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From Nicobar Megapodes to Wild Cat Safeguards: 19 WII Research Seats Across Four Projects
WII October 2026 notice spans four distinct wildlife projects: 19 temporary seats across 14 role profiles, not 19 different job advertisements. Nine seats relate to hydropower/freshwater ecology, four to Nicobar Megapode and Leatherback turtles, and six to Dudhwa/Pakke-Eaglenest safeguards/community work. Role-specific Bachelor/Master/PhD routes, mandatory experience and NET/GATE-based pay (₹24,000–₹57,000 + HRA) determine suitability. Apply online by 1 November; ₹500 General vs ₹100 reserved/PC processing fee; max two role applications.
WII/ADVT. 1/RP–CELL/October, 2026Posted 16 Oct 202616 days left
Total vacancies
19
Last date
01 Nov 2026
Application mode
Online
Job location
Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Delhi
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Nicobar Megapodes, Leatherback Turtles and Community Safeguards: 19 WII Research Seats
The October 2026 Wildlife Institute of India (WII) notice is best understood as four research projects sharing one recruitment window, not 19 interchangeable positions. The institute has advertised 19 seats across 14 distinct project–role profiles. Five of the 19 seats belong to just one aquatic-biodiversity Project Associate-I profile. Treating every vacancy as a separate notification, or assuming identical eligibility for all profiles, would misrepresent the official matrix.
The closing date is 1 November 2026 for online applications, after an announced 17 October opening. The notification does not give a specific closing hour; do not assume 5 PM or midnight. Applicants must use WII’s recruitment portal. The advertisement does not authorise sending a printed application as a substitute.
At a glance: which research field suits your qualifications?
| Project and field | Position profiles | Seats | What makes it different |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singoli Bhatwari hydropower biodiversity, Uttarakhand | 5 | 9 | Aquatic ecology, social survey, hydrological GIS and field assistant work |
| Nicobar Megapode movement and population genetics | 2 | 2 | Remote-island field logistics and research support |
| Leatherback turtle monitoring, Andaman & Nicobar | 1 | 2 | Nesting-beach ecology, satellite tagging and island fieldwork |
| Small-cat/leopard landscape conservation | 6 | 6 | Safeguards, Indigenous Peoples Plans, community capacity and camera-trap monitoring |
| Total | 14 | 19 | All included in the same October 2026 advertisement |
The nine hydropower-related seats amount to 9/19 (47.4%) of the total. Of those, five are for a single Project Associate-I aquatic-survey profile; they do not make five independent job types. Six seats are linked to different Dudhwa and Pakke–Eaglenest conservation/safeguard profiles, and four concern the Nicobar Megapode and Leatherback Turtle projects together. These are allocations by advertised research project, not caste-based reservation numbers.
Full position matrix: do not confuse seats, profiles or pay routes
The base amount shown below is the monthly advertised remuneration before the HRA component. For many associate roles WII prints two different base amounts depending on NET/GATE qualification; neither should be advertised as a guaranteed universal salary.
| Official code | Project-role profile | Seats | Base monthly pay | Maximum age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01(1) | Project Associate-II — Hydropower/Freshwater | 1 | ₹42,000 NET/GATE; ₹33,000 otherwise, + HRA | 35 |
| 01(2) | Project Associate-I — Aquatic survey | 5 | ₹37,000 NET/GATE; ₹30,000 otherwise, + HRA | 35 |
| 01(3) | Project Associate-I — Social survey | 1 | ₹37,000 NET/GATE; ₹30,000 otherwise, + HRA | 35 |
| 01(4) | Project Associate-I — GIS/spatial analyst | 1 | ₹37,000 NET/GATE; ₹30,000 otherwise, + HRA | 35 |
| 01(5) | Project Assistant — Hydropower field data | 1 | ₹27,000 + HRA | 50 |
| 02(1) | Administrative Assistant — Nicobar Megapode | 1 | ₹24,000 + HRA | 50 |
| 02(2) | Project Assistant — Nicobar Megapode | 1 | ₹27,000 + HRA | 50 |
| 03(1) | Project Assistant — Leatherback turtles | 2 | ₹27,000 + HRA | 50 |
| 04(1) | Senior Project Associate — Dudhwa safeguards | 1 | ₹57,000 + HRA | 40 |
| 04(2) | Senior Project Associate — Pakke–Eaglenest safeguards | 1 | ₹57,000 + HRA | 40 |
| 04(3) | Project Associate-II — Dudhwa community capacity | 1 | ₹42,000 NET/GATE; ₹33,000 otherwise, + HRA | 35 |
| 04(4) | Project Associate-II — Pakke–Eaglenest community capacity | 1 | ₹42,000 NET/GATE; ₹33,000 otherwise, + HRA | 35 |
| 04(5) | Project Associate-II — Dudhwa wildlife monitoring | 1 | ₹42,000 NET/GATE; ₹33,000 otherwise, + HRA | 35 |
| 04(6) | Project Associate-II — Pakke–Eaglenest wildlife monitoring | 1 | ₹42,000 NET/GATE; ₹33,000 otherwise, + HRA | 35 |
| Total | 14 distinct profiles | 19 | Profile-specific | — |
Who is actually eligible? Five different academic gateways
1. Freshwater ecology is not the same as community social research
01(1), Project Associate-II requires one of the precisely named Natural Sciences Master’s specialisations, followed by two years of experience after the Master’s. A two-year job before acquiring that qualifying postgraduate degree does not meet this post-degree wording. Ecological survey, hydrological modelling and e-flow assessments are desirable specialisation signals, not separate guaranteed marks.
01(2), aquatic Project Associate-I is the largest single profile, with five seats. Its mandatory academic baseline is a relevant Natural Sciences Master’s. The notice does not specify an additional fixed experience minimum here, even though aquatic biodiversity survey and data-analysis experience is desirable.
01(3), Project Associate-I (Social) accepts a Social Sciences Master’s such as Geography, Economics, Social Work or Anthropology. A zoology-only Master’s should not be treated as meeting this separate social-research route merely because both assignments belong to the same project.
01(4), Project Associate-I (Spatial analyst) provides two genuinely different postgraduate routes: a Master’s in Engineering/Technology in Remote Sensing & GIS/Geoinformatics, OR the specified Natural Sciences Master’s including remote sensing/GIS fields. The candidate-facing question here is the exact subject on the degree certificate and its match to the two official alternatives.
01(5), Project Assistant is a Bachelor’s-level science route across specified environmental, marine, life-science, agriculture and forestry subjects. A Master’s is desirable/preferred but is not an unconditional minimum, and published experience has no fixed minimum-year threshold for this profile.
2. Two Nicobar Megapode roles are not academically interchangeable
02(1), Administrative Assistant, accepts graduation in any recognised discipline. The notice gives preference to economics/communication exposure and asks for English and MS Excel proficiency. The job centres on logistics, stock registers and project accounts; a wildlife Master’s is not a notified prerequisite.
02(2), Project Assistant, needs a Bachelor’s in an explicitly stated relevant Science subject. It assists habitat/movement and population-genetics fieldwork with difficult remote-island logistics. The notice prefers a Master’s but does not require it. A general commerce graduate eligible for 02(1) must not assume eligibility for 02(2).
3. Leatherback turtle work is field-intensive, not a desk-only appointment
03(1) has two Project Assistant seats. Bachelor’s in the notified science disciplines is necessary. Duties include nesting beach surveys, beach dynamics, satellite tagging and genetic sampling. The notice says candidates from Andaman and Nicobar Islands will be preferred, not that these two seats constitute a formal domicile-reserved quota. That distinction is important for applicants from elsewhere in India.
4. Senior safeguard experts: PhD is a separate OR route
04(1) and 04(2) are two separate ₹57,000 + HRA Senior Project Associate profiles, one associated with Dudhwa and the other with Pakke–Eaglenest. For 04(1) the listed assignment is National PMU, Delhi / Dudhwa landscape; for 04(2) it is National PMU, Delhi / Pakke–Eaglenest landscape. These are stated location alternatives, not a candidate-selected posting guarantee. The essential paths are: four-year Natural Sciences Bachelor’s + four years post-degree research/scientific experience, OR Master’s + four years post-Master’s experience, OR a Doctoral Degree in Science. The advertisement states the PhD route separately; do not automatically graft the four-year experience requirement onto that independent alternative.
These are unusual conservation roles because success needs social and environmental safeguards, stakeholder consultation, Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC), Indigenous Peoples Plans, livelihood restoration and grievance processes. Strong wildlife sampling credentials alone may not satisfy the practical role-fit demands identified as desirable.
