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WII Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 50 Posts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the WII Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026?
It is a recruitment by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) for 50 Technical Assistant positions under the All India Tiger Estimation (AITE 2026) project. The positions are offered on a 1-year contractual basis with a monthly emolument of ₹27,000 plus HRA. Applications are accepted only through the online portal at https://wiirp.com/application.php.
What is the last date to apply for WII Technical Assistant 2026?
The online application portal closes on June 30, 2026. No applications will be accepted after this date, and no offline or printed applications will be considered.
What is the salary for WII Technical Assistant under AITE 2026?
Selected candidates will receive ₹27,000 per month plus HRA (House Rent Allowance) as applicable. This is a fixed emolument for the duration of the 1-year project, which is likely to be extended.
What educational qualification is needed for WII Technical Assistant 2026?
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in science in disciplines such as Wildlife Science, Zoology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Geoinformatics, Life Sciences, Agriculture, or Forestry from a recognized university. Alternatively, a 3-year Diploma in Engineering is also accepted.
Is there an age limit for this recruitment?
The upper age limit is 50 years. SC/ST candidates are eligible for 5 years of age relaxation, and OBC candidates for 3 years, as per Government of India DoPT guidelines.
What is the application fee for WII AITE 2026 Technical Assistant?
General category candidates must pay ₹500 as the application fee. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, EWS, or Persons with Disability (PwD) categories must pay ₹100 as a processing fee. The fee is non-refundable in all cases.
How will candidates be shortlisted for the interview?
Shortlisting is based on a 50-point scoring system: 25 marks for the percentage of marks in the Bachelor's degree, and 25 marks for the relevance of the candidate's specialization to the AITE project (evidenced through internship, volunteering, or prior work experience). Only the top 10 scorers per position will be called for an online interview.
What kind of work will a Technical Assistant do under AITE 2026?
Technical Assistants will conduct camera trap surveys, line transect surveys, sign surveys, and habitat assessments in the field. On the data processing side, they will geo-tag and process camera trap photographs using CaTRAT software, segregate images by species, and identify individual tigers and leopards using Extract Compare software and manual identification methods.
Can I apply for more than one position at WII?
Yes, candidates can apply for a maximum of two advertised positions if they meet the eligibility for each. However, each position requires a separate online application form with its own complete set of documents and a separate fee payment.
Where will the results be published?
Shortlisted candidates for interview and final selection results will be published in the "Latest News & Announcements" section of WII's official website at https://wii.gov.in/news. Candidates are advised to check this page regularly.