Wildlife Institute of India (WII) Recruitment 2026: 12 Contractual Project Positions Announced With Salaries Up to ₹67,000 Plus HRA — Eligibility, Qualifications and Online Application Details — FreeJobAlert (October 29, 2026)
Article Updated: October 30, 2026 · Applications open October 30 to November 13, 2026
WII Dehradun has advertised 12 temporary project positions with monthly pay from ₹24,000 to ₹67,000 plus HRA. Applications are online only.
This guide covers the dates, posts and salaries, eligibility, fee, application steps and selection process.
1. What WII announced
WII, an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has published a recruitment notice through its Recruitment and Placement (RP) Cell. According to BioTecNika, the posts include Senior Project Associate, Project Associate-I and II, Principal Project Associate and Administrative Assistant, plus specialised roles in vegetation, entomology and social science. Karmasandhan describes six project groups, with job locations varying by project across India.
| Item | Detail (as reported) |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun |
| Advertisement | WII/ADVT. 2/RP-CELL/October, 2026 |
| Vacancies | 12 temporary project positions |
| Monthly pay | ₹24,000 to ₹67,000 plus HRA |
| Application window | October 30 to November 13, 2026 |
| Who can apply | Indian nationals, online only |
2. Key dates
Applications open on October 30 and close on November 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM. The interview date has not been announced. Interviews are to be held online, and printed copies of applications are not considered.
3. Posts and salaries
The highest-paid post is Principal Project Associate at ₹67,000 plus HRA for one year. Senior Project Associate pays ₹57,000 plus HRA for six months. Project Associate-II (RS and GIS) pays ₹42,000 for NET/GATE-qualified candidates and ₹33,000 for others, and Project Associate-I pays ₹37,000 or ₹30,000, all plus HRA. Madhu Jobs lists the Administrative Assistant post at ₹24,000 plus HRA.
| Post (examples) | Posts | Pay + HRA | Age limit | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Project Associate | 1 | ₹67,000 | 40 | 1 year |
| Senior Project Associate | 1 | ₹57,000 | 40 | 6 months |
| Project Associate-II (RS and GIS) | 1 | ₹42,000 / ₹33,000 | 35 | 6 months |
| Project Associate-I | Several | ₹37,000 / ₹30,000 | 35 | 6 months to 1 year |
The first figure is for NET/GATE-qualified candidates and the second for others. The notice lists 12 posts, but BioTecNika’s write-up details only some of them, so check the PDF for the full list, including the Administrative Assistant and social-science roles.
4. Eligibility in brief
- Principal and Senior Project Associate: a Master’s degree in a natural science field plus several years of R&D experience (for example four years for Senior Project Associate), or a doctoral degree, as reported.
- Project Associate-II (RS and GIS): a Master’s in natural sciences with two years’ experience, or an engineering or technology bachelor’s degree in relevant fields with two years’ experience.
- Project Associate-I: a four-year bachelor’s degree or a Master’s in the relevant natural sciences, depending on the post. Some posts do not require experience.
- Others: current WII project staff and PhD scholars need a No Objection Certificate, and former WII staff need a No Dues Certificate.
5. Fee and how to apply
The fee is ₹500 for General candidates and ₹100 for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and physically challenged candidates, according to BioTecNika’s summary of the notice, and it is non-refundable. Candidates should visit the WII RP Cell application portal, select the post, complete the form, upload documents and the fee receipt, review and submit before the deadline. A candidate may apply for at most two positions, with a separate form and fee for each.
6. Selection process
Shortlisting is based on the stated eligibility criteria and position-specific screening rules. The top ten shortlisted candidates for each post are called for an online interview, as reported. Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee shortlisting. For help, candidates may contact the WII Recruitment and Placement Cell at 0135-2646232.
7. Before you apply
- Check your degree, experience and age against the exact post in the official PDF.
- Keep certificates, experience letters, photograph and signature ready in the requested formats.
- Do not wait for the last evening, since portals can slow down near deadlines.
- Treat these as temporary project jobs and plan accordingly.
8. What is still unknown
The interview schedule and any later change to the deadline are not yet known. We did not open the official PDF or the application portal, so post-wise qualifications and fees come from BioTecNika’s summary and other job portals, and small differences may exist.
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10. Frequently asked questions
1. How many posts has WII advertised?
Twelve temporary project positions under Advertisement No. WII/ADVT. 2/RP-CELL/October, 2026, across several research and conservation projects.
2. What is the last date to apply?
November 13, 2026, with the online window opening on October 30, 2026.
3. What is the maximum salary?
₹67,000 per month plus HRA for the Principal Project Associate post. Other posts pay from ₹24,000 to ₹57,000 plus HRA, depending on the post and NET/GATE status.
4. Can I apply for more than one post?
Yes, up to two positions, each with a separate application form, documents and fee, according to the notice as reported.
5. Is this a permanent government job?
No. The positions are temporary and project-based, and end when the project ends, subject to the notice.
6. How are candidates selected?
Shortlisting is based on the stated eligibility criteria. The top ten shortlisted candidates for each post are called for an online interview, as reported.
11. Conclusion
WII’s notice offers 12 project-based positions for science graduates and postgraduates, with pay up to ₹67,000 plus HRA. The sensible steps are to match your qualifications to a specific post, apply on the official portal before November 13 and read the PDF for details these summaries leave out.
12. Sources and references
- FreeJobAlert — WII Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 12 Project Associate, Senior Project Associate and More Posts, October 29, 2026. Headline-date source; vacancies, dates and salary range.
Read the FreeJobAlert report ↗ - BioTecNika — Multiple Research Job Openings at Wildlife Institute of India, October 2026. Project-wise qualifications, age limits, fee and application steps; opened and read in full.
Read the BioTecNika report ↗ - WII — Advertisement 2, RP Cell, October 2026 (PDF). Official notification as linked by BioTecNika; not opened for this article.
Open the notification PDF ↗ - Madhu Jobs — Wildlife Institute of India Recruitment 2026. Post-wise pay table including the Administrative Assistant post.
Read the Madhu Jobs page ↗ - Karmasandhan — WII Project Position Recruitment 2026. Confirms 12 positions and the ₹24,000 to ₹67,000 pay range.
Read the Karmasandhan report ↗ - CentralStateJobs — WII Project Associate Advt 2 Recruitment 2026. Confirms dates and advertisement number.
Read the CentralStateJobs page ↗