5. Four community specialists require two years after the relevant degree
04(3) to 04(6) all carry a two-year relevant scientific/R&D-experience requirement after either the listed four-year Bachelor’s or the listed Master’s route. The essential fields cover relevant Natural Sciences; the actual role differentiator is the assignment. Capacity-development specialists (04(3)–04(4)) work with Eco-Development Councils and Community-Based Organisations; monitoring specialists (04(5)–04(6)) need community surveillance, camera traps, GPS and patrolling capabilities. Dudhwa and Pakke–Eaglenest assignments have separate role codes and should not be merged into one post profile.
WII salary: NET/GATE changes the pay base, not the number of seats
The paired salaries differ by ₹7,000/month for Project Associate-I (₹37,000 versus ₹30,000) and ₹9,000/month for Project Associate-II (₹42,000 versus ₹33,000). These are direct arithmetic differences in published base remuneration, excluding HRA, and are conditional on the NET/GATE distinction printed against the corresponding rows. Do not interpret the higher figure as automatically applicable to anyone holding only the required degree.
The Senior Project Associate figure ₹57,000 + HRA and Project Assistant figure ₹27,000 + HRA are project remuneration, not regular pay-level matrices. The notice does not supply an HRA percentage for each project or an in-hand calculation. Most project durations are one year, some described as likely extendable; “likely extended” is not a contractual guarantee. All positions are temporary for their advertised project periods.
Shortlisting is scored before the interview: why this matters
The institute may invite only the top ten shortlisted candidates per advertised project/position for online interviews. Selection is not an open walk-in or automatic interview for everybody satisfying the essential degree. WII publishes the following 50-mark screening frameworks:
| Broad category | Academic/relevance split | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Field/Lab/Project Assistant | Bachelor’s marks 25 + project specialisation relevance 25 | 50 |
| Project Associate-I | Master’s marks 25 + specialisation relevance 25 | 50 |
| Project Associate-II / Senior Project Associate and listed higher scientist grades | NET/JRF/WII-NET 5 + PG marks 25 + research/work experience 10 + publications 10 | 50 |
These are shortlisting scores, not an advertised final written-exam paper or proof of interview weightage. The experience, publications and relevance evidence uploaded now can change whether a candidate reaches the interview stage. A candidate applying to Senior Project Associate through the PhD alternative must still consider the published screening framework; the qualifying-degree alternative and the shortlist ranking method are not the same rule.
Application cost is not zero for reserved categories
For General-category applicants the notice specifies an ₹500 application fee. For SC, ST, OBC, EWS and physically challenged applicants, the ₹500 application fee is waived but a ₹100 processing fee remains payable. Therefore, “SC/ST/OBC/EWS apply free” would be wrong. The amount is per application and is non-refundable even if a candidate withdraws, is rejected or is not shortlisted.
A person can apply for at most two positions, but must submit a separate online form and fee/payment proof for each. This matters here because closely related 04(3) and 04(5) posts may appeal to the same professional; a third attempted profile is outside the stated two-position cap. Payment proof and detailed experience certificates showing actual start/end dates are material application requirements. WII research staff and doctoral scholars need a recent NOC as specified; previous WII employees require the notified no-dues documentation.
Application checklist and official route
- Choose by official role code, not merely “Project Assistant” or “Associate”: project, geography, degree and experience rules differ.
- Check eligibility and prepare self-supported evidence: mark sheets, qualifying degree, dated work/research experience letters, category documents where claimed, NET/GATE/UGC/CSIR evidence if applicable, publications, photograph and digital signature.
- Deposit the applicable application/processing fee using WII's officially notified payment instructions. Keep the successful receipt; payment alone does not submit an application.
- Complete the dedicated online form at the official WII Recruitment and Placement Cell portal and upload supporting documents and payment receipt. No hard-copy replacement is accepted.
- If applying to a second eligible role, file a second complete application with its separate fee/receipt. Do not exceed the two-position cap.
- Watch the WII news/recruitment pages for interview shortlists and eventual results. Interview scheduling was not announced in this October advertisement.
Official advertisement: WII October 2026 notice — all 12 PDF pages. Apply: WII Recruitment & Placement Cell portal. Online applications close 1 November 2026; the PDF provides no exact closing hour. The notice was posted on WII's official recruitment page on 16 October.
Decision point: This is a multi-project, multi-landscape research recruitment. First identify a role whose exact academic OR route and post-degree experience rule you meet; then evaluate whether you can carry out the specified fieldwork or safeguards assignment. Passing the degree test, paying a fee or being among 19 advertised seats does not by itself ensure shortlisting or placement.
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01(1)1 vacanciesProject Associate-II — Hydropower & Freshwater Biodiversity
Qualification: Official role 01(1) within project 01: Singoli Bhatwari Hydroelectric Project: post-operation aquatic biodiversity impact, Uttarakhand. Essential: Master’s in Natural Sciences: Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, GIS, Forestry Sciences or Freshwater Ecology, AND two years of experience AFTER the Master’s. Desirable: Freshwater biodiversity survey, hydro-project aquatic impact assessment, hydrological or species-distribution modelling, environmental-flow analysis and scientific reporting/publications.. Project tenure: One year.Age: Maximum 35 yearsPay: ₹33,000 – ₹42,000 / month
01(1)1 vacancies
Project Associate-II — Hydropower & Freshwater Biodiversity
Qualification: Official role 01(1) within project 01: Singoli Bhatwari Hydroelectric Project: post-operation aquatic biodiversity impact, Uttarakhand. Essential: Master’s in Natural Sciences: Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, GIS, Forestry Sciences or Freshwater Ecology, AND two years of experience AFTER the Master’s. Desirable: Freshwater biodiversity survey, hydro-project aquatic impact assessment, hydrological or species-distribution modelling, environmental-flow analysis and scientific reporting/publications.. Project tenure: One year.
Age: Maximum 35 years
Pay: ₹33,000 – ₹42,000 / month
Educational qualification
Official role 01(1) within project 01: Singoli Bhatwari Hydroelectric Project: post-operation aquatic biodiversity impact, Uttarakhand. Essential: Master’s in Natural Sciences: Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, GIS, Forestry Sciences or Freshwater Ecology, AND two years of experience AFTER the Master’s. Desirable: Freshwater biodiversity survey, hydro-project aquatic impact assessment, hydrological or species-distribution modelling, environmental-flow analysis and scientific reporting/publications.. Project tenure: One year.
Experience
Required: Yes · Description: 2 year(s) experience AFTER the qualifying degree under the specified route; see exact scientific field and alternative education paths. Desirable experience is additional, not an unconditional extra threshold. · Minimum Years: 2
Job location
Uttarakhand, IN
Skills
Freshwater biodiversity surveyhydro-project aquatic impact assessmenthydrological or species-distribution modellingenvironmental-flow analysis and scientific reporting/publications.
Post description
Project Associate-II — Hydropower & Freshwater Biodiversity — 1 notified seat under Singoli Bhatwari Hydroelectric Project: post-operation aquatic biodiversity impact, Uttarakhand. Master’s in Natural Sciences: Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, GIS, Forestry Sciences or Freshwater Ecology, AND two years of experience AFTER the Master’s. Age maximum 35; monthly remuneration ₹33,000 / ₹42,000 + HRA (NET/GATE-linked). Freshwater biodiversity survey, hydro-project aquatic impact assessment, hydrological or species-distribution modelling, environmental-flow analysis and scientific reporting/publications.
Responsibilities
- Conduct freshwater biodiversity field surveys.
- Assess aquatic biodiversity impacts of operating hydropower infrastructure.
- Prepare project data analysis and technical conservation reports.
Post-specific instructions
- Advertised role 01(1) in October 2026 consolidated notice; apply only through official WII RP-CELL portal by 01 November 2026.
- A maximum of two profiles may be applied for. Each profile requires separate application and fee/processing receipt.
- Your project-area fieldwork or National PMU reference is not a guarantee of a particular office assignment; confirm deployment at selection.
- These are temporary project positions; project renewal or extension is not assured.
Reservation note
No vertical category-wise vacancy split specified in October WII role table. Fees/relaxations by applicant category do not create reserved-seat counts.
