Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has officially released a notification for the recruitment of 16 Project Associate Posts. This recruitment drive offers a great opportunity for candidates looking for research jobs. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website.
The online application process starts from 23-02-2026 and will remain open until 10-03-2026, so applicants are advised to submit their forms well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues. In this article, you will find complete details about Project Associate Recruitment 2026, including vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, selection process, application steps, and important links.
WII Recruitment 2026 - Overview
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
Vacancy Details
Eligibility Criteria
- Project Associate – I: Master's in Science Degree in Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Geoinformatics/ Forestry/ Environment Science or Natural Science.
- Project Scientist – I (Ecology): Doctoral Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Environmental Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Life Sciences) or Forestry Sciences.
- Project Associate II: Four Years Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Natural Sciences/ Agricultural/ Forestry Sciences/ Veterinary Science/ Engineering/ Technology with two years of relevant experience.
- Project Assistant (Management/Finance/Admin): Graduate degree in any discipline.
- Principal Project Associate: Master's degree in Natural Sciences with four years of experience OR a Doctoral degree in a relevant field.
- Project Associate II (Graphic Design): Four Years Bachelor's Degree in Information Arts, Graphic Design, Applied Art, Multimedia, Interaction Design, or Fine Arts with two years of experience.
- Senior Project Associate: Master's Degree in Natural Sciences and four years of R&D experience.
Application Fee
Age Limit
- Project Associate I & II: Maximum 35 years.
- Project Scientist I: Maximum 40 years.
- Principal Project Associate: Maximum 40 years.
- Project Assistant: Maximum 50 years.
- Senior Project Associate: Maximum 50 years.
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST candidates receive up to 5 years relaxation, and OBC candidates receive up to 3 years relaxation.
Salary / Stipend
Important Dates
Selection Process
- Screening based on qualification and experience
- Interview
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 10-03-2026.
- 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
