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WII Recruitment 2026: 11 Project Assistant and Project Associate Posts, Apply by 8 October
WII has invited online applications for 11 project positions under advertisement WII/ADVT. 1/RP-CELL. The posts include Project Assistant, Project Associate I and II, Senior Project Associate (Ecology) and Principal Project Associate. The application window opens on 24 September 2026 and closes on 8 October 2026. Applications are accepted only through the online mode during this window.
- Vacancies
- 11
- Last date
- 1 Nov 2026
- Status
- 3 days left
Important dates
- Notification released
- 16 Oct 2026
- Applications open
- 17 Oct 2026
- Last date to apply
- 1 Nov 2026
Application fee
- General
- ₹500
- OBC / EWS / SC / ST
- ₹100
Age limit
35 to 50 years
Age relaxation applies to reserved categories as stated in the official notification.
Official links
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Posts and qualification
19 posts| Post | Qualification required | Age | Pay | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Associate II (SBHEP) | Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Environmental Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Remote Sensing/ GIS/ Forestry Sciences/ freshwater ecology) from a recognized institute/ University AND Two years of experience (After obtaining Master’s Degree) | 35–50 yrs(overall) | — | — |
| Project Associate I | Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Environmental Sciences/ freshwater ecology/ Life Sciences) from a recognized institute/ University | 35–50 yrs(overall) | ₹37,000 (NET/GATE) or ₹30,000 | 5 |
| Project Associate I (Social) | Master’s Degree in any Social Science Discipline (Geography/ Economics/ Social Work/ Anthropology) from recognized institute/ University | 35–50 yrs(overall) | ₹37,000 (NET/GATE) or ₹30,000 | 1 |
| Project Associate I (Spatial analyst) | Master’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology (Remote Sensing and GIS/ Geoinformatics) OR Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Environmental Sciences/ Life Sciences/ Remote Sensing and GIS/ Geoinformatics) from recognized institute/ University | 35–50 yrs(overall) | ₹37,000 (NET/GATE) or ₹30,000 | 1 |
| Project Assistant (SBHEP & Nicobar) | Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Marine Sciences / Marine Biology/ Environmental Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Life Sciences/ Agricultural/ Forestry) from recognized institute/ University | 35–50 yrs(overall) | — | — |
| Administrative Assistant | Any Graduate | 35–50 yrs(overall) | ₹24,000 | 1 |
| Project Assistant (Sea Turtles) | Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Marine Sciences / Marine Biology/ Environmental Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Life Sciences/ Agricultural/ Forestry) from recognized institute/ University | 35–50 yrs(overall) | — | — |
| Senior Project Associate (Safeguards Expert) | B.Sc. (Zoology / Biology)Plus 4 yrs experience | 35–50 yrs(overall) | ₹57,000 | 1 |
| Project Associate II (Capacity Development / Monitoring Specialist) | Four Years Bachelor’s Degree (as per National Education Policy) in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science / Biology / Botany / Zoology / Ecology / Environmental Science or related disciplines) AND two years of relevant experience in R&D / scientific activities; OR Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences AND two years of relevant experience. | 35–50 yrs(overall) | — | — |
| Project Associate II | Master’s in Natural Sciences + 2 years experiencePlus 2 yrs experience | 35–50 yrs(overall) | ₹42,000 (NET/GATE) or ₹33,000 | 1 |
| Project Assistant | Bachelor’s in Science | 35–50 yrs(overall) | ₹27,000 | 1 |
| Senior Project Associate (Safeguards Expert – Pakke–Eaglenest) | Same as above | 35–50 yrs(overall) | ₹57,000 | 1 |
| Project Associate II (Capacity Development – Pakke–Eaglenest) | Same as above | 35–50 yrs(overall) | ₹42,000 (NET/GATE) or ₹33,000 | 1 |
| Project Associate II (Wildlife Monitoring – Dudhwa) | Same as above | 35–50 yrs(overall) | ₹42,000 (NET/GATE) or ₹33,000 | 1 |
| Project Associate II (Wildlife Monitoring – Pakke–Eaglenest) | Same as above | 35–50 yrs(overall) | ₹42,000 (NET/GATE) or ₹33,000 | 1 |
| Principal Project Associate | Not stated — check the official notification | 35–50 yrs(overall) | — | 1 |