Selection stages for this post
12
01(2)5 vacanciesProject Associate-I — Aquatic Biodiversity Survey
Qualification: Official role 01(2) within project 01: Singoli Bhatwari Hydroelectric Project: post-operation aquatic biodiversity impact, Uttarakhand. Essential: Master’s in Natural Sciences: Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Freshwater Ecology or Life Sciences. Desirable: Aquatic biodiversity survey and analysis, preferably aquatic ecosystem projects.. Project tenure: One year.Age: Maximum 35 yearsPay: ₹30,000 – ₹37,000 / month
01(2)5 vacancies
Project Associate-I — Aquatic Biodiversity Survey
Qualification: Official role 01(2) within project 01: Singoli Bhatwari Hydroelectric Project: post-operation aquatic biodiversity impact, Uttarakhand. Essential: Master’s in Natural Sciences: Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Freshwater Ecology or Life Sciences. Desirable: Aquatic biodiversity survey and analysis, preferably aquatic ecosystem projects.. Project tenure: One year.
Age: Maximum 35 years
Pay: ₹30,000 – ₹37,000 / month
Educational qualification
Official role 01(2) within project 01: Singoli Bhatwari Hydroelectric Project: post-operation aquatic biodiversity impact, Uttarakhand. Essential: Master’s in Natural Sciences: Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Freshwater Ecology or Life Sciences. Desirable: Aquatic biodiversity survey and analysis, preferably aquatic ecosystem projects.. Project tenure: One year.
Experience
Required: No · Description: No separately quantified mandatory years of experience for this profile; relevant research/fieldwork is preferred where noted.
Job location
Uttarakhand, IN
Skills
Aquatic biodiversity survey and analysispreferably aquatic ecosystem projects.
Post description
Project Associate-I — Aquatic Biodiversity Survey — 5 notified seats under Singoli Bhatwari Hydroelectric Project: post-operation aquatic biodiversity impact, Uttarakhand. Master’s in Natural Sciences: Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Freshwater Ecology or Life Sciences. Age maximum 35; monthly remuneration ₹30,000 / ₹37,000 + HRA (NET/GATE-linked). Aquatic biodiversity survey and analysis, preferably aquatic ecosystem projects.
Responsibilities
- Collect data on aquatic biodiversity.
- Conduct literature review and ecological data analysis.
- Prepare project technical reports.
Post-specific instructions
- Advertised role 01(2) in October 2026 consolidated notice; apply only through official WII RP-CELL portal by 01 November 2026.
- A maximum of two profiles may be applied for. Each profile requires separate application and fee/processing receipt.
- Your project-area fieldwork or National PMU reference is not a guarantee of a particular office assignment; confirm deployment at selection.
- These are temporary project positions; project renewal or extension is not assured.
Reservation note
No vertical category-wise vacancy split specified in October WII role table. Fees/relaxations by applicant category do not create reserved-seat counts.
Selection stages for this post
12
01(3)1 vacanciesProject Associate-I (Social) — Community Survey
Qualification: Official role 01(3) within project 01: Singoli Bhatwari Hydroelectric Project: post-operation aquatic biodiversity impact, Uttarakhand. Essential: Master’s in any Social Science discipline, including Geography, Economics, Social Work or Anthropology. Desirable: Social surveys, data analysis and report writing.. Project tenure: One year.Age: Maximum 35 yearsPay: ₹30,000 – ₹37,000 / month
01(3)1 vacancies
Project Associate-I (Social) — Community Survey
Qualification: Official role 01(3) within project 01: Singoli Bhatwari Hydroelectric Project: post-operation aquatic biodiversity impact, Uttarakhand. Essential: Master’s in any Social Science discipline, including Geography, Economics, Social Work or Anthropology. Desirable: Social surveys, data analysis and report writing.. Project tenure: One year.
Age: Maximum 35 years
Pay: ₹30,000 – ₹37,000 / month
Educational qualification
Official role 01(3) within project 01: Singoli Bhatwari Hydroelectric Project: post-operation aquatic biodiversity impact, Uttarakhand. Essential: Master’s in any Social Science discipline, including Geography, Economics, Social Work or Anthropology. Desirable: Social surveys, data analysis and report writing.. Project tenure: One year.
Experience
Required: No · Description: No separately quantified mandatory years of experience for this profile; relevant research/fieldwork is preferred where noted.
Job location
Uttarakhand, IN
Skills
Social surveysdata analysis and report writing.
Post description
Project Associate-I (Social) — Community Survey — 1 notified seat under Singoli Bhatwari Hydroelectric Project: post-operation aquatic biodiversity impact, Uttarakhand. Master’s in any Social Science discipline, including Geography, Economics, Social Work or Anthropology. Age maximum 35; monthly remuneration ₹30,000 / ₹37,000 + HRA (NET/GATE-linked). Social surveys, data analysis and report writing.
Responsibilities
- Conduct social surveys connected with project impact assessment.
- Analyse survey data.
- Prepare social findings and reports.
Post-specific instructions
- Advertised role 01(3) in October 2026 consolidated notice; apply only through official WII RP-CELL portal by 01 November 2026.
- A maximum of two profiles may be applied for. Each profile requires separate application and fee/processing receipt.
- Your project-area fieldwork or National PMU reference is not a guarantee of a particular office assignment; confirm deployment at selection.
- These are temporary project positions; project renewal or extension is not assured.
Reservation note
No vertical category-wise vacancy split specified in October WII role table. Fees/relaxations by applicant category do not create reserved-seat counts.
Selection stages for this post
12
01(4)1 vacanciesProject Associate-I (Spatial Analyst) — Hydrological GIS
Qualification: Official role 01(4) within project 01: Singoli Bhatwari Hydroelectric Project: post-operation aquatic biodiversity impact, Uttarakhand. Essential: EITHER Master’s in Engineering/Technology (Remote Sensing & GIS or Geoinformatics) OR Master’s in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Life Sciences, Remote Sensing & GIS or Geoinformatics). Desirable: Hydrological modelling, species-distribution modelling, hydroelectric-project impact and environmental-flow assessment.. Project tenure: One year.Age: Maximum 35 yearsPay: ₹30,000 – ₹37,000 / month
01(4)1 vacancies
Project Associate-I (Spatial Analyst) — Hydrological GIS
Qualification: Official role 01(4) within project 01: Singoli Bhatwari Hydroelectric Project: post-operation aquatic biodiversity impact, Uttarakhand. Essential: EITHER Master’s in Engineering/Technology (Remote Sensing & GIS or Geoinformatics) OR Master’s in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Life Sciences, Remote Sensing & GIS or Geoinformatics). Desirable: Hydrological modelling, species-distribution modelling, hydroelectric-project impact and environmental-flow assessment.. Project tenure: One year.
Age: Maximum 35 years
Pay: ₹30,000 – ₹37,000 / month
Educational qualification
Official role 01(4) within project 01: Singoli Bhatwari Hydroelectric Project: post-operation aquatic biodiversity impact, Uttarakhand. Essential: EITHER Master’s in Engineering/Technology (Remote Sensing & GIS or Geoinformatics) OR Master’s in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Life Sciences, Remote Sensing & GIS or Geoinformatics). Desirable: Hydrological modelling, species-distribution modelling, hydroelectric-project impact and environmental-flow assessment.. Project tenure: One year.
Experience
Required: No · Description: No separately quantified mandatory years of experience for this profile; relevant research/fieldwork is preferred where noted.
Job location
Uttarakhand, IN
Skills
Hydrological modellingspecies-distribution modellinghydroelectric-project impact and environmental-flow assessment.
Post description
Project Associate-I (Spatial Analyst) — Hydrological GIS — 1 notified seat under Singoli Bhatwari Hydroelectric Project: post-operation aquatic biodiversity impact, Uttarakhand. EITHER Master’s in Engineering/Technology (Remote Sensing & GIS or Geoinformatics) OR Master’s in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Life Sciences, Remote Sensing & GIS or Geoinformatics). Age maximum 35; monthly remuneration ₹30,000 / ₹37,000 + HRA (NET/GATE-linked). Hydrological modelling, species-distribution modelling, hydroelectric-project impact and environmental-flow assessment.
Responsibilities
- Support aquatic biodiversity field data collection.
- Analyse GIS/spatial and field data.
- Report modelling and project findings.
Post-specific instructions
- Advertised role 01(4) in October 2026 consolidated notice; apply only through official WII RP-CELL portal by 01 November 2026.
- A maximum of two profiles may be applied for. Each profile requires separate application and fee/processing receipt.
- Your project-area fieldwork or National PMU reference is not a guarantee of a particular office assignment; confirm deployment at selection.
- These are temporary project positions; project renewal or extension is not assured.
Reservation note
No vertical category-wise vacancy split specified in October WII role table. Fees/relaxations by applicant category do not create reserved-seat counts.
