Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has officially released a notification for the recruitment of 16 Project Associate Posts. This recruitment drive offers a great opportunity for candidates looking for research jobs. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website.
The online application process starts from 23-02-2026 and will remain open until 10-03-2026, so applicants are advised to submit their forms well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues. In this article, you will find complete details about Project Associate Recruitment 2026, including vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, selection process, application steps, and important links.
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Company Name Wildlife Institute of India Post Name Project Associate, Project Scientist, Project Assistant, Principal Project Associate, Senior Project Associate No of Posts 16 Advt No WII/ADVT. 1/RP–CELL/ February, 2026 Salary Rs. 25,000 + HRA to Rs. 77,000 + HRA Qualification Graduate, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or Doctoral Degree in relevant fields Age Limit Max 35 to 50 years (varies by post) Last Date 10-03-2026 Apply Mode Online Job Type Project-based
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Candidates who are interested in applying for the WII Recruitment 2026 should first download and carefully read the official notification PDF. The notification contains complete details about vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend/salary, selection process, important dates, and application instructions. Reading the official document is important to ensure that you meet all requirements before submitting the application form.
Download WII Job 2026 Notification PDF
Post Name Total Posts Project Associate – I 3 Project Scientist – I (Ecology) 2 Project Associate II (Camera Trapping, M-STrIPES, HWC/Awareness) 1 Project Associate II (Community Safeguard/ Livelihood) 1 Project Assistant (Management/Finance/Admin) 1 Principal Project Associate 1 Project Associate II 2 Project Associate-I 3 Project Associate- I (Sea turtle ecology) 1 Senior Project Associate 1 Total 16
Project Associate – I: Master's in Science Degree in Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Geoinformatics/ Forestry/ Environment Science or Natural Science. Project Scientist – I (Ecology): Doctoral Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Environmental Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Life Sciences) or Forestry Sciences. Project Associate II: Four Years Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Natural Sciences/ Agricultural/ Forestry Sciences/ Veterinary Science/ Engineering/ Technology with two years of relevant experience. Project Assistant (Management/Finance/Admin): Graduate degree in any discipline. Principal Project Associate: Master's degree in Natural Sciences with four years of experience OR a Doctoral degree in a relevant field. Project Associate II (Graphic Design): Four Years Bachelor's Degree in Information Arts, Graphic Design, Applied Art, Multimedia, Interaction Design, or Fine Arts with two years of experience. Senior Project Associate: Master's Degree in Natural Sciences and four years of R&D experience.
Category Fee General Category Rs. 500 SC/ST/OBC/EWS (Non-General Category) and Physically Challenged (PC) Rs. 100
Project Associate I & II: Maximum 35 years. Project Scientist I: Maximum 40 years. Principal Project Associate: Maximum 40 years. Project Assistant: Maximum 50 years. Senior Project Associate: Maximum 50 years. Age Relaxation: SC/ST candidates receive up to 5 years relaxation, and OBC candidates receive up to 3 years relaxation.
Post Name Salary Details Project Associate – I Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 37,000 + HRA (Based on NET/GATE qualification) Project Scientist – I (Ecology) Rs. 77,000 + HRA Project Associate II Rs. 33,000 to Rs. 42,000 + HRA (Based on NET/GATE qualification) Project Assistant (Management/Finance/Admin) Rs. 27,000 + HRA Principal Project Associate Rs. 67,000 + HRA Senior Project Associate Rs. 57,000 + HRA
Event Date Online Application Open Date 23 February 2026 Online Application Close Date 10 March 2026 Last Date to Apply 10 March 2026
Screening based on qualification and experience Interview
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for the WII Various Posts Recruitment 2026.
Applications must be submitted online on or before 10-03-2026. To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section. Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of WII to complete the application. Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format. Pay the application fee online, if applicable. Review all details carefully before submitting the form. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
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Organization
Wildlife Institute of India
Total No Of Vacancy
16
Posts
Salary Details
Qualification
Project Associate – I: Master's in Science Degree in Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Geoinformatics/ Forestry/ Environment Science or Natural Science.
Project Scientist – I (Ecology): Doctoral Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Environmental Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Life Sciences) or Forestry Sciences.
Project Associate II: Four Years Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Natural Sciences/ Agricultural/ Forestry Sciences/ Veterinary Science/ Engineering/ Technology with two years of relevant experience.
Project Assistant (Management/Finance/Admin): Graduate degree in any discipline.
Principal Project Associate: Master's degree in Natural Sciences with four years of experience OR a Doctoral degree in a relevant field.
Project Associate II (Graphic Design): Four Years Bachelor's Degree in Information Arts, Graphic Design, Applied Art, Multimedia, Interaction Design, or Fine Arts with two years of experience.
Senior Project Associate: Master's Degree in Natural Sciences and four years of R&D experience.
Applications must be submitted online on or before 10-03-2026.
To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of WII to complete the application.
Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Age
Project Associate I & II: Maximum 35 years.
Project Scientist I: Maximum 40 years.
Principal Project Associate: Maximum 40 years.
Project Assistant: Maximum 50 years.
Senior Project Associate: Maximum 50 years.
Age Relaxation: SC/ST candidates receive up to 5 years relaxation, and OBC candidates receive up to 3 years relaxation.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: Maximum Age: Max 35 to 50 years (varies by post)
Application Form Fees
Category
Fee
General Category
Rs. 500
SC/ST/OBC/EWS (Non-General Category) and Physically Challenged (PC)
Rs. 100
Selection Process
Screening based on qualification and experience
Interview
Salary Details
Post Name
Salary Details
Project Associate – I
Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 37,000 + HRA (Based on NET/GATE qualification)
Project Scientist – I (Ecology)
Rs. 77,000 + HRA
Project Associate II
Rs. 33,000 to Rs. 42,000 + HRA (Based on NET/GATE qualification)
Project Assistant (Management/Finance/Admin)
Rs. 27,000 + HRA
Principal Project Associate
Rs. 67,000 + HRA
Senior Project Associate
Rs. 57,000 + HRA
Important Dates
Event
Date
Online Application Open Date
23 February 2026
Online Application Close Date
10 March 2026
Last Date to Apply
10 March 2026
Applications must be submitted online on or before 10-03-2026.
To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of WII to complete the application.
Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Application Dates
Start Date: Last Date: Event Date Online Application Open Date 23 February 2026 Online Application Close Date 10 March 2026 Last Date to Apply 10 March 2026
