WII Scientist-C Recruitment 2026 for 3 PostsOut

• Applicants must be Indian citizens with an awarded Ph.D. in Wildlife Sciences.
• Desirable experience includes terrestrial/aquatic wildlife habitat assessment using RS and GIS, with at least 02 peer-reviewed journal publications.
• Another desirable area is endangered-species ecology or conservation, supported by at least 02 peer-reviewed journal publications.
• The notice also identifies humanities, Indian Knowledge Systems or biodiversity conservation, including human-protected area interface and livelihood-extension implementation, with at least 02 peer-reviewed journal publications.
• Relevant professional experience is counted only after obtaining the mandatory minimum educational qualification and must be supported by credible documents.

• Download the official notification and complete the application proforma in Annexure-3.
• Paste a photograph and sign across it as required.
• If applicable, obtain a ₹1,000 Demand Draft in favour of 'The Director, Wildlife Institute of India', payable at Dehradun.
• Enclose self-attested supporting documents and sign the document checklist.
• Regular government employees, whether permanent or temporary and excluding casual, ad hoc or contractual staff, must attach the Annexure-4 declaration confirming written intimation to their Head of Office/Department.
• Mark the envelope 'Application for the post of Scientist-C'.
• Send the application by Registered/Speed Post to The Registrar, Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun 248001, Uttarakhand.
• Ensure receipt by 02-12-2026 up to 1700hrs, or by 09-12-2026 up to 1700hrs if eligible for the specified extended receipt deadline.

Recruitment overview

The Wildlife Institute of India, an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has issued advertisement WII/ADM/2026-27/38/204 dated 02 November 2026 for direct recruitment to Scientist-C. The 03 vacancies include one OBC backlog vacancy carried forward from 2024. The posts carry Level-11 pay of ₹67,700–2,08,700 and a two-year probation period.

Eligibility and work profile

Applicants must be Indian citizens holding an awarded Ph.D. in Wildlife Sciences. The desirable professional areas cover habitat assessment with RS and GIS, endangered-species ecology or conservation, and humanities, Indian Knowledge Systems or biodiversity conservation. Each listed area includes at least 02 peer-reviewed journal publications. Relevant experience is counted only after the mandatory qualification and requires documentary support.

The work includes teaching, training and extensive field research in remote forest interiors, high-altitude locations and islands. Headquarters are at Dehradun, but appointees may be required to serve anywhere in India. Veterinary Science degree holders are not entitled to Non-Practicing Allowance.

Preparing the offline application

Use Annexure-3, paste the photograph and sign across it. The form seeks Ph.D. particulars, publication details, wildlife-research experience, employment history and three references. Attach self-attested documents, sign the checklist and include the Demand Draft where applicable. Regular government employees must also provide the Annexure-4 declaration about informing their office or department.

Send the marked envelope by Registered/Speed Post to the Registrar at WII, Chandrabani, Dehradun 248001. Receipt is required by 02-12-2026 up to 1700hrs. The 09-12-2026 deadline at 1700hrs applies to Indian citizens abroad and applicants from Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, the Northeastern region, Ladakh, Pangi subdivision of Chamba, and Lahaul & Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Assessment and further updates

The written paper contains subject-specific MCQs and deducts one-third mark for an incorrect answer. Qualifying thresholds are 50% for UR/EWS/OBC and 40% for SC/ST/PwBD. The interview shortlisting ratio is 1:5, which WII may change. Final ranking combines 70% written-test and 30% interview performance. Test and interview dates will appear on WII's website and will be communicated to shortlisted applicants.