Selection stages for this post
12
01(5)1 vacanciesProject Assistant — Aquatic Field & Data Support
Qualification: Official role 01(5) within project 01: Singoli Bhatwari Hydroelectric Project: post-operation aquatic biodiversity impact, Uttarakhand. Essential: Bachelor’s in Science in Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Marine Sciences/Biology, Environmental Sciences, Geoinformatics, Life Sciences, Agriculture or Forestry. Desirable: Aquatic biodiversity surveys and analysis; relevant Master’s is a preference, not essential.. Project tenure: One year. The original PDF p2 table misplaces the Age Limit and Monthly Emoluments cell labels in text extraction; values correspond to 50-year age ceiling and ₹27,000 + HRA as clarified by visual table layout and other Project Assistant rows.Age: Maximum 50 yearsPay: ₹27,000 – ₹27,000 / month
01(5)1 vacancies
Project Assistant — Aquatic Field & Data Support
Qualification: Official role 01(5) within project 01: Singoli Bhatwari Hydroelectric Project: post-operation aquatic biodiversity impact, Uttarakhand. Essential: Bachelor’s in Science in Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Marine Sciences/Biology, Environmental Sciences, Geoinformatics, Life Sciences, Agriculture or Forestry. Desirable: Aquatic biodiversity surveys and analysis; relevant Master’s is a preference, not essential.. Project tenure: One year. The original PDF p2 table misplaces the Age Limit and Monthly Emoluments cell labels in text extraction; values correspond to 50-year age ceiling and ₹27,000 + HRA as clarified by visual table layout and other Project Assistant rows.
Age: Maximum 50 years
Pay: ₹27,000 – ₹27,000 / month
Educational qualification
Official role 01(5) within project 01: Singoli Bhatwari Hydroelectric Project: post-operation aquatic biodiversity impact, Uttarakhand. Essential: Bachelor’s in Science in Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Marine Sciences/Biology, Environmental Sciences, Geoinformatics, Life Sciences, Agriculture or Forestry. Desirable: Aquatic biodiversity surveys and analysis; relevant Master’s is a preference, not essential.. Project tenure: One year. The original PDF p2 table misplaces the Age Limit and Monthly Emoluments cell labels in text extraction; values correspond to 50-year age ceiling and ₹27,000 + HRA as clarified by visual table layout and other Project Assistant rows.
Experience
Required: No · Description: No separately quantified mandatory years of experience for this profile; relevant research/fieldwork is preferred where noted.
Job location
Uttarakhand, IN
Skills
Aquatic biodiversity surveys and analysisrelevant Master’s is a preferencenot essential.
Post description
Project Assistant — Aquatic Field & Data Support — 1 notified seat under Singoli Bhatwari Hydroelectric Project: post-operation aquatic biodiversity impact, Uttarakhand. Bachelor’s in Science in Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Marine Sciences/Biology, Environmental Sciences, Geoinformatics, Life Sciences, Agriculture or Forestry. Age maximum 50; monthly remuneration ₹27,000 + HRA. Aquatic biodiversity surveys and analysis; relevant Master’s is a preference, not essential. Original table has misordered printed cell labels; salary and age shown contextually.
Responsibilities
- Collect biodiversity field records.
- Support data analysis.
- Contribute to project report writing.
Post-specific instructions
- Advertised role 01(5) in October 2026 consolidated notice; apply only through official WII RP-CELL portal by 01 November 2026.
- A maximum of two profiles may be applied for. Each profile requires separate application and fee/processing receipt.
- Your project-area fieldwork or National PMU reference is not a guarantee of a particular office assignment; confirm deployment at selection.
- These are temporary project positions; project renewal or extension is not assured.
Reservation note
No vertical category-wise vacancy split specified in October WII role table. Fees/relaxations by applicant category do not create reserved-seat counts.
Selection stages for this post
12
02(1)1 vacanciesAdministrative Assistant — Nicobar Megapode Project
Qualification: Official role 02(1) within project 02: Movement ecology and connectivity of the endemic Nicobar Megapode, Nicobar archipelago. Essential: Graduation degree in ANY discipline from a recognised institute/university. Desirable: Economics or communication background; English proficiency and MS Excel.. Project tenure: One year, possibly extended.Age: Maximum 50 yearsPay: ₹24,000 – ₹24,000 / month
02(1)1 vacancies
Administrative Assistant — Nicobar Megapode Project
Qualification: Official role 02(1) within project 02: Movement ecology and connectivity of the endemic Nicobar Megapode, Nicobar archipelago. Essential: Graduation degree in ANY discipline from a recognised institute/university. Desirable: Economics or communication background; English proficiency and MS Excel.. Project tenure: One year, possibly extended.
Age: Maximum 50 years
Pay: ₹24,000 – ₹24,000 / month
Educational qualification
Official role 02(1) within project 02: Movement ecology and connectivity of the endemic Nicobar Megapode, Nicobar archipelago. Essential: Graduation degree in ANY discipline from a recognised institute/university. Desirable: Economics or communication background; English proficiency and MS Excel.. Project tenure: One year, possibly extended.
Experience
Required: No · Description: No separately quantified mandatory years of experience for this profile; relevant research/fieldwork is preferred where noted.
Job location
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, IN
Skills
Economics or communication backgroundEnglish proficiency and MS Excel.
Post description
Administrative Assistant — Nicobar Megapode Project — 1 notified seat under Movement ecology and connectivity of the endemic Nicobar Megapode, Nicobar archipelago. Graduation degree in ANY discipline from a recognised institute/university. Age maximum 50; monthly remuneration ₹24,000 + HRA. Economics or communication background; English proficiency and MS Excel.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate research-team logistics.
- Maintain stock registers.
- Assist with project accounts.
Post-specific instructions
- Advertised role 02(1) in October 2026 consolidated notice; apply only through official WII RP-CELL portal by 01 November 2026.
- A maximum of two profiles may be applied for. Each profile requires separate application and fee/processing receipt.
- Your project-area fieldwork or National PMU reference is not a guarantee of a particular office assignment; confirm deployment at selection.
- These are temporary project positions; project renewal or extension is not assured.
Reservation note
No vertical category-wise vacancy split specified in October WII role table. Fees/relaxations by applicant category do not create reserved-seat counts.
Selection stages for this post
12
02(2)1 vacanciesProject Assistant — Nicobar Megapode Population Genetics
Qualification: Official role 02(2) within project 02: Movement ecology and connectivity of the endemic Nicobar Megapode, Nicobar archipelago. Essential: Bachelor’s in Science: Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Marine Science/Biology, Environmental Science, Geoinformatics, Life Sciences, Agriculture or Forestry. Desirable: Willingness to perform demanding fieldwork in remote Nicobar Islands; relevant Master’s preferred.. Project tenure: One year, possibly extended.Age: Maximum 50 yearsPay: ₹27,000 – ₹27,000 / month
02(2)1 vacancies
Project Assistant — Nicobar Megapode Population Genetics
Qualification: Official role 02(2) within project 02: Movement ecology and connectivity of the endemic Nicobar Megapode, Nicobar archipelago. Essential: Bachelor’s in Science: Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Marine Science/Biology, Environmental Science, Geoinformatics, Life Sciences, Agriculture or Forestry. Desirable: Willingness to perform demanding fieldwork in remote Nicobar Islands; relevant Master’s preferred.. Project tenure: One year, possibly extended.
Age: Maximum 50 years
Pay: ₹27,000 – ₹27,000 / month
Educational qualification
Official role 02(2) within project 02: Movement ecology and connectivity of the endemic Nicobar Megapode, Nicobar archipelago. Essential: Bachelor’s in Science: Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Marine Science/Biology, Environmental Science, Geoinformatics, Life Sciences, Agriculture or Forestry. Desirable: Willingness to perform demanding fieldwork in remote Nicobar Islands; relevant Master’s preferred.. Project tenure: One year, possibly extended.
Experience
Required: No · Description: No separately quantified mandatory years of experience for this profile; relevant research/fieldwork is preferred where noted.
Job location
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, IN
Skills
Willingness to perform demanding fieldwork in remote Nicobar Islandsrelevant Master’s preferred.
Post description
Project Assistant — Nicobar Megapode Population Genetics — 1 notified seat under Movement ecology and connectivity of the endemic Nicobar Megapode, Nicobar archipelago. Bachelor’s in Science: Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Marine Science/Biology, Environmental Science, Geoinformatics, Life Sciences, Agriculture or Forestry. Age maximum 50; monthly remuneration ₹27,000 + HRA. Willingness to perform demanding fieldwork in remote Nicobar Islands; relevant Master’s preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collect megapode movement-ecology and habitat data.
- Assist with sampling for population genetics.
- Coordinate field logistics in Nicobar islands.
Post-specific instructions
- Advertised role 02(2) in October 2026 consolidated notice; apply only through official WII RP-CELL portal by 01 November 2026.
