WII Dehradun Scientist-C Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts
Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun (an autonomous institute under MoEFCC) invites applications for 3 Scientist-C posts (UR 1, OBC 1, EWS 1) on direct recruitment, Pay Level 11. Applications go by Registered/Speed Post in the prescribed format and must reach WII by 02.12.2026, 5:00 PM.
Important dates
Advertisement date
2 Nov 2026 · 12:00 am IST
Last date for receipt of application
2 Dec 2026 · 05:00 pm IST
Last date (abroad/remote areas)
9 Dec 2026 · 05:00 pm IST
Eligibility & age limit
Ph.D. awarded in Wildlife Sciences (any discipline related to wildlife management and conservation), with at least 2 peer-reviewed publications in the desired area (habitat assessment incl. RS & GIS; ecology/conservation of endangered species; or humanities/IKS/livelihoods around protected areas).
| Category | Age relaxation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| OBC/EWS/SC/ST/PwBD | 0 years | Upper age relaxation as per DoPT instructions |
Relaxations are not automatically cumulative. Post-specific and special-category rules may apply.
Vacancy breakdown
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist-C | UR | 1 |
| Scientist-C | OBC | 1 |
| Scientist-C | EWS | 1 |
Application fee
| Category | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS (Male) | Male | ₹1,000 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/All Women | All | ₹0 |
Fee exemptions and payment charges must be verified from the original notice.
Selection process
Screening and shortlisting (1:5 ratio)
Written MCQ test with 1/3 negative marking (70% weightage)
Interview including presentation (30% weightage)
How to apply
- Download the advertisement and Annexure-3 application format from wii.gov.in
- Send the filled form with self-attested documents and DD (if applicable) by Registered/Speed Post to The Registrar, Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun 248001, Uttarakhand
- Write 'Application for the post of Scientist-C' on the envelope
- Last date of receipt: 02.12.2026 (5:00 PM); 09.12.2026 for candidates abroad, A&N, Lakshadweep and remote areas
Official notification
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