Various Project Personnel (Scientist) Positions at Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, India

Designation/Position- Project Personnel (Scientist) Positions

Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, India, invites applications for Project Personnel (Scientist) Positions from eligible and interested candidates

About- The Wildlife Institute of India is an internationally acclaimed Institution that offers training programs for government and nongovernment personnel, academic courses and advisory in wildlife research and management. The Institute is actively engaged in research across the breadth of the country on biodiversity-related issues.

Research/Job Area- Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, etc.)/Engineering/Technology

• Wildlife Conservation and Management
• Ecology
• Population Genetics
• Environmental Science
• Geoinformatics, GIS & Remote Sensing
• Biodiversity Monitoring
• Environmental Impact Assessment

Location- Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun

• General: Most positions involve extensive fieldwork across various landscapes in India (Sloth bear range states and Gangetic river systems).
• Specific: The Senior Project Associate (Government Liaison & Coordination) will be primarily based at the MoEFCC in Delhi.
• Headquarters: Some administrative and data synthesis work for Project Assistants will be based at the WII Headquarters in Dehradun.

Eligibility/Qualification–

• Project Scientist – II: Doctoral Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, etc.) or Master’s in Engineering/Technology/Veterinary Science with 3 years of research experience.
• Principal Project Associate: Master’s Degree with 8 years of experience, or Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology with 8 years of experience, or Doctoral Degree with 4 years of experience.
• Senior Project Associate: Master’s/Bachelor’s (4yr) degree in relevant fields with 4 years of experience, or Doctoral Degree.
• Project Associate-I: Master’s Degree or 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences, Veterinary Science, or Engineering/Technology.
• Project Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Wildlife, Zoology, Ecology, etc.) or a 3-year Diploma in Engineering.

Job/Position Description–

The Wildlife Institute of India (WII), an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, is inviting online applications from Indian nationals for 16 different categories of research positions. These roles are part of multidisciplinary projects focusing on biodiversity conservation and riverine ecology.

The recruitment covers two primary conservation projects. Below is the breakdown of the designations, emoluments, and requirements:

Project 1: Conservation and Management of Sloth Bear in India – A Landscape based Initiative

Designation	No. of Posts	Monthly Emoluments	Age Limit
Project Scientist – II	01	92,000 + HRA	40 Years
Principal Project Associate	01	67,000 + HRA	40 Years
Senior Project Associate (Field Research & Data Analysis)	01	57,000 + HRA	40 Years
Senior Project Associate (Govt. Liaison & Coordination)	01	57,000 + HRA	40 Years
Project Associate-I	04	37,000 + HRA (NET/GATE) / 30,000 + HRA (Non-NET)	35 Years
Project Assistant	05	27,000 + HRA	35 Years

Project 2: Conservation and Management of the Critically Endangered Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus)

Designation	No. of Posts	Monthly Emoluments	Age Limit
Project Scientist – II	01	92,000 + HRA	40 Years
Project Associate – I	02	37,000 + HRA (NET/GATE) / 30,000 + HRA (Non-NET)	35 Years

• Sloth Bear Project: Overall coordination, population mapping, human-wildlife conflict assessment, GIS-based hotspot mapping, and non-invasive genetic sampling. Coordination with State Forest Departments and local stakeholders is a key component.
• Gharial Project: Leading field visits, population surveys, nesting ecology studies, habitat assessment, and riverine ecology research. Roles involve boat-based surveys, telemetry, and community engagement.

How to Apply- 

1. Online Portal: Applications must be submitted through the WII-RP Cell Application Portal.
2. Application Fee:
   • General Category: 500 USD (Rupees Five Hundred only).
   • SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Physically Challenged: 100 USD (Rupees One Hundred only) as processing fee.
3. Payment Method: Fees should be paid via Online Banking/NEFT/RTGS to the account “RRP Cell Revolving/ Director Wildlife Institute of India” (Union Bank of India, IFSC: UBIN0551856).
4. Documents Required: Scanned copies of educational certificates, experience letters, fee receipt, passport photo, and digital signature.

Last Date for Apply– 10 March 2026

• Online Application Open Date: February 24, 2026
• Last Date for Apply: March 10, 2026

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