- A maximum of two profiles may be applied for. Each profile requires separate application and fee/processing receipt.
- Your project-area fieldwork or National PMU reference is not a guarantee of a particular office assignment; confirm deployment at selection.
- These are temporary project positions; project renewal or extension is not assured.
Reservation note
No vertical category-wise vacancy split specified in October WII role table. Fees/relaxations by applicant category do not create reserved-seat counts.
Selection stages for this post
12
03(1)2 vacanciesProject Assistant — Leatherback Turtle Nesting & Satellite Tagging
Qualification: Official role 03(1) within project 03: Leatherback sea turtle and coastal research, Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Essential: Bachelor’s in Science: Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Marine Sciences/Biology, Environmental Sciences, Geoinformatics, Life Sciences, Agriculture or Forestry. Desirable: Strong marine/coastal research interest; capacity for arduous island fieldwork and limited logistics; candidates from Andaman & Nicobar Islands are preferred, not formally given reserved quota.. Project tenure: One year, likely extended.Age: Maximum 50 yearsPay: ₹27,000 – ₹27,000 / month
03(1)2 vacancies
Project Assistant — Leatherback Turtle Nesting & Satellite Tagging
Qualification: Official role 03(1) within project 03: Leatherback sea turtle and coastal research, Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Essential: Bachelor’s in Science: Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Marine Sciences/Biology, Environmental Sciences, Geoinformatics, Life Sciences, Agriculture or Forestry. Desirable: Strong marine/coastal research interest; capacity for arduous island fieldwork and limited logistics; candidates from Andaman & Nicobar Islands are preferred, not formally given reserved quota.. Project tenure: One year, likely extended.
Age: Maximum 50 years
Pay: ₹27,000 – ₹27,000 / month
Educational qualification
Official role 03(1) within project 03: Leatherback sea turtle and coastal research, Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Essential: Bachelor’s in Science: Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Marine Sciences/Biology, Environmental Sciences, Geoinformatics, Life Sciences, Agriculture or Forestry. Desirable: Strong marine/coastal research interest; capacity for arduous island fieldwork and limited logistics; candidates from Andaman & Nicobar Islands are preferred, not formally given reserved quota.. Project tenure: One year, likely extended.
Experience
Required: No · Description: No separately quantified mandatory years of experience for this profile; relevant research/fieldwork is preferred where noted.
Job location
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, IN
Skills
Strong marine/coastal research interestcapacity for arduous island fieldwork and limited logisticscandidates from Andaman & Nicobar Islands are preferrednot formally given reserved quota.
Post description
Project Assistant — Leatherback Turtle Nesting & Satellite Tagging — 2 notified seats under Leatherback sea turtle and coastal research, Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Bachelor’s in Science: Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Marine Sciences/Biology, Environmental Sciences, Geoinformatics, Life Sciences, Agriculture or Forestry. Age maximum 50; monthly remuneration ₹27,000 + HRA. Strong marine/coastal research interest; capacity for arduous island fieldwork and limited logistics; candidates from Andaman & Nicobar Islands are preferred, not formally given reserved quota.
Responsibilities
- Survey sea-turtle nesting on Andaman and Nicobar beaches.
- Monitor beach dynamics and assist satellite tagging/movement ecology.
- Collect samples for population-genetics studies and support basecamp maintenance.
Post-specific instructions
- Advertised role 03(1) in October 2026 consolidated notice; apply only through official WII RP-CELL portal by 01 November 2026.
- A maximum of two profiles may be applied for. Each profile requires separate application and fee/processing receipt.
- Your project-area fieldwork or National PMU reference is not a guarantee of a particular office assignment; confirm deployment at selection.
- These are temporary project positions; project renewal or extension is not assured.
Reservation note
No vertical category-wise vacancy split specified in October WII role table. Fees/relaxations by applicant category do not create reserved-seat counts.
Selection stages for this post
12
04(1)1 vacanciesSenior Project Associate — Safeguards, Dudhwa Landscape
Qualification: Official role 04(1) within project 04: Small-cat and leopard conservation: Dudhwa and Pakke–Eaglenest landscapes. Essential: EITHER four-year Bachelor’s in notified Natural Sciences + four years relevant R&D/scientific experience AFTER degree; OR Master’s in notified Natural Sciences + four years relevant experience AFTER Master’s; OR Doctoral degree in Science (separate stated route). Desirable: Social/environmental safeguards, community consultation, FPIC, Indigenous Peoples Plans (IPPs), Livelihood Restoration Plans (LRPs), grievance redress, UNDP safeguards and tribal/forest-dependent community work.. Project tenure: One year.Age: Maximum 40 yearsPay: ₹57,000 – ₹57,000 / month
04(1)1 vacancies
Senior Project Associate — Safeguards, Dudhwa Landscape
Qualification: Official role 04(1) within project 04: Small-cat and leopard conservation: Dudhwa and Pakke–Eaglenest landscapes. Essential: EITHER four-year Bachelor’s in notified Natural Sciences + four years relevant R&D/scientific experience AFTER degree; OR Master’s in notified Natural Sciences + four years relevant experience AFTER Master’s; OR Doctoral degree in Science (separate stated route). Desirable: Social/environmental safeguards, community consultation, FPIC, Indigenous Peoples Plans (IPPs), Livelihood Restoration Plans (LRPs), grievance redress, UNDP safeguards and tribal/forest-dependent community work.. Project tenure: One year.
Age: Maximum 40 years
Pay: ₹57,000 – ₹57,000 / month
Educational qualification
Official role 04(1) within project 04: Small-cat and leopard conservation: Dudhwa and Pakke–Eaglenest landscapes. Essential: EITHER four-year Bachelor’s in notified Natural Sciences + four years relevant R&D/scientific experience AFTER degree; OR Master’s in notified Natural Sciences + four years relevant experience AFTER Master’s; OR Doctoral degree in Science (separate stated route). Desirable: Social/environmental safeguards, community consultation, FPIC, Indigenous Peoples Plans (IPPs), Livelihood Restoration Plans (LRPs), grievance redress, UNDP safeguards and tribal/forest-dependent community work.. Project tenure: One year.
Experience
Required: No · Description: Four years post-qualification R&D/scientific experience applies to the four-year Bachelor and Master alternatives; the separate PhD-in-Science alternative is stated without an additional fixed experience period. Do not apply one universal experience threshold to all three OR routes.
Job location
New Delhi, Delhi, INUttar Pradesh, IN
Skills
Social/environmental safeguardscommunity consultationFPICIndigenous Peoples Plans (IPPs)Livelihood Restoration Plans (LRPs)grievance redressUNDP safeguards and tribal/forest-dependent community work.
Post description
Senior Project Associate — Safeguards, Dudhwa Landscape — 1 notified seat under Small-cat and leopard conservation: Dudhwa and Pakke–Eaglenest landscapes. EITHER four-year Bachelor’s in notified Natural Sciences + four years relevant R&D/scientific experience AFTER degree; OR Master’s in notified Natural Sciences + four years relevant experience AFTER Master’s; OR Doctoral degree in Science (separate stated route). Age maximum 40; monthly remuneration ₹57,000 + HRA. Social/environmental safeguards, community consultation, FPIC, Indigenous Peoples Plans (IPPs), Livelihood Restoration Plans (LRPs), grievance redress, UNDP safeguards and tribal/forest-dependent community work.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate environmental and social safeguard implementation.
- Support FPIC, Indigenous Peoples Plans and livelihood restoration mechanisms.
- Work with forest agencies, project PMUs and local communities; support grievance resolution.
Post-specific instructions
- Advertised role 04(1) in October 2026 consolidated notice; apply only through official WII RP-CELL portal by 01 November 2026.
- A maximum of two profiles may be applied for. Each profile requires separate application and fee/processing receipt.
- Your project-area fieldwork or National PMU reference is not a guarantee of a particular office assignment; confirm deployment at selection.
- These are temporary project positions; project renewal or extension is not assured.
Reservation note
No vertical category-wise vacancy split specified in October WII role table. Fees/relaxations by applicant category do not create reserved-seat counts.
