Wildlife Institute of India (WII) Various Research Positions Notification 2026 has been released under Advt. No. WII/ADVT. 2/RP-CELL/June, 2026 on the official website https://wii.gov.in/. A total of 14 vacancies have been announced through the WII Various Research Positions Recruitment 2026.
Candidates who possess a Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, Ph.D., or equivalent qualifications in relevant disciplines such as Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Life Sciences, Forestry, Geoinformatics, Engineering, Biotechnology, and related fields are eligible to apply for these Various Research Positions vacancies. The online application process for WII Recruitment 2026 commenced on 16 June 2026 and will remain open until 30 June 2026.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.
WII Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Company Name | Wildlife Institute of India (WII) |
| Post Name | Various Research Positions |
| No of Posts | 14 |
| No | WII/ADVT. 2/RP-CELL/ June, 2026 |
| Salary | Rs. 27,000 to Rs. 77,000 + HRA |
| Qualification | Master's Degree, Ph.D., Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields |
| Age Limit | As per rules (Relaxation for SC/ST, OBC) |
| Last Date | 30-06-2026 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Job Type | Contractual |
WII Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF
Candidates who are interested in applying for the WII Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.
Download WII Job 2026 Notification PDF
WII Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details
| 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 | 3 |
| Project Assistant | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
WII Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
- Project Associate I (Vegetation, GIS and Remote Sensing, Engineer/Visual Communication): Four Years Bachelor's Degree in Natural Sciences/Agricultural/Forestry Sciences OR Master's Degree in Natural Sciences/Agricultural Sciences OR Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Science OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology OR Master's Degree in Engineering from a recognized institute/University.
- Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical): First Class Master Degree in Science (Biology/Genomics/Genetics/Biochemistry/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Veterinary Science or equivalent) with three years of experience or PhD OR Second Class Master Degree in Science with PhD and three years of experience.
- Project Technical Support – II: Three Years Bachelor Degree in Science (Life science/Wildlife science/Biology/Genomics/Genetics/Bioinformatics or equivalent) with three Years’ experience OR Master Degree in Science (Life science/Wildlife science/Biology/Genomics/Genetics/Bioinformatics or equivalent).
- Project Scientist-I: Ph.D. Degree in Wildlife Science/Zoology/Ecology/Life Sciences from a recognized institute/University.
- Senior Project Associate (Ecology): Master’s Degree in Wildlife Science/Zoology/Ecology/Life Sciences AND four years of experience (after obtaining Master’s degree) in R&D in Science & Technology Institutions or Scientific activities and Services.
- Project Associate I (Ecology): Master’s Degree in Wildlife Science/Zoology/Ecology/Life Sciences from a recognized institute/University.
- Project Associate I (RS/GIS): Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/Zoology/Ecology/Environmental Sciences/Geoinformatics/Remote Sensing/Life Sciences)/Agricultural Sciences OR Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology (Computer Science/Information Technology/Remote Sensing/GIS/AI Technology/Data Science).
- Project Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Wildlife Science/Zoology/Ecology/Environmental Sciences/Geoinformatics/Remote sensing/Life Sciences/Forestry) OR Bachelor's Degree in Science (Wildlife Science/Zoology/Ecology/Marine Sciences/Marine Biology/Environmental Sciences/Geoinformatics/Life Sciences/Agricultural/Forestry) from a recognized institute/University.
WII Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ST | Rs. 100/- |
WII Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
- All Posts: Age relaxation as per rules.
- SC/ST candidates: up to 5 years.
- OBC candidates: up to 3 years.
WII Recruitment 2026 - Salary / Stipend
| Post Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Project Associate I (Vegetation, GIS and Remote Sensing, Engineer/Visual Communication, Ecology, RS/GIS) | 37,000 + HRA (NET or GATE qualified); 30,000 + HRA (non-NET/non-GATE) |
| Project Research Scientist II (Non-Medical) | 67,000 + GAME |
| Project Technical Support – II | 28,000 + GAME |
| Project Scientist-I | 77,000 + GAME |
| Senior Project Associate (Ecology) | 57,000 + GAME |
| Project Assistant | 27,000 + GAME |
WII Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Open Date | 16 June 2026 |
| Online Application Close Date | 30 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30 June 2026 |
WII Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on qualifications and experience
- Online Interview
- Document Verification
How to Apply
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for the WII Various Posts Recruitment 2026.
- Applications must be submitted online on or before 30-06-2026.
- To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
- Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website 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.
- Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
WII Recruitment 2026 - Important Links
| Link Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Apply Online | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
