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Wildlife Institute of India Research Recruitment 2025 for 36 Positions: Application Form & Online Link

March 21, 2025 by mohit.g

The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is recruiting for 36 contractual positions ideal for wildlife research enthusiasts. These jobs offer various research roles including Senior Project Associate, Project Associate - I, and Project Assistant. The recruitment was released in March 2025 with the job location primarily in Dehradun and some fieldwork across India. Applications started in March 2025 and the last date to apply is 08/04/2025. Eligible candidates from India can apply by sending forms via post to WII Dehradun. Explore exciting wildlife research jobs now.

Recruitment Overview

Recruitment Organization Wildlife Institute of India (WII)
Post Name Various Research Positions
Advt No. WII/ADVT. 2/RP-CELL/ March 2025
Nature of Job Contractual
Mode of Exam Online Interview
Vacancies 36
Salary Rs. 20000 + HRA to Rs. 56000 + HRA
Applicant Eligible From India
Job Location Dehradun (with fieldwork in various locations)

Post Details

S.No. Post Name Vacancies Age Limit
1 Senior Project Associate (Graphic Designer) 1 35 years
2 Project Associate - I (Ecology) 4 35 years
3 Project Associate - I (GIS/RS component) 1 35 years
4 Project Associate - I (Genetics) 2 35 years
5 Project Assistant 3 50 years
6 Senior Project Associate 2 40 years
7 Project Associate -II (Veterinary) 2 35 years
8 Project Associate -I 6 35 years
9 Project Assistant 6 35 years
10 Project Scientist - I 1 35 years
11 Project Associate - I 1 35 years
12 Project Scientist - I 1 35 years
13 Principal Project Associate 2 40 years
14 Project Associate - I 1 35 years
15 Project Associate - I 1 35 years
16 Project Associate - II 2 35 years

Exam Fee

Category Application Fee
General Rs. 500
SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PC Rs. 100

Essential Qualification

Post Name Essential Qualification
Senior Project Associate (Graphic Designer)
  • Bachelors Degree in Design / Visual Arts / Mass Communication AND 4 years experience
  • OR Masters Degree in Fine Arts / Mass Communication / Visual Communication AND 4 years experience
Project Associate - I (Ecology) Masters Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science / Zoology / Ecology / Marine Sciences / Marine Biology / Environmental Sciences / Geoinformatics / Life Sciences) / Agricultural Sciences
Project Associate - I (GIS/RS component) Masters Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science / Zoology / Ecology / Marine Sciences / Marine Biology / Environmental Sciences / Geoinformatics / Life Sciences) / Agricultural Sciences
Project Associate - I (Genetics)
  • Masters Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science / Zoology / Ecology / Marine Sciences / Marine Biology / Environmental Sciences / Genetics / Microbiology / Geoinformatics / Life Sciences) / Agricultural Sciences
  • OR Bachelors Degree in Engineering / Technology (Computer Science / IT / Remote Sensing / GIS / Data / Electrical / Electronics / AI / Data Science)
Project Assistant (for Species Conservation Program CAMPA- DOLPHIN) Bachelors Degree in Science (Wildlife Science / Zoology / Ecology / Marine Sciences / Marine Biology / Environmental Sciences / Geoinformatics / Life Sciences / Agricultural / Forestry)
Senior Project Associate (for Bringing Back Cheetah in India) Masters Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science / Zoology / Ecology / Marine Sciences / Marine Biology / Environmental Sciences / Geoinformatics / Life Sciences) / Agricultural Sciences AND 4 years experience
Project Associate - II (Veterinary) Bachelors Degree in Veterinary Science AND 2 years experience
Project Associate - I (for Bringing Back Cheetah in India) Masters Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science / Zoology / Ecology / Marine Sciences / Marine Biology / Environmental Sciences / Geoinformatics / Life Sciences) / Agricultural Sciences
Project Assistant (for Bringing Back Cheetah in India) Bachelors Degree in Science (Wildlife Science / Zoology / Ecology / Marine Sciences / Marine Biology / Environmental Sciences / Geoinformatics / Life Sciences / Agricultural / Forestry)
Project Scientist - I (for Monitoring of Wildlife Overpasses) Doctoral Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science / Zoology / Ecology / Marine Sciences / Marine Biology / Environmental Sciences / Geoinformatics / Life Sciences) / Agricultural / Forestry Sciences
Project Associate - I (for Monitoring of Wildlife Overpasses) Masters Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science / Zoology / Ecology / Marine Sciences / Marine Biology / Environmental Sciences / Geoinformatics / Life Sciences) / Agricultural Sciences
Project Scientist - I (for Cumulative Impact Assessment Study) Doctoral Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science / Zoology / Ecology / Marine Sciences / Marine Biology / Environmental Sciences / Geoinformatics / Life Sciences) / Agricultural / Forestry Sciences
Principal Project Associate (for Cumulative Impact Assessment Study)
  • Masters Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science / Zoology / Ecology / Marine Sciences / Marine Biology / Environmental Sciences / Geoinformatics / Life Sciences) / Agricultural Sciences AND 8 years experience
  • OR Doctoral Degree in Science / Engineering AND 4 years experience
Project Associate - I (for Cumulative Impact Assessment Study) Masters Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science / Zoology / Ecology / Marine Sciences / Marine Biology / Environmental Sciences / Geoinformatics / Life Sciences) / Agricultural Sciences
Project Associate - I (for Extended Reach Drilling) Masters Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science / Zoology / Ecology / Marine Sciences / Marine Biology / Environmental Sciences / Geoinformatics / Life Sciences) / Agricultural Sciences
Project Associate - II (for Understanding Elephant conflict issues) Masters Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science / Zoology / Ecology / Marine Sciences / Marine Biology / Environmental Sciences / Geoinformatics / Life Sciences) / Agricultural Sciences AND 2 years experience

Selection Process

  1. Shortlisting of applications based on:
    • Essential Qualification
    • Age Limit
    • Percentage of marks in relevant degrees
    • Specialization relevance
    • Research experience and publications (for higher positions)
  2. Online Interview for shortlisted candidates

How to Apply

  1. Download the application form from the institutes website or fill the optional online form to generate it.
  2. Fill the application form with accurate details.
  3. Attach self-attested copies of required documents like certificates and experience letters.
  4. Pay the application fee online:
    • General category: Rs. 500
    • SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PC: Rs. 100
  5. Send the application, documents, and fee receipt by post to: The Nodal Officer, Research Recruitment & Placement Cell, Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun - 248001 (Uttarakhand)
  6. Ensure it reaches by 17:00 hrs on 08/04/2025.
  7. Apply for up to two positions with separate applications if needed.

Important Dates

Last Date to Apply 08/04/2025 17:00 hrs

Important Links

WII Website Click Here
Notification & Application Form Click Here
Online Application Form (Optional) Click Here

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