Selection stages for this post
12
04(2)1 vacanciesSenior Project Associate — Safeguards, Pakke–Eaglenest Landscape
Qualification: Official role 04(2) within project 04: Small-cat and leopard conservation: Dudhwa and Pakke–Eaglenest landscapes. Essential: EITHER four-year Bachelor’s in notified Natural Sciences + four years relevant R&D/scientific experience AFTER degree; OR Master’s in notified Natural Sciences + four years relevant experience AFTER Master’s; OR Doctoral degree in Science (separate stated route). Desirable: Social/environmental safeguards, community consultation, FPIC, Indigenous Peoples Plans (IPPs), Livelihood Restoration Plans (LRPs), grievance redress, UNDP safeguards and tribal/forest-dependent community work.. Project tenure: One year.Age: Maximum 40 yearsPay: ₹57,000 – ₹57,000 / month
04(2)1 vacancies
Senior Project Associate — Safeguards, Pakke–Eaglenest Landscape
Qualification: Official role 04(2) within project 04: Small-cat and leopard conservation: Dudhwa and Pakke–Eaglenest landscapes. Essential: EITHER four-year Bachelor’s in notified Natural Sciences + four years relevant R&D/scientific experience AFTER degree; OR Master’s in notified Natural Sciences + four years relevant experience AFTER Master’s; OR Doctoral degree in Science (separate stated route). Desirable: Social/environmental safeguards, community consultation, FPIC, Indigenous Peoples Plans (IPPs), Livelihood Restoration Plans (LRPs), grievance redress, UNDP safeguards and tribal/forest-dependent community work.. Project tenure: One year.
Age: Maximum 40 years
Pay: ₹57,000 – ₹57,000 / month
Educational qualification
Official role 04(2) within project 04: Small-cat and leopard conservation: Dudhwa and Pakke–Eaglenest landscapes. Essential: EITHER four-year Bachelor’s in notified Natural Sciences + four years relevant R&D/scientific experience AFTER degree; OR Master’s in notified Natural Sciences + four years relevant experience AFTER Master’s; OR Doctoral degree in Science (separate stated route). Desirable: Social/environmental safeguards, community consultation, FPIC, Indigenous Peoples Plans (IPPs), Livelihood Restoration Plans (LRPs), grievance redress, UNDP safeguards and tribal/forest-dependent community work.. Project tenure: One year.
Experience
Required: No · Description: Four years post-qualification R&D/scientific experience applies to the four-year Bachelor and Master alternatives; the separate PhD-in-Science alternative is stated without an additional fixed experience period. Do not apply one universal experience threshold to all three OR routes.
Job location
New Delhi, Delhi, INArunachal Pradesh, IN
Skills
Social/environmental safeguardscommunity consultationFPICIndigenous Peoples Plans (IPPs)Livelihood Restoration Plans (LRPs)grievance redressUNDP safeguards and tribal/forest-dependent community work.
Post description
Senior Project Associate — Safeguards, Pakke–Eaglenest Landscape — 1 notified seat under Small-cat and leopard conservation: Dudhwa and Pakke–Eaglenest landscapes. EITHER four-year Bachelor’s in notified Natural Sciences + four years relevant R&D/scientific experience AFTER degree; OR Master’s in notified Natural Sciences + four years relevant experience AFTER Master’s; OR Doctoral degree in Science (separate stated route). Age maximum 40; monthly remuneration ₹57,000 + HRA. Social/environmental safeguards, community consultation, FPIC, Indigenous Peoples Plans (IPPs), Livelihood Restoration Plans (LRPs), grievance redress, UNDP safeguards and tribal/forest-dependent community work.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate project safeguards and stakeholder consultation.
- Guide preparation, review and monitoring of IPPs and LRPs.
- Support grievance handling, community consent and safeguard reporting.
Post-specific instructions
- Advertised role 04(2) in October 2026 consolidated notice; apply only through official WII RP-CELL portal by 01 November 2026.
- A maximum of two profiles may be applied for. Each profile requires separate application and fee/processing receipt.
- Your project-area fieldwork or National PMU reference is not a guarantee of a particular office assignment; confirm deployment at selection.
- These are temporary project positions; project renewal or extension is not assured.
Reservation note
No vertical category-wise vacancy split specified in October WII role table. Fees/relaxations by applicant category do not create reserved-seat counts.
Selection stages for this post
12
04(3)1 vacanciesProject Associate-II — EDC/CBO Capacity, Dudhwa
Qualification: Official role 04(3) within project 04: Small-cat and leopard conservation: Dudhwa and Pakke–Eaglenest landscapes. Essential: EITHER four-year Bachelor’s in relevant Natural Sciences + two years relevant scientific/R&D experience after degree; OR Master’s in relevant Natural Sciences + two years such experience after Master’s. Desirable: Community institutions (EDCs/CBOs), training-needs assessment, capacity building, financial planning and coordination with forest agencies.. Project tenure: One year.Age: Maximum 35 yearsPay: ₹33,000 – ₹42,000 / month
04(3)1 vacancies
Project Associate-II — EDC/CBO Capacity, Dudhwa
Qualification: Official role 04(3) within project 04: Small-cat and leopard conservation: Dudhwa and Pakke–Eaglenest landscapes. Essential: EITHER four-year Bachelor’s in relevant Natural Sciences + two years relevant scientific/R&D experience after degree; OR Master’s in relevant Natural Sciences + two years such experience after Master’s. Desirable: Community institutions (EDCs/CBOs), training-needs assessment, capacity building, financial planning and coordination with forest agencies.. Project tenure: One year.
Age: Maximum 35 years
Pay: ₹33,000 – ₹42,000 / month
Educational qualification
Official role 04(3) within project 04: Small-cat and leopard conservation: Dudhwa and Pakke–Eaglenest landscapes. Essential: EITHER four-year Bachelor’s in relevant Natural Sciences + two years relevant scientific/R&D experience after degree; OR Master’s in relevant Natural Sciences + two years such experience after Master’s. Desirable: Community institutions (EDCs/CBOs), training-needs assessment, capacity building, financial planning and coordination with forest agencies.. Project tenure: One year.
Experience
Required: Yes · Description: 2 year(s) experience AFTER the qualifying degree under the specified route; see exact scientific field and alternative education paths. Desirable experience is additional, not an unconditional extra threshold. · Minimum Years: 2
Job location
Uttar Pradesh, IN
Skills
Community institutions (EDCs/CBOs)training-needs assessmentcapacity buildingfinancial planning and coordination with forest agencies.
Post description
Project Associate-II — EDC/CBO Capacity, Dudhwa — 1 notified seat under Small-cat and leopard conservation: Dudhwa and Pakke–Eaglenest landscapes. EITHER four-year Bachelor’s in relevant Natural Sciences + two years relevant scientific/R&D experience after degree; OR Master’s in relevant Natural Sciences + two years such experience after Master’s. Age maximum 35; monthly remuneration ₹33,000 / ₹42,000 + HRA (NET/GATE-linked). Community institutions (EDCs/CBOs), training-needs assessment, capacity building, financial planning and coordination with forest agencies.
Responsibilities
- Assess Eco-Development Council and Community-Based Organisation training needs.
- Develop and deliver community conservation and monitoring training.
- Evaluate participation and strengthen community institutions.
Post-specific instructions
- Advertised role 04(3) in October 2026 consolidated notice; apply only through official WII RP-CELL portal by 01 November 2026.
- A maximum of two profiles may be applied for. Each profile requires separate application and fee/processing receipt.
- Your project-area fieldwork or National PMU reference is not a guarantee of a particular office assignment; confirm deployment at selection.
- These are temporary project positions; project renewal or extension is not assured.
Reservation note
No vertical category-wise vacancy split specified in October WII role table. Fees/relaxations by applicant category do not create reserved-seat counts.
Selection stages for this post
12
04(4)1 vacanciesProject Associate-II — EDC/CBO Capacity, Pakke–Eaglenest
Qualification: Official role 04(4) within project 04: Small-cat and leopard conservation: Dudhwa and Pakke–Eaglenest landscapes. Essential: EITHER four-year Bachelor’s in relevant Natural Sciences + two years relevant scientific/R&D experience after degree; OR Master’s in relevant Natural Sciences + two years such experience after Master’s. Desirable: Community institutions (EDCs/CBOs), training-needs assessment, capacity building, financial planning and coordination with forest agencies.. Project tenure: One year.Age: Maximum 35 yearsPay: ₹33,000 – ₹42,000 / month
04(4)1 vacancies
Project Associate-II — EDC/CBO Capacity, Pakke–Eaglenest
Qualification: Official role 04(4) within project 04: Small-cat and leopard conservation: Dudhwa and Pakke–Eaglenest landscapes. Essential: EITHER four-year Bachelor’s in relevant Natural Sciences + two years relevant scientific/R&D experience after degree; OR Master’s in relevant Natural Sciences + two years such experience after Master’s. Desirable: Community institutions (EDCs/CBOs), training-needs assessment, capacity building, financial planning and coordination with forest agencies.. Project tenure: One year.
