WII Recruitment 2025: The Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, has announced a notification for the Project Assistant/Project Associate/Senior Project Associate/Field Worker posts. There are a total of about 30 vacancies available for WII Dehradun Recruitment. Candidates with B.E/B.Tech/B.A/B.Com/B.V.Sc/M.Sc/M.A/M.E/M.Tech/MCA/M.Com/PhD/Any Degree qualifications are eligible to apply for these jobs. Interested and eligible candidates can apply for WII Jobs by postal on or before 20 March 2025. The detailed eligibility and selection process of Wildlife Institute of India Recruitment is explained below. Interested candidates can also try AAI Careers.
WII Recruitment 2025 – Details:
| Job Role | Project Assistant/Project Associate/Senior Project Associate/Field Worker |
| Job Type | Uttarakhand Govt Jobs |
| Qualification | B.E/B.Tech/B.A/B.Com/B.V.Sc/M.Sc/M.A/M.E/M.Tech/MCA/M.Com/PhD/Any Degree |
| Experience | Freshers/Experienced |
| Total Vacancies | 30 Posts |
| Salary | Rs. 24,000/- to 67,000/- |
| Job Location | Dehra Dun |
| Last Date | 20 March 2025 |
| Official Website | https://wii.gov.in/ |
Detailed Eligibility for Wildlife Institute of India Recruitment:
Educational Qualification:
Project Title: Conservation and Management Plan of Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) in Great Nicobar Island
Project Associate – I:
Essential:
- Four Years Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Marine Sciences / Marine Biology/ Environmental Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Life Sciences)/ Agricultural/ Forestry Sciences from recognized institute/ University OR
- Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Marine Sciences / Marine Biology/ Environmental Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Life Sciences)/ Agricultural Sciences from recognized institute/ University
Desirable:
- Candidates with prior experience in herpetological research, experience in coastal and marine systems, animal handling, veterinary science
- Should be able to undertake arduous field work for most of the year in remote locations with limited logistics
Project Associate – I:
- Essential: Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Marine Sciences / Marine Biology/ Environmental Sciences/Geoinformatics/ Life Sciences)/ Agricultural Sciences from recognized institute/ University
- Desirable: Experience and proficiency in MS Office, data entry, office management, accounting software like Tally, Diploma in Graphic Designing. and in Hindi and English typing. Candidates having prior experience of working in biodiversity assessment projects will be preferred
Project Assistant:
- Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Marine Sciences / Marine Biology/ Environmental Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Life Sciences/ Agricultural/ Forestry) from recognized institute/University
- Desirable:
- Candidates with enthusiasm to work in coastal and marine systems
- Strong interest for scientific research
- Should be able to undertake arduous field work in remote islands in Nicobar Islands with limited logistics
Project Title: Conservation and long-term monitoring of Sea Turtles of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands with a special focus on the Leatherback Sea Turtle
Senior Project Associate:
Essential:
- Four Years Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/Zoology/ Ecology/Marine Sciences / Marine Biology/ Environmental Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Life Sciences)/ Agricultural/ Forestry Sciences from recognized institute/University AND Four years of experience (after obtaining four years degree) in R&D in Industrials or Science & Technology Institutions or Scientific activities and Services OR
- Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Marine Sciences / Marine Biology/ Environmental Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Life Sciences)/ Agricultural Sciences from recognized institute/ University AND Four years of experience (after obtaining Master’s degree) in R&D in Industrials or Science & Technology Institutions or Scientific activities and Services OR
- Doctoral Degree in Science from recognized institute/ University
Desirable: Demonstrated experience/aptitude in
- marine ecosystem research
- statistical analysis and spatial ecological modelling in R
- project design and coordination of multi-disciplinary project team and field data collection
- research publications in peer-reviewed national/international journals
Project Associate-I:
Essential:
- Four Years Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/Zoology/ Ecology/ Marine Sciences / Marine Biology/ Environmental Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Life Sciences)/ Agricultural/ Forestry Sciences from recognized institute/ University OR
- Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/Ecology/ Marine Sciences / Marine Biology/ Environmental Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Life Sciences)/ Agricultural Sciences from recognized institute/ University
Desirable:
- Candidates with prior experience on working in coastal and marine systems.
- Should be able to undertake arduous field work in remote islands in Andaman and Nicobar Islands with limited logistics.
Project Associate – I:
Essential:
- Four Years Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Marine Sciences / Marine Biology/ Environmental Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Life Sciences)/ Agricultural/ Forestry Sciences from recognized institute/ University OR
- Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Marine Sciences / Marine Biology/ Environmental Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Life Sciences)/ Agricultural Sciences from recognized institute/ University OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science from recognized institute/ University OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology (Computer Science/Information Technology/ Remote Sensing/ GIS/ Data/Electrical Engineering/electronics & communication/AI Technology/Data Science) from recognized institute/ University OR
- Master Degree in Engineering (Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Remote Sensing/ GIS/ Data Science/ MCA/ Computer Engineering/ Computer Technology/ Electronics/ Electrical/Electronics & Communications/ Data Science/ AI technology) from recognized institute/ University
Desirable:
- Candidates with prior experience on creating outreach materials for wildlife conservation.
- Demonstrated skills in designing, communication, and innovation
Project Assistant:
Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Marine Sciences / Marine Biology/ Environmental Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Life Sciences/ Agricultural/ Forestry) from recognized institute/University
Desirable:
- Candidates with enthusiasm to work in coastal and marine systems.
- Strong interest for scientific research.
