Wildlife Institute of India Recruitment 2025 – Apply for 33 Research & Project Posts
The Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has released an official notification (Advt. No. WII/ADVT. 1/RP–CELL/ May, 2025) inviting applications from Indian Nationals for 33 contractual positions across various research projects. This is a great opportunity for candidates interested in wildlife conservation, ecology, biodiversity, and environmental research.
Eligible candidates must apply offline by post before 05 June 2025, 5:00 PM.
✅ WII Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Parameter | Details |
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| Organization | Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun |
| Posts | Research/Project Personnel |
| Total Vacancies | 33 |
| Job Type | Contractual |
| Mode of Application | Offline (By Post Only) |
| Last Date to Apply | 05 June 2025 (up to 5:00 PM) |
| Location | Dehradun, Uttarakhand |
| Official Website | www.wii.gov.in |
📌 Project-wise Vacancy Details
Some of the prominent project positions include:
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Project Associate – I
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Senior Project Associate
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Administrative Assistant
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Project Assistant
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Fieldworker
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Junior Analyst
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Lab Assistant
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Multi-Tasking Staff
Each position has specific educational qualifications, experience requirements, age limits, and project duration.
📝 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
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Candidates must have relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s Degrees in fields like:
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Wildlife Science
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Zoology
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Environmental Science
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Ecology
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Marine Biology
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Life Sciences
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Geoinformatics
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Forestry
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Engineering/Technology/AI/Data Science (for some tech-based roles)
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Age Limit:
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Varies by post (Generally 35 to 50 years)
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Age relaxation as per Government of India norms (SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years)
Experience:
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Some posts require up to 2–4 years of research/project experience
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Preference for candidates with field research, GIS, report writing, and wildlife monitoring experience
💼 Salary Details
| Post Type | Monthly Emolument (INR) |
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| Project Associate – I | ₹25,000 – ₹37,000 + HRA |
| Senior Project Associate | ₹42,000 – ₹57,000 + HRA |
| Project Assistant | ₹24,000 – ₹27,000 + HRA |
| Fieldworker | ₹24,000 + HRA |
| Administrative Assistant | ₹24,000 + HRA |
| Junior Analyst | ₹30,000 (consolidated) |
| Lab Assistant | ₹24,000 (consolidated) |
| MTS | ₹22,000 (consolidated) |
📄 Application Process
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Download the official notification and application form.
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Fill in the application form manually (with signature).
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Attach all self-attested copies of required documents.
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Pay the application fee via online bank transfer.
Application Fee:
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General Category: ₹500
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SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD: ₹100 (Processing Fee)
📬 Send the completed application by post to:
The Nodal Officer, Research Recruitment & Placement Cell,
Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun – 248001, Uttarakhand
Last date to reach: 05 June 2025, by 5:00 PM
