The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India. It is an internationally acclaimed institution offering training programs, academic courses, and advisory services in wildlife research and management across the country.
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Wildlife Institute of India
Jun. 3, 2026
Scientific Consultant Grade I
Important Dates
Published
May. 20, 2026
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Starts
May. 20, 2026
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Deadline
Jun. 3, 2026
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Exam Date
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This role is ideal for highly experienced mid-career professionals with a Master's in Wildlife Sciences, Ecology, or Geoinformatics (or B.Tech equivalent) who possess 5 to 10 years of experience, particularly in tiger landscapes, GIS modeling, carbon markets, and report writing.
Important Considerations
Candidates who have less than 5 years of relevant experience, are over 40 years of age (without relaxation benefits), or seek permanent pensionable government service should not apply, as this is a strictly temporary contract for one year.
Career Impact
The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is a prestigious national institute. Although the position is contractual, collaborating directly with the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) Regional Office in Bengaluru offers excellent visibility, valuable conservation networking, and premium research credentials.
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Scientific Consultant Grade - I
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Essential: Master’s Degree in Natural Sciences (Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Geoinformatics, Life Sciences) or equivalent subjects from a recognized university, OR BE/B.Tech in an equivalent subject.
- Desirable:
- Experience in wildlife and related fields, preferably Tiger Landscape/Habitats.
- Knowledge of report writing, AI, Presentations, and DPR preparation.
- Experience in Ecology and Climate Change (green credits, Carbon Markets, etc.).
- Proficiency in GIS tools, data management software, and design tools like Canva/Photoshop.
Age Limit Details
The maximum age limit is 40 years. Upper age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules:
- SC/ST candidates: Up to 5 years
- OBC candidates: Up to 3 years
Salary & Pay Scale
The selected candidate will receive a consolidated monthly emolument of Rs. 90,000/-.
Vacancy Breakdown (Category-wise)
- Unreserved1
Total Vacancies1 Vacancy
How to Apply
- Go to the online portal at https://wiirp.com/application.php.
- Fill in the details strictly matching your education certificates.
- Pay the application/processing fee online or via UPI.
- Upload scanned copies of credentials, experience letters, fee receipt, passport size photo, and digital signature.
- Submit the form. No printed copies need to be sent by post.
Application Fee
- General Category: Rs. 500/-
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS and Physically Challenged (PC) candidates: Exempted from the application fee, but must pay Rs. 100/- as an 'Application Processing Fee'.
- Payment Mode: Online Banking/NEFT/RTGS or UPI Payment to the WII bank account details specified in the notification.
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Best-Fit Profile
This role is ideal for highly experienced mid-career professionals with a Master's in Wildlife Sciences, Ecology, or Geoinformatics (or B.Tech equivalent) who possess 5 to 10 years of experience, particularly in tiger landscapes, GIS modeling, carbon markets, and report writing.
Important Considerations
Candidates who have less than 5 years of relevant experience, are over 40 years of age (without relaxation benefits), or seek permanent pensionable government service should not apply, as this is a strictly temporary contract for one year.
Career Impact
The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is a prestigious national institute. Although the position is contractual, collaborating directly with the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) Regional Office in Bengaluru offers excellent visibility, valuable conservation networking, and premium research credentials.
Note: This is a helpful, AI-generated overview designed to save you time. Always refer to the official PDF notification for complete and final details.
Official Links
Prepare Your Application Documents
🔒 100% Secure & In-Browser: Filling out the application form? Use these free utilities to easily format and compress your uploads. All tools process files locally in your browser—nothing is ever uploaded to our servers.
Smart Image Resizer
Compress photo/signature to exact KB limits (e.g. 20-50KB) for SSC, UPSC.
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Crop and tile photos into printable A4 or 4x6 sheet grids.
Signature Extractor
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