Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun Recruitment 2025

Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Project Associate, Project Scientist, Principal Project Associate & Other. This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

Last Date: Mon May 05 2025

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Wildlife Institute of India Recruitment 2025

Organization Name: Wildlife Institute of India (WII) / भारतीय वन्यजीव संस्थान

Job Designations

Project Associate I (ANRF-PA-I) / परियोजना सहयोगी I
Project Scientist I (ANRF-PS-I) / परियोजना वैज्ञानिक I
Project Scientist II (ANRF-PS-II) / परियोजना वैज्ञानिक II
Principal Project Associate (ANRF-PPA) / प्रधान परियोजना सहयोगी
Senior Project Associate (ANRF-SPA) / वरिष्ठ परियोजना सहयोगी

Job Location Details

City	Dehradun
State	Uttarakhand
Country	India
Postal Code	248001
Street Address	Chandrabani, Dehradun

Base Salary for Each Post

Designation	Base Salary
Project Associate I	₹30,000–₹37,000 + HRA
Project Scientist I	₹77,000 + HRA
Project Scientist II	₹92,000 + HRA
Principal Project Associate	₹67,000 + HRA
Senior Project Associate	₹42,000 + HRA

Employment Type

Contractual positions under various research projects at the Wildlife Institute of India.

Important Dates

Last Date to Apply: 05 May 2025, by 17:00 hrs

Application Process

Duly filled-in application form along with all self-attested documents and application/processing fee should be sent by post only to the following address:

To:
The Nodal Officer,
Research Recruitment & Placement Cell,
Wildlife Institute of India,
Chandrabani, Dehradun – 248001 (Uttarakhand)

Eligibility Criteria

Project Associate I

Essential: Master’s Degree in relevant Natural Sciences or Agricultural Sciences.
Desirable: 3 years of experience in a reputed institute/laboratory; working knowledge of wildlife research methodologies and forensic applications using DNA-based species identification.

Project Scientist I

Essential: Doctoral Degree in relevant Natural Sciences or Agricultural/Forestry Sciences.
Desirable: Experience with large carnivore ecology, camera-trap-based animal abundance studies, line transects, radio-telemetry, and animal tracking techniques.

Project Scientist II

Essential: Doctoral Degree with 3 years of research experience, or Master's in Engineering & Technology with 3 years of experience.
Desirable: Skills in natural history, training in green skill development, and community engagement.

Principal Project Associate

Essential: Master’s in Engineering & Technology with 6 years of experience, or Doctoral Degree with 4 years of experience.
Desirable: Experience in GIS/RS software such as ERDAS Imagine, QGIS.

Senior Project Associate

Essential: Master’s in relevant Natural Sciences with 4 years of experience or Doctoral Degree.
Desirable: Experience in crocodilian ecology, herpetology, animal handling, veterinary science, geospatial analysis, population genetics, phylogeny, and capacity to work in remote island ecosystems.

Age Limit

Post	Maximum Age Limit
Project Associate I	50 years
Project Scientist I	35 years
Project Scientist II	40 years
Principal Project Associate	40 years
Senior Project Associate	40 years

Age Relaxation: SC/ST candidates up to 5 years; OBC candidates up to 3 years as per Government of India rules.

Reservation Details

Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/EWS (Non-General Categories) and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) are exempted from the application fee but must pay the processing fee.

Application Fees

Category	Fee
General	₹500/-
SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PC	₹100/- (Processing Fee)

Payment Mode: Online/Electronic Transfer

Account Name: RRP Cell Revolving/ Director Wildlife Institute of India
Bank: Union Bank of India
Branch: Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun – 248001
Account Number: 518502010059776
IFSC Code: UBIN0551856

Selection Process

Shortlisting based on essential qualifications, age, academic scores, relevance of specialization, experience, and publications.
Top 10 candidates per post will be invited for an online interview.
Final selection will be made by the Selection Committee.

Official Links

Official Website: https://wii.gov.in
Official Notification PDF: Download Notification

Helpline / Contact Information

Phone: 0135-2646232
Mobile: +91 9456745562

Other Important Information

Candidates can apply for a maximum of two posts relevant to their academic qualifications.
Separate application forms and payment receipts are required for each post.
Incomplete applications or those without required documents/fees will be rejected.
All posts are purely temporary and project-based, ending with project completion.
Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
Interview details and results will be posted on the Institute's official website under the Announcements section.
Selected candidates are expected to join immediately after result declaration.