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WII Recruitment July 2026 is finished. The 20 temporary project positions at the Wildlife Institute of India have been filled: the result was published on 11.09.2026 and names 18 selected candidates and 7 waitlisted, leaving two of the 20 posts unfilled. Applications opened on 14 July and the closing date was extended to 07 August 2026, not the 28 July that most pages still carry. The posts cover five wildlife and river research projects, with monthly pay from Rs 24,000 to Rs 57,000 plus HRA. Indian nationals who meet the post-specific qualification can apply through the WII Recruitment and Placement Cell portal.
WII Recruitment July 2026 overview
| Official information | |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun |
| Administrative ministry | Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change |
| Advertisement | WII/ADVT. 1/RP-CELL/July 2026 |
| Total positions | 20 |
| Application mode | Online only |
| Last date | 28.07.2026 |
| Job nature | Temporary, tied to the concerned research project |
WII project vacancy breakdown
| Position | Posts | Monthly pay | Upper age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant | 2 | Rs 24,000 + HRA | 50 years |
| Project Assistant | 6 | Rs 27,000 + HRA | 50 years |
| Project Associate-I | 5 | Rs 37,000 + HRA with NET/GATE; Rs 30,000 + HRA without it | 35 or 50 years, depending on the project |
| Project Associate-II | 3 | Rs 42,000 + HRA with NET/GATE; Rs 33,000 + HRA without it | 50 years |
| Senior Project Associate | 1 | Rs 57,000 + HRA | 50 years |
| Scientific Administrative Assistant / Field Worker | 3 | Rs 24,000 + HRA | 50 years |
| Total | 20 | Five research projects | |
Important Links
| Link | Status |
|---|---|
| WII recruitment advertisement | Click here |
| WII official website | Click here |
| WII interview portal | Click here |
| Final result (11.09.2026) | Click here Β· Opens |
| Interview shortlist and schedule (24.08.2026) | Click here |
| August 2026 advertisement | Click here Β· Closed 05.09.2026 |
| Sarkari Naukri updates | Click here |
Note: The result is for the online interview under Advt. 1/RP-CELL/July 2026 and was read on 12.09.2026. Annexure I carries the shortlist with interview dates, and Annexures II and III on the same notice list the accepted-but-not-shortlisted and the rejected applications. The August advertisement, Advt. 1/RP-CELL/August 2026, had 22 positions and closed after a corrigendum, and it is listed for readers looking for the next WII round.
Projects covered by the recruitment
The WII 20 project posts are spread across sea turtle monitoring in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, movement ecology of the Nicobar Megapode, the World Natural Heritage training centre, environmental-flow assessment for the Chambal and Tons rivers, and an assessment of underwater-tunnel construction effects on aquatic life in the Brahmaputra. Field duties may involve remote islands, river surveys, sample collection, GIS work, community interaction or research-station management. Applicants should read the work description for the position, not just the qualification line.
Qualification and eligibility
Eligibility changes with the post. Administrative Assistant and Field Worker positions accept a graduate degree in any discipline. Project Assistant posts require a bachelor’s degree in science or a relevant social-science subject for the specified project. Project Associate roles accept prescribed four-year science degrees, relevant master’s degrees, veterinary science or selected engineering and technology qualifications. The Senior Project Associate post requires the listed advanced qualification plus experience, or a relevant doctoral degree.
Natural Sciences in the advertisement includes fields such as Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Marine Science, Life Sciences and Geoinformatics. Some posts also accept Agriculture, Forestry, Veterinary Science, Computer Science, GIS, data or engineering backgrounds. This summary cannot replace the position-wise eligibility pages in the nine-page notification. Match your degree, experience and project preference with the exact entry before paying the fee.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official advertisement published | 14.07.2026 |
| Online application started | 14.07.2026 |
| Last date to apply, as first advertised | 28.07.2026 |
| Last date after extension | 07.08.2026, recorded on WII’s own recruitment listing |
| Interview shortlist | 24.08.2026, published with three annexures |
| Online interview | 01, 02, 03 and 07 September 2026 |
| Final result | 11.09.2026 |
| Application fee, General | Rs 500 |
| Application fee, SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwD | Rs 100 processing fee |
Choosing the correct project post and submitting the form
- Open the exact WII July 2026 application page and create an account or sign in.
- Select Advertisement WII/ADVT. 1/RP-CELL/July 2026 and choose the correct project position.
- Enter education and experience exactly as recorded on certificates and employer documents.
- Upload age proof, marksheets, experience certificates, category certificate, photograph, signature and fee receipt.
- Review the project number and position before final submission.
- Save the submitted form and acknowledgement. Do not send a printed copy to WII.
How the 20 posts were filled, counted from the three published lists
WII published the outcome in four documents rather than one, so no single page states how competitive this was. Counting the application IDs in each gives the figures below. The links themselves are in the Important Links section above.
| Selection stage | Applications, counted from the official lists |
|---|---|
| Rejected outright | 211, for missing qualification or other compliances. |
| Accepted but not shortlisted | 638, under a 1:10 merit ratio. |
| Called to interview | 200, across the four interview days. |
| Selected | 18. |
| Waitlisted | 7. |
| Posts left unfilled | 2 of the 20 advertised. |
| Total applications on record | About 1,049, with roughly 1.7 per cent selected. |
| How the result is published | By application ID, name, project and position. |
Note: The 1:10 ratio is set at point 11 of the advertisement’s general terms and conditions. Under a quarter of the accepted applications reached interview. There is no marks sheet and no cut-off figure in the result. The counts come from the three published lists.
Authenticity check
Rechecked against the WII recruitment listing and the four signed PDFs on 12.09.2026. Advertisement 1/RP-CELL/July 2026 is closed and decided. The successor advertisement, WII/ADVT. 1/RPβCELL/August 2026 of 15.08.2026 covering 22 positions, is closed too: a corrigendum of 31.08.2026 extended its closing date only to 05 September 2026. WII is an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and these roles are project appointments, not permanent central-government cadre posts. Last fact-checked on 12.09.2026.