- Should be able to undertake arduous field work in remote islands in Andaman and Nicobar Islands with limited logistics
Project Assistant:
- Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in any Social Science Discipline (Geography/ Statistics/ Economics/ Public Administration/ Personnel Management/ Environmental Management/ Social Work/ Anthropology/ Economics) from recognized institute/ University
- Desirable: Work experience in Microsoft word and excel.
Project Assistant:
Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in any Social Science Discipline (Geography/Statistics/ Economics/ Public Administration/ Personnel Management/ Environmental Management/ Social Work/ Anthropology/ Economics) from recognized institute/ University
Desirable:
- Bachelor degree in Economics/Commerce/Statistics from a recognized university.
- Work experience in dealing with financial matters and software concerning finance and accountancy
Project Title: Movement ecology and population connectivity of the endemic Nicobar Megapode (Megapodius nicobariensis) in the Nicobar archipelago
Project Associate – I:
Essential:
- Four Years Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Marine Sciences / Marine Biology/ Environmental Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Life Sciences)/ Agricultural/ Forestry Sciences from recognized institute/ University OR
- Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Marine Sciences / Marine Biology/ Environmental Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Life Sciences)/ Agricultural Sciences from recognized institute/ University
Desirable:
- Candidates with prior experience in working on habitat ecology, threat assessment, movement ecology, ecological modelling and population genetics of wildlife species
- Should be able to undertake arduous field work in remote localities in Nicobar Islands with limited logistics
Project Assistant:
Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Marine Sciences / Marine Biology/ Environmental Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Life Sciences/ Agricultural/ Forestry) from recognized institute/University
Desirable:
- Candidates with enthusiasm to work in coastal and marine systems
- Strong interest for scientific research
- Should be able to undertake arduous field work in remote locations in Nicobar Islands with limited logistics
Field worker:
- Essential: Graduate degree in any discipline from recognized institute/University.
- Desirable: Should be able to undertake arduous field work in remote locations in Nicobar Islands with limited logistics.
Age Limit (As on 20 March 2025):
- Principal Project Associate: 40 years
- Project Associate – I: 35 years
- Project Assistant: 50 years
- Senior Project Associate: 40 years
- Field worker: 50 years
Age Relaxation:
- Relaxation in the upper age limit shall be allowed in accordance with the Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions (Department of Personnel & Training) OM No. 15012/2/2010- Estt. (D)dated 27.03.2012, as amended from time to time. However, the categories of upper-age relaxations are as follows:
- Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes up to 5 years.
- Other Backward Class (OBC) up to 3 years.
Salary:
- Principal Project Associate: Rs. 67,000/- + HRA
- Project Associate – I:
- Rs. 37,000/- + HRA (NET or GATE qualified candidates)
- Rs. 30,000/- + HRA (For non-NET or GATE qualified candidates)
- Project Assistant: Rs. 27,000/- + HRA
- Senior Project Associate: Rs. 57,000/- + HRA
- Field worker: Rs. 24,000/- + HRA
WII Vacancies: 30 Posts
- Principal Project Associate: 01 Post
- Project Associate – I: 05 Posts
- Project Associate – I: 01 Post
- Project Assistant: 02 Posts
- Senior Project Associate: 01 Post
- Project Associate-I: 05 Posts
- Project Associate-I: 01 Post
- Project Assistant: 05 Posts
- Project Assistant: 01 Post
- Project Assistant: 01 Post
- Project Associate-I: 03 Posts
- Project Assistant: 02 Posts
- Field worker: 02 Posts
Selection Process of WII Dehradun Recruitment:
- The selection of short-listed candidates for online interview(s) shall be done for different positions as per criteria stated below
Field/Lab/Project Assistant category:
| % Marks in Bachelor’s Degree (As per EQ of the advertised post) | Specialization in relevance to the Project applied (Relevance evidence can be produced/submitted in the form of internship/volunteering work done or previous work experience in the relevant field) | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Marks | 25 Marks | 50 Marks |
Project Associate – I category:
| % Marks in Master’s Degree (As per EQ of the advertised post) | Specialization in relevance to the Project applied (Relevance evidence can be produced/submitted in the form of internship/volunteering work done or previous work experience in the relevant field) | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Marks | 25 Marks | 50 Marks |
Project Associate – II/ Senior Project Associates/ Principal Project Associates/ Project Scientist I, II & III categories:
| UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET with JRFship/WII-NET Passed | % Marks in Post Graduation (As per EQ of the advertised post) | Research/Work Experience | Publications in Journal, Conference, Book Chapter, etc. | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Marks | 25 Marks | 10 Marks | 10 Marks | 50 Marks |
Application Fee:
- Rs. 500/-
- Candidate belongs to SC/ST/OBC/EWS and Physically Challenged are exempted from the said Application Fee but shall have to pay Rs.100/- as ‘Application Processing’ Fee
Payment Mode: Through Online/Electronic Mode to the following Bank Account:
- Account Name: RRP Cell Revolving
- Name of the Bank: Union Bank of India
- Branch: Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun – 248 001
- Account No.: 518502010059776
- IFSC Code: UBIN0551856
How to Apply for WII Recruitment 2025?
Interested and eligible candidates can send their filled-in application form in the prescribed format along with all self-attested documents and applicatio/processing fee to the mentioned postal address on or before 20 March 2025 (1700 hrs).
For More Details & Application Form: Click here
Postal Address:
The Nodal Officer,
Research Recruitment & Placement Cell,
Wildlife Institute of India,
Chandrabani,
Dehradun – 248 001 (Uttarakhand).
Note: The subject on centre top of the envelope carrying application, must clearly mention “Application for Advt. No. WII/ADVT.1/RP–CELL/February, 2025 at WII” and at righttop side of the envelope also mention the Project Name, Project Serial No. & Position applied for.
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