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

April 20, 2026

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/ Marine Sciences / Marine Biology/ Environmental Sciences/Geoinformatics/ Life Sciences)/ Agricultural Sciences / HeritageConservation and Management

The primary research areas revolve around Wildlife Ecology, Species Recovery and Conservation, and Population Monitoring. Work will involve intensive field biology, camera trapping, satellite telemetry tracking, spatial modeling, and data analysis related to large carnivores and endangered avian species.

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 Associate-I: Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Wildlife Science, Zoology, Botany, Life Sciences, or a related field from a recognized university. The maximum age limit is 35 years.
Senior Project Associate: Requires a Ph.D. in a relevant subject OR a Master’s degree coupled with at least 4 years of documented research experience. The maximum age limit for this position is 40 years.
Project Assistant: Candidates must hold a B.Sc. degree in Biological Sciences. The maximum age limit is set at 50 years.

Job/Position Description–

The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is inviting applications from eligible Indian nationals for multiple project-based contractual positions. The recruitment aims to engage dedicated researchers for critical wildlife conservation projects. These projects focus on assessing tiger prey bases in central India, the ecology and recovery of the endangered Great Indian Bustard, and long-term monitoring of tiger populations. This is an excellent opportunity for passionate wildlife scientists and field biologists to contribute meaningfully to national conservation efforts.

Designations Available roles for this recruitment drive include:

Project Associate-I
Senior Project Associate
Project Assistant

Designation	Vacancies	Monthly Emoluments	Assigned Project
Project Associate-I	02	INR 31,000 + HRA	Assessment of tiger prey in central India
Senior Project Associate	01	INR 42,000 + HRA	Ecology and recovery of Great Indian Bustard
Project Assistant	03	INR 20,000 + HRA	Long term monitoring of tigers

Project Associate-I: Responsibilities include conducting extensive field surveys, setting up and managing camera traps, and carrying out ecological data analysis related to tiger prey bases.
Senior Project Associate: The selected candidate will coordinate large-scale field operations, implement satellite telemetry for tracking, and perform advanced data modeling for the Great Indian Bustard recovery program.
Project Assistant: Duties involve providing crucial assistance during field operations, specifically aiding in camera trapping setups and conducting animal sign surveys in tiger habitats.

How to Apply-

Online Application: Candidates must first submit their applications online through the official WII recruitment portal.
Application Fee: An application fee of INR 500 applies to General/OBC/EWS candidates. A reduced fee of INR 100 is applicable for SC/ST/Women/PwD candidates.
Hard Copy Submission: After successful online submission, candidates must print the application form. This printed form, along with self-attested copies of all educational and experience documents, plus the fee payment receipt, must be sent via Registered Post or Speed Post.
Mailing Address: Send the complete package to The Registrar, Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun-248002, Uttarakhand. The envelope should be super-scribed with the advertisement number and the post applied for.