| Senior Project Associate (Ecology) | Not stated — check the official notification | 35–50 yrs(overall) | — | 1 |
| Project Associate I | Not stated — check the official notification | 35–50 yrs(overall) | — | 2 |
| Project Assistant | Bachelor’s in Science | 35–50 yrs(overall) | ₹27,000 | 1 |
- Project Associate II (SBHEP)
- Qualification
- Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Environmental Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Remote Sensing/ GIS/ Forestry Sciences/ freshwater ecology) from a recognized institute/ University AND Two years of experience (After obtaining Master’s Degree)
- Age
- 35–50 yrs(overall)
- Project Associate I5 seats
- Qualification
- Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Environmental Sciences/ freshwater ecology/ Life Sciences) from a recognized institute/ University
- Age
- 35–50 yrs(overall)
- Pay
- ₹37,000 (NET/GATE) or ₹30,000
- Project Associate I (Social)1 seat
- Qualification
- Master’s Degree in any Social Science Discipline (Geography/ Economics/ Social Work/ Anthropology) from recognized institute/ University
- Age
- 35–50 yrs(overall)
- Pay
- ₹37,000 (NET/GATE) or ₹30,000
- Project Associate I (Spatial analyst)1 seat
- Qualification
- Master’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology (Remote Sensing and GIS/ Geoinformatics) OR Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Environmental Sciences/ Life Sciences/ Remote Sensing and GIS/ Geoinformatics) from recognized institute/ University
- Age
- 35–50 yrs(overall)
- Pay
- ₹37,000 (NET/GATE) or ₹30,000
- Project Assistant (SBHEP & Nicobar)
- Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Marine Sciences / Marine Biology/ Environmental Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Life Sciences/ Agricultural/ Forestry) from recognized institute/ University
- Age
- 35–50 yrs(overall)
- Administrative Assistant1 seat
- Qualification
- Any Graduate
- Age
- 35–50 yrs(overall)
- Pay
- ₹24,000
- Project Assistant (Sea Turtles)
- Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Marine Sciences / Marine Biology/ Environmental Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Life Sciences/ Agricultural/ Forestry) from recognized institute/ University
- Age
- 35–50 yrs(overall)
- Senior Project Associate (Safeguards Expert)1 seat
- Qualification
- B.Sc. (Zoology / Biology)
- Age
- 35–50 yrs(overall)
- Pay
- ₹57,000
- Project Associate II (Capacity Development / Monitoring Specialist)
- Qualification
- Four Years Bachelor’s Degree (as per National Education Policy) in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science / Biology / Botany / Zoology / Ecology / Environmental Science or related disciplines) AND two years of relevant experience in R&D / scientific activities; OR Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences AND two years of relevant experience.
- Age
- 35–50 yrs(overall)
- Project Associate II1 seat
- Qualification
- Master’s in Natural Sciences + 2 years experience
- Age
- 35–50 yrs(overall)
- Pay
- ₹42,000 (NET/GATE) or ₹33,000
- Project Assistant1 seat
- Qualification
- Bachelor’s in Science
- Age
- 35–50 yrs(overall)
- Pay
- ₹27,000
- Senior Project Associate (Safeguards Expert – Pakke–Eaglenest)1 seat
- Qualification
- Same as above
- Age
- 35–50 yrs(overall)
- Pay
- ₹57,000
- Project Associate II (Capacity Development – Pakke–Eaglenest)1 seat
- Qualification
- Same as above
- Age
- 35–50 yrs(overall)
- Pay
- ₹42,000 (NET/GATE) or ₹33,000
- Project Associate II (Wildlife Monitoring – Dudhwa)1 seat
- Qualification
- Same as above
- Age
- 35–50 yrs(overall)
- Pay
- ₹42,000 (NET/GATE) or ₹33,000
- Project Associate II (Wildlife Monitoring – Pakke–Eaglenest)1 seat
- Qualification
- Same as above
- Age
- 35–50 yrs(overall)
- Pay
- ₹42,000 (NET/GATE) or ₹33,000
- Principal Project Associate1 seat
- Qualification
- Not stated — check the official notification
- Age
- 35–50 yrs(overall)
- Senior Project Associate (Ecology)1 seat
- Qualification
- Not stated — check the official notification
- Age
- 35–50 yrs(overall)
- Project Associate I2 seats
- Qualification
- Not stated — check the official notification
- Age
- 35–50 yrs(overall)
- Project Assistant1 seat
- Qualification
- Bachelor’s in Science
- Age
- 35–50 yrs(overall)
- Pay
- ₹27,000
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