WII Scientist-C Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline

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• Updated November 03, 2026 12:17 PM
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Vacancy Details

• The notice advertises 03 posts of Scientist-C at Pay Level-11. The category-wise break-up is:
• *One (01) post in the OBC category is carried forward from the 2024 recruitment to fill up the backlog vacancy. The application form lets candidates mark the category of post applied for as UR, EWS or OBC-NCL.

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Age Limit and Relaxation

• The age limit is minimum 21 years and maximum 35 years as on the last date for receipt of applications (the application form asks for age as on 02 December 2026). The upper age limit is relaxable for OBC/EWS/SC/ST/PwBD candidates in accordance with instructions/orders issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India, from time to time.

How to Apply for WII Scientist-C

• Fill in the application in the prescribed format given at Annexure-3 (Proforma for Application) of the notice, with a photograph signed across by the candidate.
• If the fee applies, prepare a Demand Draft for ₹1,000/- drawn in favour of 'The Director, Wildlife Institute of India', payable at Dehradun.
• Attach self-attested copies of the supporting documents listed in the checklist, and sign the checklist.
• Candidates already in regular Government service (permanent or temporary, other than casual/adhoc/contract) must attach the declaration at Annexure-4 that they have informed their Head of Office/Department in writing.
• Superscribe 'Application for the post of Scientist-C' on the envelope.
• Send it by Registered/Speed Post to The Registrar, Wildlife Institute of India, Chandrabani, Dehradun 248001, Uttarakhand, so that it is received by 02-12-2026 up to 1700hrs.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Application Fee

• The fee is non-refundable and must be deposited via Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favour of 'The Director, Wildlife Institute of India', payable at Dehradun.

Documents named in the notice

• Photo pasted and signed by the candidate
• Demand Draft for Rs. 1,000/-
• Address proof (Aadhar card/ Passport)
• Valid caste certificate issued by Central / State Government (if applicable)
• Proof of age (Class X Pass Certificate)
• Certificate in support of claim of age relaxation (if applicable)
• Education qualifications (mark sheets of Class X, Class XII, Bachelor, Master degree & Ph.D certificate)
• Experience certificates
• First page of publications (if any)
• NCC/ NSS/ Sports/ Nature club/ Co-curricular activity certificates (if any)
• Employment details (if applicable)
• Declaration for informing the Head of Office/ Department (if applicable)
• Documentary support for any other claim(s) made (if applicable)
• The Annexure-3 form also asks for Ph.D. details (thesis title, university, supervisor, date of award), papers and books published, total experience in the field of wildlife research, employment details and three references.

Selection and Interview

• Selection is through screening and shortlisting, a written examination and a personal interview, with a final merit list based on aggregated performance.

Weightage and Final Selection

• The Written Test carries 70% weightage and the Personal Interview (including presentation) 30%. The final merit list will be prepared on aggregated performance in the written examination and interview. The date(s) of the written test and interview will be hosted on the WII website and intimated to the shortlisted candidates.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
• The Director, Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reason(s).
• Any legal proceedings arising out of this advertisement or an application can be instituted only in the Hon'ble High Court of Uttarakhand at Nainital.
• The declaration in the application form states that wilful concealment or misrepresentation of facts may lead to summary rejection of candidature and termination of employment.
• For queries, the notice gives the email [email protected] and the website www.wii.gov.in.

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Q1. How many Scientist-C vacancies has WII advertised?

• WII has advertised 03 Scientist-C posts: OBC 01, EWS 01 and UR 01, with the OBC post carried forward from the 2024 recruitment as a backlog vacancy.

Q3. What qualification is required for WII Scientist-C?

• The essential qualification is a Ph.D. awarded in Wildlife Sciences; experience in one of three listed areas with at least 02 peer-reviewed publications is desirable.

Q4. What is the age limit for WII Scientist-C?

• Candidates must be minimum 21 years and maximum 35 years as on the last date for receipt of applications, with upper age relaxation for OBC/EWS/SC/ST/PwBD as per DoPT orders.

Q5. What is the salary of WII Scientist-C?

• The post is in Pay Level-11 (₹ 67,700 – 2,08,700).

Q6. What is the application fee and who is exempted?

• General, OBC and EWS male candidates pay ₹1,000/- by Demand Draft in favour of 'The Director, Wildlife Institute of India', payable at Dehradun; SC, ST, PwBD and Female candidates are exempted.

Q8. What is the selection process for WII Scientist-C?

• Selection involves screening and shortlisting, a written examination of subject-specific MCQs and a personal interview including presentation, weighted 70% and 30% respectively.