WII Project Posts Recruitment 2026 – 11 Posts, Apply by 08 Oct

The Wildlife Institute of India (WII), an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has invited online applications for 11 project positions across research projects under Advt. No. WII/ADVT. 1/RP–CELL/ September, 2026. Online applications opened on 24 September 2026 and close on 08 October 2026.

Positions include Project Associate-I/II, Senior Project Associate, Principal Project Associate and Project Assistant on projects such as the Sanjay Gandhi National Park twin-tunnel wildlife study, Bringing Back Cheetah in India, and related ecology research. Engagement is project-based (typically one year, likely to be extended) with monthly emoluments ranging from about ₹27,000 + HRA to ₹67,000 + HRA, depending on the post and NET/GATE status where applicable.

Key facts

Eligibility (summary)

Essential qualifications are post-wise. Broadly, candidates need a four-year Bachelor's or a Master's degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Geoinformatics, Life Sciences, Marine Sciences) or Agricultural / Forestry Sciences from a recognised university, plus the experience years stated for senior posts. Age limits in the notice range from 35 to 50 years depending on the position. Reserved-category and other relaxations, if any, follow the detailed advertisement.

How to apply

1. Read the full PDF advertisement on the WII website carefully for the exact EQ/DQ of each post.
2. Keep scanned certificates, photo, signature and fee receipt ready.
3. Submit the online form only at https://wiirp.com/application.php.
4. Pay the application processing fee as prescribed in the notice before final submission.
5. Do not send a printed application; only the online form is considered.
6. Save the acknowledgement for future reference.

Official notice: WII September 2026 RP-Cell advertisement (PDF). Recruitments page: wii.gov.in/recruitments.

Last date: 08 October 2026.