (Ecotoxicology) |
2 |
| Project Associate-I (Global Best Standards) |
1 |
| Project Associate-II (Global Best Standards) |
1 |
| Project Scientist – I (Kanger Valley National Park) |
1 |
| Project Associate-I (Kanger Valley National Park) |
1 |
| Project Scientist-I (Select Habitat Monitoring) |
1 |
| Total |
20 |
Eligibility Criteria for Applying WII Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualification
- Project Manager (Training & Capacity): PhD in Natural Sciences / M.Tech (CS/IT/RS-GIS/AI etc.) / MVSc + >=5 years training & capacity building exp.
- Project Scientist – I (Ecology): PhD Natural Sciences / M.Tech (CS/IT/RS-GIS/AI etc.) / MVSc
- Project Scientist – I (Geoinformatics): PhD Natural Sciences / M.Tech (CS/IT/RS-GIS/AI/Electronics etc.) / MVSc
- Principal Project Associate (Aquatic Ecology): Master’s + 6-8 yrs exp. / PhD + 4 yrs exp. in relevant fields
- Senior Project Associate (Ecotoxicology): Master’s + 2-4 yrs / PhD in relevant fields
- Project Associate-II (Ecology): Master’s / 4-yr BSc + 2 yrs exp. / BVSc + 2 yrs (NET/GATE preferred)
- Project Associate-II (Ecotoxicology): Master’s / 4-yr BSc + 2 yrs exp. / BVSc + 2 yrs (NET/GATE preferred)
- Project Associate-I: Master’s / 4-yr BSc / B.Tech / BVSc (NET/GATE preferred)
- Project Associate-I (Ecotoxicology): Master’s / 4-yr BSc / B.Tech / BVSc (NET/GATE preferred)
- Project Associate-I (Global Best Standards): Master’s in Natural Sciences / Agricultural Sciences
- Project Associate-II (Global Best Standards): Master’s + 2 years R&D experience
- Project Scientist – I (Kanger Valley National Park): PhD in Natural Sciences / Forestry Sciences
- Project Associate-I (Kanger Valley National Park): Master’s in Natural Sciences / Agricultural Sciences
- Project Scientist-I (Select Habitat Monitoring): PhD Natural Sciences / Master’s in Engineering/Technology
Age Criteria for WII Recruitment 2026
| Position |
Age Limit |
| Project Manager (Training & Capacity) |
50 years |
| Project Scientist – I (Ecology) |
35 Years |
| Project Scientist – I (Geoinformatics) |
35 Years |
| Principal Project Associate (Aquatic Ecology) |
40 years |
| Senior Project Associate (Ecotoxicology) |
40 years |
| Project Associate-II (Ecology) |
35 Years |
| Project Associate-II (Ecotoxicology) |
35 Years |
| Project Associate-I |
35 Years |
| Project Associate-I (Ecotoxicology) |
35 Years |
| Project Associate-I (Global Best Standards) |
35 Years |
| Project Associate-II (Global Best Standards) |
35 Years |
| Project Scientist – I (Kanger Valley National Park) |
45 Years |
| Project Associate-I (Kanger Valley National Park) |
35 Years |
| Project Scientist-I (Select Habitat Monitoring) |
45 Years |
Application Fee for WII Recruitment 2026
| Category |
Fee |
| General/OBC |
Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ST |
Rs. 100/- |
- All Posts: Age relaxation is applicable up to 5 years for SC/ST and up to 3 years for OBC candidates as per GoI norms.
Salary / Stipend / Remuneration WII Recruitment 2026
| Post Name |
Salary |
| Project Manager (Training & Capacity) |
Rs. 1,20,000/- Consolidated |
| Project Scientist – I (Ecology) |
Rs. 77,000 + HRA |
| Project Scientist – I (Geoinformatics) |
Rs. 77,000 + HRA |
| Principal Project Associate (Aquatic Ecology) |
Rs. 67,000 + HRA |
| Senior Project Associate (Ecotoxicology) |
Rs. 57,000 + HRA |
| Project Associate-II (Ecology) |
Rs. 42,000 (NET/GATE) or Rs. 33,000 + HRA |
| Project Associate-II (Ecotoxicology) |
Rs. 42,000 (NET/GATE) or Rs. 33,000 + HRA |
| Project Associate-I |
Rs. 37,000 (NET/GATE) or Rs. 30,000 + HRA |
| Project Associate-I (Ecotoxicology) |
Rs. 37,000 (NET/GATE) or Rs. 30,000 + HRA |
| Project Associate-I (Global Best Standards) |
Rs. 37,000 (NET/GATE) or Rs. 30,000 + HRA |
| Project Associate-II (Global Best Standards) |
Rs. 42,000 (NET/GATE) or Rs. 33,000 + HRA |
| Project Scientist – I (Kanger Valley National Park) |
Rs. 77,000 + HRA |
| Project Associate-I (Kanger Valley National Park) |
Rs. 37,000 (NET/GATE) or Rs. 30,000 + HRA |
| Project Scientist-I (Select Habitat Monitoring) |
Rs. 77,000 + HRA |
Important Dates for WII Recruitment 2026
| Event |
Date |
| Online Application Opening Date |
8 May 2026 |
| Online Application Closing Date |
22 May 2026 |
Selection Process for WII Recruitment 2026
- Screening / Shortlisting
- Online Interview
- Document Verification
How to Apply
Candidates who are interested and meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for the WII Various Posts Recruitment 2026.
- To apply candidates may visit the official website or link provided below of WII to complete the application.
- Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
- Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
Important Links for WII Recruitment 2026