Wildlife Institute of India Recruitment 2025 – Apply for Research Positions

The Wildlife Institute of India invites applications for contractual positions under multiple research projects aimed at conservation, community engagement, and wildlife management.


Position Details

Project TitlePositionVacanciesMonthly Emoluments (₹)DurationMaximum Age
Addressing wildlife entanglement in discarded fishing netsProject Associate-II135,000 + HRA2 years35 years
Addressing wildlife entanglement in discarded fishing netsProject Associate-I131,000 + HRA2 years35 years
Addressing wildlife entanglement in discarded fishing netsProject Assistant120,000 + HRA2 years50 years
WII-LibrarySenior Project Associate142,000 + HRA1 year40 years
WII-LibraryProject Assistant120,000 + HRA1 year50 years
WII-LibraryAdministrative Assistant118,000 + HRA1 year50 years
Long-term research and conservation in Odisha’s tiger reservesProject Scientist-II367,000 + HRA1 year, extendable40 years
Long-term research and conservation in Odisha’s tiger reservesProject Associate-I431,000 + HRA1 year, extendable35 years

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Educational Qualifications:
    • Project Associate-II: Master’s in Social Sciences, Wildlife Science, Environmental Management, or related fields with 2 years’ research experience.
    • Senior Project Associate: Master’s in Natural Sciences or equivalent with 4 years’ experience OR PhD in related fields.
    • Project Assistant/Administrative Assistant: Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields or 3-year Diploma.
    • Project Scientist-II: Doctoral degree in relevant sciences or Master’s with 3 years’ experience.
  2. Skills & Experience:
    • Community engagement and field survey experience.
    • Data collection, analysis, and report preparation.
    • Knowledge of library automation systems for library-related roles.
  3. Age Relaxation:
    • SC/ST: 5 years.
    • OBC: 3 years.

Selection Process

  1. Shortlisting: Based on educational qualifications, work experience, and publications.
  2. Interview:
    • Conducted online for shortlisted candidates.
    • Weightage for marks, specialization, and relevant research experience.

Application Process

  1. Fee Payment:
    • General Category: ₹500
    • SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD: ₹100
    • Payment to:
      • Account Name: RRP Cell Revolving
      • Bank Name: Union Bank of India
      • Account Number: 518502010059776
      • IFSC Code: UBIN0551856
  2. How to Apply:
    • Online Application: Via the link WII Online Application Form.
    • Offline Submission: Send a filled application form along with required documents to:
      Nodal Officer, Research Recruitment & Placement Cell, Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun – 248001.
  3. Last Date: 31st January 2025, 5:00 PM.

Required Documents

  1. Proof of educational qualifications and research experience.
  2. Age and identity proof.
  3. Copies of publications, if applicable.
  4. Payment receipt of the application fee.

General Conditions

  • Positions are purely temporary and co-terminus with the project.
  • No TA/DA for attending the interview.
  • WII reserves the right to reject any application without assigning reasons.

For updates, visit www.wii.gov.in.

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