The Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, has issued an official notification for the engagement of candidates in project-based contractual posts. Applications are invited for five vacancies under various designations, including Project Associate, Project Scientist, and Principal Project Associate.
These appointments are purely temporary and will be filled through an offline application process. Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and submit their applications with all required documents by the given deadline.
As per the official advertisement, applicants are required to submit their applications through post only, before 5 May 2025. The details regarding the positions, required qualifications, experience, and mode of selection are provided below.
The registration process for WII project-based vacancies is currently open and will close on 5 May 2025 before 5:00 PM.
Vacancy Details:
This recruitment drive aims to fill 5 contractual project-based vacancies at Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun.
Project Associate I: 01
Project Scientist I: 01
Project Scientist II: 01
Principal Project Associate: 01
Senior Project Associate: 01
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates interested in applying can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, and other essential details below.
1) Project Associate I: Master’s degree in Wildlife Science/Zoology/Environmental Sciences or similar field.
Desirable: 3 years of wildlife or DNA-based forensic research.
Age limit: 50 years.
2) Project Scientist I: Ph.D. in Natural Sciences or Forestry/Agricultural Sciences.
Desirable: Experience in animal tracking, transects, or camera trapping.
Age limit: 35 years.
3) Project Scientist II: Ph.D. with 3 years of experience or Master’s in Engineering/Technology with 3 years of experience.
Desirable: Training/community engagement experience.
Age limit: 40 years.
4) Principal Project Associate: Master’s in Engineering/Technology with 6 years of experience or Ph.D. with 4 years of experience.
Desirable: GIS, R/Python, report writing.
Age limit: 40 years.
5) Senior Project Associate: Master’s degree with 4 years of experience or Ph.D.
Desirable: Herpetology, crocodile ecology, satellite tagging, genetics, island fieldwork.
Age limit: 40 years.
How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria must submit the filled application form by post to the following address:
The Nodal Officer,
Research Recruitment & Placement Cell,
Wildlife Institute of India,
Chandrabani, Dehradun – 248001, Uttarakhand.
Application Fee:
Candidates are required to pay the following application fee via online bank transfer of ₹500 and SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD category candidates are required to pay an appliation fee of ₹100.
Bank Details:
Account Name: RRP Cell Revolving/ Director Wildlife Institute of India
Bank: Union Bank of India, WII Branch, Dehradun
Account Number: 518502010059776
IFSC Code: UBIN0551856
Attach the payment receipt with the application.
Selection Process:
Selection will be done on the basis of academic qualifications, work experience, and relevant publications. The final selection will include an online interview. A maximum of 10 candidates per position will be shortlisted for the interview.
Candidates must download the official application form from the Wildlife Institute of India website and follow all instructions for filling and submission.
Official Notification PDF