Age: Maximum 35 years
Pay: ₹33,000 – ₹42,000 / month
Educational qualification
Official role 04(4) within project 04: Small-cat and leopard conservation: Dudhwa and Pakke–Eaglenest landscapes. Essential: EITHER four-year Bachelor’s in relevant Natural Sciences + two years relevant scientific/R&D experience after degree; OR Master’s in relevant Natural Sciences + two years such experience after Master’s. Desirable: Community institutions (EDCs/CBOs), training-needs assessment, capacity building, financial planning and coordination with forest agencies.. Project tenure: One year.
Experience
Required: Yes · Description: 2 year(s) experience AFTER the qualifying degree under the specified route; see exact scientific field and alternative education paths. Desirable experience is additional, not an unconditional extra threshold. · Minimum Years: 2
Job location
Arunachal Pradesh, IN
Skills
Community institutions (EDCs/CBOs)training-needs assessmentcapacity buildingfinancial planning and coordination with forest agencies.
Post description
Project Associate-II — EDC/CBO Capacity, Pakke–Eaglenest — 1 notified seat under Small-cat and leopard conservation: Dudhwa and Pakke–Eaglenest landscapes. EITHER four-year Bachelor’s in relevant Natural Sciences + two years relevant scientific/R&D experience after degree; OR Master’s in relevant Natural Sciences + two years such experience after Master’s. Age maximum 35; monthly remuneration ₹33,000 / ₹42,000 + HRA (NET/GATE-linked). Community institutions (EDCs/CBOs), training-needs assessment, capacity building, financial planning and coordination with forest agencies.
Responsibilities
- Conduct landscape-level capacity-needs assessment.
- Train and coordinate community conservation groups.
- Strengthen institutions and support conservation participation mechanisms.
Post-specific instructions
- Advertised role 04(4) in October 2026 consolidated notice; apply only through official WII RP-CELL portal by 01 November 2026.
- A maximum of two profiles may be applied for. Each profile requires separate application and fee/processing receipt.
- Your project-area fieldwork or National PMU reference is not a guarantee of a particular office assignment; confirm deployment at selection.
- These are temporary project positions; project renewal or extension is not assured.
Reservation note
No vertical category-wise vacancy split specified in October WII role table. Fees/relaxations by applicant category do not create reserved-seat counts.
Selection stages for this post
12
04(5)1 vacanciesProject Associate-II — Community Wildlife Monitoring, Dudhwa
Qualification: Official role 04(5) within project 04: Small-cat and leopard conservation: Dudhwa and Pakke–Eaglenest landscapes. Essential: EITHER four-year Bachelor’s in relevant Natural Sciences + two years relevant scientific/R&D experience after degree; OR Master’s in relevant Natural Sciences + two years such experience after Master’s. Desirable: Community camera-trap and GPS monitoring, training youth volunteers, biodiversity/prey monitoring, patrolling, data collection and forest-community coordination.. Project tenure: One year.Age: Maximum 35 yearsPay: ₹33,000 – ₹42,000 / month
04(5)1 vacancies
Project Associate-II — Community Wildlife Monitoring, Dudhwa
Qualification: Official role 04(5) within project 04: Small-cat and leopard conservation: Dudhwa and Pakke–Eaglenest landscapes. Essential: EITHER four-year Bachelor’s in relevant Natural Sciences + two years relevant scientific/R&D experience after degree; OR Master’s in relevant Natural Sciences + two years such experience after Master’s. Desirable: Community camera-trap and GPS monitoring, training youth volunteers, biodiversity/prey monitoring, patrolling, data collection and forest-community coordination.. Project tenure: One year.
Age: Maximum 35 years
Pay: ₹33,000 – ₹42,000 / month
Educational qualification
Official role 04(5) within project 04: Small-cat and leopard conservation: Dudhwa and Pakke–Eaglenest landscapes. Essential: EITHER four-year Bachelor’s in relevant Natural Sciences + two years relevant scientific/R&D experience after degree; OR Master’s in relevant Natural Sciences + two years such experience after Master’s. Desirable: Community camera-trap and GPS monitoring, training youth volunteers, biodiversity/prey monitoring, patrolling, data collection and forest-community coordination.. Project tenure: One year.
Experience
Required: Yes · Description: 2 year(s) experience AFTER the qualifying degree under the specified route; see exact scientific field and alternative education paths. Desirable experience is additional, not an unconditional extra threshold. · Minimum Years: 2
Job location
Uttar Pradesh, IN
Skills
Community camera-trap and GPS monitoringtraining youth volunteersbiodiversity/prey monitoringpatrollingdata collection and forest-community coordination.
Post description
Project Associate-II — Community Wildlife Monitoring, Dudhwa — 1 notified seat under Small-cat and leopard conservation: Dudhwa and Pakke–Eaglenest landscapes. EITHER four-year Bachelor’s in relevant Natural Sciences + two years relevant scientific/R&D experience after degree; OR Master’s in relevant Natural Sciences + two years such experience after Master’s. Age maximum 35; monthly remuneration ₹33,000 / ₹42,000 + HRA (NET/GATE-linked). Community camera-trap and GPS monitoring, training youth volunteers, biodiversity/prey monitoring, patrolling, data collection and forest-community coordination.
Responsibilities
- Create community-based patrolling and wildlife-monitoring systems.
- Train youth/volunteers to use camera traps, GPS and field reporting tools.
- Support biodiversity, threats and fire-watch monitoring.
Post-specific instructions
- Advertised role 04(5) in October 2026 consolidated notice; apply only through official WII RP-CELL portal by 01 November 2026.
- A maximum of two profiles may be applied for. Each profile requires separate application and fee/processing receipt.
- Your project-area fieldwork or National PMU reference is not a guarantee of a particular office assignment; confirm deployment at selection.
- These are temporary project positions; project renewal or extension is not assured.
Reservation note
No vertical category-wise vacancy split specified in October WII role table. Fees/relaxations by applicant category do not create reserved-seat counts.
Selection stages for this post
12
04(6)1 vacanciesProject Associate-II — Community Wildlife Monitoring, Pakke–Eaglenest
Qualification: Official role 04(6) within project 04: Small-cat and leopard conservation: Dudhwa and Pakke–Eaglenest landscapes. Essential: EITHER four-year Bachelor’s in relevant Natural Sciences + two years relevant scientific/R&D experience after degree; OR Master’s in relevant Natural Sciences + two years such experience after Master’s. Desirable: Community camera-trap and GPS monitoring, training youth volunteers, biodiversity/prey monitoring, patrolling, data collection and forest-community coordination.. Project tenure: One year.Age: Maximum 35 yearsPay: ₹33,000 – ₹42,000 / month
04(6)1 vacancies
Project Associate-II — Community Wildlife Monitoring, Pakke–Eaglenest
Qualification: Official role 04(6) within project 04: Small-cat and leopard conservation: Dudhwa and Pakke–Eaglenest landscapes. Essential: EITHER four-year Bachelor’s in relevant Natural Sciences + two years relevant scientific/R&D experience after degree; OR Master’s in relevant Natural Sciences + two years such experience after Master’s. Desirable: Community camera-trap and GPS monitoring, training youth volunteers, biodiversity/prey monitoring, patrolling, data collection and forest-community coordination.. Project tenure: One year.
Age: Maximum 35 years
Pay: ₹33,000 – ₹42,000 / month
Educational qualification
Official role 04(6) within project 04: Small-cat and leopard conservation: Dudhwa and Pakke–Eaglenest landscapes. Essential: EITHER four-year Bachelor’s in relevant Natural Sciences + two years relevant scientific/R&D experience after degree; OR Master’s in relevant Natural Sciences + two years such experience after Master’s. Desirable: Community camera-trap and GPS monitoring, training youth volunteers, biodiversity/prey monitoring, patrolling, data collection and forest-community coordination.. Project tenure: One year.
Experience
Required: Yes · Description: 2 year(s) experience AFTER the qualifying degree under the specified route; see exact scientific field and alternative education paths. Desirable experience is additional, not an unconditional extra threshold. · Minimum Years: 2
Job location
Arunachal Pradesh, IN
Skills
Community camera-trap and GPS monitoringtraining youth volunteersbiodiversity/prey monitoringpatrollingdata collection and forest-community coordination.
Post description
Project Associate-II — Community Wildlife Monitoring, Pakke–Eaglenest — 1 notified seat under Small-cat and leopard conservation: Dudhwa and Pakke–Eaglenest landscapes. EITHER four-year Bachelor’s in relevant Natural Sciences + two years relevant scientific/R&D experience after degree; OR Master’s in relevant Natural Sciences + two years such experience after Master’s. Age maximum 35; monthly remuneration ₹33,000 / ₹42,000 + HRA (NET/GATE-linked). Community camera-trap and GPS monitoring, training youth volunteers, biodiversity/prey monitoring, patrolling, data collection and forest-community coordination.
