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Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has officially released a notification for the recruitment of 16 Project Scientist - II / Project Associate - I / Senior Project Associate / Principal Project Associate / Project Assistant 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 last date to apply online is 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 Scientist - II / Project Associate - I / Senior Project Associate / Principal Project Associate / Project Assistant Recruitment 2026, including vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, selection process, application steps, and important links. Advertisement Company Name Wildlife Institute of India Post Name Project Scientist - II / Project Associate - I / Senior Project Associate / Principal Project Associate / Project Assistant No of Posts 16 Advt No WII/ADVT. 2/RP–CELL/ February, 2026 Salary Rs. 27,000 + HRA - Rs. 92,000 + HRA Per Month Qualification Doctoral/Master's/Bachelor's Degrees in relevant fields Age Limit 35-40 years depending on position Last Date 10-03-2026 Apply Mode Online Job Type Contract Trending Govt Jobs UPSC CSE Online Form 2026 DSSSB 911 AE, JE & More Online Form 2026 RRB 22000 Group D Online form 2026 MCL 677 Various Vacancies Online Form 2026 MMRDA 235 AE, JE and More Posts Online Form 2026 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 Scientist - II 2 Principal Project Associate 1 Senior Project Associate (Field Research & Data Analysis) 1 Senior Project Associate (Government Liaison & Coordination) 1 Project Associate - I 6 Project Assistant 5 Total 16 Project Scientist - II: Doctoral Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/Zoology/Ecology/Marine Sciences/Environmental Sciences/Geoinformatics/Life Sciences) or Master Degree in Engineering & Technology (CS/IT/Remote Sensing/GIS/Data/AI Technology) or Master's Degree in Veterinary Sciences with 3 years Research Experience. Principal Project Associate: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Natural Sciences/Agricultural/Forestry/Veterinary Science/Engineering with 4 to 8 years of relevant experience depending on the degree level. Senior Project Associate: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Natural Sciences/Agricultural/Forestry/Veterinary Science/Engineering with 2 to 4 years of experience, or a Doctoral Degree. Project Associate - I: 4 Years Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Natural Sciences/Agricultural/Forestry Sciences/Veterinary Science or Engineering (CS/IT/Remote Sensing/GIS/Data Science/AI). Project Assistant: Bachelor's Degree in Science (Wildlife Science/Zoology/Ecology/Marine Sciences/Environmental Sciences/Geoinformatics/Life Sciences/Agricultural/Forestry) or 3 years Diploma in Engineering. General Requirements: Indian nationals only. Candidates must provide proof of research/work experience from their employer or supervisor. Category Fee General 500 SC/ST/OBC/EWS 100 (Application Processing Fee) Physically Challenged (PC) 100 (Application Processing Fee) Project Scientist - II: Maximum 40 years. Principal Project Associate: Maximum 40 years. Senior Project Associate: Maximum 40 years. Project Associate - I: Maximum 35 years. Project Assistant: Maximum 35 years. Age Relaxation: SC/ST candidates receive up to 5 years relaxation, and OBC candidates receive up to 3 years relaxation in the upper age limit. Post Name Salary Per Month Project Scientist - II 92,000 + HRA Principal Project Associate 67,000 + HRA Senior Project Associate 57,000 + HRA Project Associate - I 37,000 + HRA (NET/GATE) / 30,000 + HRA (Non-NET/GATE) Project Assistant 27,000 + HRA Event Date Online Application Open Date 24 February 2026 Online Application Close Date 10 March 2026 Last Date to Apply 10 March 2026 Shortlisting based on essential qualification, age limit, percentage of marks, and specialization relevance. Evaluation of research experience and publications. Top 10 candidates per position will be called for an online interview. Recruitment process conducted by a Selection Committee. Verification of original documents at the time of joining. 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. Link Description Link Official Notification PDF Click here Apply Online Click here Official Website Click here

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• Project Scientist - II: Doctoral Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/Zoology/Ecology/Marine Sciences/Environmental Sciences/Geoinformatics/Life Sciences) or Master Degree in Engineering & Technology (CS/IT/Remote Sensing/GIS/Data/AI Technology) or Master's Degree in Veterinary Sciences with 3 years Research Experience.
• Principal Project Associate: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Natural Sciences/Agricultural/Forestry/Veterinary Science/Engineering with 4 to 8 years of relevant experience depending on the degree level.
• Senior Project Associate: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Natural Sciences/Agricultural/Forestry/Veterinary Science/Engineering with 2 to 4 years of experience, or a Doctoral Degree.
• Project Associate - I: 4 Years Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Natural Sciences/Agricultural/Forestry Sciences/Veterinary Science or Engineering (CS/IT/Remote Sensing/GIS/Data Science/AI).
• Project Assistant: Bachelor's Degree in Science (Wildlife Science/Zoology/Ecology/Marine Sciences/Environmental Sciences/Geoinformatics/Life Sciences/Agricultural/Forestry) or 3 years Diploma in Engineering.
• General Requirements: Indian nationals only. Candidates must provide proof of research/work experience from their employer or supervisor.

• Project Scientist - II: Maximum 40 years.
• Principal Project Associate: Maximum 40 years.
• Senior Project Associate: Maximum 40 years.
• Project Associate - I: Maximum 35 years.
• Project Assistant: Maximum 35 years.
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST candidates receive up to 5 years relaxation, and OBC candidates receive up to 3 years relaxation in the upper age limit.

• Shortlisting based on essential qualification, age limit, percentage of marks, and specialization relevance.
• Evaluation of research experience and publications.
• Top 10 candidates per position will be called for an online interview.
• Recruitment process conducted by a Selection Committee.
• Verification of original documents at the time of joining.

• 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.