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Vacancy Details
- Project Associate II: 5 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences with two years experience (SBHEP); OR Four-year Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences AND two years relevant experience OR Master’s Degree AND two years experience (other Project Associate II posts). - Project Associate I: 5 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Environmental Sciences/ freshwater ecology/ Life Sciences). - Project Associate I (Social): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s Degree in any Social Science Discipline (Geography/ Economics/ Social Work/ Anthropology). - Project Associate I (Spatial analyst): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology (Remote Sensing and GIS/ Geoinformatics) OR Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences with Remote Sensing and GIS/Geoinformatics. - Project Assistant: 4 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Marine Sciences / Marine Biology/ Environmental Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Life Sciences/ Agricultural/ Forestry). - Administrative Assistant: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Graduation degree in any discipline. - Senior Project Associate: 2 vacancies
Qualification: Four-year Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences AND four years experience; OR Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences AND four years experience; OR Doctoral Degree in Science.
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 35 years
- Maximum Age: 50 years
Application Fees
- General: ₹500
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS: ₹100
- Physically Challenged: ₹100
Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Applications are screened and shortlisted based on essential qualifications, age limit, marks in Bachelor’s/Master’s degrees, relevance of specialization, research/work experience, and publications.
- Shortlist cut-off: For each advertised project/position, up to ten (10) top candidates based on the screening criteria will be shortlisted for interview.
- Online Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview conducted by a duly constituted Selection Committee. Marks are allotted differently by category (detailed scoring for Project Assistant, Project Associate I, Project Associate II/Senior Project Associate).
How to Apply
- Visit the online application portal at https://wiirp.com/application.php or scan the QR code in the official notification.
- Keep scanned copies of educational certificates, marksheets, experience proof, reserved category certificates, NET/CSIR/UGC scorecards, publications, fee receipt, passport photo, and digital signature ready.
- Pay the applicable application fee through online banking, NEFT, RTGS, or electronic mode to the designated bank account (Account Name: RRP Cell Revolving/ Director Wildlife Institute of India, Union Bank of India, Branch: Chandrabani, Dehradun, Account No.: 518502010059776, IFSC Code: UBIN0551856).
- Fill out the online application form with accurate details as per educational mark sheets.
- Upload the fee payment receipt and all required supporting documents.
- Submit the online application before the closing date. Submit separate applications and fees for each post if applying to multiple positions.
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Important Dates
- Online Application Open Date:
- Online Application Close Date:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility or qualification requirements for these posts?
Qualifications vary by post: requirements include Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in relevant disciplines (Natural Sciences, Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Geoinformatics/Remote Sensing/GIS, Social Sciences, or Engineering/Technology for spatial analyst). Senior posts may require four years of experience or a doctoral degree as specified in the advertisement.
How do I apply for these WII project posts?
Apply online at https://wiirp.com/application.php. Keep scanned copies of certificates and proof ready, pay the applicable fee to the specified bank account, upload the fee receipt and supporting documents, and submit the application before the closing date.
What is the last date to apply for these positions?
The online application period closes on 01-11-2026. The online application opened on 17-10-2026.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Candidates are shortlisted based on essential qualifications, age, academic marks, specialization relevance, research/work experience, and publications. Up to ten shortlisted candidates per position will be called for an online interview by a Selection Committee, with marks allocated per category.
What is the salary or pay scale for these positions?
Pay varies by post from Rs. 24,000 + HRA to Rs. 57,000 + HRA. For example, Senior Project Associate: Rs. 57,000 + HRA; Project Associate II: Rs. 42,000 + HRA (NET/GATE) or Rs. 33,000 + HRA (non-NET/GATE); Project Assistant: Rs. 27,000 + HRA; Administrative Assistant: Rs. 24,000 + HRA.