Responsibilities
- Organise community wildlife-monitoring and patrolling initiatives.
- Support use of cameras, GPS, data/mobile systems and field equipment.
- Coordinate wildlife, prey, habitat and threat monitoring with volunteers.
Post-specific instructions
- Advertised role 04(6) in October 2026 consolidated notice; apply only through official WII RP-CELL portal by 01 November 2026.
- A maximum of two profiles may be applied for. Each profile requires separate application and fee/processing receipt.
- Your project-area fieldwork or National PMU reference is not a guarantee of a particular office assignment; confirm deployment at selection.
- These are temporary project positions; project renewal or extension is not assured.
Reservation note
No vertical category-wise vacancy split specified in October WII role table. Fees/relaxations by applicant category do not create reserved-seat counts.
Selection stages for this post
12
Sarkari Sapna
Eligibility & Qualification
Recruitment-level qualifications and eligibility rules. Post-specific conditions are also shown inside each vacancy card.
Indian nationals only
October notice explicitly invites applications from Indian nationals.
Role-code specific Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral alternatives
Hydropower Associate-II requires relevant Master’s and 2 years post-Master’s experience; Social and Spatial Analyst Associates use different Master’s subjects. Senior safeguard roles have Bachelor+4 years OR Master+4 years OR Doctorate. Others have Bachelor/PG thresholds as separately listed. Do not use universal qualification.
Mandatory experience only for specified Associate-II/senior profiles and specific OR routes
Codes 01(1) and 04(3)-04(6) have two post-qualifying years in stated routes; senior 04(1)-04(2) Bachelor/Master routes need four, but separate Science PhD route has no explicit additional years. Project Associate-I and Assistant roles do not all require fixed experience.
Maximum two separately paid applications
One candidate may apply to at most two advertised role profiles, each requiring a separate online form and application/processing fee and receipt.
Max: 2Mandatory
NET/GATE-linked remuneration is conditional
For Project Associate-I: ₹37,000 or ₹30,000 + HRA; for Project Associate-II ₹42,000 or ₹33,000 + HRA according to NET/GATE status. No universal salary guarantee.
Sarkari Sapna
Age Limit & Relaxation
Recruitment-level age criteria. Post-specific age conditions remain visible inside each vacancy card.
Minimum age
Not specified
Maximum age
50
Reference date
Not specified
Age relaxation: Individual upper limits: 35 for most Project Associate I/II, 40 for Senior Project Associate, 50 for Project and Administrative Assistants. SC/ST up to five years and OBC up to three years per stated DoPT rule subject to applicability; the PDF does not specify a single age-reckoning date.
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Application Fee
Category-wise application fee information.
Applicant category
General-category applicants
₹500
ApplicationNon-refundable
₹500 application fee per role applied; deposit in notified WII recruitment account and upload receipt. Not refundable if rejected/withdrawn/not shortlisted.
Applicant category
SC/ST/OBC/EWS or Physically Challenged (PC) applicants
₹100
ApplicationNon-refundable
₹500 application fee waived but mandatory ₹100 application-processing fee per separate role application. Do not misstate this as zero cost.
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Salary & Pay Scale
Post-wise salary, stipend or pay-matrix information.
Project Associate-II — Hydropower & Freshwater Biodiversity
₹33,000 – ₹42,000 / month
₹42,000 plus HRA/month for NET/GATE-qualified candidate; ₹33,000 plus HRA/month without NET/GATE. HRA amount/rate not specified; pay condition as printed for this exact project-role profile.
Project Associate-I — Aquatic Biodiversity Survey
₹30,000 – ₹37,000 / month
₹37,000 plus HRA/month for NET/GATE-qualified candidate; ₹30,000 plus HRA/month without NET/GATE. HRA amount/rate not specified; pay condition as printed for this exact project-role profile.
Project Associate-I (Social) — Community Survey
₹30,000 – ₹37,000 / month
₹37,000 plus HRA/month for NET/GATE-qualified candidate; ₹30,000 plus HRA/month without NET/GATE. HRA amount/rate not specified; pay condition as printed for this exact project-role profile.
Project Associate-I (Spatial Analyst) — Hydrological GIS
₹30,000 – ₹37,000 / month
₹37,000 plus HRA/month for NET/GATE-qualified candidate; ₹30,000 plus HRA/month without NET/GATE. HRA amount/rate not specified; pay condition as printed for this exact project-role profile.
Project Assistant — Aquatic Field & Data Support
₹27,000 – ₹27,000 / month
₹27,000 plus HRA per month (not a 7th CPC regular-government pay matrix); exact HRA rate is not published.
Administrative Assistant — Nicobar Megapode Project
₹24,000 – ₹24,000 / month
₹24,000 plus HRA per month (not a 7th CPC regular-government pay matrix); exact HRA rate is not published.
Project Assistant — Nicobar Megapode Population Genetics
₹27,000 – ₹27,000 / month
₹27,000 plus HRA per month (not a 7th CPC regular-government pay matrix); exact HRA rate is not published.
Project Assistant — Leatherback Turtle Nesting & Satellite Tagging
₹27,000 – ₹27,000 / month
₹27,000 plus HRA per month (not a 7th CPC regular-government pay matrix); exact HRA rate is not published.
Senior Project Associate — Safeguards, Dudhwa Landscape
₹57,000 – ₹57,000 / month
₹57,000 plus HRA per month (not a 7th CPC regular-government pay matrix); exact HRA rate is not published.
Senior Project Associate — Safeguards, Pakke–Eaglenest Landscape
₹57,000 – ₹57,000 / month
₹57,000 plus HRA per month (not a 7th CPC regular-government pay matrix); exact HRA rate is not published.
Project Associate-II — EDC/CBO Capacity, Dudhwa
₹33,000 – ₹42,000 / month
₹42,000 plus HRA/month for NET/GATE-qualified candidate; ₹33,000 plus HRA/month without NET/GATE. HRA amount/rate not specified; pay condition as printed for this exact project-role profile.
Project Associate-II — EDC/CBO Capacity, Pakke–Eaglenest
₹33,000 – ₹42,000 / month
₹42,000 plus HRA/month for NET/GATE-qualified candidate; ₹33,000 plus HRA/month without NET/GATE. HRA amount/rate not specified; pay condition as printed for this exact project-role profile.
Project Associate-II — Community Wildlife Monitoring, Dudhwa
₹33,000 – ₹42,000 / month
₹42,000 plus HRA/month for NET/GATE-qualified candidate; ₹33,000 plus HRA/month without NET/GATE. HRA amount/rate not specified; pay condition as printed for this exact project-role profile.
Project Associate-II — Community Wildlife Monitoring, Pakke–Eaglenest
₹33,000 – ₹42,000 / month
₹42,000 plus HRA/month for NET/GATE-qualified candidate; ₹33,000 plus HRA/month without NET/GATE. HRA amount/rate not specified; pay condition as printed for this exact project-role profile.
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Selection Process
Selection stages in the order configured for this recruitment.
1
Document- and relevance-based shortlisting
50-mark screening categories: Assistants = Bachelor 25 + relevant specialisation 25; PA-I = Master 25 + specialisation 25; PA-II/Senior = NET/JRF/WII-NET 5 + PG marks 25 + experience 10 + publications 10. Up to top 10 per advertised project/position called to interview.
2
Shortlisted candidates’ online interview and original-document verification
Online interview for shortlisted applicants, followed by mandatory original certificate verification before engagement. The October advertisement gives no interview date.
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Important Dates
Application and recruitment milestones published with this job.
Notification
Official WII October 2026 recruitment listing
16 Oct 2026
Listed on WII official recruitment page 16 Oct.
Application Start
Opening of WII RP CELL online applications
17 Oct 2026
Advertised opening date.
Application End
Closing date of online application
01 Nov 2026
No official clock-time printed; do not infer hour.
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Official Links & Resources
Application links, notification documents and verified sources in one place.
Official actions
Verified sources
Wildlife Institute of India — 12-page RP CELL October 2026 project recruitment advertisementhttps://wii.gov.in/uploads/media/pdf/recruitment/Advertisement1_RPCell_October_2026.pdfVerifiedWII official October 2026 advertisement listinghttps://wii.gov.in/recruitments/advertisement1_rpcell_october_2026VerifiedWII Recruitment and Placement Cell application entrypointhttps://wiirp.com/application.phpVerified
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