WII Scientist-C Recruitment 2026: 3 Posts, Apply by Post

The Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, an autonomous institute of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has issued advertisement WII/ADM/2026-27/38/204 dated 2 November 2026 for 3 Scientist-C posts on direct recruitment. The post is in Pay Level 11 (Rs 67,700 to Rs 2,08,700) and needs a PhD in Wildlife Sciences. Applications go by registered or speed post and must reach WII by 2 December 2026, 5 PM.

Important Dates

• Advertisement date: 2 November 2026
• Last date for receipt of applications: 2 December 2026, 5 PM
• For applicants abroad and from Andaman and Nicobar, Lakshadweep, the North East, Ladakh, Pangi (Chamba) and Lahaul and Spiti: 9 December 2026, 5 PM

Vacancy Details

Eligibility

• PhD awarded in Wildlife Sciences.
• Desirable: experience in one of three areas (wildlife habitat assessment with RS and GIS; ecology or conservation of endangered species; humanities, Indian knowledge systems or biodiversity conservation), with at least 2 papers in peer-reviewed journals.
• Age 21 to 35 years on the last date, with relaxation for OBC, EWS, SC, ST and PwBD as per DoPT rules.
• Probation of two years.

Application Fee

• Rs 1,000 by demand draft in favour of The Director, Wildlife Institute of India, payable at Dehradun.
• SC, ST, PwBD and all women candidates: no fee.

Selection Process

• Screening committee shortlists candidates at about 5 per vacancy.
• Written test of subject MCQs with one-third negative marking; qualifying marks 50% (40% for SC/ST/PwBD).
• Interview with presentation; final merit is 70% written test and 30% interview.

How to Apply

• Fill the form at Annexure-3 of the advertisement and attach self-attested copies of documents.
• Send it by registered or speed post to The Registrar, Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun 248001, with 'Application for the post of Scientist-C' on the envelope.
• Candidates in regular government service must add the declaration at Annexure-4.

Before You Apply

• Read the full official notice linked at the end of this page, as it is the final word on eligibility.
• Keep your certificates, ID proof, category certificate and experience proof ready before you start.
• Check your name and date of birth against your 10th certificate.
• Do not leave it for the last day. Late or incomplete applications are not considered.
• Keep a copy of what you submit, and any receipt or acknowledgement.

Prepare with MockGhar

• The written test is on wildlife science, ecology and conservation. Keep revising core concepts and practise MCQs with MockGhar.