WII Project Assistant & Field Worker Recruitment 2026 — 20 Posts, Apply Online by 28 Jul (All India)

The Wildlife Institute of India (WII), an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, has released a new WII Recruitment 2026 notification for 20 contractual Project Assistant, Field Worker, and related posts across various wildlife conservation and ecology research projects. The WII 2026 recruitment offers a prestigious opportunity for graduates and postgraduates in Natural Science, Wildlife Science, Zoology, Forestry, and Environmental Science to work on active field-based government research projects across India. As of July 2026, the online application is active for candidates seeking central government research jobs in the environment and wildlife sector. Selected WII 2026 candidates will be posted at field locations across India including Uttarakhand, Meghalaya, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Odisha, and Maharashtra for projects covering tiger corridors, gharial conservation, sea turtles, sloth bear ecology, and forest surveys. The WII 2026 selection process involves Screening/Shortlisting followed by an Online Interview and Document Verification. The monthly salary ranges from ₹22,000 + HRA (Field Worker) to ₹1,20,000 + HRA (senior project positions) as per WII research grant norms. No permanent appointment is implied — all posts are project-based and contractual. The WII Project Assistant 2026 online application is available at wii.gov.in. The last date to apply online for WII Recruitment 2026 is 28 July 2026. Application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC candidates and ₹100 for SC/ST candidates payable online. Candidates must read the complete official WII 2026 notification on the official website wii.gov.in before applying for these central government research project positions.

- Graduate degree in Zoology, Wildlife Science, Ecology, Environmental Science, Forestry, Botany, Agriculture or related Natural Sciences for Project Assistant/Field Worker posts - Master's degree in Natural Science, Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology or related field for Project Associate positions - PhD in relevant discipline for senior project scientist positions - No prior experience required for Project Assistant and Field Worker posts (suitable for fresh graduates) - Valid NET or GATE score preferred but not mandatory for higher pay scale positions - Age: Up to 50 years for most posts; SC/ST — 5 years relaxation; OBC — 3 years relaxation - Contractual engagement for the project duration only — no permanency guaranteed - Candidates from all states eligible — posting at field locations across India

General / OBC: ₹500 | SC / ST: ₹100 | Payment Mode: Online

₹30,000 to ₹1,20,000 per month (consolidated) depending on post level, plus HRA as per city of posting. Project Assistant: ₹30,000 per month + HRA | Field Worker: ₹22,000 per month + HRA | Senior positions: up to ₹1,20,000 per month + HRA. Contractual engagement for the project duration.

1. Visit the official WII website at wii.gov.in and navigate to the Recruitment/Opportunities section 2. Download and read the complete official notification PDF carefully for post-wise eligibility and project details 3. Register on the WII online application portal using a valid email ID and mobile number 4. Fill the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and research experience details 5. Select the specific project and post you are applying for as per the notification 6. Upload scanned photograph, signature, and all required educational and experience certificates in the prescribed format 7. Pay the application fee of ₹500 (General/OBC) or ₹100 (SC/ST) through online payment mode 8. Review all filled details carefully before final submission 9. Submit the application and download the confirmation receipt for future reference 10. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an Online Interview — keep your documents and internet access ready