Applications are invited for recruitment of various academic positions or jobs in Wildlife Institute of India Meghalaya in 2026.
Wildlife Institute of India is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or jobs of Project Personnel in various projects across Meghalaya and other locations in 2026.
Name of post : Project Associate – I
No. of posts : 1
Name of project : Mammalian Population Assessment in the State of Meghalaya Across Protected and Fragmented Landscapes
Qualification :
Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Marine Sciences / Marine Biology/ Environmental Sciences/ Geoinformatics/ Life Sciences)/ Agricultural Sciences from recognized institute/ University
Emoluments :
Rs. 37,000 + HRA (NET or GATE qualified candidates)
Rs. 30,000 + HRA (For non-NET or GATE qualified candidates)
Age Limit : 35 years
Name of post : Project Scientist I (Ecology)
No. of posts : 1
Name of project : Strengthening conservation and resilience of globally significant wild cat landscapes through a focus on small cat and leopard conservation
Qualification :
Doctoral Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science / Ecology / Biodiversity and Conservation) from a recognized University or equivalent
Emoluments : Rs. 77,000 + HRA
Age Limit : 45 Years
Name of post : Senior Project Associate
No. of posts : 1
Name of project : Strengthening conservation and resilience of globally significant wild cat landscapes through a focus on small cat and leopard conservation
Qualification : Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Forestry) from a recognized University or equivalent. Candidates must have strong academic training in ecological principles, wildlife monitoring, and conservation science, with demonstrated interest in field-based wildlife research and conservation. AND 4 Years of experiences (after obtaining Master’s Degree) in R&D in Industrial or Science & Technology Institutions or Scientific Activities and Services.
Emoluments : Rs. 57,000 + HRA
Age Limit : 40 years
Name of post : Project Associate-I (Ecology)
No. of posts : 1
Name of project : Strengthening conservation and resilience of globally significant wild cat landscapes through a focus on small cat and leopard conservation
Emoluments :
(i) Rs. 37,000/- + HRA (NET or GATE qualified candidates).
(ii) Rs. 30,000/- + HRA (For non-NET or GATE qualified candidates)
Qualification : Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science / Ecology / Forestry / Biodiversity and Conservation) from a recognized University or equivalent. Candidates must have strong academic training in ecological principles, wildlife monitoring, and conservation science, with demonstrated interest in field-based wildlife research and conservation.
Age Limit : 35 years
Name of post : Project Associate I
No. of posts : 1
Name of project : Assessing the Status of Blackbuck and associated Human–Wildlife Conflict in and around Kaimoor wildlife Sanctuary
Emoluments :
Rs. 37,000 +HRA (For UGC NET)
Rs. 30,000+HRA (Non NET/GATE)
Qualification : Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Biodiversity Studies and Management/ Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Life Sciences)/ Agricultural Sciences from recognized institute/ University
Age Limit : 35 years
Name of post : Project Associate II
No. of posts : 1
Name of project : Preparing Biodiversity Impact Assessment Report and Animal Passage Plan for proposed road in Kaimoor Wildlfie Sanctuary
Emoluments : Rs. 50,400 (Consolidated)
Qualification : Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Biodiversity Studies and Management/ Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/Life Sciences)/ Agricultural Sciences from recognized institute/ University AND four two years of experience (after obtaining Master’s degree) in
R&D in Scientific activities and Services
Age Limit : 35 years
Name of post : Project Associate I
No. of posts : 2
Name of project : Assessing the Status of Blackbuck and associated Human–Wildlife Conflict in and around Kaimoor wildlife Sanctuary
Emoluments : Rs. 37,200 (Consolidated)
Qualification : Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Biodiversity Studies and Management/ Wildlife Science/ Zoology/ Ecology/ Life Sciences)/ Agricultural Sciences from recognized institute/ University
Age Limit : 35 years
How to apply :
Candidates may submit their ONLINE APPLICATION-FORM at the specific application portal, given in the link https://wiirp.com/application.php
Online Application Close Date: 03 April, 2026
Application Fees :
An Application Fee of Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only) for the applicant(s) belonging to General Category shall have to be deposited through an online mode. However, candidate belongs to category SC/ST/OBC/EWS (Non-General Category) and Physically Challenged (PC) are exempted from the said Application Fee, but shall have to pay Rs.100/- as ‘Application Processing’ Fee and shall be payable through Online Banking/ NEFT/ RTGS/ Electronic Mode to the following Bank Account-
Account Name: RRP Cell Revolving/ Director, Wildlife Institute of India
Name of the Bank: Union Bank of India
Branch: Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani,
Dehradun – 248 001
Account No.: 518502010059776
IFSC Code: UBIN0551856
Applicant shall also have to upload a copy of the Application Processing Fee(s) deposited
in the above-mentioned account and upload receipt followed by the WII-RP Cell online
application portal link https://wiirp.com/application.php
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